Kingston Climate Emergency Day 2,588

Gas: $1.679 - $1.799 per L

The Copenhagenize Index, widely regarded as the most comprehensive global ranking of bicycle-friendly cities, has never heard of the Third Crossing.

There's still Net-Zero hope. About the time Slush Puppie Place is paid for...
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Return To Normal

While experiencing the Rogue City's Magical Mysteries of Ēostre, Hank and Boyd slip into the Diner for Heathen Half Price Happy Hour as Audrey and Beulah are engaged at the local millinery shop looking for unique Easter bonnets to wear in the Sunday parade.
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Remember when the LVEC/KRock/Leon's Centre/ Slush Puppie Place was built to save Downtown bars, restaurants, shops, hotels?

An exciting summer lineup of spectacular events in an integral venue that drives our economy...

❤️Kingston. Where Ostentatious Grand Gestures Thrive™
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Good morning #ygk

Jazz up your Saturday afternoon with the sweet sound of Jazz music alongside alll the deep knowledge on Swing Swang Swung with beloved host, Dave Coon, every Saturday from 2-4 PM!

Swipe through for lots of things to see and do Saturday in #ygk!

‘A clear breach of public trust’: Kingston taxpayers asked to cover up to $400,000 in liabilities from beleaguered taxi commission (Kingston, Ontario) The soon-to-be-disbanded Kingston Area Taxi Commission (KATC) could end up saddling local taxpayers with as much as $400,000 in debts related to a court ruling, unpaid federal taxe...

The municipality is now being asked to cover costs related to a labour dismissal lawsuit & unpaid taxes, as well as consultant, legal, & professional fees, all incurred by the #Kingston Area Taxi Commission & totalling up to $400K.
#YGK

Full story: www.kingstonist.com/news/a-clear...

Jesus must be an important person in our society, eh?

Governments grant a statutory holiday to commemorate His violent death, another to celebrate His birth and yet another the day after His birthday to celebrate increased consumption at reduced prices.

Enjoy the Son...
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Kingston high-speed lobbying efforts have been heard, Alto chief says Alto CEO Martin Imbleau says building along the Highway 401 corridor is not feasible.

Kingston high-speed lobbying efforts have been heard, Alto chief says #ygk www.thewhig.com/news/kingsto...

Kingston high-speed lobbying efforts have been heard, Alto chief says Alto CEO Martin Imbleau says building along the Highway 401 corridor is not feasible.

In a City that adopted the Crow as its official bird, they still don't understand that the quickest route for a high-speed train is as the crow flies ____________
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www.thewhig.com/news/kingsto...

News Update

Jesus, son of God, Mary and Joseph, was born in a manger. Homeless as an adult according to Matthew and Luke, Jesus exhibited antisocial behavior that was contrary to the Status Quo and was crucified today by the authorities, just a week after arriving in Jerusalem on a donkey...
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Title card for article: Reason Greater Napanee is Greater #7: The Napanee River, by Brenda Hogg, featuring a drawing of the napanee town sign. Sign reads: Greater Napanee, Population 16,000, three interchanges, Greater for Many Reasons.

Screencap of article. Intro reads: Greater Napanee is greater for many reasons and #7 is The Napanee River. It’s beautiful! You don’t have to go as far as France or Brockville to see a beautiful waterfront, we have one right here in our own back yard! And when you’re on a boat you get to spy on all those richie-riches like William and Kate! Haha! I see you, Kate!

We’ve got another one from Napanee Correspondent Brenda Hogg. I hope you enjoy reason number seven Greater Napanee is greater: The Napanee River.

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#Napanee #BayofQuinte #BellevilleOntario #YGK #PrinceEdwardCounty #FridayReads #indieauthor #CanCon #Ontario

This Rogue City News Update is brought to you by the Inconvenience Meter Company.

No major events are scheduled at Slush Puppie Place until Monster Trucks spew CO2 inside the rink in late May and a reminder that its mortgage won't be paid until a year before the City reaches Net-Zero in 2040.
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Good morning #ygk

❤️Kingston. Where Herding Ducks In A Row Is Harder Than Maintaining The Illusion Of Transparency
#ygk #ygkHistory

Ēostre, also called Ostara or Eastre, is a Germanic goddess associated with spring and the dawn. She is particularly known in Anglo-Saxon and Old High German traditions and is believed to be the namesake for the Christian holiday of Easter.

We prefer this to the status quo...
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City of Kingston postpones Official Plan open house (Kingston, Ontario) Scheduling and rescheduling have been a theme this week when it comes to the City of Kingston and working towards a new Official Plan.

The virtual open house regarding the new Official Plan for the City of #Kingston, originally scheduled for April 8, 2026, has now been postponed. No date for the rescheduled event is known at this time.
#YGK #KFLA #LocalNews

Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/city-of...

Official schedule for 2026 LaSalle Causeway openings released – Kingston News (Kingston, Ontario) With the hope of more spring-like weather on the way, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) has released the LaSalle Causeway’s marine opening schedule for 2026.

The 2026 marine opening schedule for the LaSalle Causeway has been approved by Transport Canada, and will see the modular bridge removed for one day most weeks from mid-April until mid-November. #YGK

See the 2026 schedule here: www.kingstonist.com/news/officia...

Police seek information on Peel Region B&E suspect’s time in Kingston (Kingston, Ontario) A man accused in 31 break-and-enter cases in the Peel Region is believed to have lived in Kingston prior to his arrest.

A man arrested for 31 break-and-enter cases in the Peel Region is believed to have resided in #Kingston prior to his arrest on March 24.
Local police would like to speak with anyone who knows whereabouts he lived or had contact with him.
#YGK
Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/police-...

'Back to business as usual’ as funding restored for KNCLN — but not for all – Kingston News (Kingston, Ontario) After months of uncertainty — and days after warning that federal changes could threaten its programs — the Kingston Native Centre and Language Nest (KNCLN) says funding has now be...

After months of uncertainty — and days after warning that federal changes could threaten its programs — the Kingston Native Centre and Language Nest (KNCLN) says funding has now been restored. #YGK

More about the #funding for Indigenous supports here: www.kingstonist.com/news/back-to...

Kingston city council to consider funding for taxi commission Funding requested to cover outstanding debts, including payroll and a court settlement.

Kingston city council to consider funding for taxi commission #ygk www.thewhig.com/news/kingsto...

Ruling strips core evidence from historic Kingston sexual assault case (Kingston, Ontario) A Superior Court ruling that excludes the only direct account of an alleged decades-old sex assault has raised serious questions about whether the case can proceed to trial.

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The court has rejected an application by the Crown to admit hearsay statements from a now deceased complainant - the alleged victim - finding those statements did not meet the legal threshold for reliability.
#YGK #Kingston #CrimeNews

Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/ruling-...

What's open and closed in Kingston for Easter weekend 2026 (Kingston, Ontario) To help you get your shopping and other business done ahead of time, here's a list of what is and isn’t open over Easter weekend in the Kingston area.

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The Easter long weekend is practically here, and with it come grocery store closures and waste collection schedule changes. #YGK

We've compiled our usual list of what is and isn’t open from Friday, Apr. 3, through Monday, Apr. 6, 2026. Take a look: www.kingstonist.com/news/whats-o...

Queen's writer-in-residence leaves public exhibit downtown as 'gift for Kingston' – Kingston News (Kingston, Ontario) Toronto-based Mexican cartoonist and writer Ani Castillo spent two months in Kingston as Queen's University's writer-in-residence, and left a public exhibit on the corner of Prince...

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Upon completing her residency at Queen's University, Toronto-based Mexican cartoonist and writer Ani Castillo decided to leave some of her paintings and drawings in downtown Kingston as a #PublicExhibit. #YGK #YGKArts

More details here: www.kingstonist.com/news/queens-...

'Young person' charged after robbery in downtown Kingston – Kingston News (Kingston, Ontario) Members of the Kingston Police Patrol Division have arrested and charged a "young person" following a robbery at a downtown business, according to police.

"The accused tried on several items in the store and then attempted to exit the store without paying for them. When confronted by an employee, the accused pushed the employee backwards and fled from the store," police detailed. #YGK #CrimeNews

More here: www.kingstonist.com/news/young-p...

Kingston Celebrates The Life of Winston Vinh I have never seen The Toucan so full, nor have I heard The Toucan so quiet, as I did last Thursday evening.

IN this week's newsletter: Kingston Celebrates The Life of Winston Vinh #musicsky #ygk #community

The Rogue City Diner is pleased to announce it is again offering a favourite festive menu item this evening:

Maundy Thursday's Last Supper All You Can Eat Buffet™
(Beware the guest of honour handing you bread...)

On Tap: Judas' Betrayal Beer

Reservations recommended. Dial #YGK 2026

Kingston Police request assistance to identify vehicle and driver after collision on Highway 15 – Kingston News (Kingston, Ontario) The Kingston Police have released an image and are seeking the public’s assistance to identify a vehicle and driver involved in a fail-to-remain investigation.

"The vehicle is described as a white SUV, possibly a Lincoln, with front-end damage, and air bags possibly deployed," Kingston Police stated, noting it was involved in a motor vehicle accident and failed to remain on scene. #YGK

More: www.kingstonist.com/news/kingsto...

Southeast Public Health to reinstate and expand sexual health services – Kingston News (Kingston, Ontario) After reducing sexual health services in October 2025, Southeast Public Health is resuming those services and adding some others, according to the local Health Unit.

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While resuming sexual health clinic services at many locations, Southeast Public Health is also introducing new locations for residents to pick up at-home self-test kits for sexually transmitted and blood-borne infection screening.
#YGK #KFLA

Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/southea...

Donation from LiUNA Local 183 to help strengthen military family connections – Kingston News (Kingston, Ontario) The Kingston Military Family Resource Centre (KMFRC) has announced that a generous donation from LiUNA Local 183 will help strengthen resilience and connection for military familie...

KMFRC said that with LiUNA Local 183’s support, they will enhance activities that foster belonging and connection, including absence support initiatives and special welcoming features. #YGK #MilitaryFamilies

Learn more: www.kingstonist.com/news/donatio...

2026 Smile Cookie campaign to benefit Kingston's Inclusive Play Project – Kingston News (Kingston, Ontario) Soon, local Tim Hortons will be celebrating Smile Cookie week, and this year, the Inclusive Play Project (IPP) will be the recipient of the proceeds of the annual campaign.

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“The Smile Cookie campaign shows how small acts — like buying a cookie — can make a big difference in creating spaces where every child feels welcome,” said Rachel Doornekamp, Founder of the Inclusive Play Project. #YGK #Inclusion

Learn more: www.kingstonist.com/news/2026-sm...