Kingston Local Community News

Parc vs. park: city & school board clash over land for school

Posted on Jun 20, 2013 by Bill Hutchins

EMC News - Just one week after Kingston city council sent the Limestone District School Board a clear message that it doesn't want a school built on the Memorial Centre grounds,...

Battle lines drawn in civic boundary bylaw, OMB appeals launched

Posted on Jun 20, 2013 by Bill Hutchins

EMC News - Kingston's district boundary battle is moving to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB). Two groups -Sydenham District Association and Queen's Alma Mater Society -are planning to spend tens of thousands of dollars to challenge a newly-approved city bylaw that attempts to redraw the municipal...

Kingston's traffic calming measures won't rely on public approvals, anymore

Posted on Jun 20, 2013 by Bill Hutchins

EMC News - The process of selecting and approving Kingston streets for the 'calming' treatment is poised to undergo some big changes. A new report, now working its way through a committee and council, recommends scrapping the practice of allowing councillors to choose which streets should get priority...

A keurig lover's dream: new local business boasts nearly 300 k-cup varieties

Posted on Jun 20, 2013 by Kristen Coughlar

EMC Business - Imagine travelling approximately 185 kilometres for your favourite cup of Joe. This is essentially what the Tompkins family has been doing for as long as they've been Keurig owners. "We love, love our Keurig," said Spring Tompkins. "What we found initially when we bought it at...

Who is your worst critic? she's right there in the mirror

Posted on Jun 20, 2013 by Kristen Coughlar

EMC Editorial - About once a day I like to check in with my Facebook news feed, find out what some of my friends are up to and perhaps enjoy a silly e-card. One day about week or so ago, as I carried out this daily routine, I came across a post from my best friend that piqued my interest. It was a re-post...