Inside the City of Kingston | UDSI, Council & Committees In this episode: City Committees – Applications open until Nov. 7! Share your ideas and help shape City priorities. University District Safety Initiative – In effect through Nov. 2 to keep Homecoming celebrations safe. Council Agenda – The upcoming Oct. 21 meeting includes a motion on child safety zones, and information about sidewalk plowing near schools and supportive housing land needs. City Birds – Meet Kingston’s official birds: the crow and the cardinal! Links & Resources 📌 CommitteesUDSI detailsCouncil agendaBird Friendly Kingston
Inside the City of Kingston | UDSI, Transit Updates & Community Highlights In this episode: UDSI – University District Safety Initiative returns Oct. 17–Nov. 2 with extra police and Bylaw presence to help stay safe. Transit changes – Temporary route adjustments are now in effect to keep travel smooth during construction. Council highlights – At the Oct. 7 meeting, Council recognized Oct. 23 as Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater (W3) Operator Appreciation Day, shared progress on connecting residents with family physicians, and passed a motion urging Via Rail to maintain service through Kingston. Great Lakes Coastal Cleanup – 115 volunteers collected 400 kilograms of litter and 40 tires at Richardson Beach on Sept. 28 Public Works open houses – We're hiring temporary seasonal drivers and labourers: join sessions Oct. 16 (4–7 p.m.) or Oct. 21 (11 a.m.–1 p.m.) at 701 Division Street. 📌 Links & Resources: UDSI info Transit updates Council meeting Great Lakes Coastal Cleanup Public Works open houses
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Tell Me More About....the Kingston Transit Service Review
As Kingston continues to grow, its transit system must evolve to meet the changing needs of the community. That’s why the City of Kingston is undertaking a Transit Service Review to develop a community-supported transit system that is designed with the future in mind. The City has partnered with Dillon Consulting Limited to create new guidelines for transit service and to conduct a comprehensive review of the City’s transit system. Learn from Ian Semple and Victor Copetti what is involved in the service review, why the timing is right for a service review now and how to offer feedback. Get involved: https://getinvolved.cityofkingston.ca/kingston-transit-service-standards
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Canada's best tree climbers compete here | Inside Kingston, Sept. 19, 2025
What’s Happening in Kingston This Week | Child Care, Accessibility Awards, Causeway Closures & More Welcome to Inside Kingston — your weekly source for quick, reliable updates on what’s happening in the City of Kingston. In this episode: 🔹 Child Care & Early Years Plan – Take a 5-minute survey to help shape Kingston’s next five-year child care plan. 🔹 Celebrating Accessibility Awards – Nominate a resident, business, or organization breaking down barriers in our community. 🔹 Council Meeting Recap – Councillors discussed clear-cutting at the former Davis Tannery lands and new customer service standards. 🔹 Lasalle Causeway Closures – The closure schedule is changing—check updated dates before you travel. 🔹 Wheels on the Runway – Come enjoy the day and give back to United Way at the YGK Airport on Sept. 20. 🔹 Ontario Tree Climbing Championships – Watch expert climbers compete at Lake Ontario Park Sept. 19–20. 📌 Links & Resources: 👉 Child Care Survey 👉 Accessibility Awards Nominations 👉 Council Meeting Highlights 👉 Causeway Closures Info 👉 Wheels on the Runway 👉 Tree Climbing Championships
What’s Happening in Kingston This Week | Princess Street Renewal, Climate Champions & More Welcome to Inside Kingston, your weekly update on City projects, council decisions, community programs, and ways residents can get involved. In this episode: 🔹 Princess Street Renewal – Princess Street will get major reconstruction in 2026, including underground upgrades. 🔹 Construction update – The intersection of Johnson and Victoria Streets will close September 15–26 for sewer and road work. 🔹 Climate Champions – The Neighbourhood Climate Action Champions program gives residents funding and resources to lead green projects. 🔹 Council Updates – Council will review a new Customer Service Strategy and a report on the former Davis Tannery lands. 🔹 Intercultural Arts Festival – On September 21, enjoy performances, cultural pavilions, and info on City programs! 🔹 City Podcast – Kingston is pursuing Bird-Friendly Community certification and asking residents to help pick the City bird. 📌 Links & Resources: 👉 Princess Street Renewal 👉 Climate Action Champions 👉 Council Meeting 👉 Intercultural Arts Festival info 👉 Choose the City Bird
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