All Posts Tagged With: "Lake Ontario Park"

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Friday Foto

Just before I climbed into bed last night, I marvelled at the flurries that were sticking to almost everything outside. It made for a majestic scene in our backyard, as the tree branches and shrubbery looked as though someone had painted them with fluffy flakes of snow. This morning I woke up to [...]

26Feb2010 | Harvey Kirkpatrick | 0 comments | Continued
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The Accessible City

Back in 2006, the City of Kingston released the 2007 (4 Year) Accessibility Plan, which was geared towards identifying and improving programs, facilities and infrastructure that were not fully accessible to those with disabilities.  Since then, new projects, specifically the K-Rock Centre, Invista Centre, Market Square pavilion and Kingston Police Station, have all been completed [...]

30Nov2009 | Harvey Kirkpatrick | 0 comments | Continued
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Thoughts of the Ballot Box

Remember, remember the eighth of November…
In one year’s time, on Nov. 8, 2010, voters in this city will cast a ballot that will shape the next four years of Kingston’s evolution. Many council members will by now be considering whether to seek re-election, but may not declare for months. Indeed, some have already decided whether [...]

9Nov2009 | Jordan Press | 2 comments | Continued
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Waterfront Agenda Items

As posted on K7waterfront.org, there are three notable waterfront-related agenda items for the next City Council meeting scheduled on the 6th of October 2009. Highlights are as follows:
1.  Waterfront-related items listed in the Recreation & Leisure Services Department 2009-2010 Priorities are either stalled, or token.  They include:

Design of the Breakwater beach area (2010).  The Mass [...]

5Oct2009 | Steven Black | 3 comments | Continued
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Revitalizing Lake Ontario Park

In April of 2007, the City completed phase 1 of a study in support of the Lake Ontario Park Revitalization Plan.  The purpose of this analysis was to establish a collective vision for developing the aging, and underutilized Lake Ontario Park.  After reviewing suggestions from City Officials and interested members of the community, [...]

23Jun2009 | Danielle Lennon | 2 comments | Continued
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Life’s a Beach

According to a report released today, Mayors along the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway want to promote the use of, as well as tackle environmental issues associated with Great Lakes’ beaches. Surprisingly, the 44-page report titled A Mayors’ Collaborative Action Plan to Protect the Great Lakes, has not garnered much attention in the media [...]

 Lake Ontario Waterkeeper on CFRC [30:45m]: Play Now | Play in Popup

6May2009 | Steven Black | 1 comment | Continued
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Lake Ontario Park Revitalization

As reported by K7 Waterfront, the City of Kingston has posted a token 4-question online survey concerning the revitalization of Lake Ontario Park. Additionally, two public meetings will be held at the Invista Centre, on 21 Jan from 7 to 9 pm, and 25 Mar 09 respectively.
Let’s hope this isn’t just public consultation theatre [...]

7Jan2009 | Steven Black | 0 comments | Continued