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Author: The City of Kingston

Everything You Need to Know About Hip Day

August 18, 2016September 21, 2016 The City of Kingston

The Tragically Hip will perform at the K-Rock Centre on August 20, 2016 beginning at 8:30 p.m. CBC will livestream the concert across Canada and the City of Kingston – with partners, Kingston Accommodation Partners and the Great Waterway – are excited to be hosting the livestream at Springer Market

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Mayor Responds to 2015 Ontario Budget

April 24, 2015September 21, 2016 The City of Kingston

Yesterday the Ontario government released the 2015 budget, providing a blueprint of how provincial dollars will be spent in the years to come. The budget outlined a series of items that could be important for the Kingston community, including transportation and infrastructure spending. “I am encouraged to see funds allocated

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Grand Theatre Presents Announces Line-Up For 2014-2015 Season

May 22, 2014September 21, 2016 The City of Kingston

The Grand Theatre Presents program has just announced its 7th season of programming and will present over 40 productions for the 2014-15 season. Some of the highlights from the upcoming Grand Theatre Presents season include: Royal Wood; The Vienna Boys Choir; An Intimate Evening with Jann Arden; top the performers

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City Outlines Plan to Tackle Extensive Winter Damage to Roads

May 21, 2014September 21, 2016 The City of Kingston

Work to address the extensive winter damage to Kingston’s urban roads will begin on May 26 and will cost an estimated $3.3 million in total. “We told Kingston motorists and cyclists that we would be offering a longer-term fix to address this winter’s road damage and that’s what we are

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Grand Opening Ceremony for Artillery Park Aquatic Centre

April 23, 2014September 21, 2016 The City of Kingston

The City of Kingston is encouraging residents to attend the Grand Opening ceremony for the Artillery Park Aquatic Centre at 382 Bagot St. at noon on Thursday, May 1. Mayor Mark Gerretsen and Councillor Rob Hutchison will cut the ribbon to officially open the doors to this completely updated facility.

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Kingston named an international Top 7 Intelligent Community

January 23, 2014June 14, 2017 The City of Kingston

Kingston has been named as one of the top seven most intelligent communities in the world by the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) based out of New York City. “This is a tremendous recognition for Kingston,” said Mayor Mark Gerretsen. “To be selected as a Top 7 intelligent community out of

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Mayor Rules Separation Motion Out of Order

November 27, 2013September 21, 2016 The City of Kingston

A motion from Countryside Councillor Jeff Scott and Pittsburgh Councillor Brian Reitzel that could see a ballot question in the next municipal election asking residents if they want to negotiate a municipal arrangement outside the City has been ruled out-of-order today by the Mayor. “As we saw at our budget

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City Confirms Arrival of Emerald Ash Borer

July 10, 2013September 21, 2016 The City of Kingston

The City has confirmed that, as expected, the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has now arrived in Kingston’s urban area. Yesterday, a strip branch survey conducted by a City tree inspector identified firm evidence of the Emerald Ash Borer. “We have been monitoring our trees in anticipation of this invasive beetle’s

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Mayor Hopes to Expand Free Grade Nine Bus Pass Initiative

July 10, 2013September 21, 2016 The City of Kingston

On Tuesday night, Kingston City Council will decide the future of Kingston Transit’s free bus pass for grade nine students, a pilot this year. Mayor Mark Gerretsen hopes to see the initiative continued for the 2013/14 school year and extended to include grade ten students, in partnership with local school

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City of Kingston Arts Fund 2013 Grant Recipients Announced

June 20, 2013September 21, 2016 The City of Kingston

The Kingston Arts Council and the City of Kingston are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2013 City of Kingston Arts Fund (CKAF) Grants. The Grants were awarded in two categories, Operating Grants and Project Grants. The 2013 CKAF totalled $519,000 and was proportionally divided 70 per cent for

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Enbridge Confirms There is No Oil Pipeline Break in Kingston

April 4, 2013September 21, 2016 The City of Kingston

Enbridge has confirmed that there has been no oil spill in the city of Kingston. Fake notices referencing an oil spill and clean-up effort, and marked with the Enbridge logo, were delivered to a number of residential mailboxes this morning. “These notices appear to be delivered by the perpetrators of

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Public Meetings To Consider Electoral District Boundaries

January 11, 2013June 15, 2017 The City of Kingston

The City will hold four public meetings — each in a different section of the city — to present and receive feedback on various options for re-dividing the City’s existing electoral district boundaries. “Kingston has grown a great deal since amalgamation in 1998 and the electoral boundaries need to be

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