Inside the City of Kingston | Construction updates, Culligan Water Park updates, tree sales and more

🔹 2025 construction highlights – A new City video shows major construction and infrastructure projects across Kingston.

🔹 Culligan Water Park enclosure – Work continues to convert Culligan Water Park into a year-round pool.

🔹 Neighbourhood tree sales – Tree sales open March 2, with trees available for $20 each.

🔹 Junior Mayor's Innovation Challenge – Registration is open for the Junior Mayor's Innovation Challenge for local youth.

🔹 Weather-based overnight parking – Weather-based overnight parking returns March 1.

📌 Links & Resources Construction highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sc_9XqtDTJ8 Culligan Water Park: https://getinvolved.cityofkingston.ca/culligan-water-park-enclosure Tree sales: https://www.cityofkingston.ca/climate-change-and-environment/trees-and-nature/neighbourhood-tree-planting-program/ Jr. MIC: https://www.cityofkingston.ca/news/posts/city-of-kingston-and-bgc-south-east-partner-again-for-second-edition-of-jr-mayor-s-innovation-challenge/ Weather-based parking: https://www.cityofkingston.ca/roads-parking-and-transportation/parking/winter-parking/

Inside the City of Kingston | Lemoine Point Farm, Sydenham Rd. shelter, ALTO support and more

• Lemoine Point Farm – The City will purchase 2000 Front Rd., keeping this waterfront property open for public use and protected for the community.
• Emergency shelter – A new emergency shelter on Sydenham Road has completed guided tours and is now moving to phased opening.
• Council highlights – Council expressed support for the high-speed rail project, contingent on a new stop in Kingston, and directed staff to review the outdoor rink program and tree bylaw.
• Reflections on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report – City Hall will host an event on Feb. 22 examining Canada's progress on reconciliation since the 2015 Truth and Reconciliation Commission report.
• Interim tax bills – 2026 interim tax bills, based on 50 per cent of 2025 taxes, are due Friday, Feb. 27.

Links & Resources 📌Lemoine Point Farm Sydenham Rd. shelter Council meeting Reflections on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report Interim tax bills

Inside the City of Kingston | West end supportive housing, tree bylaw and more

• Supportive housing – West End residents attended sessions to ask questions and raise concerns about a new supportive housing project, with City staff and Ryandale in attendance.
• Centre 70 Arena repairs – Restoration work continues after a burst water pipe, with ice time added at other City arenas to accommodate skating programs and tournaments.
• Council agenda items – The Feb. 17 Council meeting includes motions related to rural program funding, outdoor rinks, the tree bylaw, provincially run recycling reliability, and a request for a Kingston stop on the proposed high-speed rail line.
• City summer jobs – The City is currently hiring for a range of student positions.
• Family Day activities – Free activities including public skating, open gyms and badminton are available Monday at community centres across Kingston!

Links & Resources

Supportive housing Centre 70 Council meeting Summer student jobs Family Day activities

Inside the City of Kingston | Supportive Housing, Climate Action, Road Updates & Council Decisions

• Supportive housing meetings – East End residents shared questions and concerns about a new supportive housing project.
• FoodCycler campaign – Kingston Climate Action Fund is raising donations to help schools reduce lunch waste and teach sustainability.
• Council decisions – Council discussed student housing, engagement for supportive and emergency housing, Remembrance Day parking changes and more.
• Municipal 511 – A new map shows road project locations, durations, and descriptions to help residents plan ahead and avoid delays.
• Black History and Futures Month – February events highlight local Black communities and historical experiences.
• Warming centre opening – A safe, heated space will be available during extreme weather this weekend.

Links & Resources 📌

Supportive housing: https://getinvolved.cityofkingston.ca...

Kingston Climate Action Fund: https://www.cityofkingston.ca/news/po...

Council decisions: https://CityofKingston.ca/Council-Mee...

Municipal 511: https://www.cityofkingston.ca/news/po...

Black History and Futures Month: https://www.cityofkingston.ca/news/po...

Warming centre opening: https://www.cityofkingston.ca/news/po...

Inside the City of Kingston | Winter updates, budgets & opportunities In this episode:

• Winter reminders – The blanket overnight parking ban remains in effect through January and February to support snow clearing.
• Sidewalk plowing – Crews prioritize high-traffic pedestrian areas using the City's sidewalk plows to reach as many neighbourhoods as possible.
• Waste collection – Remember to place bins and bags on level ground.
• Downtown parking – A new downtown events parking page shows nearby, affordable parking options and space availability.
• 2026 City budgets – Special meetings shared budget numbers and project costs.
• Summer student jobs – The City is hiring students for summer roles!
• Mayor's Innovation Challenge – Post-secondary students are invited to submit ideas to help improve Kingston.

Links & Resources 📌

Winter parking: https://www.cityofkingston.ca/roads-p...

Sidewalk plowing: https://www.cityofkingston.ca/roads-p...

Waste collection:

• City of Kingston - Winter Waste Placement (bins) and
• Automated Cart Collection Winter Dos and D... (automated carts)

Downtown parking: https://cityofkingston.ca/eventparking

2026 budget: https://events.cityofkingston.ca/defa...

Summer student jobs: https://cityofkingston.ca/careers

Mayor's Innovation Challenge: https://getinvolved.cityofkingston.ca...

Inside the City of Kingston | Supportive housing, construction updates & more In this episode:

• City Council recap – City Council reaffirmed its commitment to supportive and transitional housing and will review how the City engages the public on future projects.
• Pothole repairs – City crews are identifying and prioritizing potholes, and residents can submit service requests with specific locations.
• Culligan Water Park – The slide was temporarily removed as part of the enclosure project, with more construction planned.
• Williamsville Renewal – The City has issued a call for a contractor for the reconstruction of Princess Street and the Frontenac Street Parkette, with work expected to begin later this year.
• 2026 City budgets – Budget presentations take place Jan. 19–21, outlining funding for municipal services and projects.

Links & Resources 📌

Supportive housing

City Council

Pothole repairs

Culligan Water Park

Williamsville Renewal

City budget

Inside the City of Kingston | Winter safety, supportive housing & City budget In this episode:

• Winter safety – Clear snow from furnace, water heater, and dryer vents, and stay off ice unless it's safe.
• Supportive housing -- Kingston is advancing supportive housing projects to help residents move out of shelters with continued support.
• City Council agenda to include discussions on Better Homes Kingston and free transit feasibility.
• 2026 City budgets – Mayor presents the budgets later in January.
• 'A History Exposed' opens Jan. 14 through May, uncovering the stories of people enslaved in what would later become Canada.

Links & Resources 📌

Winter safety

Supportive housing

City Council

Budget meetings

A History Exposed

Inside the City of Kingston | CO safety, water and wastewater & winter programs In this episode:

• Carbon monoxide updates – CO alarms now required on every storey in homes with fireplaces or attached garages.
• Water and wastewater – The City and Utilities Kingston are exploring a Municipal Services Corporation for water and wastewater to improve efficiency.
• Snow Angels program – Residents can get help clearing snow; volunteers can sign up to assist!
• Springer Market Square skating – Open daily 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., weather permitting; check cityofkingston.ca for rink conditions.

Links & Resources 📌

CO changes

Municipal services corporation info

Snow Angels

Rink openings/closures

Inside the City of Kingston | Winter parking ban, rec fees & New Year's events In this episode:

• Winter parking ban – A blanket overnight ban is in effect from Jan. 1 to the end of February, with no on-street parking from 1 to 7 a.m.
• Kingston Transit changes – Several regular and express routes adjust frequency starting in January, with more trips during peak periods on some routes.
• Recreation fees – A 15% surcharge applies to non-residents using high-demand recreation programs and facility rentals, helping ensure fair access for Kingston taxpayers.
• K-Town Countdown – Free public skating at the INVISTA Centre on New Year's Eve from 5 to 9 p.m., including a sensory-friendly skate with dim lighting and no music.
• Free New Year's Eve transit – Kingston Transit is free all day, all routes, on Dec. 31.

Links & Resources 📌

Winter parking ban

Kingston Transit changes

Recreation fees

K-Town Countdown

New Year's Eve Transit

Inside the City of Kingston | Holiday collections, Bird-Friendly City & more In this episode:

• Holiday impacts – No green bin or garbage pickup on Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Year's Day. Holiday transit schedules are also in effect.
• Bird-Friendly City – Kingston earns entry-level Bird Friendly-City certification, following the naming of the cardinal and crow as official city birds.
• City Council – Council seeks regional support to urge the province to build a new west end hospital and backs continued independence of local conservation authorities.
• Accessible taxi update – Kingston Access Bus now manages eligibility for the Accessible Taxi Program; contact them to register.

Links & Resources 📌

Holiday impacts

Bird-friendly City

City Council

Accessible Taxi Program