The #ygkchallenge is an ongoing series where we dare you to be different, resolve to be better, and or do something awesome in support of our beloved community. Each week, Kingstonist establishes a new, ambitious or quirky goal, encouraging you to step out of your comfort zone and do something
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This month we have a mix of local tunes to help get you through this frosty, snowy January. “Song for a Winter’s Night” is the perfect tune for sitting by a warm fire with a good book or loved one; if you want to venture out, “Jump and Drink” will
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The #ygkchallenge is an ongoing series where we dare you to be different, resolve to be better, and or do something awesome in support of our beloved community. Each week, Kingstonist establishes a new, ambitious or quirky goal, encouraging you to step out of your comfort zone and do something
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A few years ago, the City of Kingston embarked on a journey to become, quote: Canada’s Most Sustainable City. What a joke it was. Granted we adopted organic recycling, built a few bike lanes, limited households to one bag of garbage per week, and upgraded street lights to the LED
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One of the greatest benefits of living in Kingston is the city’s geographic location. We’re practically equidistant to large getaway destinations such as Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal, and we have amazing communities dotting our perimeter. From Sydenham to Merrickville and Perth, there’s a number of alluring places well within reach
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The #ygkchallenge is an ongoing series where we dare you to be different, resolve to be better, and or do something awesome in support of our beloved community. Each week, Kingstonist establishes a new, ambitious or quirky goal, encouraging you to step out of your comfort zone and do something
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The holiday season is a great time to have a positive impact on your local economy. Kingston has an impressive variety of offerings to choose from, making it easy to find something for everyone on your list. From the foodie to the music lover to the socially conscious, Kingston has
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year and there are plenty of ways to celebrate the holiday season in Kingston! Today’s guide offers up a wide range of events from musical and theatrical performances to holiday markets, crafting opportunities and snowy outdoor exploration. Have a look and you’ll see
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The #ygkchallenge is an ongoing series where we dare you to be different, resolve to be better, and or do something awesome in support of our beloved community. Each week, Kingstonist establishes a new, ambitious or quirky goal, encouraging you to step out of your comfort zone and do something
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Two weeks ago we announced our fifteenth Greatest Photo Contest, by challenging local photographers to submit their best pictures of Kingston to our ever-growing Flickr group. Our panel of judges have been scouring the submissions and have completed the difficult task of narrowing them down to eight finalists. Now, we
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I often go into the holidays kicking and screaming. Not because I don’t love the holiday season but I’m just not a fan of how things seem to get started earlier and earlier every year. It seems like Christmas is being shoved down our throats while our pumpkins are still
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A postage stamp sized lot on Kingston’s waterfront is once again the focus of potential development. Earlier this month council voted in support of a motion to explore the possibility of building a cruise ship terminal, which could very well end up at the foot of Queen Street. Now, a
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