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1st Sustainable Kingston Community Forum
Many Kingstonian’s have latched onto the lofty goal of making this city the most sustainable in all of Canada. But when we talk about sustainabily in relation to urban centres, just what does that mean? Better yet, how can individual citizens contribute? Corporate Knights defines the sustainable city as a place that: has a viable [...]
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What if Kingston…
Over the past few months we’ve watched numerous developments take shape such as bike lanes and the Montreal Street Park and Ride, while we’ve also learned of priority projects including long overdue lane extensions and the third crossing. While these initiatives are similar as they relate to how we move about the Limestone City, they’re [...]
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What Tourists Say About Kingston
Late last month, Star columnist Adrian Brijbassi visited various destinations in Limestone City, which he highlighted in an article titled: Perfect Weekend in Kingston: Markets, history and relaxation. Brijbassi paid Kingston some very kind compliments, as he remarked that our city is “stocked with credible restaurants…unique experiences that are educational, reasonably priced and easy to [...]
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The Solar Roof Revolution
In just over a month, on July 1st to be exact, we (my wife, the bank and I) will be celebrating three challenging yet glorious years of home ownership. Since moving in, we’ve painted every single room in the house, save for the bathroom, which we’re planning to renovate this summer. We’ve also had electrical [...]
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Weekly Poll: A Bridge to Wolfe Island
Thinking back on my wonder years, I can vividly recall family outings to Cape Vincent, New York, which involved two ferry rides and a short cross country jaunt across Wolfe Island. It’s been years since my last trip to Cape Vincent, however on occasion, we still board the Wolfe Islander III and take the scenic [...]
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Get Smart, Meters
When it comes to improving eco-friendly practises, Kingston has made some modest and forward thinking strides over the past year. We’ve mentioned the introduction of the organic waste recycling program, ongoing rain barrel initiative, as well as the launch of our neighbouring wind farm, all of which have helped cast the Limestone City in a [...]
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Friday Foto
Today’s photo comes courtesy of Matt Pedlar, and it shows off a fantastic scene taking place along Kingston’s waterfront. If you stare long enough, you’ll notice the blades of the Wolfe Island Wind Farm peaking out from the fog bank. I wonder if there any other treasures hidden therein? Speaking of surprises, this week we [...]
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VIA Rail Ads Feature City Hall
The current economic climate has has made day trips, and stay-cations increasingly popular options for tourists. Most Kingstonians are now, more than ever, trying to save a buck. With local attractions including Fort Henry, museums focusing on everything from penitentiaries to the Great Lakes, as well as the nearby Wolfe Island Wind Turbines, the Limestone [...]
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Are We Getting Any Greener?
It has been quite some time since I last took the stage atop my environmental soapbox, but with news of Kingston’s green-ness spreading far and wide, the time has come for a brief, yet honest discussion about our stature as a sustainable community. In a star studded, green carpet affair, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities [...]
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Trainspotting
In yesterday’s “what if Kingston” post, I mentioned that I’d spent the past weekend in Montreal. I was fortunate enough to take Via Rail, which in my opinion, is the pinnacle of travel, especially if you’re taking Via1. When somebody else does the driving, or in this case conducting, I am free to read, sleep, [...]
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