Kingston News and Press Releases
The City and the Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee (MAAC) are now accepting nominations for the International Day of Persons with Disabilities Access Award, which celebrates efforts to improve access for people with disabilities. “Access is about breaking down barriers and opening doors to include all Kingstonians,” says Julie Salter-Keane, the City’s Manager of Accessibility and… Keep Reading
Ten new Bus Operators are slated to be hired by Kingston Transit as part of its expanding Express service for the city. An information session will be held at Kingston Transit’s Operations Centre, 1181 John Counter Blvd., from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 9 and Thursday, October 10. “If you have great… Keep Reading
Want to coordinate your fall yard work around the City’s brush and leaf collection? Look for the collection schedule at CityofKingston.ca or sign-up to receive collection reminders at CityofKingston.ca/collection . UPDATE – for 2018 brush and leaf collection click here. BRUSH COLLECTION Brush collection begins rolling out across the city the week of October 7, 2013 (see… Keep Reading
HIGHLIGHTS OF RECENT PROGRESS & ACTIVITIES Business Development KEDCO is pleased to sponsor the upcoming Queen’s University Graduate Students and Alumni Community Networking Events which will take place on Friday, October 4 and Friday, October 18 from 4:00pm – 6:00pm at the Grad Club, 162 Barrie Street, as part of the Homecoming 2013 activities. Kingston… Keep Reading
Join the Mayor in discovering arts and culture in our community for Culture Days, September 27 to 29. Then join him for Cycle Sunday, September 29, to celebrate and encourage active transportation in our community. This year marks the 4th Annual Canada-wide celebration of arts and culture, known as Culture Days. The weekend-long celebration promotes… Keep Reading
Find out what happens to your Blue and Grey Box recyclables after they are collected: drop by for a tour of the Kingston Area Recycling Centre (KARC) at 196 Lappan’s Lane (map) from 10 a.m. to noon next Saturday Oct. 5, 2013. “Households that signed up to be recognized as Remarkable Recyclers may want to come… Keep Reading
$83,969 grant to City and its partners from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport Keep Reading
Bi-annual event to be held on Friday, September 27 at participating galleries Keep Reading
HIGHLIGHTS OF RECENT PROGRESS & ACTIVITIES Business Development On September 18-19 Christa Wallbridge, Business Development Officer, attended the Ontario New Exporters to Border States (NEBS) program in Buffalo, New York. The NEBS program was presented by the International Trade Branch of the Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Employment in partnership with the Canadian Consulate… Keep Reading
Draft report available for online review & comment on Sept. 23 Keep Reading
Events in Kingston run from Friday, Sept. 27 - Sunday, Sept. 29 Keep Reading
