Grade Fives: Be Mayor for a Day | Inside Kingston May 16, 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

In today's episode of Inside Kingston we talk about ranking in the top 7 Intelligent Communities in the world, developing the Playground accessibility plan, an upcoming open house for the heritage management plan, highlights from the last council meeting, the Princess Street Promenade, and National Indigenous Peoples Day.   You can learn more about everything mentioned in this week's episode here:   ✨Top 7 Intelligent Communities - https://www.investkingston.ca/kingston-named-one-of-the-worlds-top7-intelligent-communities-2025/   ✨Playground Accessibility Plan - https://getinvolved.cityofkingston.ca/playground-accessibility-plan  ✨Heritage Management Plan - https://getinvolved.cityofkingston.ca/heritage-management-plan  ✨City Council meetings - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/council-and-city-administration/council/council-meetings/    ✨Indigenous Peoples Day - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/arts-culture-and-events/city-calendar-and-events/feature-events/national-indigenous-peoples-day/  

In today's episode of Inside Kingston we talk about the updates on shelter services in the city, Robert Bruce Memorial Parking Garage Public Art, a preview of the upcoming council meeting, pride month, a change in the LaSalle Causeway lift schedule, an update on cart-based waste collection and an upcoming Giveaway day. You can learn more about everything mentioned in this week's episode here: ✨Shelter services - https://getinvolved.cityofkingston.ca... ✨Public art - https://getinvolved.cityofkingston.ca... ✨City Council meetings - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/council... ✨Pride - https://www.visitkingston.ca/your-gui... ✨LaSalle Causeway Lift - https://www.canada.ca/en/public-servi... ✨Cart-based Waste Collection - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/garbage... ✨Giveaway day - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/news/po...

In today's episode of Inside Kingston we talk about the potential Canada Post mail disruptions, traffic calming measures, AccessAbility week and an opportunity to provide feedback on the City's draft Multi-Year Accessibility Plan, highlights from the last City Council meeting, and the upcoming Public Works Day. You can learn more about everything mentioned in this week's episode here:   ✨ What to do during a postal disruption: https://www.cityofkingston.ca/news/posts/know-what-to-do-during-a-postal-disruption-may-2025/ ✨ Traffic calming measures: https://www.cityofkingston.ca/roads-parking-and-transportation/road-safety/traffic-calming/ ✨ AccessAbility Week: https://aaact.canada.ca/naaw/ ✨ Multi-year Accessibility Plan: https://getinvolved.cityofkingston.ca/Accessibility-Plan ✨ City Council meetings: CityofKingston.ca/Council-Meetings ✨ Public Works Day: https://www.cityofkingston.ca/news/posts/kingston-public-works-to-host-open-house-on-may-24/

📹 In today's episode of Inside Kingston we talk about what's happening with the Adelaide Street Shelter, a survey on driveway and surface repair standards (potholes), Mayor for a Day applications, the upcoming Council agenda featuring a municipal food framework and development charges, the next Lasalle Causeway closure, long weekend impacts and this year's Diversity Dinner.  You can learn more about everything mentioned in this week's episode here:   ✨ Adelaide Street Shelter - https://getinvolved.cityofkingston.ca/38-cowdy-street ✨ Driveway and Surface Repair Standards - https://getinvolved.cityofkingston.ca/driveway-surface-repair-standards ✨ Mayor for a Day - https://getinvolved.cityofkingston.ca/mayor-for-a-day ✨ Council agenda - May 20 - https://events.cityofkingston.ca/council/detail/2025-05-20-1900-City-Council-Meeting ✨ Lasalle Causeway closures - https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/services/infrastructure-buildings/bridges-docks-dams/lasalle-causeway.html ✨ Long weekend impacts - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/news/posts/looking-ahead-to-the-may-2025-long-weekend-scheduling-impacts-events-and-tips ✨ Diversity Dinner - https://canadiancolours.org

Bridges are more than just concrete and steel spanning waterways; they are integral elements of cultural heritage, shaping and defining our landscapes and connecting communities. In this re-release of Heritage Hour, the City of Kingston’s Manager of Heritage Planning, Dr. Joel Konrad explores the hidden cultural significance of Ontario's heritage bridges, illustrating their roles beyond mere functionality. This Heritage Hour was first presented at Kingston’s City Hall in October 2024. During this episode, you’ll hear Joel talk about the physical aspects of bridges, which during the talk, were presented on screen. If you’re curious and want to see the pictures, please visit our YouTube channel. If you have a topic for Heritage Hour, let us know! Go to Get Involved Kingston to apply today.

📹 In today's episode of Inside Kingston we talk about the Kingston Climate Summit, the Neighbourhood Tree Planting program, highlights from the last city council meeting, street sweeping and Science Rendezvous Kingston. You can learn more about everything mentioned in this week's episode here: ✨ Kingston Climate Summit - https://site.pheedloop.com/event/EVEQ... ✨ Neighbourhood Tree Planting Program - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/climate... ✨ City Council Meetings - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/council... ✨ Street Sweeping - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/roads-p... ✨ Science Rendezvous Kingston - https://www.queensu.ca/science-rendez...

Kingston, like cities across the country, is in a housing and affordability crisis that is compounded by insufficient addiction and mental health supports. These realities continue to put strain on the emergency shelter, transitional and supportive housing systems. These systems are part of the housing continuum, a conceptual framework that spans everything from emergency shelters to market housing. And to help us understand how the continuum guides supports and programs in the community, Jayne Hartley, Director of Housing and Social Services joins the podcast in the first of a series of conversations about municipal housing initiatives.  To learn more about how the City of Kingston is expanding housing options and working to improve service to people who are unhoused or precariously housed, visit our Strategic Priorities page. To find a list of housing programs, visit CityofKingston.ca/Housing.  Home Base Housing's Street Outreach team monitors homeless individuals. If you're homeless, or know someone in need, call 613-542-6672 ext.130 or email [email protected]. If you or someone you know is in a crisis, please reach out to the Addictions and Mental Health - KFLA 24/7 Crisis Line at 613-544-4229 or 1-866-616-6005. In case of an emergency, call 911.

Check out our links below to learn more about the topics from this week's episode of Inside Kingston! Kingston Transit updates: https://www.kingstontransit.ca/schedules-and-maps/ Emergency preparedness: cityofkingston.ca/emergency-services-and-public-health/preparing-for-an-emergency/ Council meeting: https://www.CityofKingston.ca/Council-Meetings Kingston Community Climate Action Fund: https://www.CityofKingston.ca/climate-change-and-environment/climate-change/kingston-community-climate-action-fund/ Extend-a-Family Kingston: https://www.eafkingston.com Lasalle Causeway lift schedule: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/services/infrastructure-buildings/bridges-docks-dams/lasalle-causeway.html Inclusion toolkit: https://www.possiblemadehere.org/employer-toolkit/

📹 In today's episode of Inside Kingston we talk about upcoming property taxes, the future of Culligan water park, celebrating national volunteer week, a walking tour of the market square heritage conservation district, and the city nature challenge. You can learn more about everything mentioned in this week's episode here: ✨ Pay your property taxes - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/Propert... ✨ MyTax portal - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/Propert... ✨ Culligan Water Park enclosure - https://getinvolved.cityofkingston.ca... ✨ Volunteer with the City - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/careers... ✨ Walking tour - https://events.cityofkingston.ca/default/Month?StartDate=05/01/2025 ✨ City Nature Challenge - https://inaturalist.org/projects/city-nature-challenge-2025-city-of-kingston