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A hot-button topic since it first came to light in 2015, the two-tower high-rise development slated for Kingston’s downtown core remains a point of contention, as City Council proved at their last meeting on Tuesday, Jul. 12, 2022. Before Council that night, a report recommending the approval of increased Brownfield
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If you’re someone who regularly parks in Kingston’s downtown core, you’d likely agree that the Robert Bruce Memorial Parking Gararge off of Bagot Street is in desperate need of some serious restoration. Peter Stroud, City Councillor for the Sydenham District – the district that abuts the King’s Town District just
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At its meeting on Tuesday, Jul. 12, 2022, Kingston City Council voted to suspend its vaccine mandate for City staff, meaning that as of Aug. 1, vaccination against COVID-19 will no longer be mandatory for employees of the City of Kingston. Under the current policy, all staff are required to
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During its regular meeting on Tuesday night, Jul. 12, 2022, Kingston City Council voted to adopt a number of measures as part of its effort to curb vehicular traffic and speed near area schools. The move will see reduced speed limits in several neighbourhoods, as well as the implementation of
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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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A familiar sight will be returning to the streets of downtown Kingston. Murney, the Kingston Police horse, is now in training with Constable Amy Carter and hopes to be welcoming visitors and residents throughout downtown Kingston over the summer. In a recent report to Kingston City County, City staff recommended
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During a special meeting on Wednesday, Jun. 29, 2022, members of Kingston City Council voted against a proposal to allow sanctioned encampments on public property, instead opting to reinstate its encampment protocol while directing additional funds to help the city’s unhoused population. At a meeting in May, Council opted to
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At its meeting on the night of Tuesday, Jun. 21, 2022, members of Kingston City Council voted against a controversial by-law which would have prohibited business owners from leaving doors and windows open while air conditioning is running. Instead, Council chose to adopt a public awareness campaign, with members of
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At its meeting on Tuesday night (May 17, 2022), Kingston City Council rejected a proposed expansion of the Coco Properties Corporation quarry in Elginburg, citing environmental impacts and concerns from area residents. City staff had hoped to reach a settlement with the quarry owners, ending a lengthy battle between the
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At the meeting held the night of Tuesday, May 17, 2022, Kingston City Council voted unanimously in favour of a recommendation from City staff to relocate the City’s sleeping cabin pilot project from its current home at Portsmouth Olympic Harbour (POH) to a new site at Centre 70. The cabins,
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Kingstonians are now far more likely to see those of the four-legged variety joining them as passengers aboard local municipal buses. The City of Kingston has announced that Kingston Transit is now permitting pets on buses, but pet owners, take note: there are specifics about what types of pets are
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Editorial note: The following is a submitted open letter from a local taxi company employee regarding the recent and ongoing operational changes being implemented by the Kingston Area Taxi Commission. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Kingstonist. I’ve sent this letter to the Kingston Area
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