🚫SCAM ALERT🚫
Both myself and the City of Kingston - Municipal Government’s traffic court prosecutor received this fraudulent text message at virtually the same time, so we imagine this probably went out to many residents with Kingston area codes. Block and do not click on the link or reply.

A reminder for the #ygk area when our Kingston Police Traffic Safety is conducting a collision reconstruction. While my experience is most local drone operators I’ve met are professional, flying lawfully, and are respectful of police operations and victims’ families, some are unaware of rules.

We continue to receive complaints from the residents and management of the apartment buildings on Village Dr. Some commuters are carelessly using the parking lot as a thoroughfare between Montreal St and the Waaban Crossing. Do not enter if not a tenant or guest.

On National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week we celebrate and thank our Communications Unit members. These call-takers and 911 dispatchers are the voice and ears of the Kingston Police, keeping our members and the community safe and connected! #NPSTW #EveryDayHeroes

Congratulations to Special Olympics Ontario President & CEO Glenn MacDonell, who has announced his retirement as of June 30. Glenn gave 35 years of outstanding leadership, compassion, & stewardship to this amazing organization. We are proud to have Torch Run Ontario as our charity of choice

Alright Jays Twitter time to mobilize! Anyone from (near) Kingston think they might know this couple? George Springer’s people would like to autograph the jersey that was gifted to them. If the couple wants privacy, all good but the Springer connection can still be made.

For your morning commute please avoid Railway St and the top of Patrick St. The intersection is closed and there is no thruway on Railway St at this time.

Update 12:07 p.m.: The parking lot at Lake Ontario Park is full. Please consider taking free Kington Transit or using paid parking at St. Lawrence College before proceeding to the viewing location. Drivers, please exercise caution and watch for pedestrians and cyclists.

UPDATE: The #LaSalle Causeway will remain closed for several weeks following the March 30th incident. For more information: canada.ca/en/public-serv…

⚠️ Important Reminders for April 8 ⚠️

🛑 Our all-ages eclipse-viewing event is SOLD OUT. This free event requires pre-registration and capacity has been reached.

🛑 Parking is limited and pre-registered guests are advised to arrive early. (1/3)

The following podcast by The Globe and Mail’s ‘The Decibel’ podcast was quite informative on the upcoming total solar eclipse: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/wha…

The LaSalle Causeway is currently closed and will remain CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.  Route 12 will not operate during this time.  Full details and info on the 12A shuttle: kingstontransit.ca/servicealerts

Mark your calendars!

On April 8, some parts of Ontario will experience a #TotalSolarEclipse between 2:00-4:30 p.m., lasting up to 3 minutes depending on your location.

It is not safe to look at the sun without proper and undamaged eye protection during the eclipse.

Cst. Anthony Hampton swiftly acted and brought justice for his nominee, whose ID was stolen to defraud various institutions in Kingston. His nominee is grateful for his dedication, attention to detail, and speedy conviction. Congratulations on your #PoliceHero Award nomination,…

Relevant to the April 8 solar eclipse.

'Rather than crashes increasing due to the momentary period of darkness caused by the total eclipse, the increased collisions may have been driven by the increase in the volume of drivers on the roads.'
newsweek.com/solar-eclipse-…

The City of Kingston - Municipal Government currently has its seasonal load restrictions in effect from March 1 to April 30. See Traffic Bylaw Sec. 4.44 and Schedule F-2 for details and specified roads: cityofkingston.ca/documents/1018…

The Kingston Law Enforcement Torch Ride has been posted to the provincial website: torchrideontario.com

Registration will be open soon but please bookmark this and block off your calendar for June 8. Should be an amazing and enjoyable day while also supporting Special Olympics Ontario.