This week the final report of the KEDCO review committee was released to the public. The report contains a large number of recommendations and proposes some significant changes moving forward. Here’s a brief overview of what the report is proposing: Separate into two organizations: KEDCO would be replaced with two separate arms’ length organizations: Tourism…
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This week City Council granted final zoning approval for a new Wal-Mart development at the old Quarry Sportsplex site near Division Street and Highway 401. This is great news for Kingston’s North End, and an exciting step forward in the regeneration of the Rideau Heights neighbourhood. It wasn’t all that many years ago that the…
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Check out the latest version of From the Mayor’s Chair, where I break down the decisions of Council in 2 minutes. Highlights from the June 7 Council meeting include the zoning approval for a new Walmart at the old quarry sports dome near Division Street and Hwy 401. Council approved a new community working group…
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June 5-11 is Commuter Challenge and Cycle Week 2016! The Commuter Challenge is a friendly competition between Canadian cities and workplaces that encourages Canadians to leave their cars at home and instead use active transportation and log commutes using alternative transportation. Over the past several years Kingstonians have taken the challenge and ranked first in the medium-…
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One of my key goals when elected mayor was to champion a made-in-Kingston youth employment strategy to help young people kick-start their careers in our community. It’s been very exciting for me, over the last year, to watch this vision come together through the efforts of an extraordinary group of people representing employers, youth agencies,…
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Next week is the official launch of the North King’s Town visioning exercise which will create a plan for the redevelopment of Kingston’s Inner Harbour and the Old Industrial Area (see the map below). This visioning exercise is an opportunity for residents to share their input and feedback for the future of a part of…
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Check out the latest version of From the Mayor’s Chair, where I break down the decisions of Council in 3 minutes or less. Highlights from the May 17 Council meeting include Council’s unanimous approval of the partnership between the City of Kingston, Correctional Service Canada and St. Lawrence Parks Commission for summer tours at Kingston Penitentiary. Council also…
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Today I am thrilled to announce Kingston Penitentiary will be open for tours starting in mid-June and running throughout the summer. I know this will be exciting news not only for Kingston residents eager to get a glimpse inside the tall walls of the penitentiary, it also promises to be a huge attraction for tourist…
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I want to chat with you – and i’m coming to you to do it! I am thrilled to launch a new outreach initiative today called Chats with the Mayor. I know Kingstonians care deeply about our community. I also know Kingston residents are busy. That’s why I am launching an initiative to connect with Kingstonians where…
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Last week the President and CEO of VIA Rail, Yves Desjardins-Siciliano, was in Kingston to discuss the future of passenger rail service across the country and the exciting enhancements we will see in our local service, into and out of Kingston. Currently, VIA Rail service in Kingston is restricted both by limited track space for…
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