All Posts Tagged With: "Kingston City Hall"
City Adds New Online Payment Options
The City’s online payment system has added the option for residents to use their Interac or American Express cards. “Residents are increasingly comfortable with the convenience of conducting their City business online and we are working on adding online service and conveniences,” says Marielle Laplante-Wheeler, Manager Client Services. “You can pay online any time of [...]
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Weekly Poll: Occupy Kingston’s Right to Remain
Over the past week, occupy movements in cities across Canada and the US have been dealt countless eviction notices, which have been met with both support and opposition. Arguments to allow the demonstrators to remain in place are empowered by our right to peacefully protest as well as freedom of speech, however justification becomes clouded [...]
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Rick Hansen Relay Final Medal-Bearer Is Wess Garrod
Former principal and healthy-living activist Wess Garrod has been nominated and chosen as the Final Medal-bearer for the End of the Day Celebration on the Kingston stop of the Rick Hansen Relay promoting more accessible, active and sustainable communities. The Relay also marks the 25th anniversary of Hansen’s 40,000 km wheel-around-the-world Man in Motion tour [...]
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Happy Canada Day
Happy Canada Day! Today we’re keeping things short and to the point with a selection of scenes from the Canada Day festivities in downtown Kingston. Just in case you missed out, we’ve got footage from the ever-growing Red and White Parade, as well as speeches from elected officials: Ted Hsu, John Gerretsen, and Mark Gerretsen. [...]
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Movies in the Square
Two weeks ago, Danielle and I embarked on one of our regular summer pilgrimages, taking in our first double feature of the season at our local drive-in. In past years I have professed my unwavering love for our glorious drive-in, as well as admitted that I am an absolute sucker for sub-par summer blockbuster movies. [...]
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Municipal Election Campaign Expenses
Thanks to the Municipal Election Act, all candidates are required to submit financial statements, which are then shared online for all to see. If you take a look at overall campaign expenses from our most recent Municipal Election, particularly under the total contributions and expenses headings, a staggering trend seems to emerge. Specifically, those who [...]
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Five Things to See and Do
One of our first posts of 2011 was our new seasonal review of the top five things to see and do in Kingston. In our second edition, we will be looking forward and highlighting five of favourite, most anticipated festivals and activities, which you won’t want to miss during what’s left of Spring, and wait [...]
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City Hall Clock to go Digital
Designed by architect George Browne, Kingston City Hall was built in 1844, while it has served as everything from post office to customs house, police station to jail, and of course the chief administrative and municipal centre for the Limestone City. Over the years, this beautiful structure has seen many enhancements including the installation of [...]
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Weekly Poll: Alt Landmarks
If you close your eyes and concentrate on a definitive symbol that represents the Limestone City, whether it’s a building, an over-sized sculpture, or a distinct district within the city, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? The folks who designed the City of Kingston logo featured the tholobate and dome of our iconic [...]
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PS I Love You – Get Over
Today has been all about recovery, as I’ve been slowly clearing the cobwebs from yet another successful St. Patrick’s Day celebration. For me, St. Pat’s is all about making the rounds from one watering hole to another, randomly running into and catching up with friends along the way. While sporting my fancy green socks, I [...]
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