Kingston City Council

• Kingston council passes pay raise, delays shift to full-time roles

  Kingston city councillors will receive a pay increase and more administrative support next term after council passed a resourcing report, though roles remain part time.

  Canada

  Apr 9
  
• Forensic audit demanded as Kingston taxi commission faces $400K deficit

  The 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.

  Canada

  Apr 2
  
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• Kingston council defers $350K for The Tragically Hip anniversary events

  Kingston city council has deferred a $350,000 funding request for events commemorating the 10th anniversary of The Tragically Hip's final show, citing affordability concerns.

  Canada

  Feb 4
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• Kingston city council approves INVISTA Centre naming rights extension

  Kingston city council has approved a one-year extension of the naming rights agreement for the INVISTA Centre, with potential for further renewal.

  Canada

  Nov 19, 2024
• Kingston city council approves temporary funding for ICH, provincial funding uncertain

  The fate of the Integrate Care Hub in Kingston remains uncertain as the community awaits the renewal of long-term provincial funding.

  Canada

  May 9, 2024
• Kingston, Ont., residents welcome prospect of second year-round pool

  Kingston, Ont., is taking steps to tackle its swimming pool shortage. The city is making Culligan Water Park a year-round facility and exploring major future investments.

  Canada

  Mar 8, 2024
• 3.5% property tax increase in Kingston budget set to go to council next week

  Kingston Mayor Bryan Paterson says the budget increase is spurred by inflation, but the tax increase is one of the lowest municipal budget increases in the province.

  Canada

  Jan 11, 2024
• Kingston to explore upgrading aging recreational facilities

  Kingston targets Portsmouth Olympic Harbour among sites for innovative upgrades in city's aging building reuse plan and there's a strong push for redevelopment.

  Canada

  Dec 4, 2023
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• Kingston mayor returns some ‘strong mayor’ powers to CAO, council

  Mayor Bryan Paterson is returning three of the 'strong mayor' powers he was granted this month, and keeping three others, including his ability to veto bylaws.

  Politics

  Jul 12, 2023
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• Kingston, Ont. council defers tentative agreement for Queen Street highrise

  With council's decision to defer, the tentative agreement will come back in front of council again on May 2.

  Canada

  Apr 19, 2023