City Council

First elected in 2022, Don Amos has been acclaimed for another four-year term representing Portsmouth District, which includes Queen’s West Campus and St. Lawrence College.

The Sydenham District, which encompasses Queen’s main campus and much of the surrounding student housing, has its councillor seat up for grabs.

Housing affordability, community consultation, and strengthening relationships with Queen’s students are at the centre of Conny Glenn’s campaign to become Kingston’s next mayor.

No elected officials walked in Kingston’s Pride parade on June 13, following a decision by the Kingston Pride board to keep the event non-political.

The City of Kingston and Queen’s are preparing for an unsanctioned St. Patrick’s Day gathering in the University District, with safety initiatives and increased enforcement planned throughout the weekend.

With Kingston offering the fourth most expensive rental market in Canada, City Council has decided a new strategy is needed.

Public consultations are underway for a high-speed rail route, which could bring the project closer to Queen’s.

Two 10-story student rental buildings could rise along Princess Street as a Toronto developer seeks approval for its first Kingston project.

Kingston’s plans for Special Constables has been met with resistance from student leaders demanding further transparency and consultation.

Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) Ted Hsu says the Liberal Caucus will vote against Bill 60arguing it doesn’t address the housing crisis.

This year’s homecoming and fauxcoming (FOCO) saw a more relaxed party scene, with fines down over 30 per cent from 2024.

Residents claim the city is failing to prioritize long-term solutions for the unhoused amongst plans for a homeless shelter.

New enforcement measures for major student gatherings are underway, a shift that’s drawing concern from the AMS.

New provincial legislation could lead to significant changes for student life in Ontario.

Backed by a $2.45-million investment, the modular facility will combine emergency shelter with essential day services under one roof.

Daria Juüdi-Hope, MPH ’20, is hoping to bring new leadership to Kingston and the Islands as the New Democratic Party’s (NDP) candidate in the upcoming federal election on April 28.