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Rent Skates At Market Square Over The Holidays

Those with out-of-town visitors may wish to take advantage of the holiday Skate Rental service being offered in basement of City Hall beside the rink at Springer Market Square. Skates can be rented between noon and 10 p.m., December 27 to 31 (booth closes at 8 p.m. on New Year’s Eve) and again on January… Keep Reading

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KEDCO Update: Week Ending December 20, 2012

HIGHLIGHTS OF RECENT PROGRESS & ACTIVITIES Business Development KEDCO, in partnership with the City of Kingston is pleased to showcase new business park signage in the Cataraqui Estates Business Park. The first sign was unveiled at the December 18 opening of the City’s first single-lane roundabout. The roundabout is located at the intersection of Centennial… Keep Reading

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Kingston Celebrates Opening of New Roundabout Intersection

Today, Mayor Mark Gerretsen officially opened the City’s first single-lane roundabout at the intersection of the recently-extended Centennial Drive and the newly-constructed Venture Drive. It is a feature of the 1.5km roadway construction project to service 75 acres of large, prime industrial lots for an expansion to the City’s Business Park. “It is exciting to… Keep Reading

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Researcher Studies Using Music to Heal Wounded Warriors

Music shaped her life; music changed her life. Now, Queen’s University professor Kip Pegley (School of Music) is hoping to help others through her current research. She is interviewing active and retired military men and women to understand how music impacts their lives and can bring healing after they have been deployed in combat and… Keep Reading

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KEDCO Update: Week Ending December 14, 2012

HIGHLIGHTS OF RECENT PROGRESS & ACTIVITIES Business Development On Wednesday, December 12, Carey Bidtnes, Labour Market Consultant participated in an information meeting coordinated for employees affected by the closing of the Kingston Whig-Standard Offset Printing Plant in Kingston. The plant will close on January 13, 2013, with approximately 50 employees being laid off. The meeting… Keep Reading

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OpEd: School Board Meeting Full of Surprises

Last night’s meeting of the School Enrollment/School Capacity Committee of the Limestone District School Board was full of surprises. Teachers usually encourage discussion from students, but the School Board takes another view when it comes to freedom of expression on the part of members of the public. The meeting focused on questions from trustees regarding… Keep Reading

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City of Kingston Closures for December Holidays Announced

City services and facilities will be affected by the holidays as follows: GREEN BIN, GARBAGE AND RECYCLING SCHEDULE There is no Green Bin, garbage and recycling collection on Tuesday, Dec. 25 or Tuesday, January 1. Collection will shift to the day after your regular pick-up day during these two weeks. REMEMBER: Your household is entitled… Keep Reading

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City Park Memorial Tree to be Lit Following Jingle Bell Walk

Jingle all the way from Springer Market Square to light up the Memorial Tree in City Park at the Jingle Bell Walk on Friday, Dec. 14. This popular community event starts with a free skate (weather-permitting) accompanied by tunes from She Sings at 6 p.m. at Springer Market Square. “The Jingle Bell Walk is a… Keep Reading

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Homecoming Returns to Queen’s University

After extensive discussions between the university and several internal and community partners, Principal Daniel Woolf has announced that Homecoming will be reinstated beginning next October. “I know how important Homecoming is to our alumni, and I’ve also heard how important it is to our students, and the local community,” says Principal Woolf. “I want to… Keep Reading

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KEDCO Update: Week Ending December 7, 2012

HIGHLIGHTS OF RECENT PROGRESS & ACTIVITIES Business Development On December 5 Carey Bidtnes, Labour Market Consultant and Jan Dines, Business Development Officer attended the Workforce Development Projects and Partnerships 2013-2014 Community Consultation presented by the 1000 Islands Region Workforce Development Board. The annual event brings together key stakeholders to develop community based projects to address… Keep Reading

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Queen’s University Engineering Dean Appointed to Natural Sciences & Engineering Council

Ottawa, December 7, 2012—The Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), today announced the appointment of Dr. Kimberly Woodhouse as a member of the Council. “Dr. Woodhouse will be a welcome addition to the Council,” said Minister Paradis. “She joins NSERC with… Keep Reading

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