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Community Environment News

What they’re saying: Why this climate strike is so important

September 20, 2019September 20, 2019 Tommy Vallier 1 Comment 350 Kingston, Aidan Tomkinson, climate action, climate change, climate emergency, Climate Strike, Dianne Saxe, downtown, Fridays for Future, global climate strike, Ian Arthur, Jim Neill, Kingston, Mary Rita Holland, parade, rally, Rob Hutchison

As more than 600 residents followed the lead of area students to strike for climate action, we paid attention and

Community Environment News

Kingston students take to the street to strike for climate action

September 20, 2019September 20, 2019 Tommy Vallier 0 Comments 350 Kingston, Aidan Tomkinson, climate action, climate change, climate emergency, Climate Strike, Dianne Saxe, downtown, Fridays for Future, global climate strike, Ian Arthur, Jim Neill, Kingston, Mary Rita Holland, parade, rally, Rob Hutchison, students

Sparked by a global movement and following weekly strikes in front of City Hall, over 600 students and residents from

City Community News

Kingston community groups, citizens gather for Housing Action Forum

May 15, 2019May 15, 2019 Michelle Allan 0 Comments affordable housing, affordable rent, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), housing, Housing Action Forum, housing waitlists, Jim Neill, John Gerretsen, Kingston, Social Planning Council of Kingston

Activists and leaders from a wide spectrum of sectors and local groups were represented at a Housing Action Forum

City City Hall Culture Music News

City launches ‘YGK Music’ to highlight local music scene in Kingston

March 20, 2019March 21, 2019 Tori Stafford 0 Comments Ann Clifford, Chantal Prud'homme, City of Kingston, Greg Runions, Jim Neill, Kingston, Kingston Accommodation Partners, Kirsi Hunnakko, live music, local artists, local bands, local music, local music scene, pilot program, playlists, Virginia Clark, Visit Kingston, YGK Music

It’s no secret that Kingston is a hotbed for great music – heck, we even have a prominent downtown

City Community Environment News Politics

Kingstonians take to the streets as part of international climate strike

March 15, 2019March 15, 2019 Tori Stafford 0 Comments Bridget Doherty, City Hall, climate change, climate crisis, climate emergency, Climate Strike, environment, global climate strike, global warming, Ian Arthur, Jim Neill, Kingston, Mark Gerretsen, Peter Stroud, Queen's University, rally, Robert Kiley

Kingstonians take to the streets as part of international climate strike Anywhere from 300 to 800 people gathered in the

City Hall News Politics Poll

Have your say: Yay or Nay – Good Neighbour Policy

November 12, 2018 Tori Stafford 1 Comment City Council, Council in Action, fences, good neighbour policy, Jim Neill, Kingston, Kingstonist, landlords, leaves, neighbours, snow, tenents, water, Williamsville, YourTV

Every other week, there is undoubtedly at least one item discussed by Kingston City Council that people feel strongly about.

Municipal Election 2018 News Politics

Who’s who around the horseshoe

October 23, 2018October 23, 2018 Tori Stafford 0 Comments 2018 Municipal Election, Adam Candon, Bittu George, Bridget Doherty, Bryan Paterson, Byron Emmons, Cheryl-Anne Dorey Bennett, Chris Ball, Chris Morris, Don Amos, Dylan Chenier, Gary Oosterhof, Jeff McLaren, Jim Neill, Jimmy Hassan, Kingston, Kingston City Council, Kingstonist, Laura Turner, Lisa Osanic, Liz Schell, Louis Cyr, Mary Rita Holland, Peter Stroud, Rob Hutchison, Robert Kiley, Ryan Boehme, Simon Chapelle, Taylor Pearce, Vicki Schmolka, Vincent Cinanni, Wayne Hill

Kingstonians have spoken, and our new city council has been formed – despite some technical issues and an overall low

Municipal Election 2018 News Politics

Signs of the times?

August 29, 2018August 29, 2018 Tori Stafford 0 Comments 2018 Municipal Election, Andre Imbeault, election signs, Jim Neill, sign wars, Vincent Cinanni, Williamsville District

Two of the three candidates running to represent Williamsville in the coming municipal election have decided to forgo the use

News Politics Poll

Who was Kingston’s best member of council (2014-2018)?

July 25, 2018 Tori Stafford 2018 Municipal Election, Adam Candon, best member of council, Bryan Paterson, Gary Oosterhof, Jeff McLaren, Jim Neill, Kevin George, Kingston, Kingston City Council, Laura Turner, Lisa Osanic, Liz Schell, Mary Rita Holland, Peter Stroud, Rob Hutchison, Ryan Boehme

With the municipal election less than three months away and the campaign about to hit full stride, it’s a great

News Opinion Poll Politics

2014 Municipal Election Results

October 28, 2014July 27, 2017 Harvey Kirkpatrick 0 Comments 2014 Municipal Election, Bryan Paterson, casino, Dorothy Hector, Jim Neill, Kevin George, Lisa Osanic, Liz Schell, mayoral election, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLGC), Rick Downes, Rob Hutchison

The 2014 Municipal Election did not disappoint local political junkies and those with a keen interest on the goings on at City

News Opinion Poll Politics

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

Hall Monitor: Integrity Versus Reality

January 8, 2014July 26, 2017 Tommy Vallier 0 Comments Brian Reitzel, Bryan Paterson, bylaw, City Council, discontinued, Dorothy Hector, Jim Neill, Kingston Sports Hall of Fame, Lisa Osanic, Liz Schell, Mark Gerretsen, Rick Downes, Rob Hutchison, Sandy Berg, St. Lawrence Business Park, Taxes

Last night, city council, staff and the public gathered in City Hall for Kingston City Council meeting number 03-2014. The

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