City of Kingston Podcasts

Inside the City of Kingston | Construction updates, Culligan Water Park updates, tree sales and more 🔹 2025 construction highlights – A new City video shows major construction and infrastructure projects across Kingston. 🔹 Culligan Water Park enclosure – Work continues to convert Culligan Water Park into a year-round pool. 🔹 Neighbourhood tree sales – Tree sales open March 2, with trees availab...

Inside the City of Kingston | Lemoine Point Farm, Sydenham Rd. shelter, ALTO support and more Lemoine Point Farm – The City will purchase 2000 Front Rd., keeping this waterfront property open for public use and protected for the community.  Emergency shelter – A new emergency shelter on Sydenham Road has completed guided tours and is now moving to phased opening.  Council highlights – Council expr...

Inside the City of Kingston | West end supportive housing, tree bylaw and more Supportive housing – West End residents attended sessions to ask questions and raise concerns about a new supportive housing project, with City staff and Ryandale in attendance.  Centre 70 Arena repairs – Restoration work continues after a burst water pipe, with ice time added at other City arenas to accommodate skating...

Inside the City of Kingston | Supportive Housing, Climate Action, Road Updates & Council Decisions Supportive housing meetings – East End residents shared questions and concerns about a new supportive housing project.  FoodCycler campaign – Kingston Climate Action Fund is raising donations to help schools reduce lunch waste and teach sustainability.  Council decisions – Council discussed student h...

Inside the City of Kingston | Winter updates, budgets & opportunities In this episode:  Winter reminders – The blanket overnight parking ban remains in effect through January and February to support snow clearing.  Sidewalk plowing – Crews prioritize high-traffic pedestrian areas using the City's sidewalk plows to reach as many neighbourhoods as possible.  Waste collection – Remember to place bins...

Inside the City of Kingston | Supportive housing, construction updates & more In this episode: City Council recap – City Council reaffirmed its commitment to supportive and transitional housing and will review how the City engages the public on future projects.  Pothole repairs – City crews are identifying and prioritizing potholes, and residents can submit service requests with specific locations...

Inside the City of Kingston | Winter safety, supportive housing & City budget In this episode:  Winter safety – Clear snow from furnace, water heater, and dryer vents, and stay off ice unless it's safe.  Supportive housing -- Kingston is advancing supportive housing projects to help residents move out of shelters with continued support.  City Council agenda to include discussions on Better Homes K...

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...

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 fee...

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 Coun...

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 C...

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...

Inside the City of Kingston | Winter Parking, New Fire Station & More In this episode: Overnight winter parking – Weather-based rules are in effect Dec. 1. Check the City site whenever snow is in the forecast. New Fire and Paramedic Station – Construction begins on Station 11 to support faster emergency response in the west end. City Council – Community bonds on the agenda plus a request for reduc...

Inside the City of Kingston | Accessible transportation, Arts Awards & more In this episode: Taxi Commission – The City assumes oversight to keep accessible transportation available.  Jumpstart Inclusive Playground – Early prep is underway at Shannon Park; trees relocated as construction.  Council highlights Nov. 18 – 15% surcharge for non-residents using City recreation programs; councillor appoi...

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 ca...

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 zo...

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 debat...

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 plow...

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 Wat...

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 r...

Welcome to Inside Kingston, your weekly source for clear, reliable updates on what's happening in the City of Kingston. In this episode: 🔹 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – September 30 honours children and survivors of residential schools. 🔹 Kingston Transit – Share feedback on routes and schedules! 🔹 KARC office cosure – The main office on Lappan's Lane closes September 30 - garbage...

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...

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 inters...

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 – Autom...

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 feather...