What if Kingston…
March 24, 2017
In 2016, Kingston Transit recorded another record setting year for ridership, which was up a whopping 11.6 percent from 2015. Although the continued growth can’t be attributed to a …
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What if Kingston…
January 19, 2016
Last Spring, Waterloo-based IN8 Development unveiled a grand proposal to transform the former Empire Theater on Princess Street into The Capitol, an 18-storey condominium high-rise that has the potential …
Best of 2015: Slide the City
December 24, 2015
In the midst of minor heatwave last Summer, we asked the question “what if Kingston hosted Slide the City“? Slide the City is a massive waterslide spanning the length …
What if Kingston…
July 22, 2015
On Saturday, August 1st, downtown Kingston will once again be transformed into a pedestrian-friendly dream, thanks to the first of two planned Princess Street Promenade events of the Summer …
What if Kingston…
May 13, 2015
Last Fall I stumbled upon the YouTube channel for SkEye Stream, a self-described “drone business” offering spectacular views from above Kingston and southeastern Ontario. Since then, SkEye Stream has …
What if Kingston…
January 9, 2015
In recent years, Kingston has embraced numerous eco-friendly initiatives in an effort to become Canada’s most sustainable city. From organic waste collection to the 1,000 Solar Rooftops Challenge, city-wide …
What if Kingston…
July 18, 2014
In late June, Mayor Mark Gerretsen teased his Facebook followers by posting a refreshing photo of whimsical waterslides on Facebook along with the question: “What do YOU think? Water park …
What if Kingston…
May 7, 2014
Our What if Kingston series explores ideas that we think could make Kingston an even better place to live. Sometimes these ideas go a little beyond what might actually …
What if Kingston…
March 14, 2014
On a recent trip to our nation’s capital, I came across a unique approach to deterring panhandling and collecting donations in support of Ottawa’s homeless population that showed real …
What if Kingston…
October 30, 2013
I live and work downtown most days but twice a week I have to make the dreaded drive to Kingston’s west end. It shouldn’t be a long drive but …
What if Kingston…
September 18, 2013
The City of Kingston, alongside residents of the Sydenham Ward, are preparing for the launch of a new pilot program on October 1st, which aims to establish updated rules for …
What if Kingston…
April 9, 2013
When we purchased our first home nearly five years ago this summer, we eagerly embraced all of the challenges and chores that came along with being new home owners. …