Thanks to high vaccination rates, and health system indicators continuing to improve, Ontario will now take the next step in easing public health and workplace safety measures.
The following changes are in effect as of March 1, 2022:
Capacity limits are lifted in all indoor public settings
Passive screening only
Masks or face coverings are required for indoor areas of businesses and organizations.
Safety plans must be completed and made available
Provincial proof of vaccination requirements have been lifted; however, businesses and organizations may choose to require proof of vaccination upon entry
Please continue to refer to the COVID-19 information, and helpful links listed HERE.
If you need further guidance, please reach out to us directly at hello@downtownkingston.ca or call/text Marijo at 613-661-4661 for immediate assistance.
We're hiring!
It’s that time of year again! We’re looking for energetic, hard-working students to join our team for the summer. Check out the listings HERE, and spread the word!
Meet our Street Crew
You may have noticed a few new faces around the downtown streets over the past few months. We would like to introduce you to the BIA Street Crew. Roger, Lennie, Joanne and Suzzie have been working hard to keep our streets clean and sidewalks clear. Say hello the next time you see them!
Downtown Dollars Flash Sale a huge success!
On Thursday, February 17th, the BIA office was buzzing with the excitement of our first ever Downtown Dollars Flash Sale. We anticipated a busy day, but we were in no way prepared for the response we received. The sale was initially set to run over a 12-hour
period, but we SOLD OUT in just 6! We knew it to be true, but the flash sale confirmed the success of the Downtown Dollars program as a whole. Kingston residents love their downtown and they love to support local!
Thank you for your continued support of the Downtown Dollars program and for spreading the word about the sale. If you haven’t signed up for the program, it’s never too late. Simply email jan@downtownkingston.ca.
Here chart is a breakdown by area of Downtown Dollars sold since
Nov 15th 2021
Scrabble Contest
Canadian Scrabble Classic is coming to Kingston March 10-13, 2022 If you would like to offer anything special to the 100 participants, let us know. We will be providing them with maps and Celebrate Summer events listing.
The deadline to submit your application to the city is 18th March. Please submit them to us first so we can review them.
If you have any questions, concerns or are finding it hard to meet the deadline, please email Nicole: nicole@downtownkingston.ca
Drug Poisoning In Kingston Webinar
Monday, March 7
To educate and inspire the wider community about harm reduction and the need for community members to step up and respond to the drug poisoning crisis. To register, visit:
Council approved the recommendations that came forward as a result of 5 months of meetings with the BIA, the City, and many social service agencies. COUNCIL REPORT
For the last 5 months, Marijo Cuerrier participated in a community focus group led by the City of Kingston CAO, Lanie Hurdle, to address a few specific challenges in the downtown core. The focus group was made up of a number of leaders in the social services sector, City of Kingston Staff, the Chamber and Tourism Kingston, as well as myself. READ MORE...
St. Lawrence College Job Board
St. Lawrence College Employment Service and Career Services is launching a new and improved job board on Wednesday, February 23, 2022!
The new job board was designed to allow ease and convenience of posting job advertisements and keeping track of applications independently.
For more information contact:
St. Lawrence College Employment Service & Career Services
Save this link to access exciting new workshop opportunities! This page will be updated regularly with upcoming events and seminars.
BIA Members Hub
Save this page for the upcoming workshops that are available for you! Bookmark the link so that it is easily accessible. We are constantly updating it. Any suggestions for improvement are welcome!
Other Stuff
SUMMER IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER!
Check out what we have planned for Celebrate Summer in Downtown Kingston.
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