Author: Jessica Foley

Fort Fright opens for twelfth season — be prepared to be scared!

Pumpkin displays illuminate Upper Canada Village for Pumpkinferno

No one likes decluttering, despite what Marie Kondo says

Community Soapbox: Eco-friendly habits passed down through the generations

Water Conservation Garden helps Kingston residents conserve water

KFPL’s Art Hive a creative outlet for Kingston’s maker community

KFPL Hosts Travel Writing Workshop with Author Linda Kenyon

Bellevue House receives $1.1M investment from Government of Canada

KFPL celebrates World Refugee Day with author Maryam Rafiee

Water Conservation Garden offers ‘green’ learning experiences for all ages

It’s Commuter Challenge time again

Bellevue House closed for second season

October 4, 2019October 17, 2019 Jessica Foley 0 Comments Dawn Ellis-Thornton, fears, Fort Fright, Fort Henry, Halloween, haunted tour, Kingston, Mindset Research, October activities, phobias, St. Lawrence Parks Commission

Every fall, Fort Henry transforms from a mild mannered historical fort to the terrifying Fort Fright. Tonight, Friday Oct. 4,

Art Entertainment Events Family News

September 27, 2019October 2, 2019 Jessica Foley 1 Comment family activities, hand-carved pumpkins, Kingston, Morrisburg, night event, Pumpkinferno, pumpking displays, Upper Canada Village

Every fall, Upper Canada Village is transformed into a pumpkin-wonderland. Over 7,000 artificial pumpkins are carved into fantastic glowing spectacles.

Family Opinion Soapbox

September 19, 2019September 19, 2019 Jessica Foley 0 Comments books, clutter, decluttering, home organization, Jessica Foley, kids, Kingston, mail, Marie Kondo, opinion, organization, parenting, toys

Clutter is my nemesis. Having kids and a small home (but not a tiny home) means too much stuff —

Community Soapbox

September 17, 2019September 17, 2019 Jessica Foley 0 Comments

My parents have been eco-conscious their entire lives. Some of my childhood friends classed my parents as hippies. They love

City Environment News

September 16, 2019September 18, 2019 Jessica Foley 1 Comment climate change, climate emergency, energy conservation, Kingston, Utilities Kingston, water conservation, Water Conservation Garden, water wise gardening, water-smart plants

The City of Kingston was the first Ontario municipality to recognize the seriousness of climate change, declaring a climate emergency

Art Community Events News

September 13, 2019September 13, 2019 Jessica Foley 1 Comment 3-D printing, art collective, Art Hive, artisans, button-making, Central Branch, creative spaces, Cricut, die-cutting, downtown, free event, Kingston, Kingston Frontenac Public Library (KFPL), Maddy Scovil, makers, makerspace, photo editing software, sewing

An exciting opportunity for Kingston’s maker community is about to begin at the Kingston Frontenac Public Library (KFPL). Art Hives

Books & Lit Community Culture Education Events Lifestyle News

August 8, 2019August 8, 2019 Jessica Foley 0 Comments Isabel Turner branch, Kingston, Kingston Frontenac Public Library (KFPL), Linda Kenyon, travel writing, workshop, writing workshop

Do you dream of writing about your travels in a meaningful and entertaining way? Then you may be interested in

News

June 26, 2019June 26, 2019 Jessica Foley 0 Comments Bellevue House, federal government, investment, Kingston, MP Mark Gerretsen, Parks Canada, Sir John A. MacDonald

Mark Gerretsen, MP for Kingston and the Islands, on behalf of Catherine McKenna, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced

Books & Lit Culture Events News

June 17, 2019June 17, 2019 Jessica Foley 0 Comments books, Central Branch, Dear Baba, events, father, immigration, Iran, Kingston, Kingston Frontenac Public Library (KFPL), Maryam Rafiee, prison, public reading, World Refugee Day

In honour of World Refugee Day (June 20), the Kingston Frontenac Public Library (KFPL) is hosting Author Maryam Rafiee on

Culture Environment Events Family Gardening Lifestyle News

May 30, 2019May 30, 2019 Jessica Foley 0 Comments climate emergency, compost, family activities, Kingston, low water use, mulch, sustainable gardening, Utilities Kingston, water conservation, Water Conservation Garden, water drainage, water levels, workshops

Sustainability and conservation are key factors in surviving our current climate emergency. Taking small steps to reduce our carbon

City Community Environment Lifestyle News Sports & Recreation

May 23, 2019May 23, 2019 Jessica Foley 1 Comment biking, car-free, carbon footprint, carpooling, City of Kingston, climate change, Commuter Challenge, cycling, downtown Kingston, emissions, Kingston, Kingston Frontenac Lennox and Addington Public Health (KFLA), Kingston Transit, physical activity, public transit, Queen's Univerisity, riding, St. Lawrence College, Sustainable Kingston, walking

This year, Monday, Jun. 2 to Saturday, Jun. 8 is Canadian Environment Week. An easy way to celebrate is

Culture Family History News

May 17, 2019May 17, 2019 Jessica Foley 0 Comments 2019 season, Bellevue House, Bellevue House gardens, closed, house, Kingston, national historic site, Parks Canada, Sir John A. MacDonald, The Many Voices of Confederation and Hometown Heroes

Saturday, May 18 marks the opening day for one of our local Parks Canada site – Bellevue House. Sadly,

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