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City of Kingston Podcasts Podcast

Go deeper than headlines. Go in-depth on issues. Get the bigger picture. Every month, City of Kingston leadership and staff go beyond sound bites and tell you more about the larger context surrounding current issues, initiatives and decisions that are shaping our community. Whether you want to get a bigger perspective on local issues and initiatives, or just spend some time with some really interesting people, this podcast is for you.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Tell me more about...Heritage Planning

    Those who work in land-use planning aim to create healthy, livable and sustainable communities using policies around how city spaces are used and developed. Heritage planners support these goals by recognizing the value heritage properties and landscapes add to a community.  So, how do we identify, protect and manage heritage assets – and why? Tune in as Joel Konrad, Manager of Heritage Planning, walks us through the essential know-how of heritage planning in Kingston.  Subscribe to Heritage Digest for unique heritage stories and important project updates. Delivered twice a year during spring and fall: www.cityofkingston.ca/subscribe   Please send us your questions or suggestions for future episodes at Podcasts@CityofKingston.ca.  Opening Track: Tell Me Twice by The Meringues – courtesy of The Meringues. TheMeringues.com   Podcast production by City of Kingston Communications & Public Engagement.

    11 min

  2. 18 SEPT

    Council Catch-up - Sept. 17 Council Meeting

    Want to keep up with City Council but can’t make it to meetings, whether in person or virtual? Tune into Council Catch-up with Mayor Paterson every Wednesday after a Council meeting! He shares the key takeaways on big topics. Find links to the meeting agenda and reports below so you can dig deeper into what matters to you. View the agenda View the addendum

    3 min

  3. 30 AUG

    Tell me more about ... Fire safety

    Can you remember the last time you tested your smoke alarm or replaced the battery in your carbon monoxide alarm?  Testing your smoke or carbon monoxide alarms regularly could save your life. In this episode, Ted Posadowski, Chief Fire Prevention Officer and Richard Vasko, Fire Inspector from Kingston Fire & Rescue (KFR) joined us to talk about all things fire safety. Tune in to learn about Fire Prevention Week in October, the most common causes of fires and how KFR’s proactive inspections are helping reduce the number of incidents.  Visit our website to review our fire safety tips and to complete your own home fire safety checklist. Send us your questions or suggestions for future episodes at Podcasts@CityofKingston.ca.  Opening Track: Tell Me Twice by The Meringues – courtesy of The Meringues. TheMeringues.com   Podcast production by City of Kingston Communications & Public Engagement.

    50 min

  4. 14 AUG

    Council Catch-up - Aug. 13 Council Meeting

    Want to keep up with City Council but can’t make it to meetings, whether in person or virtual? Tune into Council Catch-up with Mayor Paterson every Wednesday after a Council meeting! He shares the key takeaways on big topics. Find links to the meeting agenda and reports below so you can dig deeper into what matters to you. View the agenda View the addendum View the revised agenda

    3 min

  5. 10 JUL

    Council Catch-up - July 9 Council Meeting

    Want to keep up with City Council but can’t make it to meetings, whether in person or virtual? Tune into Council Catch-up with Mayor Paterson every Wednesday after a Council meeting! He shares the key takeaways on big topics. Find links to the meeting agenda and reports below so you can dig deeper into what matters to you. View Agenda View Addendum View Revised Agenda

    2 min

  6. 28 JUN

    Tell Me More About ... Physician retention and recruitment

    Despite being home to a medical school, many Kingstonians struggle to find primary care physicians. The shortage of family doctors is a critical issue impacting many residents and the City of Kingston is working to alleviate it. In this episode, we speak with Craig Desjardins, Director of Strategy, Innovation, and Partnerships, about the City’s efforts to recruit and retain family physicians. He leads us through the Physician Recruitment Incentives Program, initiatives like the Clinic Grant, Health Care Connect Campaign and collaboration with Queen’s University. As well as, innovative programs that are making a difference such as community-led initiatives like Well Baby Clinic. It’s a big topic and Kingston is taking steps to address this pressing issue, so listen in to find out what’s being done and how you can help support these efforts.   Opening Track:  Tell Me Twice by the Meringues – courtesy of the Meringues. TheMeringues.com  Find our closing track on YGK Music.

    29 min

  7. 11 JUN

    Tell Me More About ... The newly redesigned CityofKingston.ca

    On June 7, the City of Kingston launched a new website. Fully rebuilt from the ground up, the new site puts the services community members need front and centre. In our first-ever bonus episode of Tell Me More, the City of Kingston Podcast, we hear from Scott Tulk who managed the team behind the City’s website overhaul.  This short bonus episode focuses on the launch of the new site; if you’d like to dig into more background, check out our previous conversation with Scott in 2023 about the project.  And if you haven’t yet, visit CityofKingston.ca and let us know what you think!

    15 min

  8. 31 MAY

    Tell Me More About ... Supporting Diverse Communities

    The City of Kingston is committed to fostering an inclusive and vibrant community that reflects its diverse population. As the city grows, so does its cultural fabric, making it essential to support and nurture this diversity.  In this episode, we speak with Vanessa Mensah, Manager of Indigenization, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility, about the city's initiatives to support diverse communities and why these efforts are crucial for Kingston's future.  Learn more about the programs and initiatives that are making a difference, from the Anti-Racism Taskforce, the Intercultural Arts Festival presented by Empire Life to Newcomers Day and the Anti-Hate Toolkit. Discover how the City is actively working to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.  For information on the City's anti-hate toolkit visit the City's website. For more information and to stay updated, visit Get Involved Kingston.    Opening Track:  Tell Me Twice by the Meringues – courtesy of the Meringues. TheMeringues.com  Find our closing track on YGK Music.

    28 min
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Go deeper than headlines. Go in-depth on issues. Get the bigger picture. Every month, City of Kingston leadership and staff go beyond sound bites and tell you more about the larger context surrounding current issues, initiatives and decisions that are shaping our community. Whether you want to get a bigger perspective on local issues and initiatives, or just spend some time with some really interesting people, this podcast is for you.

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  • Creator
    City of Kingston Communications
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    46
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © City of Kingston 2024
  • Show Website
    City of Kingston Podcasts

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