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Additions to King’s Crossing Phase Two

July 28, 2014July 27, 2017 Harvey Kirkpatrick 0 Comments Capitol 7, casino, Division Street, downtown Kingston, Empire Theatre, gambling, Highway 401, King's Crossing, Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO), No Frills, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLGC), RioCan, Walmart

In 2008 King’s Crossing began to tempt shoppers with their factory outlet fashion power center on the north side of

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Referendum to Decide Fate of Casino

April 21, 2014July 27, 2017 Harvey Kirkpatrick 3 Comments Bill Glover, Bryan Paterson, casino, City Council, Dorothy Hector, gambling, Jeff Scott, Jim Neill, Kevin George, Lisa Osanic, Liz Schell, Mark Gerretsen, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLGC), politics, public consultation, referendum, Rick Downes, Rob Hutchison, Sandy Berg, Tett Centre for Creativity and Learning

When Kingstonians head to the polls during next Fall’s municipal election, the seats occupied by Councillors and the Mayor may

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Best of 2013: Casino in Kingston

December 31, 2013July 27, 2017 Community Soapbox 0 Comments best of 2013, casino, City Council, gambling, Jim Neill, John Counter Boulevard, Mark Gerretsen, Norman Rogers Airport, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLGC), property tax, referendum, Rob Hutchison, third crossing

Kingstonist is all about getting the community talking about anything and everything Kingston related. Our Community Soapbox offers an opportunity

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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

Hit the Deck: A Kingston Gaming Facility Recap

October 16, 2013July 26, 2017 Tommy Vallier 1 Comment Bill Glover, Bryan Paterson, casino, City Council, discontinued, Dorothy Hector, gambling, Jeff Scott, Jim Neill, Kevin George, Lisa Osanic, Liz Schell, Mark Gerretsen, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLGC), public consultation, referendum, Rick Downes, Rob Hutchison, Sandy Berg

As some of my regular readers know, I work a full time job with an overnight shift. Working nights has

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Community Soapbox: Casino in Kingston

March 2, 2013July 27, 2017 Community Soapbox 15 Comments casino, City Council, gambling, Jim Neill, John Counter Boulevard, Mark Gerretsen, Norman Rogers Airport, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLGC), property tax, referendum, Rob Hutchison, third crossing

The Process Recently there has been a lot of discussion around a possible gaming facility and a referendum in Kingston.

Hall Monitor: A Pound of Regulations

February 6, 2013July 26, 2017 Tommy Vallier 0 Comments Bill Glover, Bryan Paterson, bylaw, casino, Cataraqui Town Centre, City Council, City Park, discontinued, Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area (BIA), gambling, International Hockey Hall of Fame, Jeff Scott, Jim Neill, K-Rock Centre (KRC), Kingston Humane Society, Kingston Memorial Centre, Kingston's waterfront, Leo Lafleur Waterpark, Lisa Osanic, Liz Schell, Mark Gerretsen, north block, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLGC), parking, politics, Queen's University, Rick Downes, Rideau Canal, Rob Hutchison, Sandy Berg

Last night was a homecoming of sorts as city council returned to it’s usual seats around the horseshoe, wrapping up

Best of 2012: Hall Monitor: Check

December 25, 2012June 15, 2017 Tommy Vallier 0 Comments best of 2012, Bill Glover, Brian Reitzel, Bryan Paterson, casino, City Council, City Trees, Dorothy Hector, downtown Kingston, gambling, Jeff Scott, Jim Neill, Kevin George, Kingston Economic Development Corporation (KEDCO), Lisa Osanic, Liz Schell, Mark Gerretsen, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLGC), politics, Rick Downes, Rob Hutchison, Sandy Berg, sustainability

City Council’s decisions have widespread implications for Kingston, and this past year our elected officials have ruled on everything from

Hall Monitor: Check

October 3, 2012July 26, 2017 Tommy Vallier 8 Comments Bill Glover, Brian Reitzel, Bryan Paterson, casino, City Council, City Trees, discontinued, Dorothy Hector, downtown Kingston, gambling, Jeff Scott, Jim Neill, Kevin George, Kingston Economic Development Corporation (KEDCO), Lisa Osanic, Liz Schell, Mark Gerretsen, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLGC), politics, Rick Downes, Rob Hutchison, Sandy Berg, sustainability

In the past, I’ve shared a number of lessons about council-watching with you: Never predict the length of a meeting.

Hall Monitor: Full House

September 19, 2012July 26, 2017 Tommy Vallier 0 Comments Bill Glover, Brian Reitzel, car sharing, casino, City Council, discontinued, Dorothy Hector, downtown Kingston, Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area (BIA), gambling, Jeff Scott, Jim Neill, K-Rock Centre (KRC), Kevin George, KFL&A Public Health, Kingston Community Health Centre (KCHC), Kingston Fire and Rescue, Kingston Frontenacs, Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO), Lisa Osanic, local business, Mark Gerretsen, Ontario Hockey League (OHL), Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLGC), politics, renewable energy, Rick Downes, Rob Hutchison, Sandy Berg, smoking, solar energy

Council met last night for meeting 21-2012 of Kingston City Council. I’ve joked about not commenting on meeting lengths before, but

Support For A Gaming Facility In Kingston

July 24, 2012July 26, 2017 The City of Kingston 6 Comments casino, discontinued, gambling, Mark Gerretsen, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLGC), public consultation

The City is seeking the input of residents on whether or not it should support the Ontario Lottery and Gaming

Hall Monitor: Overtime

April 18, 2012July 26, 2017 Tommy Vallier 0 Comments City Council, discontinued, Doors Open Kingston, gambling, International Hockey Hall of Fame, K-Rock Centre (KRC), Kingston Collegiate & Vocational Institute (KCVI), Kingston Economic Development Corporation (KEDCO), Limestone District School Board, politics, Program and Accommodation Review Committee (PARC), Queen's University, The Tragically Hip, Walk of Fame

Again last night, our elected officials took to the halls of city hall for meeting 13-2012 of Kingston City Council.