City of Kingston Podcasts

Inside the City of Kingston | Construction updates, Culligan Water Park updates, tree sales and more
🔹 2025 construction highlights – A new City video shows major construction and infrastructure projects across Kingston.
🔹 Culligan Water Park enclosure – Work continues to convert Culligan Water Park into a year-round pool.
🔹 Neighbourhood tree sales – Tree sales open March 2, with trees available for $20 each.
🔹 Junior Mayor's Innovation Challenge – Registration is open for the Junior Mayor's Innovation Challenge for local youth.
🔹 Weather-based overnight parking – Weather-based overnight parking returns March 1.
📌 Links & Resources
Construction highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sc_9XqtDTJ8
Culligan Water Park: https://getinvolved.cityofkingston.ca/culligan-water-park-enclosure
Tree sales: https://www.cityofkingston.ca/climate-change-and-environment/trees-and-nature/neighbourhood-tree-planting-program/
Jr. MIC: https://www.cityofkingston.ca/news/posts/city-of-kingston-and-bgc-south-east-partner-again-for-second-edition-of-jr-mayor-s-innovation-challenge/
Weather-based parking: https://www.cityofkingston.ca/roads-parking-and-transportation/parking/winter-parking/

Inside the City of Kingston | Lemoine Point Farm, Sydenham Rd. shelter, ALTO support and more
Lemoine Point Farm – The City will purchase 2000 Front Rd., keeping this waterfront property open for public use and protected for the community. 
Emergency shelter – A new emergency shelter on Sydenham Road has completed guided tours and is now moving to phased opening. 
Council highlights – Council expressed support for the high-speed rail project, contingent on a new stop in Kingston, and directed staff to review the outdoor rink program and tree bylaw. 
Reflections on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report – City Hall will host an event on Feb. 22 examining Canada's progress on reconciliation since the 2015 Truth and Reconciliation Commission report. 
Interim tax bills – 2026 interim tax bills, based on 50 per cent of 2025 taxes, are due Friday, Feb. 27. 
Links & Resources 📌
Lemoine Point Farm
Sydenham Rd. shelter
Council meeting
Reflections on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report
Interim tax bills

Inside the City of Kingston | West end supportive housing, tree bylaw and more
Supportive housing – West End residents attended sessions to ask questions and raise concerns about a new supportive housing project, with City staff and Ryandale in attendance. 
Centre 70 Arena repairs – Restoration work continues after a burst water pipe, with ice time added at other City arenas to accommodate skating programs and tournaments. 
Council agenda items – The Feb. 17 Council meeting includes motions related to rural program funding, outdoor rinks, the tree bylaw, provincially run recycling reliability, and a request for a Kingston stop on the proposed high-speed rail line. 
City summer jobs – The City is currently hiring for a range of student positions. 
Family Day activities – Free activities including public skating, open gyms and badminton are available Monday at community centres across Kingston! 
Links & Resources
Supportive housing 
Centre 70 
Council meeting 
Summer student jobs
Family Day activities

Inside the City of Kingston | Supportive Housing, Climate Action, Road Updates & Council Decisions
Supportive housing meetings – East End residents shared questions and concerns about a new supportive housing project. 
FoodCycler campaign – Kingston Climate Action Fund is raising donations to help schools reduce lunch waste and teach sustainability. 
Council decisions – Council discussed student housing, engagement for supportive and emergency housing, Remembrance Day parking changes and more. 
Municipal 511 – A new map shows road project locations, durations, and descriptions to help residents plan ahead and avoid delays. 
Black History and Futures Month – February events highlight local Black communities and historical experiences. 
Warming centre opening – A safe, heated space will be available during extreme weather this weekend. 
Links & Resources 📌
Supportive housing: https://getinvolved.cityofkingston.ca...
Kingston Climate Action Fund: https://www.cityofkingston.ca/news/po...
Council decisions: https://CityofKingston.ca/Council-Mee...
Municipal 511: https://www.cityofkingston.ca/news/po...
Black History and Futures Month: https://www.cityofkingston.ca/news/po...
Warming centre opening: https://www.cityofkingston.ca/news/po...

Inside the City of Kingston | Winter updates, budgets & opportunities
In this episode: 
Winter reminders – The blanket overnight parking ban remains in effect through January and February to support snow clearing. 
Sidewalk plowing – Crews prioritize high-traffic pedestrian areas using the City's sidewalk plows to reach as many neighbourhoods as possible. 
Waste collection – Remember to place bins and bags on level ground. 
Downtown parking – A new downtown events parking page shows nearby, affordable parking options and space availability. 
2026 City budgets – Special meetings shared budget numbers and project costs. 
Summer student jobs – The City is hiring students for summer roles! 
Mayor's Innovation Challenge – Post-secondary students are invited to submit ideas to help improve Kingston. 
Links & Resources 📌
Winter parking: https://www.cityofkingston.ca/roads-p...
Sidewalk plowing: https://www.cityofkingston.ca/roads-p...
Waste collection:
City of Kingston - Winter Waste Placement   (bins) and
Automated Cart Collection Winter Dos and D...   (automated carts)
Downtown parking: https://cityofkingston.ca/eventparking
2026 budget: https://events.cityofkingston.ca/defa...
Summer student jobs: https://cityofkingston.ca/careers
Mayor's Innovation Challenge: https://getinvolved.cityofkingston.ca...