Accessible parking violators face higher fines | Inside Kingston, Aug. 29, 2025
What’s Happening in Kingston This Week | Back to School, Parking Fines, UDSI & More Welcome to Inside Kingston — your weekly source for quick, reliable updates on what’s happening in the City of Kingston. In this episode: 🔹 Back to School Safety – Keep crosswalks and sidewalks clear, and stop for crossing guards and school buses. 🔹 University District Safety Initiative (UDSI) – This runs through Sept. 7 with extra police and by-law presence, and nightly closures at Gord Downie Pier and Breakwater Park beach. 🔹 Parking Fines Increase – Fines for illegal parking rise Sept. 1. Parking rates stay the same! 🔹 Council Meeting Highlights – Topics include supportive housing, climate targets and visioning for the future. 🔹 Labour Day Burn Ban – A full burn ban is in effect; no open-air fires or fireworks. 🔹 Food Security Projects – Funding is available for local food initiatives and community gardens. 📌 Links & Resources: 👉 Back to School Safety 👉 UDSI Info 👉 Parking Fines Update 👉 Council Agenda 👉 Burn Ban Details 👉 Food Security Projects 📅 Stay informed and engaged with your city — hit Subscribe and tap the notification bell so you never miss an update!
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Car-share pilot helps shrink your carbon footprint! | Inside Kingston, Aug. 22nd, 2025
Welcome to Inside Kingston — your weekly source for quick, reliable updates on what’s happening in the City of Kingston. In this episode: 🔹 Bath Road Closure – Aug 26–30 Bath Road will be fully closed between Centennial Drive and Portsmouth Avenue from Tuesday, August 26 at 6 a.m. to Saturday, August 30 at 6 a.m. Detours will be in place for pedestrians, motorists, and Kingston Transit riders. The closure is required for CN to complete important repairs to the road surface and railway signals. 🔹 Extended Transit Customer Service Hours Have questions about trip planning or a lost item? Kingston Transit now offers expanded customer service hours, including Saturday availability, at 1181 John Counter Blvd and by phone. 🔹 New Car-Share Pilot with Communauto This summer, Kingston launched a car-share pilot in partnership with Communauto, providing residents with convenient, affordable access to vehicles. Ten sites are already live across Kingston, with more coming soon. 🔹 Artillery Park Closure – Sept 2–14 A heads-up for fitness and recreation users: Artillery Park Aquatic Centre will close September 2 to 14 for annual maintenance. That includes the pool, gym, fitness centre, and meeting rooms. Members can access other recreation facilities during this time. 🔹 Climate Action Fund – Apply by Aug 29 If your charity or non-profit is working to make Kingston greener, apply now to the 2026 Kingston Community Climate Action Fund. Funding supports projects like energy retrofits, EV purchases, and other emission-reduction efforts. Applications close August 29. 📌 Links & Resources: 👉 Road Closure Info: https://www.cityofkingston.ca/news/po... 👉 Transit Hours: https://www.kingstontransit.ca/ 👉 Communauto Car-Share Details: https://www.cityofkingston.ca/news/po... 👉 Artillery Park Closure Info: https://www.cityofkingston.ca/news/po... 👉 Climate Action Fund Application: https://www.cityofkingston.ca/climate...
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Tell Me More About....Rural Kingston
This episode of 'Tell Me More' features Tracy Snow, the Manager of Rural Economic and Community Development for Kingston. Tracy shares her journey and details her role, focusing on initiatives to support rural communities, small businesses, and agribusinesses in Kingston’s countryside and Pittsburgh districts. She highlights the city's efforts to create stronger connections with rural residents, including projects like the Rural Community Program Fund and collaborations with health services and libraries. Challenges such as transportation and infrastructure are discussed along with ongoing solutions. Tracy also emphasizes the importance of agriculture and the role of partnerships in enhancing rural life. Innovations like the new food framework aim to bridge the gap between urban and rural areas, showcasing Kingston's creative approach to community development. To find out more about these programs or to connect with Tracey, visit our website.
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Bus + Flight, One Ticket | Inside Kingston Aug. 1st, 2025
In today's episode of Inside Kingston, we talk about how the civic holiday affects municipal services, the proposed Davis Tannery development, a new partnership with Air Canada, completed and ongoing roadwork, updates on upcoming LaSalle Causeway closures, and an exciting development on playground inclusivity. You can learn more about everything mentioned in this week's episode here: ✨Civic Holiday service disruptions - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/news/po... ✨Davis Tannery development - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/news/po... ✨Airport partnership - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/news/po... ✨Projects and construction - https://cityofkingston.ca/council-and... ✨ Traffic alerts - https://CityofKingston.ca/News ✨LaSalle Causeway closures - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/council... ✨Inclusive Playground - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/news/po...
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Roadwork ahead: Know before you go | Inside Kingston, July 19, 2025
In today's episode of Inside Kingston, we talk about road construction and its impacts on commuters, an upcoming Natural Heritage Study open house, where to find City Council meetings, accessible recreation, and Rockin' the Square! You can learn more about everything mentioned in this week's episode here: ✨ Projects and construction - https://cityofkingston.ca/council-and... ✨ Traffic alerts - https://CityofKingston.ca/News ✨ Natural heritage study open house - https://getinvolved.cityofkingston.ca... ✨ City Council meetings - https://CityofKingston.ca/CouncilMeet... ✨ Aquatic wheelchair - https://CityofKingston.ca/Play ✨ Accessible playground planning - https://getinvolved.cityofkingston.ca... ✨ Rockin' the Square - https://CityofKingston.ca/FeatureEvents
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