Heavy rains keeping a local business’ doors closed beyond lockdown

July 23, 2021July 26, 2021 Ashley Espinoza 0 Comments COVID-19, curbside pickup, delivery, economic impact of COVID-19, economic recovery, Greater Napanee, local business, lockdowns, Napanee, pandemic, pet food, Pet Panache, pick up, rain, rain damages, reopening, roof issues, roof repairs, shutdown, small business, Sondra Elliot, support local

After nearly a year and a half of business owners opening and closing their doors, and adjusting businesses strategies to adapt to all the curveballs the pandemic threw at them, the last thing a small town business owner needs is to close its doors for repairs. However, that’s just what

Community Editorial

They can dissolve The Kingston Local, but not Kingston’s local journalism

May 19, 2021May 19, 2021 Tori Stafford 5 Comments A.J. Kielty, closed publications, Cris Vilela, hyper local news, Jamie Swift, Jill Pineau, Kingston, Kingston Local, Kingstonist, local journalism, local journalists, local news, local newspapers, local publications, local writers, lost newspapers, Metroland Media, Michelle Dorey Forestell, online news, online publication, PostMedia, shuttered publications, Stefan Strangman, support Kingstonist, support local, The Frontenac Gazette, The Kingston Heritage, Tori Stafford, TorStar, what we do, who we are, why we do what we do, Yona Harvey, Zoha Khalid

It has happened again. Like a bad recurring nightmare that one attempts to keep at bay, we sat in our shocked-unshocked-ness, wondering how it would all play out… knowing full well how it all played out. On Monday, April 26, 2021, The Kingston Local, a Kingston-based publication, was shuttered by

City Community News

Local love, local concerns as Tourism Kingston lights up downtown core

April 15, 2021April 15, 2021 Tori Stafford 1 Comment Alison Migneault, buy local campaign, China, City of Kingston, COVID-19 pandemic, Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area (BIA), economic recovery, heart-shaped lights, Kingston, locally sourced items, made in China, Megan Knott, Montreal, Municipal Accomodation Tax (MAT), neon heartlights, pandemic, pandemic shutdowns, procurement, public bidding, purchasing, Stay-at-home orders, support local, tourism, Tourism Kingston, Visitors Information Centre

Chilly pedestrians walking along the streets of the downtown core over the past months have been warmed by the glow of neon hearts hanging in the windows of local businesses, but the initiative that brought these signs to the community has raised some questions even as it raises spirits. The

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February giveaways at Gan Chev supports community during lockdown

February 1, 2021February 1, 2021 Jessica Foley 0 Comments 16 Days of Giveaways, community appreciation, contests, February, Gan Chev, Gananoque, Gananoque Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac, local businesses, sponsored, support local

By February, we’re all feeling a little tired of the cold, and this year we’re tired of the COVID lockdown as well. Gan Chev is looking to support local Gananoque businesses, and perhaps lift some spirits, with 16 Days of Giveaways over the four weeks of February. “We wanted to

City News

Two hours of free parking in downtown lots every Saturday until Christmas

November 27, 2020November 27, 2020 Jessica Foley 0 Comments City of Kingston, Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area (BIA), downtown shopping, every Saturday, free parking, HonkMobile, support local, surface lots

Downtown Kingston! has partnered with HonkMobile this holiday season to offer shoppers two hours of free parking in surface lots. According to a release from Downtown Kingston!, starting tomorrow, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, and running every Saturday until Christmas (Dec. 5,12,19), Kingstonians can use the promo code “BIATWOHOURFREE” to receive

Health News

Public Health urges continued vigilance as COVID-19 cases rise

November 13, 2020November 13, 2020 Kingstonist 0 Comments coronavirus, COVID-19, covid-19 outbreak, COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 testing, Dr. Mark Mckelvie, KFL&A Public Health, Kingston, McDonald's, Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic School, stay local, support local, symptoms, Trillium Retirement Home

Kingston Frontenac Lennox & Addington Public Health is asking Kingstonians to remain alert to the continued risk of contracting COVID-19. “With the Monday [Nov. 9, 2020] numbers coming in with six cases from over the weekend, that is quite a spike for us. I know it isn’t in comparison to

Events Local Businesses

Shop Small this holiday season at Artisan Made Co

November 4, 2020November 4, 2020 Jessica Foley 0 Comments Artisan Made Co, Canadian makers, creative studio, Holiday Pop-Up Markets, retail shop, shop local, Simply Boho Market, socially distanced events, support local, Virtual Holiday Collection, YGK Artisan Market

Artisan Made Co is a brick and mortar shop located at 1724 Bath Road Unit 9 & 10, in the West End of Kingston. They opened their retail shop and creative studio on October 1, 2020. The ladies of Artisan Made Co say it has been a labour of love,

Events News

Princess Street closed to traffic Saturday for Love Kingston Sidewalk Sale

September 9, 2020September 9, 2020 Jessica Foley 0 Comments downtown Kingston, Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area (BIA), local businesses, Love Kingston Marketplace, Princess Street closure, Sidewalk sale, support local

This Saturday, Sept. 12th, 2020, Princess Street will be closed to traffic to allow Love Kingston Marketplace to hold a Sidewalk Sale in support of downtown businesses. This safe and fun shopping experience will be a day-long event, running from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Princess Street will be

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Escape Room: A Culinary Pursuit

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Wed 29

Move & Meditate To Nature – Wednesdays at the Barriefield Rock Garden

September 29 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm