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The City Nature Challenge: Exploring nature for a purpose!  

Apr 12, 2024
By  Julie Salter-Keane
Calling all citizen scientists and nature enthusiasts! The City of Kingston is participating in the annual City Nature Challenge, and we need you to help put us on the map. We participated in the City Nature Challenge last year for the first time, and we got some great results! Kingston participants logged 821 observations over four days, for a total of 325 species of wild flora and fauna...
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Kingston-Syracuse Pathway Conference

Apr 03, 2024
By  Kristen Lawrie de Jesus
3rd annual conference will be held April 9th, 2024 at the Delta Kingston Waterfront. For tickets click here. This conference will bring together leading physicians, doctors, researchers, and scientists to share insights into the evolving landscape of healthcare. Expect discussions on groundbreaking research, emerging life sciences innovators, and the collaboration between academia, industry,...
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HI YGK Showcase

Feb 28, 2024
By  Kristen Lawrie de Jesus
Healthcare leaders, business owners, funders, supporters and community members came together in Memorial Hall for the Health Innovation Kingston (HI YGK) Showcase. Participants had the chance to network and learn more about the work of the many companies involved with HI YGK, an economic development initiative that aims to grow and develop health-focused startups in Kingston. A huge...
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Achieving balance with the power of connection and technology

Feb 22, 2024
By  Julie Salter-Keane
It can be easy to fall into the belief that climate change is all bad news, but if the lively discussions that took place at last month’s Climate Change Symposium at Kingston Grand Theatre are any indication, we have ample reason to hope for a future that includes meaningful climate action. Co-presented by City of Kingston and Sustainable Kingston, attendees heard from an enthusiastic and...
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Local biodiversity and a new green age

Jan 22, 2024
By  Julie Salter-Keane
As we step into the new year with aspirations for positive change, there's no better way to kick-start a season of hope and inspiration than by joining the City and Sustainable Kingston at the much-anticipated Climate Change Symposium. Scheduled for Jan. 29, the Symposium will return to Kingston Grand Theatre, bringing together environmental enthusiasts, experts and community leaders to...
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All Our Relations Land Trust selected as 2024 Climate Action Fund project

Dec 13, 2023
By  Julie Salter-Keane
Witnessing remarkable projects come to life with the Kingston Community Climate Action Fund has been truly inspiring. Over the years, our community has joined together to raise $149,000, supporting local charities and their efforts to create a more sustainable and resilient community. As we enter the Fund's fourth year, I'm thrilled to unveil the 2024 Kingston Community Climate Action Fund...
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Making the switch to sustainable heating

Nov 24, 2023
By  Julie Salter-Keane
With the recent closure of applications for the future Neighbourhood Climate Action Champions, I find myself reflecting on the remarkable progress each champion made during their journey to bring their climate action ideas to life. The 2023 Champions led 14 incredible projects designed to inspire their neighbours and reduce community greenhouse gas emissions. Projects included planting...
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Queen's Innovation Centre Summer Initiative accepting applications

Nov 16, 2023
By  Kristen Lawrie de Jesus
QICSI 2024 Applications are due on Nov. 27!   Why apply to QICSI? It may be the best career move you make. Watch this 30 sec video to hear what alumni from the last 10 years have to say about the program: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uta2IYomBAY  QICSI is for individuals with a capacity for creativity, a tolerance for risk, and an interest in entrepreneurship or...
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Fall Newsletter 2023

Nov 16, 2023
By  Kristen Lawrie de Jesus
Click here to read Kingston Economic Development's Fall 2023 Newsletter Health Innovation 
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Bringing ideas into action

Nov 03, 2023
By  Julie Salter-Keane
It's an exciting time of year at the City for climate action, where Kingstonians unite to advance climate initiatives, support neighbourhood projects and champion charitable efforts for a more sustainable community. Our community's spirit of collaboration and dedication to climate action defines us, and there are opportunities for you to be a part of this movement. Join the Neighbourhood...
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