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Police Seeking ID of Suspects in Lottery Tickets Theft

Kingston Police detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two male suspects who used distraction techniques in stealing over $1,500 in lottery tickets at a local convenience store. At approximately 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 5th, 2015 the males entered the Beaver Variety store located at 213 Princess Street (map). The one male asked… Keep Reading

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Organizations Can Apply to Use K-Rock Centre Community Suite

Community organizations can once again apply to use the City of Kingston’s community suite at Rogers K-Rock Centre for Kingston Frontenacs’ home games during the regular hockey season that take place between September 2015 and March 2016. Use of the suite includes complimentary tickets to the game. Groups eligible to apply include: incorporated not-for-profit agencies,… Keep Reading

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Easter Weekend Closures and Schedule Changes for Kingston

Mayor Bryan Paterson and the City of Kingston have posted best wishes along with highlighting a number of City closures and schedule changes for the 2015 Easter holiday weekend . Message from the Mayor: Enjoy the long weekend The Easter weekend is fast approaching and I want to wish all Kingstonians a very enjoyable and safe… Keep Reading

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City Seeks to Recognize Remarkable Recyclers

The City is again seeking to recognize and reward its most remarkable recyclers. If your household knows what to do with a plastic shopping bag or a cardboard can with metal ends* once you are done with them, there’s a good chance YOU are remarkable recyclers. “Sign-up to participate in the remarkable recycler program and… Keep Reading

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Police Seek Man Who Exposed Himself in University District

Kingston Police is advising the community and looking for assistance in identifying a male who is believed to be responsible for multiple indecent acts in the University District area. Police originally received a single call of an occurrence on Sunday, March 15 at approximately 10:45 p.m. A female Queen’s University student was leaving the Queen’s… Keep Reading

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John Counter Boulevard Closure for March 24 and 25

John Counter Boulevard will be closed from Portsmouth Avenue to Princess Street from 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 24 until 10 p.m. Wednesday, March 25.  Urgent repairs are needed to the culverts in this area. The VIA Rail station and area businesses can be accessed from John Counter Boulevard by way of Princess Street during this… Keep Reading

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Lake Ontario Park Revitalization Wins Design Award

The work to revitalize Lake Ontario Park has been awarded a regional citation by the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA), which has announced its 2015 Awards of Excellence winners. The awards recognize the best in Canadian landscape architecture and the projects that define the places we live, work and play. The Scott Wentworth Landscape… Keep Reading

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Kingston Offering a Variety of March Break Activities

* UPDATE: Click here for Kingston’s 2016 March Break activities * In search of activities to explore during March break? The City is offering these camps, daily swims, skates, shinny and creative opportunities for active fun. Below is a schedule of activities to help families plan their week. GET CREATIVE AT THE TETT CENTRE These activities are FREE… Keep Reading

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