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Kingston getting set to host first in-person OHL draft in 25 yearsThe City of Kingston is getting set to host the first in-person OHL draft since 2000. Representatives from all 20 OHL teams will be in Kingston ready to get their picks.SportsJun 11
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Ontario city needs maximum temperature bylaws as extreme heat settles in: advocatesAs record-breaking heat becomes the norm, medical experts and tenant advocacy groups are renewing calls for the establishment of a maximum indoor air temperature standard.PoliticsJul 15
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Bryan Paterson, Kingston’s longest-serving mayor, seeks re-electionIncumbent 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.PoliticsJun 17
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Alto rail project must stop, eastern Ontario residents sayResidents of Eastern Ontario say they are feeling “betrayed” after the federal government announced it would consider a high-speed rail stop in Kingston, Ont.PoliticsJun 22
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Consider Kingston for high-speed rail stop, Ottawa tells AltoSo far, the federal government has mandated seven stops: Toronto, Peterborough, Ont., Ottawa, Laval, Que., Montreal, Trois-Rivières, Que., and Quebec City.CanadaJun 22
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Ontario city scraps Indian Road in favour of Ojibway nameKingston city council has voted to change the name of Indian Road to Aki Road after the Ojibway name for land and earth.PoliticsJun 17
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Sickle cell treatment now available at Kingston General HospitalWith demographics in the city of Kingston becoming more diverse, Kingston General Hospital has begun offering treatments for sickle cell anemia, a tropical disease.HealthJun 19
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Beer Store prepares to open new outlets after steadily shuttering locationsOn June 22, a new location will open on Kingston Road in Scarborough, while another Beer Store will begin operations on Don Mills Road in North York on June 29.CanadaJun 19
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Ontario housing starts dip in May after strong start to 2026The Ford government is far away from its goal of building 1.5 million new homes by 2031, something the finance minister has admitted is a 'soft' target.CanadaJun 15
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Ontario city plans major tribute for 10th anniversary of The Tragically HipKingston will host concerts, screenings and tribute events marking 10 years since The Tragically Hip’s emotional final hometown show.CanadaMay 14
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Kingston’s town crier wins big after another provincial championshipKingston 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.EntertainmentMay 12
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Ontario city considers $300 fines when pets are left in hot vehiclesFollowing an early summer heat wave, the City of London is considering the implementation of a new fine for owners who leave their pets in hot vehicles.CanadaMay 22
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Kingston leaders call on Ontario to support marine conservation in Great LakesKingston councillors are calling on the federal and provincial governments to undertake a feasibility assessment for the creation of a protected marine area in Lake Ontario.EnvironmentMay 22
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Kingston Sentinels host inaugural Ontario Premier League home openersThe Kingston Sentinels make their League 3 debut this Saturday with a double-header at Caraco Field, as the men host International FC and the women take on Whitby FC.SportsApr 24
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Why allergy seasons are becoming ‘more intense overall’ in Canada'You cannot escape allergies if you live in Canada; it's impossible,' said Daniel Coates, director at Aerobiology Research Laboratories.WeatherApr 27
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Forensic audit demanded as Kingston taxi commission faces $400K deficitThe Kingston Area Taxi Commission faces a forensic audit after a new city report revealed severe mismanagement, missing records and a $400,000 shortfall for taxpayers.CanadaApr 2
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Kingston residents demand halt to Mile Square Forest clear-cuttingCollins Bay residents are demanding an immediate stop-work order on the rapid clear-cutting of Mile Square Forest, clashing with the landowner over farming exemptions.CanadaMar 20
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Kingston councillor demands federal plan for permanent LaSalle CausewayAs the two-year anniversary of Kingston's temporary LaSalle Causeway approaches, a local councillor is petitioning the federal government for a permanent bridge solution.CanadaMar 11
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Kingston goes back to the drawing board on Block 4 conference centreThe City of Kingston is re-evaluating its plans for a new downtown conference centre on Block 4 after failing to reach a final agreement with its preferred developer.CanadaMar 12
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Kingston and South Frontenac mayors unite against proposed Alto rail routeRegional leaders are calling on the federal government to move the $60-to $90-billion Alto rail project to the Highway 401 corridor and include a mandatory stop in Kingston.CanadaMar 9