The City of Kingston and Mayor Mark Gerretsen are calling for nominations for the 2012 Mayor’s Award for Youth Volunteerism and the 2012 First Capital Distinguished Citizen/Honourable Achievement Awards. The awards, now in their 14th year, seek to honour exemplary individuals who have made a difference in our community through volunteerism. The Mayor’s Award for… Keep Reading
The Environmental Assessment (EA) examining a potential Third Crossing over the Cataraqui River is nearing completion and the City is inviting residents to attend an open house for a presentation showing the progress on this significant project. The Third Crossing Public Information Centre (PIC) Open House is set for 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on… Keep Reading
Students searching for summer jobs should begin with the City. Those looking to round out their resumes, gain valuable experience, earn tuition money, and enjoy the summer in Kingston, can now apply to become a Camp Supervisor, Golf Course Attendant, Museum Interpreter, Provincial Offences Clerk, Archives/Records Technician or a Parks Worker. Those are just a… Keep Reading
A Queen’s University project aimed at strengthening maternal and child health and disability programs in Bangladesh has been awarded $1.3 million from the Government of Canada through the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA). The project will be implemented by the International Centre for the Advancement of Community Based Rehabilitation (ICACBR). “This funding will enable us… Keep Reading
The Honourable Peter Kent, Environment Minister and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, announced the designation of national historically significance to four communities in Canada. These new designations include recognition of the Cataraqui Cemetery in Kingston as the final resting place of many prominent political, economic and social leaders, including Canada’s first prime minister, Sir John… Keep Reading
The findings and recommendations of the Williamsville Main Street Study will be presented at a public open house at 3 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 2 in Memorial Hall, City Hall, 216 Ontario St. Later that same evening, the Study goes to the City’s Planning Committee at its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. in City Hall’s Council… Keep Reading
The City is again seeking 25 qualified property owners interested in participating in its regular volunteer lead-testing program. Under this regulation, introduced in 2007, the Ministry of the Environment requires the City to test the water in Kingston homes and businesses identified as receiving their water through lead or lead-soldered pipes on their own property… Keep Reading
The City of Kingston is seeking the public’s input on a proposal to rename the foot of Barrack Street, or another public asset in the North Block, to show recognition and appreciation for the Tragically Hip and their place in our community. On Wednesday January 18 at 7:00 pm, a public meeting will be held… Keep Reading
City Council has approved the 2012 operating and capital budgets. The 2012 municipal operating budget, amounting to just under $301 million, represents a tax increase of 3.5 per cent, accounting for inflation estimated at 2.0 per cent, incremental capital investment of one per cent and service changes of 0.5 per cent. The municipal capital budget,… Keep Reading
Sustainable Kingston will hold a day-long Community Forum on the Sustainable Kingston Plan – the community-built plan to make Kingston Canada’s Most Sustainable City on Saturday, Jan. 28 at the Four Points by Sheraton at 285 King St. E. “A good many Kingstonians put their heart and soul into developing the Sustainable Kingston Plan and… Keep Reading
The Ontario government is helping create 20 new full-time jobs and retain 80 highly-skilled positions at Kingston’s Transformix Engineering Inc. The company is being supported with a $177,678 grant from the Eastern Ontario Development Fund. This grant will allow Transformix to purchase and install new machines to construct larger, more complex equipment for multinational manufacturing… Keep Reading
