This episode of 'Tell Me More' features Tracy Snow, the Manager of Rural Economic and Community Development for Kingston. Tracy shares her journey and details her role, focusing on initiatives to support rural communities, small businesses, and agribusinesses in Kingston’s countryside and Pittsburgh districts. She highlights the city's efforts to create stronger connections with rural residents, including projects like the Rural Community Program Fund and collaborations with health services and libraries. Challenges such as transportation and infrastructure are discussed along with ongoing solutions. Tracy also emphasizes the importance of agriculture and the role of partnerships in enhancing rural life. Innovations like the new food framework aim to bridge the gap between urban and rural areas, showcasing Kingston's creative approach to community development.

To find out more about these programs or to connect with Tracey, visit our website.

In today's episode of Inside Kingston, we talk about road construction and its impacts on commuters, an upcoming Natural Heritage Study open house, where to find City Council meetings, accessible recreation, and Rockin' the Square! You can learn more about everything mentioned in this week's episode here:

✨ Projects and construction - https://cityofkingston.ca/council-and...

✨ Traffic alerts - https://CityofKingston.ca/News

✨ Natural heritage study open house - https://getinvolved.cityofkingston.ca...

✨ City Council meetings - https://CityofKingston.ca/CouncilMeet...

✨ Aquatic wheelchair - https://CityofKingston.ca/Play

✨ Accessible playground planning - https://getinvolved.cityofkingston.ca...

✨ Rockin' the Square - https://CityofKingston.ca/FeatureEvents

In this epidsode of Tell Me More, Russell Horne, the manager of Facilities Energy and Asset Management at the City of Kingston discusses the municipaliy's decarbonization journey and the recent national awards they've received for their climate work. The conversation delves into the specifics of facility management, including energy efficiency initiatives, GHG emission tracking, and innovative pilot projects like the liquid desiccant dehumidification system and AI-driven fault detection diagnostics. The episode also highlights the importance of community partnerships and the role of education institutions in driving sustainability. Russell shares insights on the challenges and future plans for achieving net-zero goals, emphasizing the collaborative effort of the Facilities Management and Construction Services team.

In today's episode of Inside Kingston we talk about the City’s Canada Day festivities, the launch of the new cart-based collection system, committee and working group applications, the start of City Council meetings’ summer schedule, National Indigenous History Month, the LaSalle Causeway lift schedule, and our green bin contest.

✨Canada Day - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/news/posts/celebrate-july-1-with-the-city-of-kingston-1/
✨Cart-based Collection - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/garbage-and-recycling/automated-cart-collection/
✨Committee and Working Groups - https://getinvolved.cityofkingston.ca/heritage-management-plan
✨City Council meetings - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/council-and-city-administration/council/council-meetings/
✨National Indigenous Peoples Day - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/arts-culture-and-events/city-calendar-and-events/feature-events/national-indigenous-peoples-day/
✨LaSalle Causeway Lift - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/council-and-city-administration/projects-and-construction/lasalle-causeway/
✨Green Bin Contest - https://getinvolved.cityofkingston.ca/the-great-green-bin-glow-up

In today's episode of Inside Kingston we talk about ranking in the top 7 Intelligent Communities in the world, developing the Playground accessibility plan, an upcoming open house for the heritage management plan, highlights from the last council meeting, the Princess Street Promenade, and National Indigenous Peoples Day.

You can learn more about everything mentioned in this week's episode here:

✨Top 7 Intelligent Communities - https://www.investkingston.ca/kingston-named-one-of-the-worlds-top7-intelligent-communities-2025/

✨Playground Accessibility Plan - https://getinvolved.cityofkingston.ca/playground-accessibility-plan

✨Heritage Management Plan - https://getinvolved.cityofkingston.ca/heritage-management-plan

✨City Council meetings - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/council-and-city-administration/council/council-meetings/

✨Indigenous Peoples Day - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/arts-culture-and-events/city-calendar-and-events/feature-events/national-indigenous-peoples-day/