As we move forward with plans for a deep water dock in Kingston, there have been a number of questions about the environmental impact of cruise ships. City Council has made both economic development and climate action priorities, and here are four reasons why welcoming tourism growth from cruise ships and environmental leadership remain compatible:…
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I was disappointed to hear that the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) turned down the proposal by Homestead Land Holdings for two apartment buildings at the base of Queen Street in the downtown. This development enjoyed strong support not only from City Council but from the wider community. It’s unfortunate that it will not move…
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Last week we heard the great news that the Marine Museum of the Great Lakes will be returning to its original home on Kingston’s waterfront, thanks to an anonymous benefactor who purchased the property at 55 Ontario Street. This is an exciting opportunity not only for a revitalized museum space, but for other uses at…
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A report from Statistics Canada shows that Kingston has experienced by far the highest growth in the value of building permits issued compared to every other city in Canada! This table (https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/190709/t003a-eng.htm) shows that building permits issued in our community increased by a whopping 445% between May of 2018 to May 2019. This is great…
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This week marks a key step towards a downtown campus for St. Lawrence College. City Council gave the green light to explore a specific location for this new campus; the City-owned parking lot next to the Leon’s Centre. One of my goals over the next few years is to see the entire area between Princess…
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Additional Links Agenda St. Lawrence College Downtown Campus Partnership Wolfe Island Ferry Kingston Dock Redevelopment Project Update Election Sign Bylaw
For Immediate Release July 9, 2019 Statement from Mayor Paterson – Kingston Chief Administrative Officer Gerard Hunt Steps Down Today I am saddened to announce that Gerard Hunt has stepped down as Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of the City of Kingston, effective July 1, 2019. He remains employed with the City of Kingston but has…
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The Startup Ecosystem Rankings for 2019 recently came out with a list of top cities in the world for startup companies. While big cities like San Francisco, New York and London top the list, there was a lot of discussion in the report about the emergence of innovation ecosystems in smaller cities like Kingston. So…
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Additional Links: Agenda Noise Exemption – Queen’s University, Richardson Stadium Climate Change Working Group Motion (pg. 17)
Local employers face challenges finding the right people to help their organizations grow and thrive. We have many incredible businesses and agencies but in order for them to excel in the face of global competition, it’s critical that they find the right people with the right skills. That’s why I am thrilled that a number…
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