Councillor, mayor face off over proposed downtown St. Lawrence College campus
Coun. Peter Stroud took issue with the way Mayor Bryan Paterson ruled on a procedural issue during Tuesday’s city council meeting. Continue reading
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Kingston crisis workers, police teaming up to help those in need
The agency that handles addiction and mental health services in the Kingston area is rolling out a new front-line service. Continue reading
Integrity commissioner may get involved in contentious Glenburnie spa meeting, according to mayor
By Bill Hutchins Anchor
Kingston’s mayor says it was an “inadvertent” mistake that five councillors showed up to a recent community meeting where the hotly-debated Glenburnie Inn and Spa project was discussed. Continue reading
City of Kingston records $3.9M budget surplus, will direct extra funds to reserve accounts
By Bill Hutchins Anchor
The city has a long-standing policy to tuck away any operating budget surpluses into its reserve accounts for future capital needs and unforeseen expenses. Continue reading
Kingston city council delays several projects to find funding for strategic priorities
City council has delayed $57 million worth of projects to free up funding for infrastructure repair and affordable housing. Continue reading
Kingston city staff recommend permanent use of mobile parking app
By Paul Soucy Videographer
Kingston city council will vote on the program expansion on Tuesday evening, but it won’t include on-street parking just yet except for accessible parking spots. Continue reading
Kingston city council chooses priorities for remainder of term
By Paul Soucy Videographer
Environmental issues, affordable housing, improved transportation and building a healthy community are expected to rank high on the list. Continue reading
How Kingston’s third crossing project came to be
Kingston’s third crossing has been a long time coming, as the idea of a bridge across the Cataraqui River was first floated in the 1960s. Continue reading
Kingston first Ontario municipality to declare climate emergency
Kingston is the first in Ontario and the third municipality in Canada to declare a climate emergency. Continue reading
Kingston’s Graceland housing plan strikes wrong note with residents, district councillor
Revised plans for a controversial subdivision in Kingston’s west end go to the planning committee next week amid concerns from residents and the district councillor. Continue reading