Jan 23, 2026
Inside the City of Kingston | Winter updates, budgets & opportunities
In this episode:
- Winter reminders – The blanket overnight parking ban remains in effect through January and February to support snow clearing.
- Sidewalk plowing – Crews prioritize high-traffic pedestrian areas using the City’s sidewalk plows to reach as many neighbourhoods as possible.
- Waste collection – Remember to place bins and bags on level ground.
- Downtown parking – A new downtown events parking page shows nearby, affordable parking options and space availability.
- 2026 City budgets – Special meetings shared budget numbers and project costs.
- Summer student jobs – The City is hiring students for summer roles!
- Mayor’s Innovation Challenge – Post-secondary students are invited to submit ideas to help improve Kingston.
Links & Resources 📌
Winter parking: https://www.cityofkingston.ca/roads-p...
Sidewalk plowing: https://www.cityofkingston.ca/roads-p...
Waste collection:
- City of Kingston - Winter Waste Placement (bins) and
- Automated Cart Collection Winter Dos and D... (automated carts)
Downtown parking: https://cityofkingston.ca/eventparking
2026 budget: https://events.cityofkingston.ca/defa...
Summer student jobs: https://cityofkingston.ca/careers
Mayor's Innovation Challenge: https://getinvolved.cityofkingston.ca...