Show Notes
Welcome to Inside Kingston, your weekly source for clear, reliable updates on what's happening in the City of Kingston. In this episode: 🔹 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – September 30 honours children and survivors of residential schools. 🔹 Kingston Transit – Share feedback on routes and schedules! 🔹 KARC office cosure – The main office on Lappan's Lane closes September 30 - garbage tags will be available elsewhere. 🔹 Brush & leaf collection – Brush pickup starts September 22 and leaf pickup October 27; check schedules online. 🔹 Email alerts – Mark City emails as safe to ensure you receive messages! 🔹 Heritage Hour: The Spire – Learn about the Spire on Sydenham Street on Thursday, October 2 in Memorial Hall, City Hall. Please note the location; our apologies for the error! 📌 Links & Resources: 👉 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: https://www.cityofkingston.ca/news/posts/national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation-closures-and-service-impacts-1/ 👉 Transit engagement: https://getinvolved.cityofkingston.ca/kingston-transit-service-standards 👉 Brush & leaf collection: https://Cityofkingston.ca/Collection 👉 KARC office: https://www.cityofkingston.ca/news/posts/kingston-area-recycling-centre-main-office-to-close/ 👉 Heritage Hour event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1335378227964124/
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