The Pete Petersen Basketball League held another successful registration day for the 2023-24 season, its 68th season, this Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. The registration day for the popular league, which took place at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School in Rideau Heights, saw dozens of families excitedly line up for
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At its meeting on Tuesday, Sep. 5, 2023, Kingston City Council voted to spend $6.5 million to help build a new pool in Amherstview, as part of a partnership with Loyalist Township. In a report published in advance of Tuesday’s meeting, City staff recommended Council contribute “up to” $6.5 million
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As part of a ‘deep dive report’ advising Council of potential solutions to the city’s lack of aquatic programs and facilities, the City of Kingston is recommending Council approve a multi-million-dollar partnership with a neighbouring municipality. The report, authored by City CAO Lanie Hurdle, offers a stated purpose of providing
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Playgrounds should be for everyone, and a passionate group in Kingston is hoping to build an inclusive playground where everyone can play. The Inclusive Play Project is the brainchild of Rachel Doornekamp, an occupational therapist who works for KidsInclusive at Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC). KidsInclusive fosters the potential of
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Editorial note: The following is a submitted letter. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Kingstonist. As we enjoy these last couple weeks at the far end of summer, it’s hard to imagine that kids of all ages in our area will be lacing up the
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Visitors to the Memorial Centre Farmers’ Market are invited to bring their bikes this weekend, and check out the Safe Cycling Circuit hosted by Cycle Kingston. The Circuit is “a fun way to learn a few cycling skills that will leave participants feeling more confident behind those handlebars,” according to
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The loss of a spouse can be a devastating experience for anyone to go through. While grieving the death of a loved one is a never-ending process, it’s the ability of some to channel that grief into positive action that can make the world a better place for all. Kingston’s
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*Paid Business Feature* Pack a picnic, umbrella, and beach chairs, and take a road trip or weekend visit to the sandy beach at Presqu’ile Provincial Park in Brighton, Ontario. A little more than an hour west of Kingston, Presqu’ile is the perfect place for a beach day or a weekend
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*Paid Business Feature* From waterfront patios to fresh flower farms, Quinte West has a lot to offer this summer. Barely an hour west of Kingston, Quinte West is home to some of the most beautiful landscapes in Eastern Ontario. Plan a day trip or a weekend stay and be sure
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Every Saturday morning, a group of dedicated runners, joggers, and walkers take to Breakwater Park for a friendly five-kilometre jog. The weekly event first launched in late 2019 as part of parkrun, a worldwide organization of community running events. Currently, Breakwater parkrun is one of thousands of parkruns in existence,
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The Town of Greater Napanee Council is taking steps toward the possible implementation of a multi-use trail that would run through the town on an abandoned CN Rail line, which could conceivably cross Highway 401 and eventually connect the town to the Cataraqui Trail. As a followup to the special
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The Junior Gaels soccer club (Jr. Gaels) is in need of volunteers for two teams in its competitive program, as the 2023 season soon gets underway. According to Jr. Gaels competitive Head Coach Christian Hoefler, the club is seeking volunteer coaches for the U14 and U17 girls’ teams. “At this
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