Re-Designing Victoria Park
July 13, 2015
Victoria Park is one of downtown Kingston’s larger public green spaces, contained by two city blocks, the 30,000 metres squared park is lined with dozens of mature trees and …
Tag: dog park
Best of 2013: Is Kingston Dog-Friendly?
December 25, 2013
In today’s post in our Best of 2013, Rachelle explores whether or not Kingston is a dog-friendly town. While we see a large number of dog-friendly places, including some …
Is Kingston Dog-Friendly?
March 25, 2013
Like people, cities can have distinct personalities. We learn about a city’s character and style through the kinds of communities it builds, the social projects it pursues, the type …
#ygkChallenge: Adopt a Friend
May 10, 2012
Welcome to Kingstonist’s weekly challenge, dare, resolution or whatever you prefer to call it. Each week we establish a new and ambitious community goal, encouraging our readers, followers, friends …
Hall Monitor: Making Room on the Patio
April 4, 2012
Once again, our elected officials took to the halls of city hall for meeting 12-2012 of Kingston City Council. You can find the agenda and addeds from last night on …
Expanding the Smoking Bylaw in Kingston
June 13, 2011
Once upon a time you could do it in restaurants, movie theatres, taxi cabs, and even in classrooms. Doctors prescribed certain brands as a cure all, and Hollywood would …
Lake Ontario Park Master Plan
November 1, 2010
In June 2009, the City unveiled their concept design for the new look Lake Ontario Park. The initial, lofty plan incorporated elements such as a natural skating pond, bike, …
Taxing Times
November 16, 2009
I have a confession: I love budget season at city hall. Sickening, isn’t it? The draft 2010 budget was released over the weekend at city hall, two weeks ahead …
Friday Foto
September 18, 2009
Every city has a seedy, wart infested underbelly of ugly issues that are capable of dividing and disgusting the local population. For Kingston, a short list includes the ongoing …
Help Redesign the Memorial Centre
March 6, 2009
Regarding the Memorial Centre, we’ve said it all, and you’ve likely heard it all before. Moving well beyond an argument surrounding the viability of the K-Rock Centre, the fact …