Community Champions

🍔 Plates of Hope: Kingston Burger Company Feeds Neighbors at Belle Park
🗞️ National Recognition: Whig-Standard Journalists Named Award Finalists
🏀 Grab a Ball and Play: Free Sports Equipment in Kingston Parks

Kingston & Area Local News

🌅 Science or Sci-Fi? The Mystery Skyline over Lake Ontario
🏥 Major Milestone: KHSC Hits 1,000 PET-CT Scans Early!
🏡 A Year of Compassion: Celebrating One Year at Homestead House
📺 A Star is Born: Waterfront River Pub on Crave TV

New Events In and Around Kingston

🏛️ History Exposed: Learning About Enslavement in Canada | City Hall | Until May 22
🎼 VIC Mixtape: Sunshine Sessions | Visitor Information Centre | March 28
🎻 Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang | Isabel Bader Centre | March 28

ICYMI: These Events Are Still Happening

🚁 Eyes in the Sky Drone Webinar | Online | March 26
🎭 The Evolution of Morals, Principles, and Values | Domino Theatre | March 26-27
🎼 VIC Mixtape: Sunshine Sessions | Visitor Information Centre | March 28
🎻 Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang | Isabel Bader Centre | March 28
🍁 Maple Celebrations | PEC | Until March 29
🍴 Kingstonlicious | Kingston | Until March 31
🎤 Sing It! Movie Musical Sing-Along | Domino Theatre | April 2-4
🥑 Guac for Griff | Lone Star Kingston | Until May 10
🏛️ History Exposed: Enslavement of Black People in Canada | City Hall | Until May 22

Please Share Your Feedback

Did you notice a city skyline appearing out of thin air across the lake this week? A popular thread on Reddit Kingston has locals buzzing about a mysterious "city" visible from Olympic Harbour and other spots along the waterfront. While some joked about icebergs or alien invasions, the real culprit is likely a "Fata Morgana"—a rare superior mirage that bends light to make distant objects like the Oswego nuclear plant or shoreline ice look like towering skyscrapers. It's a cool atmospheric trick that even The Tragically Hip gave a nod to in their song "Morning Moon!"

Read the full thread here: Reddit

Our local healthcare team is absolutely crushing it! Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) just completed its 1,000th PET-CT scan, hitting their first-year target more than a month ahead of schedule. This state-of-the-art program, which launched just last March, means hundreds of neighbors can get life-saving imaging right here in town instead of making the stressful trek to Ottawa or Toronto.

Read the full story here: KHSC News

It’s hard to believe it’s already been a year! Providence Care Hospice is celebrating the first anniversary of the A.B. Smith Homestead House, our community's first hospice residence. In just twelve months, this beautiful space has provided 24-hour, home-like care to many local families during their most difficult moments. It’s a wonderful reminder of the importance of dignity and compassionate end-of-life care right here in the Limestone City.

Read the full story here: Providence Care

Have you ever visited the Waterfront River Pub in Napanee and thought, "This place belongs on TV?" Well, Crave agrees! Our local favorite is set to be featured on a brand new show called Drag Brunch Saved My Life. According to this report by the Napanee Beaver, the show follows a high-stakes mission to save local restaurants with the help of some fabulous drag performances. It’s a huge spotlight for a local gem and we can’t wait to see our neighbors on the small screen!

Read the full story here: Napanee Beaver

A big shout out to the team at the Kingston Burger Company. The local crew recently visited Belle Park to provide warm meals to unhoused residents. This initiative was a true community effort, made possible through a partnership with Feed the People, Barriefield Market, Sysco Canada, and Coca-Cola Kingston. As highlighted in a feature by the Whig-Standard, the goal was to provide a "plate of hope" and a sense of dignity for neighbors going through a tough time. It is a great example of local businesses coming together to help out.

Read the full story here: Whig-Standard.

Huge shout-out to our local storytellers! Maegen Kulchar and Gare Joyce from the Kingston Whig-Standard have been named finalists for the prestigious National Newspaper Awards. Maegen is being recognized for her fearless investigative reporting on the suicide of a prison guard and the toxic workplace culture within the Correctional Service of Canada, while Gare is a finalist for his deep dive into the complicated legacy of Kingston's own Don Cherry. It's a proud moment for local journalism right here in the Limestone City!

Read the full story here: The Kingston Whig-Standard

The City of Kingston is making it even easier to get active this spring! A new pilot program has launched to provide free-to-use sports equipment at several local parks, thanks to funding from Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities. In partnership with Equip Sport, the city will be installing specialized storage bins that allow residents to access gear like basketballs and soccer balls through a simple mobile app. It’s a fantastic way to encourage play and community connection by removing the barrier of needing your own equipment!

Read the full story here: CFRC📅 New Events In and Around Kingston

A powerful and necessary exhibition is open at Kingston City Hall. Titled A History Exposed: The Enslavement of Black People in Canada, the display moves beyond the story of the Underground Railroad to confront over two centuries of slavery within our own borders. Hosted in the Market Wing Cultural Space until May 22, 2026, the exhibition features archival records and biographies curated by Dr. Afua Cooper in partnership with the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 and the Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia. It is a vital opportunity to reflect on a difficult chapter of history and its ongoing impact today.

Learn more here: City of Kingston

Ease into the spring season with an afternoon of live music and creativity at the Visitor Information Centre. As part of the VIC Mixtape series, Kingston artist Nicci Rea will perform her blend of folk and pop music. While you listen, you can also take part in family friendly crafts hosted by the Kingston School of Art. The event is free and runs as a drop in session from 1 PM to 3 PM.

Learn more here: Visit Kingston

Experience a Canadian children’s classic brought to life through music! The Kingston Symphony presents Mordecai Richler’s Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang, featuring a score by composer Dean Burry. Narrated by Burry himself, this family-friendly performance tells the story of Jacob, a boy who must say everything twice to be heard, as he navigates a whimsical prison run by the fearsome Hooded Fang. The concert is designed as a relaxed performance, making it a welcoming and comfortable experience for all audience members.

Learn more here: Isabel Bader Centre

Eyes in the Sky Drone Webinar | Online | March 26

The Evolution of Morals, Principles, and Values | Domino Theatre | March 26-27

VIC Mixtape: Sunshine Sessions | Visitor Information Centre | March 28, 2026

Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang | Isabel Bader Centre | March 28, 2026

Maple Celebrations | PEC | Until March 29, 2026

Kingstonlicious | Kingston | Until March 31, 2026

Sing It! Movie Musical Sing-Along | Domino Theatre | April 2–4, 2026

Guac for Griff | Lone Star Kingston | Until May 10, 2026

History Exposed: Enslavement of Black People in Canada | Kingston City Hall | Until May 22, 2026 So, how are we doing?

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