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Councillor Jim Neill talks Sir John A. Macdonald statue in City Park

Written on June 15, 2021. Posted in News.

On Jun. 16, Kingston City Council will host a meeting to discuss the demands from a change.org petition, submitted to the City Clerks’ Department, for the removal of the Sir John A. Macdonald statue at City Park. The petition had approximately 740 signatures upon submission. Ahead of the meeting,...

Following City Council frustration, Principal Deane warns students about consequences of misbehaviour

Written on September 17, 2020. Posted in News, University.

On the same day the University confirmed a positive COVID-19 case in a Queen’s student, Principal Patrick Deane warned against disregarding public health directives. “The Student Code of Conduct applies to both on- and off-campus behaviors that risk or have potential to risk the safety of our community...

Deane pressed on student issues at city council

Written on November 8, 2019. Posted in News.

When Principal Patrick Deane attended a City Council meeting on Nov. 5, he was scheduled to brief councillors about his plans for the year. Instead, he was pressed on issues about student housing and street parties. After his introductory remarks about the goals he hopes to pursue during the 2019-20...

Newly approved transport plan a disappointment, city councillor says

Written on September 20, 2019. Posted in News.

On Sept. 17, Kingston City Council approved a plan for the City’s active transportation strategy to be implemented over the next five years. The approval, which will invest $23 million into planned infrastructure spending, was passed by a 9-4 vote. The five-year strategy falls under the Active Transportation...

Kingston councillor talks the climate crisis

Written on September 12, 2019. Posted in News.

Since Kingston declared a climate emergency in March, the City is focusing on improving transportation sustainability, and passed a motion to ban shops from keeping doors and windows open while air conditioning is running. On March 5, Kingston became the third municipality in Canada, and the first...

Court date for City councillor pushed to late September

Written on September 4, 2019. Posted in News.

Sydenham District Councillor Peter Stroud’s court date has been pushed to late September so information can be exchanged between Stroud’s counsel and the crown. Not required to appear for his initial court date, neither Stroud nor his lawyer were present at his first scheduled date on Aug. 15. Stroud,...

Kingston declares Climate Emergency

Written on March 8, 2019. Posted in City Council, News.

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 voted unanimously into action. The motion read that the City “officially declare a climate emergency for...

News in Brief

Written on March 8, 2019. Posted in News.

The motion for a climate emergency declaration took centre stage at Tuesday night’s city council meeting, but council also discussed reports and briefings regarding other ongoing city concerns. Council unanimously approved free transit for all passengers for the opening day event of the Frontenac...

News in Brief: week 4

Written on October 4, 2018. Posted in News.

AMS strikes JDUC Working Group On Sept. 21, the AMS announced a new working group to oversee the creation of a new JDUC. The group will focus on marketing and communication strategies to improve the project’s appeal to students. In an interview with The Journal, Student Life Centre Managing Director,...

News in Brief: Winter week 9

Written on March 16, 2018. Posted in News.

Nuisance party bylaw will not be in effect for St. Patrick’s Day This story was updated on Mar. 14 Kingston City Council passed a bylaw last month that will put partygoers at risk of facing hefty fines. The bylaw, however, won’t be enforceable until City Council completes a third and final reading. The...

Updated: Nuisance party bylaw takes effect following Mar. 6 reading

Written on March 9, 2018. Posted in News.

Following their March 6 reading, Kingston City Council passed a bylaw that will put street partygoers at risk of facing hefty fines. The Nuisance Party Bylaw is aimed at controlling large social gatherings within the municipality by instating a minimum fine of $500 for individuals who throw or attend...

Nuisance party bylaw due for final reading on March 6

Written on March 2, 2018. Posted in News.

Kingston City Council will meet on March 6 for the final reading of a bylaw that, if passed, will put street partygoers at risk of facing hefty fines. The proposed Nuisance Party Bylaw is aimed at controlling large social gatherings within the municipality by instating a minimum fine of $500 for...

City Council moves forward on ranked voting referendum in special meeting

Written on February 9, 2018. Posted in News.

On Feb. 6, city councillors moved forward with plans to propose ranked ballot voting in municipal elections in a referendum set for this fall. At Tuesday’s special meeting, councillors confirmed the wording of the question that will appear on the referendum ballot. With little resistance from councillors,...

AMS’s seat at City council required, but only when they’re sure students care

Written on October 14, 2016. Posted in Editorials.

The AMS’s involvement in the City of Kingston’s Uber debate exemplifies why students vote for representatives — to advocate for their needs, even if the way they advocate isn’t always perfect. At the end of September, a petition drafted by the AMS arrived in student inboxes, protesting the City’s...

Fence off the hazard

Written on June 24, 2014. Posted in Editorials.

City Council’s decision to support turtle protection on local roads is money well spent. Recent expansions to Princess St. have hazardously infringed on turtle-nesting territory. Some turtles have been struck and killed as they attempt to cross roads and reach nesting areas. In order to prevent further...

AMS looks to file appeal against City Council decision

Written on April 24, 2013. Posted in News.

The AMS is looking into filing an appeal with the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) after the City voted to redraw its electoral districts last night. By-Law 2013-83 — which was passed 7-6 in its third and final reading at City Council last night — stipulates that students will no longer be...

Council passes one garbage bag limit

Written on July 29, 2012. Posted in News.

A new city bylaw limits each household to one garbage bag per collection day. The bylaw was passed 7-6 at City Council on July 17 in its first reading and was put forward in order to encourage recycling and limit household waste. A third and final reading is scheduled for Aug. 14. The hope is that...

Art centre steels attention

Written on June 28, 2011. Posted in News.

Plans for a new performing arts centre at Queen’s were debated at last week’s city council meeting. The city’s heritage committee asked Queen’s to change the proposal for stainless steel siding on the $63 million facility, because the material could reflect sun and impair drivers’ vision. In 2007,...

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Councillor Jim Neill talks Sir John A. Macdonald statue in City Park

Following City Council frustration, Principal Deane warns students about consequences of misbehaviour

Deane pressed on student issues at city council

Newly approved transport plan a disappointment, city councillor says

Kingston councillor talks the climate crisis

Court date for City councillor pushed to late September

Kingston declares Climate Emergency

News in Brief

News in Brief: week 4

News in Brief: Winter week 9

Updated: Nuisance party bylaw takes effect following Mar. 6 reading

Nuisance party bylaw due for final reading on March 6

City Council moves forward on ranked voting referendum in special meeting

AMS’s seat at City council required, but only when they’re sure students care

Fence off the hazard

AMS looks to file appeal against City Council decision

Council passes one garbage bag limit

Art centre steels attention

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