Town-gown

New mayor brings fresh start

As Kingston’s new mayor has familiarized with his role, town-gown relations have become a pressing issue.Continue...

City should reprioritize snow removal

Foot traffic must be accounted for in local snow removal efforts this year.Continue...

University releases results of West Campus sound study

Queen’s has released a noise impact assessment for the West Campus artificial turf field, conducted over the summer in connection with the University’s application for a noise bylaw exemption.Continue...

Police to keep an eye on Aberdeen

The Kingston Police Force (KPF) put up surveillance cameras on Aberdeen St. ahead of this year’s Homecoming, as they did in 2013 — but until Thursday, the signs notifying students of the cameras’ presence, as recommended by federal guidelines, weren’t fully installed.Continue...

Frosh week liquor offences decrease drastically

According to preliminary data from the Kingston Police Force (KPF), frosh week has seen an 83 per cent drop since 2012 in the number of Liquor Licence Act tickets issued in the University District.Continue...

Noise exemption granted

The unanimous passage of a temporary noise bylaw exemption for Queen’s at the July 15 city council meeting has received mixed reactions from local residents.Continue...

Candidates talk student issues

With the upcoming provincial election around the corner, candidates for the riding of Kingston and the Islands are taking time during the campaign period to weigh in on student issues.Continue...

All quiet on West

In an unexpected move, Queen’s withdrew its application for a permanent exemption to the City’s noise control by-law.Continue...

University District concept approved

City Council passed a motion this Tuesday in support of an AMS project to erect “University District” signs throughout the student housing area.Continue...

OMB appeal commences cross-examination

Yesterday marked the beginning of the five-day Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) hearing against the City of Kingston, regarding City Council’s decision to realign its electoral districts.Continue...

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