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Local citizens recognized with Excellence in Conservation Heritage award

February 19, 2021February 19, 2021 Jessica Foley 0 Comments Bonnie Crook, Frontenac Heritage Foundation, Ham House, heritage, heritage conservation, Heritage Week, Lieutenant’s Governor’s Excellence in Conservation Heritage Award, Ontario Heritage Trust, Ron Tasker

The Ontario Heritage Trust has recognized the commitment to the restoration of the Ham House in Bath by Bonnie Crook

Community History News

Two sites recognized with 2020 Heritage Conservation Awards

January 29, 2021January 29, 2021 Jessica Foley 0 Comments Aiken House, Certificates of Appreciation, Certificates of Commendation, Davy House, Frontenac Heritage Foundation, Heritage Conservation Awards, heritage sites, restorations and repairs

Since 1982, the Frontenac Heritage Foundation (FHF) has been actively encouraging the preservation and retention of local built structures by

Books & Lit News

New book by Jennifer McKendry examines local stone structures

January 27, 2021January 27, 2021 Jessica Foley 0 Comments Frontenac Heritage Foundation, illustrated chronology of buildings, Jennifer McKendry, Kingston, Kingston region, limestone city, local architecture, local author, new book, novel idea, stone buildings

The Frontenac Heritage Foundation has received a $12,000 grant from the City of Kingston and administered by the Kingston Association

City Opinion Soapbox

Soapbox: 223 Princess Street comes to Planning Committee again

September 17, 2020September 17, 2020 Tori Stafford 0 Comments 223 Princess Street, building height, Capitol 7, Capitol Condos, Capitol Movie Theatre, City of Kingston, density by design, downtown, ERA Architects, Frontenac Heritage Foundation, IN8, Kingston, Official Plan (OP), Ontario Heritage Act, planning committee, proposed development, Shirley Bailey

Editorial note: The following is a submitted Op/Ed piece. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of

Mayor responds to Homestead LPAT ruling: ‘I’m certainly disappointed’

August 13, 2019August 13, 2019 Tori Stafford 1 Comment building height, City of Kingston, decision, development, Frontenac Heritage Foundation, Homestead Land Holdings, Kingston, Kingston City Council, Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT), Mayor Bryan Paterson, official plan, Ontario Municipal Board (OMB), Ontario Street, Queen Street, ruling

After the provincial planning appeal body rejected the second high rise development project in the city’s downtown core this year,

Best of Kingston News Opinion Poll Politics

Top Headline in Kingston in 2017

December 18, 2017December 18, 2017 Harvey Kirkpatrick 0 Comments Best of 2017, Bryan Paterson, Cataraqui River, charging stations, City Council, Collins Bay Penitentiary, condo, construction, CORK, development, downtown Kingston, Electric Cars, Frontenac Heritage Foundation, Gord Downie, Joyceville Penitentiary, Kingston City Hall, Kingston Penitentiary, Kingston Penitentiary Museum, Kingston Transit, Kingston's waterfront, Lake Ontario, Lake Ontario Park, LaSalle Causeway, marijuana, Market Square, Portsmouth Olympic Harbour, prison farms, Queen's University, Richardson Beach, RioCan, smoking, sustainability, swimming, The Tragically Hip, third crossing, Time sculpture, tourism, Wellington Street

In a few short weeks the ball will drop as we clink glasses and usher in another new year. As

Culture History News Politics

The Shape Of Things To Come? – with apologies to HG Wells

August 9, 2017 Mike Cole-Hamilton 0 Comments City Council, condo, downtown Kingston, Frontenac Heritage Foundation, Homestead

This illustration is the result of the general despondency about Homestead’s trivial changes to the original plan, as presented to

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Old Meets New at The Kensington

January 30, 2017July 26, 2017 Harvey Kirkpatrick 0 Comments construction, development, downtown Kingston, Frontenac Heritage Foundation, Wellington Street

On December 30th, Kingstonians got their first glimpse of the newly restored and radically renovated corner of Wellington and Brock.

Geoffrey James: Inside Kingston Penitentiary

September 16, 2014July 26, 2017 Kelly Reid 1 Comment Agnes Etherington Art Centre, Corrections Canada, discontinued, Frontenac Heritage Foundation, Kingston Penitentiary, national historic site

For the last 178 years, Kingston Penitentiary has been looming over the city, both literally and figuratively. The massive Victorian

Best of 2013: Selling Out: Kingston Pen Tours

January 1, 2014June 17, 2017 Harvey Kirkpatrick 0 Comments best of 2013, Corrections Canada, development, Frontenac Heritage Foundation, heritage housing, Kingston Penitentiary, national historic site, United Way

The closure of Kingston Penitentiary was met with guarded concern regarding the impact on the local economy, as well as

Culture Food & Drink News Opinion Poll

The Year That Was

December 16, 2013July 27, 2017 Harvey Kirkpatrick 1 Comment Aberdeen Street Party, best of 2013, bike lanes, Bill Glover, Brian Reitzel, Bryan Paterson, casino, Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority, City Council, construction, Corrections Canada, Countryside District, development, downtown Kingston, Enbridge, Frontenac Heritage Foundation, gambling, heritage housing, Homecoming, Jeff Scott, Jim Neill, John Gerretsen, Kingston Penitentiary, Liberal Party, Limestone District School Board, Mark Gerretsen, national historic site, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLGC), Ontario Municipal Board (OMB), Pittsburgh District, Princess Street, provincial election, Queen's University, referendum, Sir John A. MacDonald, sustainability, Williamsville

With just over two weeks remaining until the arrival of 2014, it’s time for a quick look at the headlines

Hall Monitor: Cycle Break

November 20, 2013July 26, 2017 Tommy Vallier 0 Comments 2014 Municipal Election, bike lanes, Bill Glover, Brian Reitzel, Bryan Paterson, City Council, discontinued, Frontenac Heritage Foundation, Jeff Scott, Jim Neill, K-Rock Centre (KRC), Kingston Fire and Rescue, Kingston Transit, Limestone District School Board, Mark Gerretsen, mayoral election, north block, Ontario Municipal Board (OMB), Queen's University, radio, Rick Downes, Rideau Heights, Rob Hutchison, Sandy Berg, Sir John A. MacDonald, Williamsville

Last night, city council, staff and the public gathered in City Hall for Kingston City Council meeting number 21-2013. The

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