Kingston City Council

• 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
  
• 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
  
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• 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
• 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
• 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, 2023
• 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, 2023
• 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, 2023
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• 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, 2023
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• 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