Top Canadian DJ/producer duo Project 46 are currently on the MPP3D Tour with Grammy-nominated producer Morgan Page, the first 3D DJ tour of its kind, and will be performing at Stages in Kingston on Wednesday, October 9. Project 46 were recently featured on America’s No. 1 DJ Kaskade’s new album Atmosphere for their collaboration on… Keep Reading
Students For Wishes Queen’s University is holding their 2nd Annual Wine for Wishes semi-formal event on October 17th, 2013 at the Renaissance Event Venue from 7 pm until 10 pm. The event will include wine and food from local vendors that are available for sampling throughout the night. There will also be live music performances,… Keep Reading
The 23rd annual Chilifest took place Saturday, October 5 in Confederation Park and Kingstonians were happy to warm up from the “chili” weather with delicious samples. Over $45,000 was raised and all proceeds go directly to support the programs of Hospice Kingston. Celebrity Judges were put to work once again to sample (and re-sample) the… Keep Reading
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
The City will be presenting upgrade proposals for two Kingston parks at public information sessions later this month. Riverview Park, at North and Rideau Streets in the Inner Harbour neighbourhood, is the first park that the public can comment on. The park has tennis courts and a playground with upgrades to the tennis courts proposed… 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
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
