YMCA announces partnership with Artillery Park members

November 9, 2020November 9, 2020 Jessica Foley 0 Comments City of Kingston, fitness programs, memberships, mental health, physical activity, YMCA of Eastern Ontario

Membership holders for Artillery Park Aquatic Centre can now take advantage of the facilities at the YMCA, thanks to a

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City says Artillery Park will reopen for recreational use in mid-November

November 5, 2020November 5, 2020 Jessica Foley 0 Comments Artillery Park, Artillery Park Aquatic Centre, drop-in use, facility reopening, Integrated Care Hub, multi-use facility

The Artillery Park Aquatic Centre, located at 382 Bagot Street, will re-open for recreational use in mid-November under the province’s

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Opinion — Bike theft boom of 2020: Time for action?

November 4, 2020November 4, 2020 Tori Stafford 0 Comments bicycle theft, bike theft, Carla Teixeira, COVID-19, cycling, Frontenac Cycle Sport, Kingston, Kingston Police, OpEd, opinion

The following is a submitted Op/Ed piece. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of The Kingstonist.

Community News Sports & Recreation

YMCA launches their annual campaign to continue building history

October 15, 2020October 15, 2020 Jessica Foley 0 Comments building history, campaign, fundraiser, fundraising campaign, Strong Communities fundraiser, YMCA fundraiser, YMCA of Eastern Ontario

Did you know, the YMCA has been part of the DNA of Canada since 1851, having pioneered many important Canadian

City News Sports & Recreation

Registration for City of Kingston swimming lessons opens today

October 8, 2020October 8, 2020 Jessica Foley 0 Comments Boys and Girls Club of Kingston and Area, City of Kingston, COVID-19 protocols, swimming lessons

The City of Kingston has announced that they will be running swimming lesson programming at the Boys & Girls Club

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Local organizations ready to welcome kids and families back to fall programming

September 12, 2020September 19, 2020 Jessica Foley 0 Comments Cantabile, COVID-19, extracurricular activities, family activities, Improbable Escapes, Kingston Aeros, Kingston Gymnastics Club, Music for Young Children, safety precautions, sponsored

With the return of school, parents may be wondering what safe and fun activities are open for business this fall.

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Kingston’s Quiet Streets pilot program ready to launch

August 20, 2020August 20, 2020 Tori Stafford 1 Comment active transportation, Albert Street, barricades, City of Kingston, Clergy Street, COVID-19, cycling, downtown Kingston, Earl Street, King's Town District, Kingston, Kingston City Council, Kingston Coalition for Active Transportation, Love Kingston Marketplace, Mack Street, pedestrian friendly streets, physical distancing, quiet streets pilot project, rollerblading, rollerskating, rolling, scooters, Sydenham District, walking, wheelchairs, Williamsville

The Kingston Quiet Streets pilot initiative is set to launch on the week beginning Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, according to

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Pete Petersen Basketball League officially suspends 2020-2021 season

August 6, 2020August 6, 2020 Cris Vilela 0 Comments Pete Petersen Basketball League; just for the fun of it

After a months-long hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the popular Pete Petersen Basketball League has officially suspended its 2020-2021

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Local YMCA readies to reopen in September

July 16, 2020July 16, 2020 Tori Stafford 0 Comments aqua programming, COVID-19, face masks, fitness classes, kids activities, Kingston YMCA, pandemic, Phase 3, Phase Three, physical distancing, pools, provincial framework for reopening, reopening, Rob Adams, September 1, Stage 3, Stage Three, YMCA of Eastern Ontario

Over the next month and a half, residents can expect to see a flurry of activity at 100 Wright Crescent,

A front view of the Lakeshore Swimming Pool Association

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Lakeshore Swimming Pool Association remains closed this summer

June 26, 2020June 26, 2020 Jemma Dooreleyers 0 Comments 50th anniversary, closures, COVID-19, Lakeshore Pool, LSPA, outdoor pool, pools, swimming

For the first time in 49 years, The Lakeshore Swimming Pool Association (LSPA) will not be opening for the 2020

Events News Sports & Recreation

Sailing indoors? How Kingston Yacht Club is continuing their camp during COVID-19

June 22, 2020June 22, 2020 Tori Stafford 0 Comments children and youth, free, fresh water sailing capital of the world, Jake Adair, Kingston, Kingston Yacht Club, online, online summer camp, Sailing Academy, sailing and boating seminars, seminars, summer camp, video lessons, virtual regattas

Due to the cancellations of summer camps and the inability for large groups of people to gather and be close

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YMCA of Eastern Ontario launches 100 km fundraiser

June 22, 2020June 22, 2020 Samantha Butler-Hassan 0 Comments access to health and recreation programming, charity, childcare, COVID-19, fundraiser, Kingston, pools, rectreation, Rob Adams, Walk Run and Roll Challenge, YMCA of Eastern Ontario

The YMCA of Eastern Ontario plans to launch a 100 km Walk, Run & Roll Challenge fundraiser running Saturday, Jul.

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Sports & Recreation

YMCA announces partnership with Artillery Park members

City says Artillery Park will reopen for recreational use in mid-November

Opinion — Bike theft boom of 2020: Time for action?

YMCA launches their annual campaign to continue building history

Registration for City of Kingston swimming lessons opens today

Local organizations ready to welcome kids and families back to fall programming

Kingston’s Quiet Streets pilot program ready to launch

Pete Petersen Basketball League officially suspends 2020-2021 season

Local YMCA readies to reopen in September

Lakeshore Swimming Pool Association remains closed this summer

Sailing indoors? How Kingston Yacht Club is continuing their camp during COVID-19

YMCA of Eastern Ontario launches 100 km fundraiser

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