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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Making a toast to those who give back the most | Inside Kingston, July 11, 2025
In today's episode of Inside Kingston we talk about the change in recycling management, the site of a new hospital, a recap of city council, the City of Kingston Civic Awards, and The Kingston Buskers Rendezvous. You can learn more about everything mentioned in this week's episode here: ✨Recycling Management - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/garbage... ✨New Hospital - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/news/po... ✨City Council meetings - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/council... ✨Flora MacDonald Confederation Basin - https://getinvolved.cityofkingston.ca... ✨Civic Awards - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/council... ✨Buskers Rendezvous - https://downtownkingston.ca/blogs/upc...
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Tell Me More About...Kingston's innovative decarbonization journey
In this epidsode of Tell Me More, Russell Horne, the manager of Facilities Energy and Asset Management at the City of Kingston discusses the municipaliy's decarbonization journey and the recent national awards they've received for their climate work. The conversation delves into the specifics of facility management, including energy efficiency initiatives, GHG emission tracking, and innovative pilot projects like the liquid desiccant dehumidification system and AI-driven fault detection diagnostics. The episode also highlights the importance of community partnerships and the role of education institutions in driving sustainability. Russell shares insights on the challenges and future plans for achieving net-zero goals, emphasizing the collaborative effort of the Facilities Management and Construction Services team.
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Turtle crossing ahead? | Inside Kingston, July 4th, 2025
In today's episode of Inside Kingston we talk about the City's Canada Green Building Council awards, groundbreaking clean technology at INVISTA, cool down locations, a preview of city council, a shoutout to local farmer's markets, a reminder about cart-base collection and the return of the neighbourhood tree planting program. You can learn more about everything mentioned in this week's episode here: ✨Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) awards - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/news/po... ✨Clean technology at INVISTA - http://cityofkingston.ca/news/posts/k... ✨Cool down locations: https://www.cityofkingston.ca/communi... ✨Farmer's Market - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/activit... ✨Cart-based Collection - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/garbage... ✨City Council meetings - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/council... ✨Neighbourhood Tree Planting Program - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/climate...
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Celebrate Canada day with the City! | Inside Kingston, June 27, 2025
In today's episode of Inside Kingston we talk about the City’s Canada Day festivities, the launch of the new cart-based collection system, committee and working group applications, the start of City Council meetings’ summer schedule, National Indigenous History Month, the LaSalle Causeway lift schedule, and our green bin contest. ✨Canada Day - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/news/posts/celebrate-july-1-with-the-city-of-kingston-1/ ✨Cart-based Collection - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/garbage-and-recycling/automated-cart-collection/ ✨Committee and Working Groups - https://getinvolved.cityofkingston.ca/heritage-management-plan ✨City Council meetings - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/council-and-city-administration/council/council-meetings/ ✨National Indigenous Peoples Day - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/arts-culture-and-events/city-calendar-and-events/feature-events/national-indigenous-peoples-day/ ✨LaSalle Causeway Lift - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/council-and-city-administration/projects-and-construction/lasalle-causeway/ ✨Green Bin Contest - https://getinvolved.cityofkingston.ca/the-great-green-bin-glow-up
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