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Napanee’s downtown boat launch has been a cause of confusion and consternation this summer for many boaters. Changes to the layout, new signage, a loss of parking spaces, and a seeming lack of enforcement have all contributed to the issue in August 2021. Area resident, Donald Stokes, has been following the
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Currently under review by the City of Kingston is a site plan control application by Kingston Waterfront Developments Ltd., which owns and is proposing to develop the site of the former grain elevators on a pier in Cataraqui Bay. James Bar, acting Manager of Development Approvals for the City explained,
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This article is Part 1 of a two-part series on the proposed plans for developments on the pier of Cataraqui Bay, also known as Elevator Bay, off of King Street West. Part 2 can be read here. This past spring, Kingston Waterfront Developments Ltd. submitted a sixth site plan to
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Closed Session meetings, staff vacancies, tax sales among items on the agenda The agenda for the Greater Napanee Council meeting taking place on Tuesday, Jul. 20, 2021 is now available, which includes zoning meetings, staff vacancies, and a number of lengthy staff reports — but the topic that many residents
Read moreLoyalist Township Council voted Monday, Jun 28, 2021 to pursue further investigation into the actions of Ward 3 Councillor Penny Porter, who was found to be in conflict of interest in contravention of the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. In his report to Council, Loyalist Township’s Integrity Commissioner (IC) John
Read moreAt their regular meeting on the evening of Monday, Jun. 28, 2021, Loyalist Township Council will officially receive the details of the Township Integrity Commissioner’s report on the misconduct of Ward 3 Councillor, Penny Porter. Porter was found guilty of a pecuniary conflict of interest earlier this year and it
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Homestead Land Holding Ltd, has submitted an application to the City of Kingston to amend The City’s Official Plan and Zoning By-Law for the property known as 5 Lower Union Street, and a public meeting about the application will occur later this summer.
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The City of Kingston has opened up a new public conversation about parking with the release of a new Discussion Paper entitled The Power of Parking: A New Parking Paradigm for Kingston? According to a release from the city, the Paper, now online, starts and supports an important new public
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The City of Kingston’s Department of Planning Services presented on new zoning policy pertaining to schools, places of worship, and environmental protection areas at a public meeting held over Zoom on Thursday, Apr. 29, 2021. The recording is available to stream on the City’s YouTube channel and residents are invited
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Kingston residents are invited to offer input on the County of Frontenac budgets for Frontenac Paramedics’ land ambulance service and Fairmount Home for the Aged at a virtual public meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 9:30 a.m. These shared services are largely funded by Kingston property taxpayers, despite being located
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