Author Archive: Selby Jordan
Public Invited to Review Proposed Park Improvements
Trillium Ridge Park & Buckingham Park To Get New Play Equipment Residents are invited to review planned improvements to two City parks. The City has a playground replacement program where, yearly aging and non-compliant play equipment is updated based on the equipment condition and both Trillium Ridge and Buckingham Parks have been identified as candidate [...]
Kingston Annual Construction Schedule Announced
Residents Urged To Take Advantage Of Construction Construction season is set to begin, and the City wants homeowners to see if their streets are on the list so that they can coordinate home improvements with planned construction projects. Residents can find the list of streets, sidewalks and bridges to be works on — and details [...]
Queen’s University Student Groups Promote Discussions on Disabilities
Student groups are promoting a cultural shift on campus through awareness campaigns and meaningful discussions, aimed at cultivating more understanding of disabilities and the physical and non-physical challenges of living with a disability. “We need to go beyond just accommodating students,” says Stephanie Cork (Artsci ’11). “We want to get people talking. The more we [...]
Kicks 4 Kids Collecting Pre-Owned Soccer Gear For Kingston’s P.R.O. Kids
Kingston area residents are encouraged to gather their pre-loved soccer equipment for donation to Kicks 4 Kids at Canadian Tire stores and City community centres. This new P.R.O. Kids program will collect gently used soccer cleats and shin pads for distribution to children who need them. P.R.O. Kids is the City of Kingston charity which [...]
March Break Activities in Kingston Announced
Adventure, swimming, skating, crafts, and games are all being offered by the City over the 2012 March Break. Following is a list of activities for children during their vacation. FREE INVISTA CENTRE PUBLIC SKATES Skate for FREE at the INVISTA Centre, 1350 Gardiners Rd.: Saturday, March 17 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. courtesy of [...]
Donate Skates to Kids at Kingston Frontenacs Game Sunday
Bring your pre-loved skates and soccer shin guards and cleats for donation to P.R.O. Kids when you come to Kingston Day at the Kingston Frontenacs game this Sunday. The Kingston Frontenacs face off against the Niagara Ice Dogs at the K-Rock Centre at 2 p.m. this Sunday. The Frontenacs, City and Kingston Police are partnering [...]
Kingston Coalition for Active Transportation Hosting Free Film Night and Citizen Awards
Event takes place March 7 at the Kingston Frontenac Public Library
“DRUM!” Musical Production to Perform at Grand Theatre
Direct from Nova Scotia, the musical production of DRUM!
Joe’s Mill Presents Kingston Tribute to Johnny Cash
Joe’s MILL is proud to present A K-Town Tribute To Johnny Cash on Friday, February 24 at The Mansion, 506 Princess Street. Performers include Tom Savage Trio (acoustic), Jon McLurg, Lia Dawson & Anna Robertson of The Lady Racers, and J.T. & Nicky Pickins of Liquorbox. Doors open at 9 PM, tickets are $10 at [...]
Queen’s University Gets Its Own Grocery Store and Pharmacy
Two new retail outlets in the Queen’s Centre, a grocery store and a pharmacy, will benefit all members of the Queen’s University community. “These services will be a great addition to the Queen’s community, and will undoubtedly enhance the campus experience not only for students, but also for faculty and staff,” says Ann Tierney, Vice-Provost [...]
