Join us for Public Works Day on May 25 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.!
Explore vehicles, demos and activities at Public Works HQ, 701 Division St. Come and discover the vital roles Public Works plays in Kingston. Fun for all ages! 🚛🌳 Parking is at 141 Railway St.
Keep pets safe throughout the year. Pack seasonal necessities in their emergency kit in case you need to leave your home suddenly.
For kit essentials, visit:
#EPWeek2024
#Plan4EverySeason
#PreparedON
Get ready and...go!
A Go Bag is what you take with you if you have to evacuate your home quickly. Submit a photo of your household building a Go Bag to be entered for a chance to win one of three prizes!
Learn more:
#EPWeek2024
#Plan4EverySeason
May 5 to 11 is Emergency Preparedness Week!
Follow along on our social media next week to learn more about emergency planning and participate in a contest!
Learn more at:
Calling all Grade 5 students! Ready to fill some big shoes? Encourage them to apply for our first-ever Mayor for a Day program and see what it takes to lead your city. Learn more at
While supplies last: Buy a backyard composter for $30 from the Kingston Area Recycling Centre.
Using a composter is an environmentally friendly way to reduce the amount of organic waste sent to landfill and make valuable compost for your garden!
Do you know an outstanding volunteer who deserves the spotlight? Don’t miss your chance to nominate them for this year’s Civic Awards! We want to celebrate the generous contributions of people around the community. Nominations are due by Friday at 4 p.m.:
There are less than two weeks left to apply for the City of Kingston Arts Fund Review adapted civic lottery! Join a community advisory group to guide the next phases of the fund in supporting our local arts sector. Learn more and apply:
You did it, Kingston!
Thanks to everyone who contributed to wildlife conservation by joining the City Nature Challenge. Your participation helps us measure and track biodiversity in our region. We can't wait to see what was found!
The City of Kingston is proud to be working with
@queensgradstudy
through the PhD-Community Initiative.
Join us on May 2 at City Hall for the PhD-CI Reception, where students will share results of their work with community organizations.
Register here:
Spot. Snap. Share.
Get outside this weekend and explore the natural world around us!
- Spotted a plant or animal species? Snap a picture or record the sound!
- Share your observations through iNaturalist.
For all details, visit
The City of Kingston has partnered with
@FLA_OHT
to ensure patients in the region without access to primary care can be rostered effectively using Health Care Connect.
Learn more about how to register for Health Care Connect here:
Students, if you're moving at the end of April, make sure you have a game plan to dispose of large furniture and excess waste!
See more helpful move-out tips at
If you’re a short-term rental operator, you need to be licensed.
Read the short-term rental licensing guide which includes detailed steps for the application process and a comprehensive list of licence conditions:
We’re hiring full-time building operators (trades) in our Facilities Management & Construction Services dept.
Learn more at our Licensed Trades Career Fair
May 7, 2024
INVISTA Centre, Hall C
5-7:30 p.m.
View positions & apply online at
Reminder: This week is battery collection week. Put batteries out beside your recycling box in a sealed, clear bag.
If you missed it this week, you can also bring your dead batteries to certain facilities year-round. Find out more:
Community group applications for the Slush Puppie Place Community Suite are now open! Watch a regular season Frontenacs’ home game in style with this suite deal. Has your community organization applied yet?
For more info or to apply, visit