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Ontario city plans major tribute for 10th anniversary of The Tragically HipKingston will host concerts, screenings and tribute events marking 10 years since The Tragically Hip’s emotional final hometown show.CanadaMay 14
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Kingston’s town crier wins big after another provincial championshipKingston town crier wins another provincial championship just ahead of his 42nd anniversary in the role, something he thought he'd only be doing a year.EntertainmentMay 12
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Kingston leaders call on Ontario to support marine conservation in Great LakesKingston councillors are calling on the federal and provincial governments to undertake a feasibility assessment for the creation of a protected marine area in Lake Ontario.EnvironmentMay 22
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Ontario city considers $300 fines when pets are left in hot vehiclesFollowing an early summer heat wave, the City of London is considering the implementation of a new fine for owners who leave their pets in hot vehicles.CanadaMay 22
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Kingston Sentinels host inaugural Ontario Premier League home openersThe Kingston Sentinels make their League 3 debut this Saturday with a double-header at Caraco Field, as the men host International FC and the women take on Whitby FC.SportsApr 24
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Why allergy seasons are becoming ‘more intense overall’ in Canada'You cannot escape allergies if you live in Canada; it's impossible,' said Daniel Coates, director at Aerobiology Research Laboratories.WeatherApr 27
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Forensic audit demanded as Kingston taxi commission faces $400K deficitThe Kingston Area Taxi Commission faces a forensic audit after a new city report revealed severe mismanagement, missing records and a $400,000 shortfall for taxpayers.CanadaApr 2
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Kingston residents demand halt to Mile Square Forest clear-cuttingCollins Bay residents are demanding an immediate stop-work order on the rapid clear-cutting of Mile Square Forest, clashing with the landowner over farming exemptions.CanadaMar 20
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MP Gerretsen demands Kingston stop on proposed high-speed rail lineMP Mark Gerretsen is calling on the federal government to add a Kingston stop to the proposed Alto high-speed rail line, citing the city's high train ridership.CanadaFeb 12
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Kingston councillor demands federal plan for permanent LaSalle CausewayAs the two-year anniversary of Kingston's temporary LaSalle Causeway approaches, a local councillor is petitioning the federal government for a permanent bridge solution.CanadaMar 11
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Kingston goes back to the drawing board on Block 4 conference centreThe City of Kingston is re-evaluating its plans for a new downtown conference centre on Block 4 after failing to reach a final agreement with its preferred developer.CanadaMar 12
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Kingston and South Frontenac mayors unite against proposed Alto rail routeRegional leaders are calling on the federal government to move the $60-to $90-billion Alto rail project to the Highway 401 corridor and include a mandatory stop in Kingston.CanadaMar 9
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Public health warns of potential Kingston measles exposuresSoutheast Public Health is warning Kingston residents of possible measles exposures at three local locations following a newly confirmed case of the highly contagious virus.HealthFeb 24
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Kingston police use-of-force incidents decline in 2025: year-end reportA new year-end report shows that Kingston police officers used force less frequently in 2025 compared with the year prior, with overall incidents dropping to 63 from 73 in 2024.CanadaFeb 26
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Toronto-Quebec City high-speed rail project running into rural oppositionA proposed high-speed rail line between Toronto and Quebec City is facing growing opposition from some rural Ontarians and Quebecers.PoliticsMar 4
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Blizzard slams into northeastern U.S., with intense snow and travel bansMillions of people in New York City and a large swath of the northeastern U.S. were stuck at home under road travel bans and blizzard warnings Monday.EnvironmentFeb 23
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Health care, trade tensions dominate Kingston’s annual State of the City eventLeaders from all three levels of government addressed critical issues ranging from hospital funding to shifting U.S. trade relations at Kingston’s annual State of the City event.CanadaJan 13
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South Frontenac opposes proposed high-speed rail lineSouth Frontenac council has voted unanimously to oppose the proposed Alto high-speed rail project, citing fears it will divide the municipality and harm farmland.CanadaFeb 5
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Rural groups fight proposed high-speed rail route through South FrontenacRural groups in South Frontenac are fighting a proposed high-speed rail route, warning it will sever trails and farms. Council is set to vote on a motion opposing it.CanadaJan 30
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Burst pipe forces immediate closure of Centre 70 Arena for remainder of seasonA burst pipe has closed Kingston's Centre 70 Arena for the season, leaving hockey leagues scrambling. The aging rink was already slated for potential decommissioning.CanadaJan 28