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Mayor Bryan Paterson, in response to the current uptick of COVID-19 cases in the region, and along with the support of KFL&A Public Health, has updated Emergency Order Number 4 regarding face coverings in enclosed common areas in buildings. Emergency Order Number 4 requires all individuals to wear a face covering over their nose, mouth and chin in all enclosed common
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Editorial note:Although Minister Huseen said this was the “second round” of the Rapid Housing Initiative funding, the City of Kingston has more recently clarified that the $7.4 million announced today, Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, is the same $7.4 million that was announced in July of 2021, and not in addition
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After several delegations shared their thoughts and concerns, and after much serious debate by City Council, it was narrowly decided Wednesday night, Nov. 16, 2021, that a pilot project proposed for 10 sleeping cabins to be placed at Portsmouth Olympic Harbour this winter should go ahead. The project, which is
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With Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) preparing for the second phase of the redevelopment of Kingston General Hospital (KGH), Kingston City Council will discuss the what, why, when, how, and how much the City will contribute to the approximately $1 billion project. At their meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021,
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Over 40 Kingston community members—including front-line workers, grocery store clerks, the mayor, and volunteers—will be the subject of a commemorative book honouring their work during the pandemic. We saw amazing things happen here [in Kingston] during the pandemic. It’s something that hopefully we never have to live through again, but
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The following is a submitted article written by Rob Baxter, a Kingston-based philanthropy consultant and Principal at Baxter and Associates. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Kingstonist. In a ceremony held today, Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, in front of Kingston City Hall, a local fundraising
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“To be able to use a Mohawk or an Ojibwe name for the most important, largest infrastructure project in our city’s history is a great tangible action that is fostering understanding and learning of each other’s cultures.” – Kingston Mayor Bryan Paterson. The City of Kingston has announced six potential
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The City of Kingston has received its first two electric ice resurfacers — more commonly referred to by their brand name, Zamboni — that will be used at the INVISTA Centre, the City’s new recreation facility that houses four ice-pads and a fitness centre. Each of these new battery-operated machines
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The following is a submitted open letter to Queen’s University Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Patrick Deane. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Kingstonist. Dear Queen’s Principal Patrick Deane I agree with MP Mark Gerretsen and Mayor Bryan Paterson that only suspension or expulsion from Queen’s will
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On Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021, former Kingston resident, Ben Rodgers, appeared before Kingston City Council as a delegate, speaking to a report before Council regarding new programming and a bylaw seeking to ban conversion therapy. Specifically, Rodgers spoke to Report #79 of the CAO, referring to a proposed Kingston bylaw
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Further to earlier reports this summer, Kingstonist has received a number of concerned messages from tenants of multiple residences owned by Kingston Frontenac Housing Corporation (KFHC). In a candid conversation Mayor Bryan Paterson responded to residents’ concerns that they are being treated without respect by the corporation. First, in order
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Just two weeks ago, the City of Kingston was awarded $7,418,328 through the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI). By the end of this month, the City must have all project applications for the use of that funding submitted to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHA).
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