Downtown Kingston BIA

• Princess Street promenade postponed due to poor air quality

  The Princess Street promenade has been postponed until the end of the month due to air quality concerns from wildfire smoke.

  Consumer

  Jun 8, 2023
  
• Returning festivals could spell recovery for Kingston tourism

  Festivals and events without COVID capacity restrictions has some area businesses optimistic this could be a a much improved season over the last two years.

  Canada

  May 4, 2022
  
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• Kingston’s Buskers Rendezvous back on for July 2022

  Downtown Kingston plans to host the Buskers Rendezvous in July.

  Entertainment

  Feb 7, 2022
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• Kingston BIA’s winter programming ‘C’est l’hiver’ kicks off

  Downtown Kingston BIA's new winter programming officially starts Friday, Nov. 19, with local businesses offering special gifts to shoppers visiting downtown stores.

  Canada

  Nov 19, 2021
• Kingston BIA reconsidering cancellation of nighttime Santa Claus parade

  With rules around large gatherings changing in Ontario, the BIA says events like the Santa Claus parade can go ahead safely. If approved, the parade will take place Nov. 20.

  Canada

  Oct 26, 2021
• Kingston’s nighttime Santa Claus Parade cancelled for 2nd year in a row

  Although the traditional Santa Parade is being cancelled for a second year, the Downtown Kingston BIA says it has COVID-friendly winter programming in store for the city.

  Canada

  Oct 20, 2021
• Executive director of Downtown Kingston BIA speaks to letter discouraging panhandling

  The new executive director of the Downtown Kingston BIA faced backlash for an introductory letter that asked businesses to discourage customers from giving money to panhandlers.

  Canada

  Aug 25, 2021
• Kingston’s Movies in the Square, Limestone City Bluesfest to take place next month

  Two downtown events are coming back to Kingston in August after being cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic last year.

  Canada

  Jul 23, 2021
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• Downtown Kingston to be transformed into shopping hub during pandemic’s 2nd summer

  Downtown Kingston businesses, shoppers and diners can expect more outdoor elbow room as the city plans to relaunch the Love Kingston Marketplace initiative.

  Politics

  Feb 15, 2021
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• Doug Ritchie announces retirement from Downtown Kingston BIA

  Downtown Kingston BIA's only executive director, Doug Ritchie, has announced his retirement after 38 years in the position.

  Canada

  Aug 5, 2020