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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

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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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Annual Beat Beethoven run cancelled for 2020

May 13, 2020May 13, 2020 Jemma Dooreleyers 0 Comments Beat Beethoven, cancelled, COVID-19, Evan Mitchell, fundraiser, Kingston, Kingston Symphony, Kingston Symphony Association, pandemic, race, Robby Breadner, run

The Annual Beat Beethoven run put on by the Kingston Symphony Association is cancelled due to the COVID-19 shelter-in-place orders.

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‘Catch The Ace’ jackpot nears $2500

February 29, 2020February 29, 2020 Cris Vilela 0 Comments 2020 School Championships, Catch The Ace, Kingston Police, Loyal Oarsman, Special Olympics

Kingston’s fifth “Catch The Ace” draw winner was chosen on Wednesday night at The Loyal Oarsman, and the winning ticket,

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Women’s-only kickboxing-inspired workout facility now open in Kingston

February 21, 2020February 21, 2020 Jessica Foley 0 Comments 30 Minute Hit, 30-minute workout, boxing, circuit training, Clock Tower Plaza, exercise, fitness, gym, Karen Fedyk, kickboxing, Kingston, new, new business, Norwest Plaza, on-site trainer, training, west end

There is a new women’s-only kickboxing-inspired circuit-based workout location in Kingston’s west end. Specially designed for maximum fitness and health

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45 & Thrive: A new year, and time for a change

January 15, 2020January 15, 2020 Michael Patterson 0 Comments 45 and Thrive, book writing, diet, fitness, health, Kingston, lifestyle, mature adults, Michael Patterson, mid-life, middle-age, New Year's resolutions, personal training, robust longevity, signing off, training, wellness

As readers who follow this column perhaps might recall from my article from back in September, I am not a

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Feb Fest 2020

January 14, 2020January 14, 2020 Jessica Foley 1 Comment Boucher Park, Brier Cup, Carr-Harris Cup, curling demos, DJ Skate Night, Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area (BIA), family activities, Family Day Weekend, Feb Fest, Historic Hockey Tournament, horse drawn carriage rides, ice sculptures, ice skating, ice slides, Imagination on Ice, Kaetlyn Osmond, Kingston, Learn to Skate, Polar Plunge, Ringette, skating, Special Olympics, Springer Market Square, theme skate nights, toast to tapas, Valentine's Day, warming stations

Feb Fest invigorates downtown Kingston every February. When the winter starts to feel long, the Downtown Kingston! BIA bolsters spirits

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