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City calls on residents to help bring popular downtown intersection to life

Written on September 21, 2018. Posted in News.

Members of the Kingston community now have the chance to help design the future of one of the city’s most populous and high-traffic intersections—Princess Street and Division Street. As part of the city’s new Hub Project, the intersection’s revitalization will be the focus of public engagement at...

News in Brief: Month of July

Written on July 29, 2018. Posted in News.

Gord Edgar Downie Pier officially opens The Gord Edgar Downie Pier was officially opened at a dedication ceremony last Thursday, following a $6.6 million revitalization. In front of a large crowd, Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie’s brother, Patrick Downie, gave an emotional speech dedicating the...

Students invited to give input for future JDUC designs

Written on November 10, 2017. Posted in News.

After five months of consultations with students and the University about a potential redevelopment of the JDUC, the AMS launched a website on Monday inviting students to provide suggestions for the future building’s design. The website features a short informational video about the goals of the JDUC...

Four Directions Aboriginal Student Centre space set to expand

Written on October 20, 2017. Posted in News.

On Oct. 11, Director of Indigenous Initiatives Janice Hill (Kanonhsyonni), revealed that Queen’s would be expanding the Four Directions Aboriginal Centre. During the Gender Matters Speaker Series, Hill announced that the expansion of Four Directions would follow the recommendation set out by the...

Students struggle living amongst Division Street construction

Written on September 29, 2017. Posted in News.

This May, the City of Kingston began the long process of reconstructing Division Street between Union and Brock Streets. This came as a surprise to many students living in the area who received no prior notice from the City about the project. According to the Queen’s Gazette, this reconstruction...

To the Kingston Pier; I will wait for you

Written on June 26, 2017. Posted in Lifestyle.

As I walk down the streets of campus, I feel anticipation build. Up ahead I spot the tranquil, blue waters of Lake Ontario, with boats in the distance and birds flying above the horizon. I smile; this summer, I plan to take full advantage of the beautiful and peaceful place that has been an essential...

Before the demolition

Written on March 31, 2017. Posted in News.

In September 2016, the university began demolition on the Physical Education Centre (PEC). In October, the administration announced that they had received a $31.7 million investment from the Canadian government, on top of money already allotted, to fund the building of an Innovation and Wellness Centre...

AMS discuss JDUC architectural study and long-term options

Written on February 3, 2017. Posted in News.

On Feb. 2, a blog post from AMS Marketing and Communications announced that the surplus from the $1.2-million JDUC revitalization project will be invested into an architectural study of the JDUC to explore options for long-term planning. Avenues being explored in the study include the addition of...

New multi-purpose building added to University District

Written on August 2, 2016. Posted in News.

Construction is underway on a multi-purpose development on the corner of University Avenue and William Street, planned and approved by the City last year. The lot, formerly occupied by Freddie’s Grocery, has been vacant for over a year now. The development will feature a three-story, mixed-use building,...

JDUC revitalization set for completion by Orientation Week

Written on August 2, 2016. Posted in News.

Construction has been underway on the $1.2-million JDUC revitalization project since January. Now, according to Student Life Centre Managing Director Sam Anderson, the end is in sight. “This will definitely be done before school starts,” Anderson, Sci ’17, said. Last year, students chose three projects...

Queen’s 90th Homecoming does away with famed half-time parade

Written on August 2, 2016. Posted in News.

2016 will mark the 90th anniversary of Queen’s University Homecoming. Along with the newly completed Richardson Stadium, there will be more changes on the horizon for both current students and returning alumni. In an article published on July 29, Queen’s administration explains that the new seating...

Board of Trustees approves over $100 million in capital projects, conditionally

Written on July 14, 2016. Posted in News.

On July 14, the Queen’s Board of Trustees approved two major capital projects totaling over $100 million, provided that the funding can be secured before their respective construction begins. The first project — the only to prompt questions from Board members in open session — was the proposed Innovation...

JDUC revitalization to break ground on Monday

Written on January 15, 2016. Posted in News.

The long-awaited $1.2-million JDUC revitalization project is set to begin construction this upcoming Monday. Last year, the AMS surveyed students on which project designs were the most appealing. Three project designs were chosen — a skylight in the upper ceilidh, a restoration of Wallace Hall and...

Parts of Princess St. closed for construction

Written on January 12, 2016. Posted in News.

Downtown businesses are urging customers to remember they’ll still be open, even while phase three of construction on Princess St. — unofficially called “Big Dig 3” — continues through the winter months. Tweets about Big Dig Kingston The $12.9-million project, which began on Tuesday, aims to replace...

Tett Centre crawls near to completion

Written on September 4, 2014. Posted in Arts.

After three years of construction, the J.K. Tett Centre is gearing up for its grand opening. The Tett Centre will be home to eight arts organizations, artists’ studios and a variety of rental spaces, including the Malting Tower, rehearsal and multipurpose studios and a community gallery. It will be...

Isabel Bader Centre ready to perform

Written on June 24, 2014. Posted in News.

The Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts will open for classes and to the public on Sept. 13 after a five year long period of construction, which first began in 2009. The building will serve as the new home of the film and media department, which was previously housed in two converted buildings...

New residences approved for construction

Written on October 1, 2013. Posted in News.

The construction of two new residences has been approved by City Council after changes were made to the buildings’ original layouts. Council passed a zoning by-law amendment that has given the go-ahead to start the demolition process of removing five inactive buildings from Stuart and Albert Streets...

Expansion offers effective solution

Written on January 15, 2013. Posted in Editorials.

More residences means less overcrowding — something that Queen’s is in desperate need of. With the administration’s recent announcement that they’ll open two new residences on campus for fall 2015, the University is coming up with an effective solution to a problem they’ve had for over five years. Currently,...

Further delays for expansion project

Written on March 16, 2012. Posted in News.

Goodes Hall construction is now set to finish on July 27, marking two years of construction at the site. The $40-million addition to Goodes Hall broke ground in July 2010 and the additional space will be used for classes. Due to the delay, the current graduating class will not be able to take advantage...

Donations fund building projects, bursaries

Written on February 3, 2012. Posted in Features.

The Abramsky family’s history of donating to Queen’s spans three generations. Their most recent donation went towards the acquisition of the new medical building’s administration office at 80 Barrie St. The office was their family home for over 80 years before it was donated. “Over the years my mother-in-law...

Tunnel trouble

Written on July 26, 2011. Posted in News.

Updated Aug. 2, 2011 A deteriorating water pipe found at the Goodes Hall excavation site will delay the completion of a 60-foot tunnel underneath Union Street. A $40 million Goodes Hall expansion is under construction and will include an underground parking lot with room for 89 cars. In order to link...

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City calls on residents to help bring popular downtown intersection to life

News in Brief: Month of July

Students invited to give input for future JDUC designs

Four Directions Aboriginal Student Centre space set to expand

Students struggle living amongst Division Street construction

To the Kingston Pier; I will wait for you

Before the demolition

AMS discuss JDUC architectural study and long-term options

New multi-purpose building added to University District

JDUC revitalization set for completion by Orientation Week

Queen’s 90th Homecoming does away with famed half-time parade

Board of Trustees approves over $100 million in capital projects, conditionally

JDUC revitalization to break ground on Monday

Parts of Princess St. closed for construction

Tett Centre crawls near to completion

Isabel Bader Centre ready to perform

New residences approved for construction

Expansion offers effective solution

Further delays for expansion project

Donations fund building projects, bursaries

Tunnel trouble

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