Kingston City Council

• 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
  
• 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
  
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• Kingston, Ont. could get new addictions, mental health facility for unhoused

  Kingston city council is considering providing $6.5 million in funding for a new addictions and mental health facility to treat the unhoused.

  Canada

  Apr 4
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• Kingston city council approves sale of land for future housing

  Kingston council approved the sale of two parcels of land for housing and agreed to renew the street patio program for the summer of 2023.

  Politics

  Mar 8
• Kingston city council to consider Memorial Cup bid funding

  The Kingston Frontenacs have expressed their desire to host the 2024 Memorial Cup, and now it appears the City of Kingston could provide a significant financial boost to the bid. 

  Politics

  Jan 12
• City of Kingston to help fund city’s first hospice facility

  Kingston's first-ever hospice facility is getting some help from the city. Council reaffirmed a 2019 decision to contribute over $500,000 to help with the construction.

  Canada

  Jan 12
• Kingston, Ont. CAO defends city staff after senior staff member criticized by community group

  CAO Lanie Hurdle issued a public letter appearing to defend community services commissioner Paige Agnew.

  Politics

  Sep 20, 2022
• Former Kingston, Ont. mayor Harvey Rosen dead at 73

  Former Kingston Mayor Harvey Rosen has died at 73 after a lengthy battle with cancer. He passed away Thursday, Sept. 8, just a week after his portrait was unveiled at City Hall.

  Politics

  Sep 9, 2022
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• Kingston, Ont. city council to consider draft bylaw prohibiting AC use with open doors

  Kingston, Ont., council will discuss a draft bylaw that would prohibit businesses from running the air conditioning while having doors and windows open at its next meeting.

  Canada

  Jun 17, 2022
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• Going green in the ground: Kingston to allow natural burials

  Kingston wants to give residents the option of burying loved ones in a more sustainable way. Natural green burials involve no embalming, no vault and no grave marker.

  Canada

  Jun 8, 2022