Kingston

• Bryan Paterson, Kingston’s longest-serving mayor, seeks re-election

  Incumbent Mayor Bryan Paterson, as well as Vanessa Mensah and Stephen Cuthbertson, joins the list of candidates vying for the seat of mayor in the 2026 municipal election.

  Politics

  Jun 17
  
• Ontario city plans major tribute for 10th anniversary of The Tragically Hip

  Kingston will host concerts, screenings and tribute events marking 10 years since The Tragically Hip’s emotional final hometown show.

  Canada

  May 14
  
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• Kingston’s town crier wins big after another provincial championship

  Kingston town crier wins another provincial championship just ahead of his 42nd anniversary in the role, something he thought he'd only be doing a year.

  Entertainment

  May 12
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• Kingston city council votes to address long-term budget strains

  With municipal responsibilities extending into provincial matters, the city of Kingston is facing financial concerns. Staff are researching options for the city.

  Politics

  May 7
• Kingston parents struggle to balance work, child care as snow days continue

  Seven snow days in three weeks have Kingston parents scrambling. Experts explain your rights if you have to miss work for child care when buses are cancelled.

  Education

  Jan 21
• Feds sue contractor for $60M over ‘catastrophic’ Kingston bridge failure

  Ottawa is countersuing a contractor for $60M over a failed bridge repair in Kingston, calling the work “worthless.” The firm had earlier sued the federal government for $8M.

  Canada

  Jul 17, 2025
• Kingston’s State of the City highlights health care, housing, trade issues

  Kingston’s State of the City address tackled healthcare, housing, and trade challenges. Leaders shared plans for collaboration and optimism for solutions.

  Politics

  Jan 14, 2025
• Live grenade discovered at Kingston waste facility

  Live grenade found in Kingston waste facility’s scrap metal bin prompts evacuation. OPP safely disposes of it. Investigation into origins underway.

  Crime

  Jan 13, 2025
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• Man charged following knife assault at Kingston bar

  Kingston police arrested a 53-year-old man after a knife assault at local bar left one injured. The victim was hospitalized.

  Crime

  Jan 13, 2025
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• Kingston city councillors call for review of advisory committees

  Kingston councillors propose reviewing advisory committees to ensure meaningful contributions and efficiency, with a focus on adapting to post-COVID needs.

  Canada

  Dec 19, 2024