Council to revisit Child Safety Zone debate | Inside Kingston, Oct. 24, 2025

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

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

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

As Kingston continues to grow, its transit system must evolve to meet the changing needs of the community. That's why the City of Kingston is undertaking a Transit Service Review to develop a community-supported transit system that is designed with the future in mind. The City has partnered with Dillon Consulting Limited to create new guidelines for transit service and to conduct a comprehensive review of the City's transit system. Learn from Ian Semple and Victor Copetti what is involved in the service review, why the timing is right for a service review now and how to offer feedback. Get involved: https://getinvolved.cityofkingston.ca/kingston-transit-service-standards

What's Happening in Kingston This Week | Child Care, Accessibility Awards, Causeway Closures & More Welcome to Inside Kingston — your weekly source for quick, reliable updates on what's happening in the City of Kingston. In this episode: 🔹 Child Care & Early Years Plan – Take a 5-minute survey to help shape Kingston's next five-year child care plan. 🔹 Celebrating Accessibility Awards – Nominate a resident, business, or organization breaking down barriers in our community. 🔹 Council Meeting Recap – Councillors discussed clear-cutting at the former Davis Tannery lands and new customer service standards. 🔹 Lasalle Causeway Closures – The closure schedule is changing—check updated dates before you travel. 🔹 Wheels on the Runway – Come enjoy the day and give back to United Way at the YGK Airport on Sept. 20. 🔹 Ontario Tree Climbing Championships – Watch expert climbers compete at Lake Ontario Park Sept. 19–20. 📌 Links & Resources: 👉 Child Care Survey 👉 Accessibility Awards Nominations 👉 Council Meeting Highlights 👉 Causeway Closures Info 👉 Wheels on the Runway 👉 Tree Climbing Championships

What's Happening in Kingston This Week | Princess Street Renewal, Climate Champions & More Welcome to Inside Kingston, your weekly update on City projects, council decisions, community programs, and ways residents can get involved. In this episode: 🔹 Princess Street Renewal – Princess Street will get major reconstruction in 2026, including underground upgrades. 🔹 Construction update – The intersection of Johnson and Victoria Streets will close September 15–26 for sewer and road work. 🔹 Climate Champions – The Neighbourhood Climate Action Champions program gives residents funding and resources to lead green projects. 🔹 Council Updates – Council will review a new Customer Service Strategy and a report on the former Davis Tannery lands. 🔹 Intercultural Arts Festival – On September 21, enjoy performances, cultural pavilions, and info on City programs! 🔹 City Podcast – Kingston is pursuing Bird-Friendly Community certification and asking residents to help pick the City bird. 📌 Links & Resources: 👉 Princess Street Renewal 👉 Climate Action Champions 👉 Council Meeting 👉 Intercultural Arts Festival info 👉 Choose the City Bird

What's Happening in Kingston This Week | Construction Updates, Speed Cameras, Council Decisions & More Welcome to Inside Kingston — your weekly source for quick, reliable updates on what's happening in the City of Kingston. In this episode: 🔹 Major Construction Updates – Substantial progress on Montreal Street/John Counter Blvd and Gardiners Road at the 401! 🔹 Automated Speed Enforcement – Automated cameras are rotating between school zones to slow drivers down and keep kids safer. 🔹 Council Meeting Recap – Councillors greenlit planning for Centre 70, Portsmouth Olympic Harbour, and the Memorial Centre, and approved new supportive housing purchases while keeping Kingston's 30% GHG reduction target. 🔹 Green Bin Exchange – Broken green bin? Learn what to do!  🔹 Stay Connected – City Matters and Kingston Fire & Rescue updates are now part of the Community News email list. Subscribe today! 🔹 New Podcast Episode – Learn about Bird-Friendly City certification. 📌 Links & Resources: 👉 Gardiners Road 👉 Montreal/JCB 👉 Automated speed enforcement info 👉 Council meeting highlights 👉 Green bin replacement 👉 Subscribe to community updates 👉 Podcast episode

When people think of Kingston, they usually name the waterways as their favourite feature. But what if you were a bird and one of the more than 250 bird species in the region? You would probably name the Atlantic Flyway. You see, Kingston is on this this major migratory route and millions of birds travel on the flyway each year on the way to their breeding and wintering areas. With so many feathered friends passing through, the municipality's efforts to earn a Bird-Friendly City certification from Nature Canada is essential.  In this month's episode, meet Karen Santucci, director of Public Works and Solid Waste. She is on Kingston's Bird Friendly team and the flying force behind the City of Kingston's bird-friendly certification efforts. We'll learn what goes into certification, why community partnerships are important, and what residents can do to keep our year round and migratory birds healthy and safe.