Inside the City of Kingston | Automated Speed Cameras, CO Alarm Rules & More In this episode: Automated Speed Cameras – Kingston's two cameras have been deactivated under new provincial legislation. CO Alarm Requirements – New provincial rules take effect in January. Council Meeting; Nov. 18 – Highlights include public awareness work on property standards bylaws and an update on the red-light camera program. Lasalle Causeway – The final marine navigation closure of the year is Sunday, Nov. 16, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., Winterlight: Warm and Cozy – The McLachlan Woodworking Museum hosts a fun winter outing on Nov. 22 with hands-on activities exploring how people and animals stay warm. Links & Resources 📌 ASE CO requirements Council meetings Lasalle Causeway Winterlight
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City and region want VIA feedback | Inside Kingston, Oct. 31, 2025
Inside the City of Kingston Kingston | VIA Rail Survey, Veterans Crosswalks & More In this episode: VIA Rail survey – Kingston and neighbouring communities invite residents to share their input on existing service and potential late-night trains from Toronto. Veterans Commemorative Crosswalks – Two new painted crosswalks downtown honour those who served. Council Updates; Nov. 4 – Child safety zones, special constables, and business licensing processes are on the agenda. Digital Tools survey – Share ideas on how interacting online with the City could be easier and more convenient. Blue Jays livestreams – Watch all World Series games in Springer Market Square, first pitch at 8 p.m! Links & Resources 📌 VIA Rail survey Veterans crosswalks Council agenda Digital360 survey Blue Jays livestreams
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Council to revisit Child Safety Zone debate | Inside Kingston, Oct. 24, 2025
Inside the City of Kingston | Reaction Hub, Local Government Week & More In this episode: Reaction Hub Opens – Kingston's new green chemistry and cleantech centre launches! Bystander Intervention Training – Nov. 5 session teaches safe intervention skills. Students at City Hall – Grade 5 and 6 students explore municipal work during Local Government Week. Council Updates – Child safety zones debated, supportive housing purchases approved. Dawn House Shelter – New 20-bed emergency shelter for women opens. Kingston Transit Hiring – Recruitment event Nov. 5 to hire bus operators. Links & Resources 📌 Reaction Hub Bystander intervention training Local Government Week Council agenda Dawn House Kingston Transit hiring
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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