The City of Kingston is purchasing Lemoine Point Farm! 🙌
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The City of Kingston is purchasing Lemoine Point Farm! 🙌
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Mateo I. Sanchez Ayala (LaSalle Secondary School), pictured here with award presenter @wendystephen.bsky.social (City Councillor for Lakeside in Kingston), won both 5th place and the People's Choice Award for "Life is a Circle". Congratulations to all! 🚲
City Council meets tomorrow at 7:00 pm. The agenda and reports are available here:
www.cityofkingston.ca/council-and-...
Coffee, anyone?
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Police say that, since July, a series of ongoing incidents of mischief have occurred in the Henderson Place area, including damaged windshields and vehicle windows, and thefts from vehicles. #YGK #Kingston #PSA #CrimeNews
Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/police-...
The October issue of the Lakeside District Newsletter went out last night. It’s not too late to sign up at bit.ly/4eQftO5.
Yes! The other day I watched a goldfinch eating from my purple asters and goldenrod. I didn’t know they did that!
In Kingston, we are seeing *so many* people biking on the new Bayridge paths and they’re not even done yet!
The Wheels on the Runway event transforms the YGK Airport into a one-of-a-kind #showcase of aircraft, emergency vehicles, and family-friendly activities — all in support of the local United Way. #YGK
More on the #event here: www.kingstonist.com/news/city-of...
⚡️Team Kingston had a productive meeting with the Associate Minister of Energy and his team. By partnering with Kingston Hydro, we are working strategically to plan ahead for the energy needs of our growing community.
Thanks to Kingston Humane Society for the behind the scenes tour today.
❤️🩹 There are so many animals in need of homes - especially cats. So. Many. Cats. Each with their own unique personality!
Visit kingstonhumanesociety.ca to learn more about pet adoption, fostering, donations, and volunteering.
Today I treated myself to a new summer read from Something Else Records. I knew they sold music but today I learned that they also sell books!
I shop local because I want our downtown to stay vibrant and alive. It is so special.
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Here is a friendly reminder of what goes where.
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TONIGHT! All tix are spoken for but you can still watch the livestream. This exciting conversation is key to Kingston’s future. Tune in at 6:00 pm.
🧵 I hope you’ll join us on June 18. Register for Zoom and learn more at the following link: www.cityofkingston.ca/news/posts/r...
🧵 The session will include a presentation by City and Utilities Kingston staff followed by a moderated Q & A period, allowing Reddendale residents to ask questions and share their concerns about stormwater issues affecting the neighbourhood.
🧵 On June 18, from 6:00-7:30 p.m., City of Kingston will host an online community meeting for residents living in the Reddendale neighbourhood to discuss ongoing efforts to address local stormwater concerns.
🧵 Reddendale residents have been dealing with stormwater issues for far too long. Extreme weather events are happening now more than ever before and I want to make sure that lines of communication are open between residents and the City.
Murney Tower was built in 1846.
In 1925, the Kingston Historical Society opened it up as Murney Tower Museum making this its 100th Anniversary! 🥳
If you haven’t visited this historic site yet, you should definitely add it to your Townie Tourist List for this summer.
🕳️ City of Kingston staff are now collecting community feedback on changes to the Property Standards By-law. The goal is to address the ongoing problem of giant potholes on private property - mostly in commercial parking lots.
Complete the survey here: getinvolved.cityofkingston.ca/driveway-sur...
Last night, Kingston Grand Theatre announced their Grand OnStage 25/26 Season.
Grand OnStage is one of City of Kingston’s key cultural programs. It provides an opportunity to experience theatre, dance, music, circus, comedy, family shows and so much more!
www.kingstongrand.ca/about/reside...
Every. Vote. Counts.
🌱 Check out my new opinion piece at @kingstonist.bsky.social
Venn diagram of low taxes, low density and stable services. The overlap in the centre is a scenario that doesn’t exist
My semi-regular reminder of a really important reality about cities, density, services and taxes.
Any questions?
Graphic recently cleaned up by @kathrynmathias.bsky.social. #CityMakingMath
Proud to be a part of the Kingston community, standing up to bullying and reminding ourselves, and each other, to be kind. 🩷
In our most recent op/ed, #YGK Councillor Wendy Stephen shares her thoughts on the Buy Canadian narrative, and how best to support local businesses regarding the threat of US #tariffs and "a hostile takeover." #ShopLocal
Read the piece here: www.kingstonist.com/culture/opin...
If today doesn’t work for you, you can also vote on Election Day (Feb 27)!
Enter your postal code here to find out where to vote on E-Day. voterinformationservice.elections.on.ca/en/election/...
Remember to take your ID!
You can vote early in the Ontario Election until 8pm today:
-Artillery Park Aquatic Centre
-Calvin Park Library
-Kingston & District Shrine Club
-Kingston East Community Centre
-Rideau Heights Community Centre
-St Andrew’s by the Lake United Church
-Elections Ontario Office