Community Champions

⛷️ Downhill Dynamo: Wesley Brennan Skies to the Podium
🎓 Scholarship Superstar: Nathan Kashira Named Loran Scholar
🛷 From Sydenham to the Olympics: Jay Dearborn Inspires Future Stars

Kingston & Area Local News

🌬️ Turbine Tune-Up: TransAlta Inspects Wolfe Island Wind Farm
🧂 Salt Shake-Up: Kingston Looks for Eco-Friendly Road Alternatives
🐕 Puppy Raisers Needed: Help Train the Next Hero with Kingston 4 Paws
🌿 Paradise Protected: Lemoine Point Farm is Ours!

New Events In and Around Kingston

📊 Business Basics | KFPL Central Branch | April 2, 2026
🚋 City Trolley Tour | Visitor Information Centre | Weekends in March & April

Events Calendar

🍴 Kingstonlicious | Until March 31, 2026
🚋 City Trolley Tour | Weekends in March & April
📊 Business Basics | April 2, 2026
🎤 Sing It! Movie Musical Sing-Along | April 2–4, 2026
🥑 Guac for Griff | Until May 10, 2026
🏛️ History Exposed: Enslavement of Black People in Canada | Until May 22, 2026

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If you have looked out at the horizon lately, you might have seen some extra activity on Wolfe Island. Teams from TransAlta are out there doing a full check-up on all 86 wind turbines. They are making sure every single one is spinning safely and doing its job to keep the power going for our area. It is a big project, but keeping things running smoothly is the top priority for the crews on the island.

See the full story here: The Whig Standard

Kingston is trying to break its salt habit. The city is exploring some new eco-friendly ways to treat our roads in the winter. While we all want the ice to melt, traditional road salt isn't great for our local plants or wildlife. Finding a greener way to stay safe on the roads is a pretty cool move for the environment.

See the full story here: CFRC

Local non-profit Kingston 4 Paws Service Dogs is looking for some special volunteers to help raise their next group of service puppies. These foster families take a puppy into their home for about a year to teach them basic skills and get them used to the world before they start their official training. It is a big commitment, but it is a huge part of how these dogs eventually grow up to help veterans, children with autism, and people with physical disabilities. If you love dogs and want to help change a life, this might be the perfect job for you.

Read the full story here: Facebook

It’s official—the City of Kingston has finalized the purchase of the Lemoine Point Farm for $12.1 million. This is a massive win for everyone who loves our local green spaces. By securing this land, the city is making sure this beautiful "paradise" right next to the conservation area stays protected and won't be turned into a housing development. It is a generational milestone that means we can all keep enjoying this unique piece of Kingston’s waterfront for a long, long time.

Read the full story here: Kingstonist

If you see a flash of gold zooming down a hill at Calabogie Peaks, it’s probably Wesley Brennan. This Grade 10 multi-sport superstar from Frontenac Secondary School has been crushing it on the slopes this year. He has brought home plenty of hardware from downhill ski competitions and he recently sat down with Building Bright Futures in Kingston to chat about his season. Keep an eye on this one because he’s going places fast!

See the full story here: Global News

Nathan Kashira from Kingston Secondary School just did something huge. He was picked as one of only 36 students across Canada to become a Loran Scholar. That means he stood out among more than 5,000 applicants for his leadership and character. When he isn't busy being a scholar, he is busy running his drone and media company Sky Shot Kingston and serving as a leader on the volunteer team at Impact Church Kingston.

See the full story here: Kingstonist

Students at Sydenham High School got a massive dose of inspiration when Olympic bobsledder and former CFL player Jay Dearborn dropped by for a visit. Jay shared his journey from being a student right here in our area to competing on the world stage. He chatted about the grit and focus it takes to hurtle down a bobsled track and reminded the students that big things can start right here in a small town. It was an awesome day for everyone in Sydenham to learn what it really takes to be a champion.

See the full story here: The Whig Standard

Thinking about starting your own thing or already running a small business? This workshop at the Kingston Frontenac Public Library Central Branch is all about leveling up. You'll get practical advice on everything from business structures to taxes and legal stuff. It's a great way to meet other local entrepreneurs and make sure your business has a solid foundation.

Read more here: Kingston Economic Development

Jump on an iconic red trolley for a guided tour of Kingston's most famous historic sites. It's a fun, 1-hour ride that covers everything from City Hall to the Kingston Pen, and you'll learn some cool facts about our 300-year history along the way. Tours depart from the Visitor Information Centre across from City Hall.

Read more here: Kingston Trolley Tours

Kingstonlicious | Kingston | Until March 31, 2026

City Trolley Tour | Visitor Information Centre | Weekends in March & April

Business Basics | KFPL Central Branch | April 2, 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, 2026ng?

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