Kingston Local Community News

Students get their ducks in a row

Posted on May 17, 2012 by EMC News

Special Education Resource Teacher June Spooner herds a mother duck and 12 ducklings out of the John XXIII Catholic School yard through a living hallway of students. Teachers...

City's latest traffic calming plan goes in humps... and circles

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Bill Hutchins

EMC News - The city's drive to curb speeding through neighbourhoods could result in more than just speed humps. The latest traffic calming proposal involves the installation of mini-roundabouts on Helen Street, Victoria Street and Roosevelt Drive, if approved by residents. This signals a stark departure...

K-Rock Centre's operator seeks 5 year contract renewal with city

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Bill Hutchins

EMC News - Despite not meeting profit targets for the past four years, the privately-owned operators of the K-Rock Centre are seeking a renewal of their 5-year contract with the city. And, they are sweetening the deal to get politicians on side. A staff recommendation urged councillors to extend...

City plans $11 M facelift for its downtown fitness centre

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Bill Hutchins

EMC News - Everyone out of the pool. The Artillery Park Aquatic and Fitness Centre is expected to close for 18 months as it undergoes an $11 million facelift, starting this summer. City officials are working to relocate users of the downtown recreation centre's pool, gymnasium and cardio equipment...

Thumbs up for Rolling on the Runway

Posted on May 17, 2012 by EMC News

EMC Events - Many Kingston families turned out Saturday morning for Rolling on the Runway at Norman Rogers Airport. Visitors use the runways to bike, trike and rollerblade with stops along the way to check out displays by local public services. The event encourages physical fitness while supporting...