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Winter Parking Rules Go Into Effect December 1

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Starting Dec. 1, parking is prohibited on all City streets from 1 a.m. to 7 a.m. The overnight winter parking bylaw ensures that cars are kept off the streets so that snow plows can effectively respond to winter weather events. “Parked cars are an obstacle to safe and efficient weather response efforts. Our work is [...]


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Weekly Poll: Staycations in Kingston

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First off, this week’s poll marks a momentous milestone for Kingstonist, as it’s the 50th time we’ve asked our readers to vote on a given topic of interest.  Over the past year we’ve registered your support on who you will vote for in the upcoming federal election, the best small venue for live music, whether [...]


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Weekly Poll: Snow Removal

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Those who were dreaming of a white Christmas were pretty disappointed last month.  As you’ll recall, unseasonably high temperatures resulted in the closure of numerous outdoor rinks, and made for near perfect driving conditions over the holidays. Last week however, Old Man Winter finally reared his snow-capped head, forcing Kingstonians out of hibernation to clear [...]


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Weekly Poll: Whine About Winter

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It’s the hap-happiest season of all.  Despite weeks of unseasonably snow-free scenery, yesterday we were treated to our first, real snow fall of the season.  This morning I awoke ready to show off my famous shovelling skills, yet I was pleasantly surprised to find that our sidewalks and driveway had been blanketed by a measly [...]


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Friday Foto

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I hate to sound boring, but can you believe the weather we’re having.  One day it’s gorgeous enough for shorts, and the next we’re forced to bring our mittens and toques out of the shortest retirement in history.  The wind literally cut through my jacket this morning, which is unnerving considering the equinox was last [...]


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Friday Foto

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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 [...]


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Winter Tips for your Green Bin

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As I write this, a very light trickle of snow is creating a majestic winter scene in Kingston, and along the northern shore of Lake Ontario.  While the flurries took a bit longer to find us this year, winter’s chilling temperatures have been with us for quite some time.  Our least favourite season brings with [...]


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Snow Down

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In the wee hours of the morning, nearly six inches of snow was dumped on much of the region.  While we’ve had a good run of mild weather over the past month or so, I for one am happy that Old Man Winter has finally decided to join the party.  When I crawled out of [...]


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Friday Foto

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Is it just me, or did Old Man Winter give us a nasty jab over the past few days? Although complaining about the inevitable freeze is going to get me nowhere, I have to protest that I am not looking forward to the months ahead. Sure I have a birthday coming up, and then there’s [...]


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Die Winter Die

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Last week, I was vacationing on the southern shore of Jamaica.  It was a dream come true, and something my wife and I had been looking forward to for a long time.  Sandy beaches, warm ocean waves, and a healthy mix of frosty alcoholic beverages served at a swim-up bar made for an unforgettable adventure.  [...]


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