Homestead
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Well-known Kingston, Ont. businessman, philanthropist passes away at 103Brit Smith passed away over the weekend at age 103, and leaves behind a legacy of business excellence and generosity.CanadaOct 30, 2023
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Date set for appeal of Homestead high-rise project, while City of Kingston stays on sidelinesA court date has been set in the latest chapter of a long-running battle over a heritage versus high-rise project in downtown Kingston.CanadaJan 12, 2022
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Petition to halt plans for highrise next Kingston’s drydock reaches 800 signaturesAbout 800 people have signed a plea to a local developer asking that he forego a highrise next to Kingston's historic drydock and opt for a park instead.CanadaAug 10, 2021
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Homestead founder, Kingston philanthropist Britton ‘Brit’ Smith celebrates 100th birthdayA lifelong resident of Kingston is celebrating a milestone in his life.NewsMay 14, 2020
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Frontenac Heritage Foundation urges city hall to stay on sidelines for highrise hearingsThe Frontenac Heritage Foundation sent a letter to Kingston council saying the city needs to get a better handle on how much these appeals are costing taxpayers and the potential impact on the environment.CanadaJan 22, 2020
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LPAT denies Homestead appeal for 2 highrise towers in downtown KingstonThe Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, (LPAT) has issued its latest decision on two Homestead high rise buildings planned for lower Queen Street in Kingston.CanadaAug 12, 2019
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Landlord company pushing to raise rent for hundreds of Ajax tenantsHomestead Land Holdings Ltd. sent letters this week to residents at 33 and 77 Falby Court, letting them know it has filed an application to raise the rent above the guideline.NewsDec 20, 2018
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Potential leak of closed-meeting details has some Kingston councillors concernedThe mayor says that the potential leak was concerning, but council hasn't made any decisions on whether the integrity commissioner will be called in to investigate.PoliticsAug 28, 2018
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Kingston tenants threatened with lease termination if they grow pot post-legalizationA rental agency in Kingston is prohibiting their tenants from growing cannabis plants once legalization hits in October.CanadaJul 5, 2018
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Homestead OMB pre-hearing held at Kingston City HallAnother high-rise battle is taking shape in downtown Kingston.PoliticsNov 24, 2017
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