Tag: Richardson Beach
Beginning in early January and, through public consultation and a number of additional special meetings, Kingston City Council set out its five strategic priorities through 2022, which they affirmed …
In a few short weeks the ball will drop as we clink glasses and usher in another new year. As we look back on the year that was, how …
With Summer in full swing, many of us are making the most of our favourite watering holes to cool off on those uncomfortably hot and humid days. This of …
Richardson Beach in Macdonald park. This late 1970’s era photograph is from the Wallace Berry studio fonds held here at Queen’s Archives. With the glimpse of the Newlands Pavilion …
Welcome to Kingstonist’s weekly challenge, dare, resolution or whatever you prefer to call it. Each week we establish a new and ambitious community goal, encouraging our readers, followers, friends …
Last Summer, amidst the uncomfortable heat and our continued resolve not to get air conditioning, Danielle and I took to lake swimming. We primarily enjoyed dips at Richardson Beach …
A few weeks ago, water-loving Kingstonians converged on the Kingston PUC Docks and Breakwater Park to partake in Mass Swimm II. This event was geared towards celebrating our waterfront …
This George Lilley photograph is from Lake Ontario Park in 1960. A man-made beach was installed in the park, at a cost of $11,000. In 1959 a sharp cliff …
Imagine this; a hot blazing sun, sticky legs, sweaty palms and the humidity so high that your hair makes you look like this. We’ve all been there, however the …
Once upon a time you could do it in restaurants, movie theatres, taxi cabs, and even in classrooms. Doctors prescribed certain brands as a cure all, and Hollywood would …
Every summer, those of us without backyard swimming pools, or friends who are kind enough to share, converge on Kingston’s shorelines in search of a safe yet refreshing place …
A month or so ago I had a grand vision of producing an election special that consisted of an interview with all six of the Mayoral candidates. I put …
