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- Canadian university cities facing surprising rental market downturnwww.theglobeandmail.com Canadian university cities facing surprising rental market downturn
Rental brokers and property managers in places like Kingston, Ont., and Surrey, B.C., are noticing less demand for student housing
Of relevance to Kingston:
> For the last 10 years, Amélie Brack’s property-management company had no trouble renting out both halves of a duplex near St. Lawrence College in Kingston, one of Canada’s most notable student-dominated cities renowned for its high proportion of out-of-town students, with both St. Lawrence and Queen’s University in the area. This year, it’s still not rented out as the fall school term is about to start – a first for her. It’s not the only unit going empty, after demand for student housing in Kingston drastically fell in the past few months. “Up until last year, we would get 25 to 50 inquiries per week in August. This year, it’s been crickets. It’s quite a surprise,” said Ms. Brack, leasing manager for Limestone Property Management.
> It’s a phenomenon that hasn’t shown up yet in any official statistical reports. But it’s one that many at ground level are observing, a noticeable U-turn from the last few years where there were often frantic bidding wars for student housing in the months leading up to the start of the fall term. They point to the cap on international students as a significant factor behind the drop. “The international student reduction has definitely affected us,” said Ms. Brack, who said that large, multibedroom houses in what’s called the student ghetto in Kingston are also going unrented and owners are finding themselves having to list them for rents closer to what a family could afford, rather than what five desperate students (or their parents) might be willing to pay: $2,700 a month for a four-bedroom, rather than the previous $4,000.
> The cap for 2024 was set at 360,000 study permits for the country, a 35-per-cent reduction from the previous year.
> In Ontario, internet searches for student housing near universities in Waterloo, Hamilton, and Kingston are down 46 per cent to 55 per cent, Ms. Yiu said.
- Cataraqui Woods Dr extension open (sort of)
Rode my bike on this new section of Cataraqui Woods Dr today! You can now go from Centennial all the way to Sydenham Rd. Technically, there was still some heavy paving equipment working on a part of it so I'm not sure it is fully open to all traffic at this point? But they had taken down the barricades.
- Full eclipse on April 8th
I was told by someone at Tourism Kingston that they are expecting more than 70K visitors to descend on the city for this, which is insane!
- Kingston City Council to vote on enclosing Memorial Centre Aqua Park
> Enclosure of Culligan Water Park to provide year-round aquatic services, expanding from 3 months to 12 months per year. It is anticipated that this initiative would add 0.75 aquatic service capacity and could be implemented in the short to medium term based on cost and financing. This initiative supports additional community use but will not be able to accommodate any competitive use.
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> Recommendation:
> That Council endorse the enclosure of the Culligan Water Park to make it a year-round facility based on the concepts with open space and glazing attached as Exhibit A to Report Number 24- 002; and
> That Council approve a budget of $25.1M for the Culligan Water Park enclosure to be funded by $5.0M in development charges, $5.1M in Municipal Capital Reserve Fund and $15.0M in debt issuance;
- Likely beaver activity on K&P Trail
This is not far from where it crosses Little Cataraqui Creek, so they are probably trying to dam the creek. I should probably contact someone with the city? Anyone know who to call?
- Huge turnout today to remember the cyclist struck on this rural stretch of Taylor Kidd
If you drive west from Collins Bay Rd, you should now see a "ghost" bicycle painted white on the south side of the road marking where the fatal collision occurred. Personally, I have lived in cities in which a cyclist fatality would barely garner attention by the local media, but as tragic as this is, I am glad the community here has not become jaded about such events.
- Billy Talent at Leon's Centre last night
I'd forgotten how much I missed going to concerts during the pandemic. They put on a good show!
- Ribfest & Craft Beer Show
It's down at the Memorial Centre. This was from yesterday, but if I'm not mistaken, it's free admission today until it closes up at 6?
- Santo Christo festivites
This was at Our Lady of Fatima up the hill from Division. The food was awesome!
- Good band and eats today at Greekfest
It’s across from the library downtown. They’ve closed the whole block for it. I overheard there are dancers coming from Montreal at 7 pm!
- Wolfe Islander IV in operation?www.facebook.com Aerosnapper Kingston
Good things come to those who wait - thank you to Cindy Greenwood, who drew attention to the first passenger runs this afternoon by the Wolfe Islander IV She looks like she was made for this - what...
Came across a facebook page showing the new electric ferry in service, but can't find any other news confirming this. Is this for real?
- City of Kingston looks to automate curbside garbage collection with standard cartsglobalnews.ca City of Kingston looks to automate curbside garbage collection with standard carts - Kingston | Globalnews.ca
The City of Kingston is looking to automate the collection of curbside trash and green bins within the next few years, but says the switch will not result in layoffs.
This could be an interesting move. If you're wondering what it might look like, this video from the City of Guelph is super helpful: Automated Waste Collection
- Odd question: premium hotdogs?
Alright, here's an odd question. I'm hosting family for my son's birthday, and he's asked for hotdogs for lunch. We've got some foodies in the family, so I don't want to skimp and just go with your typical Maple Leaf dogs.
Does anyone know where I could get some premium, potentially locally-made hotdogs? Does such a thing exist?
- Cormorant near Cat Centre
Saw this bird on the way to work today. It was perched on a log sticking out of the pond at Lions Civic Gardens. That's that little park south of the mall where the library is. The Merlin app ID'd it as a double-breasted cormorant. Possibly a juvenile given its coloration, though it was a good size!
- New six-storey build proposed at 390 Johnson
I believe this is the first midrise proposed under the new Central Kingston Growth Plan. The building would be located at the corner of Johnson and Aberdeen, replacing three buildings (six total units) with a six-storey, 45-unit build. No commercial space is proposed (I don't believe the new bylaw requires it in this location).
Developer is Amber Peak.
Architecture by RAW Design, who did the Broom Factory renewal.
Learn more: DASH, 390 Johnson
- Five things to do in Kingston area this weekend - July 29thwww.thewhig.com Weekend Spotlight: Five things to do in Kingston area this weekend
Weekend Spotlight: Five things to do in Kingston area this weekend
- Meals by Moms - Deli Sandwich Spot
Over by the 401 John Counter exit across from the City Place Office buildings.
Nice little “slept-on” spot for Deli sandwiches and breakfast. Sandwiches are similar to Golden Rooster.
Worth a stop in!
- Lemmy Apps and On-boarding new Users to Kingstonontario
Is anyone else totally psyched to see two Lemmy apps finally out of TestFlight and available in the IOS app store??!! I downloaded Mlem and Memmy, and honestly feel like with these apps available there’s no reason not to switch to Lemmy. How do we spread the good word to Reddit users and bring some more folks over to the new and improved kingstonontario community?
- Five things to do in Kingston area this weekend (July 22nd)www.thewhig.com Weekend Spotlight: Five things to do in Kingston area this weekend
Weekend Spotlight: Five things to do in Kingston area this weekend
- Cosplayer at Movies in the Square tonight
It’s Ghostbusters: Afterlife in case it’s not obvious. There is supposed to be some sort of pre-show put on by the Haunted Walk people.
- Anywhere to buy Taramosalata in Kingston?
Anyone know where I might buy Taramosalata in the area? I tried Cooks and Quatroccis and Metro and Loblaws etc. but no joy. Krinos make one in a jar but I can't find it anywhere. Are there any Greek delis in the area that I don't know about? TIA
- Movies and shows filmed in Kingston
Which of these have you seen?
I watched and rather enjoyed Reacher without ever realizing the Kingston connection. In Crimson Peak, we stood in for a Victorian era Buffalo NY if I'm not mistaken. I watched Alias Grace and a lot of it was shot around the Penn. I remember Blues Brothers 2000 had an opening scene in front of Millhaven. And I think I've seen a few Murdoch Mysteries shot here?
- Landmark Kingston bascule bridge set to be rebuiltcanada.constructconnect.com Landmark Kingston bascule bridge set to be rebuilt
A landmark lifting bridge that stands in the central part of the LaSalle Causeway in Kingston, Ont. is set to be rebuilt so it can remain in service for another three decades. Landform Civil Infrastructures Inc., a Hamilton-based heavy civil construction firm that specializes in bridge reconstructio...
- Fun fact: Kingston Rd in Toronto = Hwy 2 = Princess St
We actually made that drive once and it took > 4 hrs iirc. But we did in December when every little town had its Christmas lights up and it was much more enjoyable than the 401.
- Five things to do in Kingston area this weekendwww.thewhig.com Weekend Spotlight: Five things to do in Kingston area this weekend
Weekend Spotlight: Five things to do in Kingston area this weekend
Buskers' Festival! Cirque du Soleil! And more!
- Safest city in Canada is in Ontario, new report finds. Here’s where Toronto falls on the listwww.thestar.com Safest city in Canada is in Ontario, new report finds. Here’s where Toronto falls on the list
A new study on the safest cities in Canada by Rentola looked at factors including the number of citizens per police officer and severity of violent and non-violent crimes.
We made the list guys! What do you mean wrong list?
- Tornado watch
Be careful if you’re travelling today. (Alas, my band is playing at a campground near Westport next. And yes, it has a trailer park. RIP me.)
- Local news links
So with the approval of the Online News Act, Google and other content aggregators have decided to block links to Canadian news sources. I know that's my main way I get local news, so I thought I would start a thread here with local news links. Feel free to reply with any others you know about that I haven't included.
https://www.kingstonist.com/ https://www.thewhig.com/ https://kingstonherald.com/ https://globalnews.ca/kingston/program/global-news-morning-kingston/ https://www.iheartradio.ca/Author/Author/CFRA%20News%20Staff
https://www.intelligencer.ca/ (Belleville)
- 2023 Kingston Buskers Rendezvous hits the streets July 6 to 9www.kingstonist.com 2023 Kingston Buskers Rendezvous hits the streets July 6 to 9
(Kingston, Ontario) The countdown is officially on for one of Kingston’s most popular summer events, as the 2023 Kingston Buskers Rendezvous is now just days away.
- Canada Day events to be held across the Kingston regionwww.thewhig.com Canada Day events to be held across the Kingston region
Live music and family fun is happening across the region for Canada Day, in Kingston, Seeley’s Bay, Napanee, Gananoque and Loyalist.
- Wolfe Islander IV today
Mother Nature be like: Why is that electric ferry still not running? Need a boost?
- June 23rd: Five things to do in Kingston this weekendwww.thewhig.com Weekend Spotlight: Five things to do in Kingston area this weekend
Weekend Spotlight: Five things to do in Kingston area this weekend
- Maybe we should register on sub.rehab?sub.rehab sub.rehab · Find your next diving spot
Find your next diving spot. A list of subreddit alternatives on different platforms.
Apparently, it's a site that lets people on particular subreddits find alternatives.
- Five things to do in Kingston this weekendwww.standard-freeholder.com Weekend Spotlight: Five things to do in Kingston area this weekend
Weekend Spotlight: Five things to do in Kingston area this weekend