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Frontenac County News

Wolfe Island’s Big Sandy Bay to remain closed for 2020

July 22, 2020July 22, 2020 Tori Stafford 1 Comment beach fires, beaches, Big Sandy Bay, coronavirus, cost of operations, COVID-19, Frontenac County, Frontenac Islands Township, Kingston, Mayor Denis Doyle, pandemic, parties, Public Health guidelines, Sand Dunes, staffing, Summer, tourism, tourists, Wolfe Island

With the hotter weather driving many out to their favourite swimming spots, one of the most beloved beaches in the

Food & Drink Guides News

A guide to the reopening of patios in Kingston

June 12, 2020June 15, 2020 Jemma Dooreleyers 0 Comments 2020, COVID-19, downtown, drinks, face masks, food, Kingston, masks, pandemic, patios, physical distancing, reopening, social bubbles, Summer

We did it Kingston! We went rogue and now our patios are open. The weather is getting warmer, the hair

Culture Food & Drink Guides

Guide to Kingston patios 2019

August 23, 2019August 23, 2019 Chris Morris 2 Comments Amadeus Cafe, Chez Piggy, David's Tea, Fort Henry, Holiday Inn, Jack Astor's, Juniper Cafe, Kingston, Kingston Yacht Club, Lone Star, Musiikki Café, patio season, patios, Red House West, Summer, The Dox, The Grad Club, The Mansion, The Rose & Crown, Wolfe Island Grill

Summer was a short one this year. So far, at least. But here we are, with Labour Day, the unofficial

Culture Entertainment Family Guides History Music Sports & Recreation

Guide to free family activities this summer

July 15, 2019July 15, 2019 Chris Morris 0 Comments Breakwater Park, Cataraqui Cemetery, Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority, family, family activities, Jones Falls, K&P Trail, kids, Kingston, Kingston City Hall, Kingston Penitentiary Museum, Lemoine Point, Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area, live music, Marysville, Military Communications and Electronics Museum, Miller Museum of Geology, Movies in the Square, parks, Rideau Trail, Rideau Waterway Land Trust, Sir John A. MacDonald, Summer, things to do, what to do, Wolfe Island, Wolfe Island Ferry

We’re now a few weeks into the summer of 2019, but it can feel like months to the moms, dads,

Community Education Family News

On guard for thee: Profile of a crossing guard

June 24, 2019June 24, 2019 Bill Gowsell 0 Comments crossing guards, École Catholique Cathédrale, education, family, family routines, Kingston, Marg Nichols, school, school year, student safety, Summer

School is winding down, and kids will be off for the summer, free from homework and tests for two

Culture Entertainment Events Music News

Limestone City Blues Festival announces 2019 lineup

June 5, 2019June 5, 2019 Michelle Allan 4 Comments Angel Forrest Trio, blues music, concerts, Dannielle Nicole, downtown, Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area (BIA), events, Gary Cain Band, Kenny Neal, Kim Pollard Band, Kingston, Lachy Doley, Limestone City Blues Festival, live music, Summer

The 23rd annual Limestone City Blues Festival will be bringing the blues to downtown Kingston from Thursday, Aug. 22,

Entertainment Events Family News Theatre & Film

2019 Movies in the Square lineup announced

May 30, 2019 Tori Stafford 0 Comments downtown, Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area (BIA), family event, free, Kingston, movies, Movies in the Square, Summer, Thursdays

The Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Association (BIA) has announced the 2019 lineup for Movies in the Square. This is

Kingstonist's Wizard of Paws

Kingstonist’s Wizard of Paws: Springtime weight loss for pets

April 10, 2019April 10, 2019 Ryan Llera 0 Comments activity, ask a vet, catnip toys, cats, diet, dogs, Dr. Ryan Llera, exercise, feeding, fetch, hikes, interactive toys, Kingston, kittens, pet health, pet wellness, proper diet, puppies, running, Spring, Summer, veterinary advice, veterinary medicine, walks, weight loss

Spring time is finally here! I know what you’re thinking: warm weather, green grass, barbecues, and getting that beach

Events Family Guides News

Top five things to do in Kingston this weekend

July 20, 2018 Tori Stafford Blue Canoe Productions, Boys and Girls Club, Charity Ball Hockey Tournament, Downie-Wenjack Fund, downtown Kingston, Epilepsy South Eastern Ontario, Gord Downie, Kingston, Newsies, Pull Together, Storefront Fringe, Summer, Taylor Hall, Theatre Kingston, Top Five Things to See and Do

With it being the summer, there’s just so much going on in Kingston that it’s hard to limit our ‘Top

Culture Family News

Save the date: Breakwater Park official grand re-opening in late July

July 6, 2018 Tori Stafford Breakwater Park, Bryan Paterson, Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program, City of Kingston, Gord Downie, Gord Edgar Downie Pier, Mark Gerretsen, park re-opening, park renovations, Summer, Swim Drink Fish, swimming

The anticipated re-opening of one of Kingston’s most beloved lakeside parks is fast approaching – and well in time for

Culture Food & Drink History

Kingston’s Butcher and Grocers Parade, 1934

July 19, 2017July 19, 2017 Queen's Archives 0 Comments City Park, food truck, grocery store, history, Summer

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!! This photograph from the Butcher and Grocers parade held here

#ygkChallenge: Share Your Summer Bucket List

July 6, 2017July 6, 2017 Harvey Kirkpatrick 0 Comments Cataraqui Trail, K&P Trail, Kingston's waterfront, patios, Rideau Trail, Summer, Wolfe Island Ferry, ygkPlaylist

The #ygkchallenge is an ongoing series where we dare you to be different, resolve to be better, and or do

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