City of Kingston Podcasts

Inside the City of Kingston | CO safety, water and wastewater & winter programs In this episode: Carbon monoxide updates – CO alarms now required on every storey in homes with fireplaces or attached garages.  Water and wastewater – The City and Utilities Kingston are exploring a Municipal Services Corporation for water and wastewater to improve efficiency.  Snow Angels program – Residents can get help clearing snow; volunteers can sign up to assist! Springer Market Square skating – Open daily 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., weather permitting; check cityofkingston.ca for rink conditions.  Links & Resources 📌  CO changes Municipal services corporation info Snow Angels Rink openings/closures

Inside the City of Kingston | Winter parking ban, rec fees & New Year's events In this episode:  Winter parking ban – A blanket overnight ban is in effect from Jan. 1 to the end of February, with no on-street parking from 1 to 7 a.m. Kingston Transit changes – Several regular and express routes adjust frequency starting in January, with more trips during peak periods on some routes. Recreation fees – A 15% surcharge applies to non-residents using high-demand recreation programs and facility rentals, helping ensure fair access for Kingston taxpayers. K-Town Countdown – Free public skating at the INVISTA Centre on New Year's Eve from 5 to 9 p.m., including a sensory-friendly skate with dim lighting and no music. Free New Year's Eve transit – Kingston Transit is free all day, all routes, on Dec. 31. Links & Resources 📌 Winter parking ban Kingston Transit changes Recreation fees K-Town Countdown New Year's Eve Transit

Inside the City of Kingston | Holiday collections, Bird-Friendly City & more In this episode: Holiday impacts – No green bin or garbage pickup on Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Year's Day. Holiday transit schedules are also in effect.  Bird-Friendly City – Kingston earns entry-level Bird Friendly-City certification, following the naming of the cardinal and crow as official city birds.  City Council – Council seeks regional support to urge the province to build a new west end hospital and backs continued independence of local conservation authorities.  Accessible taxi update – Kingston Access Bus now manages eligibility for the Accessible Taxi Program; contact them to register.  Links & Resources 📌  Holiday impacts Bird-friendly City City Council Accessible Taxi Program

Inside the City of Kingston | Recycling Depot Closure, New Awareness Campaign, Council Agenda & More Recycling Depot – The Kingston Area Recycling Centre depot will close Jan. 1, 2026 due to a lack of sustainable long-term provincial funding.  Awareness Campaign – 'See it. Name it. Change it!' launches to encourage the community to recognize and speak out against Intimate Partner Violence.  City Council – Dec. 16 agenda includes a new joint City–YMCA fitness and aquatics facility, and a motion to increase publicity about the benefits of measles vaccines.  Winter Services Response Plan– The City's Plan outlines supports available to people experiencing Homelessness, including emergency beds, overnight services, and warming centres. Toys for Tickets – Bylaw Enforcement thanks residents who participated in the Toys for Tickets campaign this holiday season.  Links and resources 📌 Recycling Depot Closure 'See it. Name it. Change it' Awareness Campaign Council agenda Winter Services Response Plan Toys for Tickets

Inside the City of Kingston | Winter Parking, Free Downtown Parking, Public Skating update, & More Overnight winter parking – Weather-based bans now in effect for all, including on-street permit holders, when snow or freezing rain is forecast.  Free Parking Downtown – Free parking Saturdays starting Dec. 6 for two weeks, plus Christmas and Boxing Day, in most City lots and on select streets (some exclusions apply).  City Council – Staff asked to study the use of community bonds to support affordable housing investments.  Council Survey – Public input open on Get Involved Kingston until Jan. 12 to guide recommendations on council workload and resources.  Public skating update – Ice building is underway at Springer Market Square, with outdoor rinks opening once conditions allow.  Snowplow Tracker – Live tracking available at cityofkingston.ca to see active plowing and estimated service times.  Links and resources 📌 Winter parking page Free Downtown Parking Council agenda Council Resourcing Review Survey Public Skating Snowplow tracker