Queen’s researchers work to make Resilient Kingston, helping economic and social recovery post COVID-19

City seeking input to update Parks and Recreation Master Plan

City asking for input on community clean up initiatives

City seeking community input on ways to achieve carbon neutrality

An open call for Community Editorial Board members

Boys and Girls Club seeks community input to help build aquatics program

June 7, 2021June 8, 2021 Zoha Khalid 0 Comments community input, Dr. Kieran Moore, economic impact of COVID-19, economic recovery, Emma Bozek, focus groups, impact of COVID-19, Jane Johnston, Kingston, Kingston Frontenac Lennox and Addington Public Health (KFLA), local economic impact of COVID-19, Nancy Fynn-Sackey, outdoor spaces, pandemic, pandemic response, Ph.D. Community Initiative, Philip Simpson, public spaces, Queen's University, Queen's University School of Graduate Studies, research project, Resilient Kingston, Skylar Kovacs, social impacts of COVID-19

A group of researchers from Queen’s University worked with the City of Kingston, discovering resilience in community members and proposing more ways to reach better social and economic recovery post-pandemic. The project is a part of the 2020-21 Ph.D. Community Initiative (PhD-CI), which is facilitated by Queen’s University School of

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January 12, 2021January 12, 2021 Jessica Foley 0 Comments City of Kingston, community input, community involvement, Get Involved Kingston, Parks and Recreation Master Plan, recreational opportunities

The City of Kingston is seeking community input as part of the process to update its Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The Master Plan guides how programs and services are offered throughout the City of Kingston, and directs investment in recreational facilities, according to a release from the City dated

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November 25, 2020November 25, 2020 Jessica Foley 0 Comments City of Kingston, community clean up, community input, future clean up initiatives, Get Involved Kingston, public survey, public works

The City of Kingston is asking residents to weigh in on future initiatives to keep the city clean. According to a release from the city, dated Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, the initiatives, aimed at reducing and preventing litter and illegal dumping, will be added to existing City programs and plans,

City Environment News

October 7, 2020October 7, 2020 Jessica Foley 0 Comments carbon neutrality, City of Kingston, climate change, climate change impact statements, Climate Leadership Plan, community input, public opinion

The City of Kingston is asking for community input to help shape the Climate Leadership Plan that will guide the city’s response to climate change, according to a release from the City, dated Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020. The big question being asked is: How is climate change impacting you? Answer

Editorial News

August 19, 2019August 19, 2019 Tori Stafford 0 Comments Community Editorial Board, community input, community leaders, community writers, Kingston, Kingstonist, local editorial content, local input, Op/Ed

We here at Kingstonist believe that Kingstonist is by Kingstonians, for Kingstonians, and with that in mind, we’re excited to launch our newest feature: The Kingstonist Community Editorial Board. If you have strong, well-informed opinions about local matters, we want to hear from you! We want to know how members

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June 17, 2019June 17, 2019 Tori Stafford 0 Comments aquatics programming, Boys and Girls Club of Kingston and Area, children, community input, Kingston, open house, physical activity, seniors, swim training, swimming, swimming lessons, West End Hub, youth

In light of some recent changes, the Boys and Girls Club (BGC) of Kingston and Area will be holding an open house, inviting members of the community to help shape their new aquatics programs at the West End Hub. Citing changes in community needs – particularly following the announcement