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Public Health confirms positive cases of COVID-19 at downtown restaurants

Written on April 7, 2021. Posted in News.

Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox and Addington (KFL&A) Public Health confirmed several positive cases of COVID-19 at Tango Nuevo Restaurant, The Brass Pub, and The Mansion Restaurant and Bar this week. On Wednesday afternoon, KFL&A Public Health issued a request that those who attended Tango...

The Alibi, local Kingston bar, permanently closes its doors

Written on May 28, 2020. Posted in News.

The Alibi, a local Kingston bar, has permanently closed its doors because of the operational challenges associated with COVID-19. Owner Bruce Davis made the announcement on May 17 in a post on The Alibi’s website, in which he referred to COVID-19 as a forest fire approaching Kingston. “I thought about...

A tour guide’s timeline of the city Queen’s calls home

Written on January 24, 2020. Posted in Lifestyle, Student Life.

Whether you’re just starting at Queen’s or you’ve lived in Kingston for years, there’s probably lots of interesting history about this city that you’ve never learned. In my experience as a tour guide with Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises last summer, my perspective on Kingston changed completely. Where...

Summer Picks: Kingston’s best patios

Written on June 3, 2019. Posted in Lifestyle, Student Life.

Kingston has finally warmed up, which can only mean one thing for students and residents alike: it’s officially patio season. Filled with khaki shorts, pastel ball caps, and sundresses, the limestone city is bustling with excitement for days of sunshine. The average Kingston newcomer is quick...

Anti-homeless architecture is inhumane

Written on October 4, 2018. Posted in Editorials.

Whether it’s armrests dividing benches, or spikes surrounding buildings, anti-homeless architecture is inhumane. Often politely labelled “defensive architecture,” some public spaces are designed to interfere with activities outside their intended use. By structurally preventing loitering, cities...

Kingston's Little France

Written on November 16, 2017. Posted in Arts.

Martello Alley is a dead-end off of Wellington Street that doubles as a scaled-down French village. Created in 2015 by David Dossett, ArtSci ’83, Martello Alley was initially like any other gallery showcasing art for purchase until Dossett became bored of looking at the bare walls of the space. Shortly...

Global cultures collide in Kingston

Written on September 10, 2015. Posted in Arts.

A vibrant and raucous celebration of Kingston’s culturally diverse communities took over Confederation Park last Sunday, with art, dance and food from around the world. On Sept. 6, during one of the last truly warm days of the summer, the glistening lakeside was home to the sixth annual Kingston...

Sweat away the stress

Written on March 6, 2015. Posted in Lifestyle.

If you’ve been waiting for the chance to balance on your hands in a boiling hot room, you’re in luck. Downtown Kingston’s first Moksha yoga studio opened late in 2014 to provide a hot yoga experience. It’s located on lower Princess St. Moksha (pronounced moke-sha) refers to both a series of postures...

Fashion meets farm at Princess St. Promenade

Written on September 22, 2014. Posted in Lifestyle.

This year’s fall Princess St. Promenade brought attention to the diversity of downtown Kingston’s local restaurants, stores and community organizations. By blocking off the main strip on Princess, over 25 Kingston businesses set up booths, tents or both in order to show residents what services they...

Kingston Olive Oil Company

Written on March 31, 2014. Posted in Lifestyle.

As I’m swishing my sample of Tuscan extra-virgin olive oil around, I’m told that sampling olive oil is similar to wine. The owners of Kingston Olive Oil Company, Shaun and Julia Finucane, have brought fine olive oils and balsamic vinegars to the Limestone City. The store is located near the corner...

Three generations of baking: Card's Bakery

Written on January 13, 2014. Posted in Lifestyle.

Card’s Bakery is busy and bustling with a steady flow of customers before 9 a.m. They’re all regulars, explained owner Jennifer Moon. The bakery, located near Bagot and Queen Streets, is more than a daily stop for locals in need of their morning coffee and muffin. A friendly and familiar greeting...

It's all in the search

Written on January 11, 2013. Posted in Lifestyle.

Alleycat Antiques will never stop surprising customers. The 4000 square-foot group shop, located near Wellington and Princess Streets, holds antiques from seven local vendors. Tucked down a long alleyway, the store’s size always gets customers. “They always walk up and say, ‘Oh my gosh we love this...

Books breed wonder

Written on September 11, 2012. Posted in Lifestyle.

If a customer is ever short on change, Walter Cipin lets them buy their book at a discounted price. It’s a move that not many shop owners make nowadays, but Cipin likes to make an impression on first-time customers. Wayfarer Books Bought & Sold has been under his ownership since 1987. Since the...

Movie watching under the stars

Written on June 25, 2012. Posted in Arts.

Crowds were singing along to the crazy lyrics of “We Go Together” blaring in Market Square as Danny and Sandy sang to each other during the final carnival scene of Grease. Going to the movies was no longer a solitary experience. People weren’t reminded to turn off the lights — the sun would take care...

Tag: downtown Kingston

Public Health confirms positive cases of COVID-19 at downtown restaurants

The Alibi, local Kingston bar, permanently closes its doors

A tour guide’s timeline of the city Queen’s calls home

Summer Picks: Kingston’s best patios

Anti-homeless architecture is inhumane

Kingston's Little France

Global cultures collide in Kingston

Sweat away the stress

Fashion meets farm at Princess St. Promenade

Kingston Olive Oil Company

Three generations of baking: Card's Bakery

It's all in the search

Books breed wonder

Movie watching under the stars

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