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“Planning committee hear our plea. Don’t murder the Tannery trees!” The chant echoed against the limestone walls of Kingston City Hall as No Clearcuts Kingston (NCK) held a “Rally to Protect Trees and Democracy” in Confederation Park on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022. Over 100 people attended the rally, which was
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At their upcoming meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Jul. 12, 2022, Kingston City Council will consider amendments to the already approved Brownfield Tax Assistance for the downtown Homestead development at Queen and Ontario Streets. The item refers to Homestead Land Holdings Limited’s somewhat controversial plan to build two high-rise buildings in
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The whimsical pigeon and squirrel sculptures at the corner of Princess and Division Streets in downtown Kingston may soon be joined by colourful new artwork, as the City of Kingston works with Highpoint Developments on the creation of an exterior large-scale mural on a new building overlooking the ‘Hub’ area
Read more Homestead Land Holdings Limited’s controversial plan to build two high-rise buildings in Kingston’s downtown core will proceed, after the Ontario Superior Court of Justice dismissed a motion for leave to appeal by the Frontenac Heritage Foundation. In a ruling issued Friday, Jun. 17, 2022, Justice Sally Gomery denied the Foundation
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The concurrent strikes of at least two separate trade unions have put Kingston’s construction industry in a difficult position, with local projects facing potential delays as a result of the work stoppages. Currently, unions representing carpenters and heavy equipment operators across Ontario have hit the picket lines, as members push
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Editorial note: The following is a submitted Op/Ed piece regarding the City of Kingston’s proposed ‘New Zoning Bylaw Project’ and the ‘Central Kingston Growth Strategy (CKGS),’ which will be decided on at a Special City Council Meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, Apr. 26, 2022. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily
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The site of the former Davis Tannery along the Great Cataraqui River is a fenced-off urban forest home to flora, fauna, and foulness. And therein lies a controversy. No Clear Cuts Kingston! (NCCK) is a concerned group of citizens who see the site as an urban forest in need of
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Napanee residents voiced concerns ranging from increased traffic, long-term health impact, misrepresentation of data, even claims of “unbridled capitalism” regarding R.W. Tomlinson Ltd.’s proposed permanent asphalt plant in Napanee at a special Council session. Streamed live on YouTube, the meeting took place at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022.
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The City of Kingston’s Planning Services Department is asking for resident input on potential community benefits for the development proposal for 525-555 Princess Street. (City File Number D35-001-2019). According to a release from the City, staff will be collecting resident feedback from Tuesday, Feb. 15 to Tuesday, Mar. 8, 2022,
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The regular activity that has occurred consistently at 495 Princess Street since well before September of 2020 has come to a halt. The construction site – the future site of Unity Place, a 10-storey plus penthouse building with 195 suites overlooking one of the busiest intersections in downtown Kingston at
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The following is a submitted open letter to the City of Kingston Planning Committee from a group of residents concerned about the proposed plans for the Johnson Street Corridor at Portsmouth Avenue. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Kingstonist. Dear Planning Committee, The intent of
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Currently under review by the City of Kingston is a site plan control application by Kingston Waterfront Developments Ltd., which owns and is proposing to develop the site of the former grain elevators on a pier in Cataraqui Bay. James Bar, acting Manager of Development Approvals for the City explained,
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