Tree Days, Ship Honours & Safety Alerts

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Gooood morning, Kingston!

The Prince of Darkness has left the building. Ozzy Osbourne, the bat-biting, reality TV-starring, heavy metal pioneer who taught us all how to go off the rails on a crazy train, has taken his final bow at 76.

You can read about his wild journey from Black Sabbath frontman to beloved family man in the Full Story.

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News Notes

🌳 Mark Your Calendar: Tree Pickup Days Announced
The city's Neighbourhood Tree Planting Program has set pickup dates for September 12-13 (according to a city of Kingston facebook comment), with nature's finest ready to find their forever homes. Registered buyers will receive detailed collection instructions via email. (City of Kingston) Read More →

🍺 Popular Kingston Brewery Hits Licensing Snag
In an unexpected twist, Spearhead Brewing Company's taproom has temporarily stopped serving alcohol after their liquor licence expired on June 28th. While the thirsty masses wait patiently, the brewery's retail store and kitchen remain open as they work through administrative hurdles with the AGCO. (Kingston Daily) Read More →

🚢 Historic SS Keewatin Earns Top Museum Ship Honours
The SS Keewatin, Kingston's newest floating attraction, has been crowned Museum Ship of the Year in a rather splendid nod to maritime heritage. The grand vessel found its new home in Kingston in 2023 after spending a decade delighting visitors in Port McNicoll. (The Kingston Whig Standard) Read More →

🏠 Kingston Homeowners: Your Input Needed on Energy Program
The Better Homes Kingston program is gearing up for a brilliant green comeback in 2026, following its impressive pilot that helped 368 homes achieve a 66% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. Local homeowners are invited to share feedback on the program that offers up to $40,000 in loans and incentives for energy-efficient upgrades. (City of Kingston) Read More →

🚢 Kingston Ferry Dock Delays Stretch into 2025
The long-awaited Kingston ferry dock project faces yet another setback as MPP Ted Hsu reveals it could take several more years to complete. Hsu has requested an Auditor General investigation into the delays affecting Wolfe Island residents and visitors, though even that probe may have to wait until after 2025. (Kingston Daily) Read More →

💨 Outdoor Vaping? Not So Fast - Here's Where It's Banned
Before you light up that e-cigarette at summer events, the South East Health Unit wants you to know about significant outdoor vaping restrictions. From patios and school grounds to transit shelters and even food trucks, smoking and vaping are prohibited in many public spaces, with some municipalities extending bans to parks and beaches. (Kingston Daily) Read More →

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Events

🎭 Kick & Push Festival | July 24-Aug 17, 2025 | All Day | Various Kingston Venues
Kingston's beloved performance fest returns with a month of innovative Canadian shows popping up in surprising spaces across the limestone city.

🛍️ Pop-Up Market | July 27, 2025 | 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM | Confederation Park, Kingston
Spend a delightful summer Sunday browsing unique treasures from Kingston's talented female entrepreneurs, from artisan crafts to gourmet treats.

🎺 Brass Over Tea Kettle | Saturday July 26 | 1:00-4:00 PM | MacKinnon Brothers Brewery, Bath
Get ready for some toe-tapping tunes as this high-energy brass ensemble turns the brewery patio into a New Orleans-style party.

🚢 Centennial Celebration Cruise | July 27, 2025 | 7:00 PM | Crawford Wharf, Kingston
Toast to 100 years of Murney Tower with a scenic sunset cruise and complimentary cocktail aboard the elegant Island Queen.

🧘 Rooftop Yoga and Mimosas | July 26 | 9:30 AM | Frontenac Club, Kingston
Start your weekend with sun salutations and bubbly on one of Kingston's prettiest rooftop patios, where namaste meets rosé all day.

🎵 Rockin' the Square | July 25, 2025 | Springer Market Square, Kingston
Grab your lawn chair for Kingston's signature free concert where national headliners and hometown heroes turn Market Square into the city's biggest dance floor.

_{Note: Events may be cancelled or have changed times. Be sure to see our event calendar and reach out to the venue before going.}

Weather

Wednesday: ☀️ High 27°C / Low 13°C - clear sky

Thursday: ☁️ High 32°C / Low 17°C - broken clouds

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