Government Announces Feasibility Study for Kingston Prison Farms (Video)
Kingston and the Islands MP, Mark Gerretsen, addresses issue in House of Commons Keep Reading
UPDATE: Queen’s University Area Street Signs Selling for Charity
Street signs being auctioned off from September 11th to 25th Keep Reading
Mayor Encourages Support of Noise Exemption Amendment from Queen’s
At the July 15 meeting of Kingston City Council Mayor Mark Gerretsen and Councillor Sandy Berg will seek the support of Council for an amendment to the Queen’s University noise exemption application. The proposed amendment asks for the exemption to expire June 2015 rather than December 2015 to call on Queen’s to complete the noise… Keep Reading
Kingston Mayor and Queen’s Principal Congratulate Ontario Liberals
Mayor Mark Gerretsen and Queen’s University Principal Daniel Woolf have released statements congratulating Premier Kathleen Wynne and Liberal MPP Sophie Kiwala for their wins in last night’s provincial election, as well as thanking all the local candidates who ran to represent Kingston. Mayor’s Statement on 2014 Provincial Election: Last night Premier Kathleen Wynne was elected… Keep Reading
Mayor Proposes Charity Auction of Old Street Signs
Kingston Mayor Mark Gerretsen has issued the following statement: In April the City of Kingston, in partnership with Queen’s Alma Mater Society, unveiled new street signs to distinguish the university district. Since the installation of the new signs many Kingstonians took to social media to express interest in purchasing the old street signs and a… Keep Reading
Kingston to Honour City’s Olympic Athletes
Kingston’s Olympic athletes, who represented Kingston and Canada at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games, will be honoured during a community celebration at the Cataraqui Town Centre on 945 Gardiners Rd. (Centre Court) today, March 21 from 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. “Kingstonians watched and cheered with pride as Jayna, Geneviève, Gillian and Mike brought… Keep Reading
Public Invited to Reception Honoring Community Efforts at December Fire
The Mayor is inviting the Kingston Community to a reception in recognition of community efforts during the construction site fire on December 17, 2013. “Since the fire, we have seen an outpouring of community response and support – everyday Kingstonians helping perfect strangers,” said Mayor Mark Gerretsen. “This event gives the public an opportunity to… Keep Reading
Mayor Invites Public to Join Him for Cycle Sunday
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
New Way for Kingstonians to Connect with the Mayor Online
Citizens of Kingston interested in inviting Mayor Mark Gerretsen to an event, or requesting to receive a congratulatory certificate or letter of congratulations, can now do that by going onto the City’s website. “Kingstonians connect with me in many ways and I receive a lot of requests to attend events and provide letters,” said Mayor… Keep Reading
Mayors from Ontario’s Largest Cities Challenge Parties to Work Together
During the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference in Ottawa, Mayors from Ontario’s 26 largest cities, including Mayor Mark Gerretsen, met with leaders of the Government and Opposition to discuss their frustration at the lack of collaboration in the Ontario Legislature. In their meetings with the Minister of Municipal Affairs, Linda Jeffrey, PC Leader… Keep Reading
Mayor Gerretsen Encourages Online Support of Girls Soccer Team
Girls Soccer Team in the running for National Recognition In June the Cataraqui Clippers U12 Girls Soccer Team was recognized as the BMO Team of the Week. Now the team is one of 15 across the country in the running to be the 2013 BMO Team of the Week Champion. The team is calling on… Keep Reading