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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.

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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

Cycling in the City

Learn some great cycling tips and tricks for urban areas, as well as about bicycle safety from Cycle Kingston.

City News

Hall Monitor: Quiet streets

June 17, 2020June 17, 2020 Tommy Vallier 1 Comment CAO Lanie Hurdle, COVID-19, cycling, delegated authority, Kingston, Kingston City Council, Kingston Coalition for Active Transportation, Love Kingston Marketplace, pandemic, pedestrian traffic, quiet streets pilot project, removal of delegated authority, road lane closures, state of, ygkc

On Tuesday, Jun. 16, 2020, Kingston City Council held meeting 19-2020 (agenda) in its electronic format again, where they moved

City News Traffic

City’s first bike box being installed at Princess and Division Streets

October 18, 2019October 21, 2019 Tori Stafford 25 Comments active transportation, bike box, bike boxes, City of Kingston, cycling, Division Street, Kingston, Princess Street, traffic

Kingston drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians will all notice something new happening at one of the busiest intersections of downtown Kingston.

45 & Thrive Health Lifestyle Sports & Recreation

45 and Thrive: HIIT — What it is and why you might consider getting HIIT

September 20, 2019September 20, 2019 Michael Patterson 0 Comments calories, cycling, exercise, fitness, health, High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), insulin resistance, Kingston, metabolism, mid-life, middle-age, resistance training, rowing, running, training, wellness

High Intensity Interval Training or HIIT is an exercise practice that has been both in the news, and in the

News

Crown drops charges against Councillor Stroud

September 19, 2019September 19, 2019 Tori Stafford 0 Comments charges dropped, charges withdrawn, City of Kingston, Councillor Peter Stroud, cycling, direct accountability program, diversion, Duty Counsel Blay, Kingston, Kingston Transit, Office of the City Clerk, Ontario Court of Justice, striking city bus, yelled at bus

Citing the successful completion of the Direct Accountability Program, all charges against Councillor Peter Stroud were withdrawn on Thursday, Sept.

Community Health News Sports & Recreation

KidsInclusive Centre teaches independence through the joy of cycling

July 10, 2019July 10, 2019 Tommy Vallier 0 Comments Constantine Arena, cycling, developmental challenges, iCan Bike, iCan Shine, KidsInclusive, Kingston, Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC), Margaret van Beers, Nancy Pike, physical disabilities, special needs

Sometimes, the journey starts with less of a step and more of the push of a pedal, as over 30

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City, 7 Days in May cyclists address bike lane use

May 28, 2019May 29, 2019 Tori Stafford 3 Comments 1000 Islands Parkway, 7 Days in May, Bath Road, bike lanes, bike paths, charity bike ride, City of Kingston, cycling, Gord Townley, Kingston, multi-use lanes, not using bike lanes, pancreatic cancer, signage, unmarked path

Over the weekend of May 25 and 26, a photo began circulating around social media of a group of

City Community Environment Lifestyle News Sports & Recreation

It’s Commuter Challenge time again

May 23, 2019May 23, 2019 Jessica Foley 1 Comment biking, car-free, carbon footprint, carpooling, City of Kingston, climate change, Commuter Challenge, cycling, downtown Kingston, emissions, Kingston, Kingston Frontenac Lennox and Addington Public Health (KFLA), Kingston Transit, physical activity, public transit, Queen's Univerisity, riding, St. Lawrence College, Sustainable Kingston, walking

This year, Monday, Jun. 2 to Saturday, Jun. 8 is Canadian Environment Week. An easy way to celebrate is

City Hall Interviews Municipal Election 2018 News Politics

Get to know your 2018 to 2022 council: Councillor Simon Chapelle

November 9, 2018November 9, 2018 Tori Stafford 0 Comments 2018 Municipal Election, 2018 to 2022, City Council, Councillor Simon Chapelle, cycling, economic development, electoral reform, Kingston, Kingston City Council, Kingstonist, Loyalist-Cataraqui District, parking, pedestrian trails, policing, public safety, ranked ballots, referendum, schools, Simon Chapelle, taxation, Traffic Calming

Editor’s note: With the new Kingston City Council beginning its term of office on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018, we

News

Work begins on Bath Road muti-use path

July 27, 2018July 27, 2018 Tori Stafford Bath Road, City of Kingston, construction, cycling, multi-use path, project, traffic, walking

Those who frequently traverse Bath Road between Coverdale Drive and Collins Bay Road should prepare for a slower commute as

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