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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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Close the front door for climate action

Aug 16, 2023
By  Julie Salter-Keane
Retailers in Kingston are making wonderful progress towards a greener future by participating in programs such as Sustainbly.eco, installing energy-efficient lighting, undertaking energy audits and implementing the actions identified in the Climate Leadership Plan. While I’m thrilled with the consistent progress I’ve seen in the community in recent years, I’m also excited to build on this...
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Final Pitch Competition

Jul 26, 2023
By  Kristen Lawrie de Jesus
Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship (JL MCF) Final Pitch Competition, which will be held from 9-11AM EST on Thursday, August 24th, 2023, via a livestream option and in person watch party locations in Canada, Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa!   JL MCF 2023 is for African students and recent graduates who want to solve pressing problems and...
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Health Innovation Newsletter - Summer 2023

Jun 28, 2023
By  Kristen Lawrie de Jesus
Follow this link to a Kingston Economic Development Health Innovation Summer Newsletter 2023.
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Summer Pitch Competition for Regional Start-ups

Jun 27, 2023
By  Kristen Lawrie de Jesus
The Queen’s Innovation Centre Summer Initiative is in its 12th year, and regional start-ups are invited to compete for a chance to win seed funding to further their companies at the Dunin-Deshpande Summer Pitch Competition on August 17th, 2022. Founders of early-stage start-ups have the opportunity to pitch their venture to a panel of judges and compete against other entrepreneurs. ...
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Why Jane's Walk Matters

May 10, 2023
By  Paige Agnew
This is a guest post written by Tim Park, the Director of Planning Services, for Paige’s Community Connections Blog. Earlier this year, I was approached by the organizers of Kingston’s Jane’s Walk and asked if I would be willing to lead a walk.  Now you may be asking, what’s a Jane’s Walk? Jane’s Walks are done in recognition of Jane Jacobs who was an American-born writer and...
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What’s the buzz about No Mow May?

May 05, 2023
By  Julie Salter-Keane
With warmer weather and sunny days well on their way, many of us are getting the urge to spend time outside, preparing for the long days of summer. As an avid gardener, that often means getting my hands dirty and imagining the birds, bees and butterflies that will soon pay my yard a visit. While I’m looking forward to what late spring and summer will bring, I also know that patience is more...
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Join the City Nature Challenge from April 28 to May 1

Apr 03, 2023
By  Julie Salter-Keane
Join other nature lovers in Kingston and help contribute to wildlife conservation! For the first time, the City of Kingston will join hundreds of cities across Canada and around the world in a friendly competition to upload and share nature observations.   Earlier this year, one of our City Councillors brought forward an idea to participate in the City Nature Challenge. This...
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Leading the charge on electrification

Mar 28, 2023
By  Julie Salter-Keane
A growing number of corporations are beginning to explore or expand electric options for their fleet. This electrification is critical for tackling climate change and reducing our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. When we talk about electrifying the City, we often think big. Cars, trucks, busses, waste collection vehicles, EV charging networks and more! And while we must consider and plan for...
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Positioning Health Innovations for Success workshop

Mar 23, 2023
By  Kristen Lawrie de Jesus
As part of the Health Innovation Kingston Fed Dev supported project, Kingston Health Sciences Centre, Dunin-Deshpande Queen’s Innovation Centre and St. Lawrence College Innovation Hub will host an Ignition Café workshop and networking event from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 20, 2023.  Hear from keynote speakers about the data and evidence required to have your technology...
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Start a Health Business in the Summer of 2023

Mar 06, 2023
By  Kristen Lawrie de Jesus
Are you interested in turning a health innovation into a startup? The Dunin-Deshpande Queen’s Innovation Centre invites you to apply to the Build2Scale Health Summer Program. Buil2Scale is for individuals or teams interested in health innovation with a capacity for creativity, a tolerance for risk, and an interest in entrepreneurship or social innovation. Build2Scale helps you...
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