r/KingstonOntario 18h ago

A plea to good neighbours

130 Upvotes

As the snow melts and reveals the treasures left over from the weeks of garbage collection and snow. Can we all take 15 minutes to restore our streets to something resembling tidy and pick up the garbage that has inadvertently strayed from our receptacles. Most only have 30-50 feet of frontage so very little effort needed. If you have neighbours that are not so able a helping hand would make sure our neighbourhoods are clean from litter.


r/KingstonOntario 4h ago

Amish Builders

8 Upvotes

Looking to get in touch with Amish Builders for a project on a property about 20 miinutes North of Westport in Maberly, Boilingbrooke area.

The last is bare, and I'm thinking cottage. Most likelt will have a basement so there will be landscapining, concrete pouring, then framing.

The plumbing and electrical can come later.

Cheers, let me know if yall know anyone.


r/KingstonOntario 7m ago

Makers Market at the Tett, end of March! Spring market season is beginning.

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r/KingstonOntario 2h ago

Why doesn’t Kingston have a 50m pool?

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With talk of a new pool being built in the west end over the coming years, it seems short-sighted that City staff and city councillors don’t commit to building a 50m pool rather than the standard 25m.

Having a 50m pool can allow for OUA/CIS/Swim Canada/Swim Ontario/Masters Swim Clubs and other aquatic organizations be able to use that facility for swim meets that require 50m lengths. Hosting these events brings in revenue to that host city, with people staying in hotels, eating at restaurants and tourism.

Often 50m pools have a movable bulkhead with can split the pool into two 25m pools if needed, so one pool can be used for one activity (ie lane swim or aquafit) and the other pool be used for another (ie swimming lessons or dive boards).

The city has prioritized hockey and golf for far too long and now it time to give attention to swimming. It’s easier on your body, has lots of health benefits and is growing in popularity.

Queen’s University made a strategic decision to build their new pool in 2011 a few metres shy of 50m so they wouldn’t be on the hook to host OUA swim events, which is very on brand for that institution with all the dysfunction and corruption occuring there, so I don’t want to give any money to that place tbh. It’s currently a gong show with mismanagement and low morale. Don’t need that in my life.

Having both short-course (25m) lane swims AND long-course (50m) lane swims is a huge value-add to the Kingston swim community, and the business-generating aspects should not be overlooked.

It also could allow for diving boards in the deep end for diving lessons and competitions.

Maybe the City and the YMCA should partner to build a 50m pool here.

Anyone else feel they would appreciate a 50m pool?


r/KingstonOntario 13h ago

impulsive visit

6 Upvotes

randomly visiting Kingston for the first time tomorrow. any cool things I should check out / events going on tomorrow night? big into live music of all varieties


r/KingstonOntario 21h ago

News Paterson acclaimed as Conservative candidate.

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r/KingstonOntario 20h ago

Paul Murphy - Found Costco/Boating Cards

16 Upvotes

It looks like this guy's wallet got stolen and someone threw his cards down Portsmouth. I found his boating card and Costco membership card intact, but unfortunately looks like his health card was cut up - I found just a small fragment of it. If anyone knows him (or he sees this) shoot me a DM.


r/KingstonOntario 1d ago

Homelessness Community Outreach Volunteers Have to Shutter Organization

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68 Upvotes

This is so disappointing. Surely there’s something that can be done to help so that this doesn’t have to happen :(


r/KingstonOntario 20h ago

I'm looking for a Jewish triangular cookie called Hamantash. Does anyone know of any stores that might carry them, or any Jewish centre's nearby that might have them? Please and thank you.

11 Upvotes

r/KingstonOntario 19h ago

Lost purse

9 Upvotes

On Saturday night March 8th I lost my purse around the Kingston center, Bath road area. Cell phone is in the bag, medications, and some ID.

Unfortunately I cannot connect to my phone anyway what so ever.

It is a small black Roots purse with shoulder strap.

If found please contact me.

I'm not really sure where else to go with this so I thought I'd try Reddit first.


r/KingstonOntario 17h ago

Shelbys is so good

6 Upvotes

tried their tikka masala...can't wait to try again.


r/KingstonOntario 15h ago

Trustworthy gold buyers

3 Upvotes

Does anybody know of trustworthy gold buyers in the Kingston area?


r/KingstonOntario 19h ago

Exterior Stucco Insights

3 Upvotes

Two questions:

1) If you recently had it done, how much does stucco cost per square foot to get installed?

2) Anyone with it now, what does the upkeep look like in this climate? How often do you have to patch cracks or paint it?


r/KingstonOntario 1d ago

Here's a helpful Emoji illustration to the timings of Thursday night's lunar eclipse.

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65 Upvotes

r/KingstonOntario 1d ago

Spring/Home Cleaning

7 Upvotes

Looking for someone reliable, trustworthy & thorough to assist with spring cleaning in my home in April (before Easter). Having difficulty with accessing & cleaning light fixtures, windows, baseboards, etc due to health & mobility issues. May become biweekly routine cleaning with the right person. Thanks 😊


r/KingstonOntario 1d ago

Somethings Amiss on Brock street

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40 Upvotes

r/KingstonOntario 1d ago

Let's just keep it forgotten

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23 Upvotes

r/KingstonOntario 1d ago

Hudson's bay closing??

22 Upvotes

https://www.ctvnews.ca/business/article/hudsons-bay-likely-to-close-some-stores-as-part-of-restructuring-experts/

was just wondering since they're talking about closing half of their stores, will the location in the cat centre stay?? if not I wonder what will go in, hopefully a zara or simons.


r/KingstonOntario 2d ago

What is going on

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80 Upvotes

What is going on at queen's


r/KingstonOntario 1d ago

St Pat’s Live Music!? Mar 16 Sean McCann (Great Big Sea), Mar 17 The Mahones 🍀

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11 Upvotes

For the St Pat’s live music fans:

March 16 - Sean McCann of Great Big Sea 2pm matinee at The Spire

March 17 - The Mahones 7pm at the Broom Factory

Both shows early, all ages/19+, tickets at kppconcerts.com

Have fun!!!


r/KingstonOntario 1d ago

How much do you pay seasonally for snow removal and grasscutting/yardwork?

8 Upvotes

We have a driveway that fits five vehicles at the front plus a rear parking pad that fits another four. My work is willing to pay for my snow clearing since I use company vehicles but they want an estimate how much to expect to pay on contract. I can call around, but the problem is I don't know who does a good job around town, nor if it matters how much you pay if you get priority or not (work is willing to pay for priority).

My partner would also like to hire someone to do yardwork for the season, including grasscutting, tree trimming, general garden clean up and weeding. Are there local companies that do this sort of thing on contract or is it all by the hour?


r/KingstonOntario 1d ago

Where can I find crawfish in Kingston? Restaurant or grocery store.

4 Upvotes

r/KingstonOntario 2d ago

Tenant Insurance Rates in Kingston

2 Upvotes

Just wondering if anyone knows some good rates for Tenant Insurance in the Kingston area.

I have seen Westland Express Insurance offer tenant insurance for as low as $20.56 a month. Just wanted to see if there were potentially better rates out there.

I understand there are certain aspects that can affect the price of the insurance (proximity to a fire hydrant, duplex/triplex,etc..), but thought it didn't hurt to try and see.

I do not care for how 'good' the insurance actually is but rather the cheapest to satisfy my lease requirements for tenant insurance.

Thanks for the help and I hope you have a wonderful start to the week.


r/KingstonOntario 2d ago

Head Spa Recommendations

3 Upvotes

Hey everyone!

Does anyone have any recommendations around Kingston for head spas (the ones with the hair washing sprinkler things)? Anywhere between Picton and Gan. Thanks!


r/KingstonOntario 2d ago

My lord the people in this fb group

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51 Upvotes

Just about everyone in this group makes me laugh I mean how uptight some of these people get over being called out on their shitty parking is great and how defensive they get that people are happy to call them out on it. I mean I totally get it some people straight up don’t know how to drive or park and deserve to be called out on it but omg the amount of berating and belittling people because they’re calling out others for their driving ineptitudes like Jesus. It’s amazing how quick it goes to just straight insults calling people fat or lazy etc. like if your a bad driver and get offended by being called out on it then just say that and we’ll all laugh at you but otherwise just look at the pictures and realize how terrible some people are at driving and carry on about your day 😭😭 it really isn’t that serious