‘I think we can be successful as a community’: in conversation with Mayor Bryan Paterson
Following the introduction of new safety guidelines in outdoor spaces to reduce the risk of COVID-19, Mayor Bryan Paterson urged students to follow safety precautions and maintain a limited social …
‘We have active cases in this population now in our community’: University confirms Queen’s student tested positive for COVID-19
This story was updated with new information on Sept. 16 at 8:30 p.m.
KFL&A Public Health confirmed two new cases of COVID-19 in women in their twenties on Tuesday.
While the University origina…
Kingston Police respond to 255 noise complaints in University district in two weeks
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the City is making good on its promise to enforce social gathering restrictions at nuisance parties.
Kingston Police published a press release on Sept. 11 detail…
City closes Gord Downie Pier and Breakwater Park Beach Area
The City of Kingston closed the Gord Downie Pier and Breakwater Park Beach Area for the season on Saturday morning.
The decision was made in consultation with Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Adding…
City to enforce restrictions on social gatherings during pandemic
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, students living off-campus can expect to be fined for attending unauthorized social gatherings.
Kingston Police, the City of Kingston, and Kingston, Frontenac an…
Kingston declares Climate Emergency
On Tuesday night, city councillors voted unanimously to declare a climate emergency in Kingston.
Councillor Robert Kiley, the representative of the Trillium district, moved the motion which was vot…
Kingston drafts strategic plan for new council term with help from locals
Kingston city council wants the next four years to be built off a collaboration of community members.
On Feb. 19, the public had the opportunity to engage with Kingston City Council in a 90-minute …
City votes in favour of private cannabis retailers
Private cannabis retail stores are coming to Kingston after Tuesday’s City Council meeting.
During their bi-weekly meeting, Council agreed to notify the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (…
City of Kingston adopts ranked ballot voting system
Voting in Kingston will be on a ranked ballot system before the next municipal election in 2022.
City staff are moving forward with ranked ballots following October’s referendum, where 63 per ce…
Mayor Bryan Paterson sweeps into second term
This story was updated at 8 a.m., Oct. 24.
On Monday, Mayor Bryan Paterson swept Kingston’s municipal election, earning a convincing win for his second term in office.
At press time, Paterson …
Councillor Stroud walks out of all-candidates meeting
Sydenham Councillor Peter Stroud left the Sydenham District all-candidate’s debate on Sunday after a resident raised issues he felt personally attacked him.
Lindsey Foster, a Sydenham resident, pla…
