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 – Automated cameras are rotating between school zones to slow drivers down and keep kids safer.

🔹 Council Meeting Recap – Councillors greenlit planning for Centre 70, Portsmouth Olympic Harbour, and the Memorial Centre, and approved new supportive housing purchases while keeping Kingston’s 30% GHG reduction target.

🔹 Green Bin Exchange – Broken green bin? Learn what to do! 

🔹 Stay Connected – City Matters and Kingston Fire & Rescue updates are now part of the Community News email list. Subscribe today!

🔹 New Podcast Episode – Learn about Bird-Friendly City certification.

📌 Links & Resources:

👉 Gardiners Road

👉 Montreal/JCB

👉 Automated speed enforcement info

👉 Council meeting highlights

👉 Green bin replacement

👉 Subscribe to community updates

👉 Podcast episode

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 feathered friends passing through, the municipality’s efforts to earn a Bird-Friendly City certification from Nature Canada is essential. 

In this month's episode, meet Karen Santucci, director of Public Works and Solid Waste. She is on Kingston’s Bird Friendly team and the flying force behind the City of Kingston's bird-friendly certification efforts. We’ll learn what goes into certification, why community partnerships are important, and what residents can do to keep our year round and migratory birds healthy and safe. 

What’s Happening in Kingston This Week | Back to School, Parking Fines, UDSI & More Welcome to Inside Kingston — your weekly source for quick, reliable updates on what’s happening in the City of Kingston. In this episode:

🔹 Back to School Safety – Keep crosswalks and sidewalks clear, and stop for crossing guards and school buses.

🔹 University District Safety Initiative (UDSI) – This runs through Sept. 7 with extra police and by-law presence, and nightly closures at Gord Downie Pier and Breakwater Park beach.

🔹 Parking Fines Increase – Fines for illegal parking rise Sept. 1. Parking rates stay the same!

🔹 Council Meeting Highlights – Topics include supportive housing, climate targets and visioning for the future.

🔹 Labour Day Burn Ban – A full burn ban is in effect; no open-air fires or fireworks.

🔹 Food Security Projects – Funding is available for local food initiatives and community gardens.

📌 Links & Resources:

👉 Back to School Safety

👉 UDSI Info

👉 Parking Fines Update

👉 Council Agenda

👉 Burn Ban Details

👉 Food Security Projects

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Welcome to Inside Kingston — your weekly source for quick, reliable updates on what’s happening in the City of Kingston. In this episode:

🔹 Bath Road Closure – Aug 26–30 Bath Road will be fully closed between Centennial Drive and Portsmouth Avenue from Tuesday, August 26 at 6 a.m. to Saturday, August 30 at 6 a.m. Detours will be in place for pedestrians, motorists, and Kingston Transit riders. The closure is required for CN to complete important repairs to the road surface and railway signals.

🔹 Extended Transit Customer Service Hours Have questions about trip planning or a lost item? Kingston Transit now offers expanded customer service hours, including Saturday availability, at 1181 John Counter Blvd and by phone.

🔹 New Car-Share Pilot with Communauto This summer, Kingston launched a car-share pilot in partnership with Communauto, providing residents with convenient, affordable access to vehicles. Ten sites are already live across Kingston, with more coming soon.

🔹 Artillery Park Closure – Sept 2–14 A heads-up for fitness and recreation users: Artillery Park Aquatic Centre will close September 2 to 14 for annual maintenance. That includes the pool, gym, fitness centre, and meeting rooms. Members can access other recreation facilities during this time.

🔹 Climate Action Fund – Apply by Aug 29 If your charity or non-profit is working to make Kingston greener, apply now to the 2026 Kingston Community Climate Action Fund. Funding supports projects like energy retrofits, EV purchases, and other emission-reduction efforts. Applications close August 29.

📌 Links & Resources:

👉 Road Closure Info: https://www.cityofkingston.ca/news/po...

👉 Transit Hours: https://www.kingstontransit.ca/

👉 Communauto Car-Share Details: https://www.cityofkingston.ca/news/po...

👉 Artillery Park Closure Info: https://www.cityofkingston.ca/news/po...

👉 Climate Action Fund Application: https://www.cityofkingston.ca/climate...

In today's episode of Inside Kingston, we talk about Better Homes Kingston, a change to the Illumination Policy, a preview of the upcoming council meeting, a reminder about Giveaway Day and the annual Kingston Sheep Dog Trials Festival. 

You can learn more about everything mentioned in this week's episode here:  ✨Better Homes Kingston - https://getinvolved.cityofkingston.ca/better-homes-kingston-program-relaunch  ✨Illumination Policy - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/news/posts/changes-coming-in-2026-for-requests-to-light-up-city-hall/  ✨Giveaway Day - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/garbage-and-recycling/collection-calendar/  ✨Sheep Dog Trials Festival - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/arts-culture-and-events/city-calendar-and-events/feature-events/sheep-dog-trials-festival/

This episode of 'Tell Me More' features Tracy Snow, the Manager of Rural Economic and Community Development for Kingston. Tracy shares her journey and details her role, focusing on initiatives to support rural communities, small businesses, and agribusinesses in Kingston’s countryside and Pittsburgh districts. She highlights the city's efforts to create stronger connections with rural residents, including projects like the Rural Community Program Fund and collaborations with health services and libraries. Challenges such as transportation and infrastructure are discussed along with ongoing solutions. Tracy also emphasizes the importance of agriculture and the role of partnerships in enhancing rural life. Innovations like the new food framework aim to bridge the gap between urban and rural areas, showcasing Kingston's creative approach to community development.

To find out more about these programs or to connect with Tracey, visit our website.

In today's episode of Inside Kingston, we talk about how the civic holiday affects municipal services, the proposed Davis Tannery development, a new partnership with Air Canada, completed and ongoing roadwork, updates on upcoming LaSalle Causeway closures, and an exciting development on playground inclusivity. You can learn more about everything mentioned in this week's episode here:

✨Civic Holiday service disruptions - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/news/po...

✨Davis Tannery development - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/news/po...

✨Airport partnership - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/news/po...

✨Projects and construction - https://cityofkingston.ca/council-and...

✨ Traffic alerts - https://CityofKingston.ca/News

✨LaSalle Causeway closures - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/council...

✨Inclusive Playground - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/news/po...

In today's episode of Inside Kingston, we talk about upgrades and improvements to roadways, neighbourhood area speed limits, public art, asphalt rejuvenation, and Emancipation Day!

You can learn more about everything mentioned in this week's episode here:  

✨ Projects and construction - https://cityofkingston.ca/council-and... ✨ Traffic alerts - https://CityofKingston.ca/News ✨ Neighbourhood area speed limits - https://getinvolved.cityofkingston.ca... ✨ Public Art - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/arts-cu... ✨ Asphalt rejuvenation - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/news/po... ✨ Emancipation day - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/arts-cu...

Chapters: 0:00 - intro 0:11 - roadway improvements 0:52 - neighbourhood area speed limits 1:18 - traffic control box public art 1:53 - asphalt rejuvenation 2:15 - final look (emancipation day)

In today's episode of Inside Kingston, we talk about road construction and its impacts on commuters, an upcoming Natural Heritage Study open house, where to find City Council meetings, accessible recreation, and Rockin' the Square! You can learn more about everything mentioned in this week's episode here:

✨ Projects and construction - https://cityofkingston.ca/council-and...

✨ Traffic alerts - https://CityofKingston.ca/News

✨ Natural heritage study open house - https://getinvolved.cityofkingston.ca...

✨ City Council meetings - https://CityofKingston.ca/CouncilMeet...

✨ Aquatic wheelchair - https://CityofKingston.ca/Play

✨ Accessible playground planning - https://getinvolved.cityofkingston.ca...

✨ Rockin' the Square - https://CityofKingston.ca/FeatureEvents

In today's episode of Inside Kingston we talk about the change in recycling management, the site of a new hospital, a recap of city council, the City of Kingston Civic Awards, and The Kingston Buskers Rendezvous. You can learn more about everything mentioned in this week's episode here:

✨Recycling Management - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/garbage...

✨New Hospital - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/news/po...

✨City Council meetings - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/council...

✨Flora MacDonald Confederation Basin - https://getinvolved.cityofkingston.ca...

✨Civic Awards - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/council...

✨Buskers Rendezvous - https://downtownkingston.ca/blogs/upc...