Heritage Property Owners: Apply For Up To $5,000 For Renovations

By Jessica Hellard | February 21, 2018

Own a heritage property in need of some TLC? You may be eligible to receive up to $5,000 in funds through the City’s new Heritage Property Grant program. “Well-kept historic buildings are part of the old-world character of Kingston. This program is about helping heritage property-owners preserve their highly-valued heritage assets for their own enjoyment…

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#FloodFacts to Help Prevent Basement Flooding and Sewer Backups

By Jessica Hellard | September 28, 2017

Get the #FloodFacts to help prevent basement flooding and sewer backups If you have a basement, it is at risk of flooding and sewer backups – even if it’s never flooded before. The risk is greatest during heavy rainfalls, like Kingston has experienced in recent months. Homeowners can take actions to protect their properties and…

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Everything Drainage Workshop

By Jessica Hellard | June 24, 2017

Everything Drainage Workshop: protect your property from water issues. Utilities Kingston invites homeowners to participate in a free workshop to help them manage excess water on their property, prevent basement flooding and comply with the City of Kingston’s Sewer Use Bylaw. Have standing water on your property? Notice your sump pump running frequently? The Everything…

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Kingston Blooms Celebrates Local Green Thumbs

By Jessica Hellard | May 21, 2017

Kingston Blooms Celebrates Local Green Thumbs The City of Kingston’s annual Kingston Blooms Best-kept Garden Awards celebrates the city’s best green thumbs for their hard work keeping Kingston beautiful. “Kingston is fortunate to have many spectacular gardens. This friendly ‘test of the best’ is a way to promote excellence in gardening, good horticultural practices and…

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