Opinion: It’s time to power a green future

January 18, 2021January 18, 2021 Kingstonist 0 Comments carbon emissions, City Council, climate change, climate emergency, CO2 emissions, coal power plants, coal-fired power plants, Councillor Mary Rita Holland, Councillor Robert Kiley, gas-fired power plants, hydropower, Jeremy Milloy, Kingston, new motion, Ontario government, opinion, provincial government

The following is a submitted op/ed. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of The Kingstonist. I

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Climate concerns focus of upcoming KFPL workshops

October 8, 2020October 8, 2020 Jessica Foley 0 Comments climate change, climate emergency, interactive workshops, Kingston Frontenac Public Library (KFPL), Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul, virtual workshops, Zoom events

Kingston Frontenac Public Library (KFPL) will be hosting interactive workshops this fall on the current climate emergency, and how we

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Council approves Unity Farm Inn & Spa development

September 16, 2020September 16, 2020 Samantha Butler-Hassan, Local Journalism Initiative 0 Comments Bridget Doherty, City Council, City Council meeting, climate emergency, Countryside District, Gary Oosterhof, Kingston City Council, official plan, Permit to Take Water, Peter Stroud, renewable energy, Robert Kiley, Unity Farm Inn & Spa, water conservation, Wayne Hill, zoning bylaw ammendment

City Council has approved a zoning bylaw and Official Plan amendment for the development of Unity Farm Inn & Spa

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Council delays spa decision to consult climate change specialists

August 12, 2020August 12, 2020 Samantha Butler-Hassan, Local Journalism Initiative 0 Comments BPE development, bylaw amendments, City of Kingston, Climate Action Hub, climate emergency, deferral of projects, Gary Oosterhof, Jim Neill, Kingston City Council, Lisa Osanic, Official Plan (OP), Peter Stroud, Rob Hutchison, Robert Kiley, Ryan Boheme, Simon Chapelle, Unity Farm Inn & Spa, Wayne Hill

Kingston City Council has voted to defer by one month their decision on zoning bylaw and Official Plan amendments for

City News

Councillor Neill won’t run again, calls for greater diversity

June 17, 2020June 17, 2020 Samantha Butler-Hassan, Local Journalism Initiative 1 Comment affordable housing, bike lanes, climate change, climate emergency, COVID-19 pandemic, diversity, diversity on council, education, females on council, immigration, Kingston, minorities, not running for re-election, retirement, visible minorities, will not run again, Williamsville District

City Councillor Jim Neill announced via Twitter and Facebook on Monday, June 15, 2020 that he will not run again

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City reports reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, sets 2022 goal

March 25, 2020March 25, 2020 Tommy Vallier 0 Comments climate change, climate emergency, Climate Leadership Divison, Council Priorities 2018-2022, energy consumption, energy reduction, Energy Retrofit Program, ghg, greenhouse gas emissions, Kingston, Kingston City Council

The City of Kingston has shared its 2022 greenhouse gas emissions goal following the release of its 2018 Corporate Greenhouse

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City creates new Climate Leadership Division, seeks public input to develop Residential Energy Retrofit Program

January 28, 2020January 28, 2020 Tori Stafford 0 Comments City of Kingston, climate action, climate change, climate emergency, Climate Leadership Divison, David Roewade, Energy Retrofit Program, Julie Salter-Keane, Kingston, Mayor Bryan Paterson, public input, public survey, strategic planning

With “demonstrating leadership on climate change” being a priority of City Council’s strategic plan, the City of Kingston has created

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City seeks input on proposed Biosolids and Biogas Master Plan

January 22, 2020January 22, 2020 Tori Stafford 2 Comments adding organics to produce more biogas, biogas, biosolids, Biosolids and Biogas Master Plan, Cataraqui Bay Wastewater Treatment Facility, City of Kingston, climate emergency, Detailed Assessment Report, Environment Infrastructure and Transportation Policies Committee, fertilizer, green bin, Jim Keech, Kingston, Kington Climate Action Plan, Knox Farm, methane gas production, Perth Road, public consultation, public input, Ravensview Wastewater Treatment Facility, source seperated organics, Tetra Tech Canada Inc., Utilities Kingston, wastewater treatment

As Utilities Kingston works to support the Kingston Climate Action Plan, both the City and Utilities Kingston are seeking public

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Have your say: Yay or nay? – Dedicated bus lanes in Kingston

November 22, 2019November 22, 2019 Tori Stafford 29 Comments City Staff, climate emergency, Councillor Bridget Doherty, Councillor Peter Stroud, dedicated bus lanes, deferred, Kingston, Kingston City Council, Kingston Transit, public transit, strategic planning, transitway

At their meeting held Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2019, Kingston City Council discussed a motion to direct City Staff to look

Business City News

City seeks input from businesses on Open Door Air-Conditioning Bylaw

November 21, 2019November 21, 2019 Tori Stafford 1 Comment air conditioning, business input wanted, City Council, City of Kingston, climate emergency, drop-in sessions, Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce, Kingston, local businesses, online survey, Open Door Air-Conditioning Bylaw, Sustainable Kingston

In August, Kingston City Council directed the City to develop an open door air-conditioning bylaw, and now the City is

City News

City to end parking along road in City Park

November 1, 2019November 1, 2019 Tommy Vallier 7 Comments active transportation, Cancer Centre of Southeastern Ontario, City Park, climate emergency, free parking, green space, Kingston General Hospital (KGH), parking, pot holes, ring road

Drivers who currently use the unpaved ‘ring road’ within City Park will have to find a new place to leave

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Hall Monitor: Dianne Saxe Speaks to Kingston

October 23, 2019October 23, 2019 Tommy Vallier 0 Comments airport expansion, bike lanes, carbon tax, City of Kingston, climate change, climate emergency, Climate Strike, construction, Dianne Saxe, Kingston, Kingston City Council, third crossing, ygkc

Dr. Dianne Saxe, former Environmental Commissioner of Ontario and internationally recognized environmental lawyer, joined Kingston City Council on a rainy

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Opinion: It’s time to power a green future

Climate concerns focus of upcoming KFPL workshops

Council approves Unity Farm Inn & Spa development

Council delays spa decision to consult climate change specialists

Councillor Neill won’t run again, calls for greater diversity

City reports reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, sets 2022 goal

City creates new Climate Leadership Division, seeks public input to develop Residential Energy Retrofit Program

City seeks input on proposed Biosolids and Biogas Master Plan

Have your say: Yay or nay? – Dedicated bus lanes in Kingston

City seeks input from businesses on Open Door Air-Conditioning Bylaw

City to end parking along road in City Park

Hall Monitor: Dianne Saxe Speaks to Kingston

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