Opening of New Residence Inn by Marriot Kingston, Water’s Edge Recently Announced by Atlific Hotels KINGSTON, ONTARIO – The opening of a stylish new Residence Inn by Marriott Kingston has just been announced by Atlific Hotels. Situated at Kingston’s beautiful downtown waterfront, the Water’s Edge promises to be area’s best extended stay hotel. Apart from… Keep Reading
KINGSTON, ONT. / Sept. 1, 2010 – The City is asking citizens to ensure their names are on the Voters’ List in preparation for the municipal election on Monday, Oct. 25. From Tuesday, Sept. 7 to Thursday, Oct. 7, the Voters’ List of all Electors of the City of Kingston will be available for inspection… Keep Reading
Must be available for training, advance polls and Election Day KINGSTON, ONT. / Sept. 1, 2010 – The City’s Election Office is accepting applications for employment for Technical Deputy Returning Officers, Deputy Returning Officers, Revision Clerks, Information Clerks and Standbys for this fall’s municipal election. “We are looking for civic-minded Kingstonians to act in these… Keep Reading
Kingstonians looking for ways to get active this season can find at least 80 ways to do so at the free Fall Leisure Showcase 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 11, at Portsmouth Olympic Harbour, 53 Yonge St. The Showcase will feature demonstrations every half hour by a number of the 80 activity-related exhibitors,… Keep Reading
The Principal’s Innovation Fund (PIF),a project started by Queen’s in 2009 to generate ideas from staff and students, was initiated to increase revenue or reduce costs for the University. Recently a one page proposal or concept paper from PIF will be submitted to the deans and senior manager for review, and if accepted will move… Keep Reading
KINGSTON, ONT./ Aug. 30, 2010 – The Ontario Ministry of Environment has issued a smog advisory for the region of the City of Kingston warning of a high probability of poor quality air today and will remain in effect until further notice. Residents are advised that open-air burning is never permitted in Kingston when smog… Keep Reading
Monday, August 30, 2010 — With hot, humid weather forecast for the next few days in the KFL&A area, KFL&A Public Health is issuing a Heat Warning—a level 2 heat alert as part of KFL&A Public Health’s Extreme Heat Health Response Plan. A Heat Warning is issued when the weather is forecast to be 36°C… Keep Reading
KINGSTON, ONT./ Aug. 30, 2010 – The Labour Day holiday, on Monday, Sept. 6, will create some schedule changes to municipal services: Administrative Offices: All administrative offices, including Social Services, Provincial Offences and Utilities Kingston are closed on Monday. In the event of a utility emergency, such as a gas smell or a water main… Keep Reading
Queen’s Rowing has been selected to take part in the new joint ‘Pond to Podium’ program with Rowing Canada Aviron. Queen’s and the Kingston Rowing Club will run the Eastern Talent Development Centre starting next month. “We are now positioned as a key participant in a program that is linked to rowing’s long-term athlete development… Keep Reading
In a recent announcement, Queen’s University and Queen’s School of Religion have formally entered discussions to explore the possibility of integrating the school back into the University. According to the principals of both schools, the proposed move will take place in 2012, which is the centenary of the current affiliation agreement between the School and… Keep Reading
Starting this fall, Athletics & Recreation will complete its implementation of a new model for competitive sports that maintains current sport opportunities and supports the success of all Gaels teams. “Just as academic programs have evolved, so have the demands of our recreation and competition sport programs,” says Leslie Dal Cin, Director of Athletics &… Keep Reading
