Everything’s Going Swimmingly

Last Fall, I wrote about the City’s plans to completely overhaul the ageing aquatic facility that’s located beside the Memorial Centre.  Presently, the entire grounds around the M-Centre are getting a much needed face lift, while the work will eventually focus on breathing new life into the Leo Lafleur Waterpark.  While we were given a [...]

Friday Foto

This morning I awoke to so much light coming in the window that I thought I had missed my alarm.  Thankfully this was not the case, however it made me realize, or maybe just hope, that it’s getting brighter earlier.  Not that I’m complaining about the weather as of late, but even though we’ve had [...]

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 [...]

The Battle for Barriefield

Barriefield Village was founded in the early 1800’s on the eastern bank of the Cataraqui River, while it’s settlement was closely tied to the increased activity at the nearby Kingston Naval Dockyard, and later, the construction of Fort Henry. Since then, the quaint neighbourhood has retained much of it’s original charm, thanks in part [...]

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 [...]