Artificial ice rink for the public, outside city hall, a first for Kingston
It's the first of its kind: an outdoor ice rink open to the public beside city hall in Kingston operating in spring.
Canada
Apr 15
First-of-its-kind ‘mayor for a day’ initiative kicking off in Kingston, Ont.
Students in grade 5 can send in their applications by June 5 for a chance to become a mayor for the day, as part of a new initiative by the City of Kingston.
Canada
May 1
Kingston city council looks at new plan to improve local rental market
The Rental Housing Community Improvement Plan includes tax grants and exemptions to vacant property owners to push them to construct new rental units, officials say.
Canada
May 6
Kingston locals optimistic about the start to an unofficial tourism season
Tourism season unofficially kicks off in May across Kingston. And with it are a number of attractions eagerly awaiting an influx of visitors to the limestone city.
Canada
May 1
No timeline provided for reopening of Kingston’s LaSalle Causeway as repairs continue
In an interview with Global News on Monday, Kingston's mayor Bryan Paterson said he's working to get more information on the closure.
Canada
Apr 24
Early bird train between Ottawa and Toronto returns with Kingston stop: Via Rail
The new early bird train is scheduled to start running May 27.
Traffic
Apr 30
New contentious community safety by-law coming into effect in May in Kingston
Public safety is the main topic of concern for a new community standards by-law set to take effect in Kingston at the start of May.
Canada
Apr 27
Northumberland riders tout return of Via Rail commuter train after 4-year absence
A survey of 2,800 residents showed 66 per cent used Train 651 to get to work and 96 per cent said they would use the service if it resumed. The service returns May 27.
Economy
May 2
Over 100 years of history with the Queen’s Observatory in Kingston
As history shows, the Queen's Observatory has been a staple of Kingston for over a hundred years. But it's a history not quite easy to piece together.
Canada
Apr 21
Accused shoplifter charged hours after release from arrest: Kingston police
Police say the same suspect had been released from custody with conditions following an arrest for allegedly shoplifting at a business in city's midtown area the previous day.
Crime
Apr 19
Kingston businesses to sue federal government over LaSalle Causeway closure
Business owners plan to sue the federal government over delays in bridge overhaul, trapping vessels and risking jobs. Legal action imminent.
Canada
Apr 24
Kingston, Ont. tourism businesses change plans with causeway shuttered
Since the LaSalle Causeway was shuttered indefinitely, local tourism-reliant businesses have been scrambling to make contingency plans if the closure goes through the summer
Canada
Apr 18
‘Threat to life’ leads to tent removal at Belle Park in Kingston
Fire officials have been called to the tent in the Belle Park encampment three times in three weeks, the city of Kingston says
Canada
Feb 27
Pop-up market at Queen’s University celebrates female entrepreneurs and artists
The Goodes Hall Spring Pop-Up market saw stalls of female artists and entrepreneurs getting a chance to sell their art to the public.
Canada
Apr 17
Campaign based on ‘shock value’ seeks to raise awareness of syphilis across Kingston
With the Kingston region seeing double the rate of syphilis compared to the rest of the province, a campaign is underway to raise awareness of the disease.
Health
Apr 25
Thousands attend Kingston, Ont., Eid celebration
Thousands descended on Kingston's Cataraqui Arena Wednesday morning as the Islamic Society of Kingston held its annual Eid al-Fitr prayer and celebration.
Canada
Apr 10
Advocates ‘very sad’ by lack of help for homeless encampment residents in Ontario city
If not here, then where? The question people in Barrie, Ont. are asking in when it comes to a homeless encampment set up in a city park.
Canada
May 10
High water levels possible around Kingston with heavy rains: Cataraqui Conservation
Cataraqui Conservation says between 30 and 45 mm of rain is possible in the coming days.
Weather
Apr 9
Total solar eclipse: Canadians soak up once-in-a-lifetime spectacle
Canadians from Ontario to Atlantic Canada witnessed the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. The experience was described by many as 'moving.'
Canada
Apr 8
Patience, people: Count on traffic woes when crowds hit Ontario eclipse hotspots
OPP, local police and city officials are preparing for the prospect of intense vehicular travel to their locales Monday ahead of the solar eclipse.
Traffic
Apr 3
