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Opioid overdoses increasing ‘dramatically’ in Kingston area

BY TORI STAFFORD tstafford@metroland.com

Rugby season in full swing The Kingston Panthers men’s rugby second team took on the Montreal Wanderers at LaSalle Secondary School on Saturday, July 29. The Wanderers lead 13-12 at half time and the Panthers briefly held a one point lead in the second half but Montreal prevailed 30-22.

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A string of opioid overdoses in the area has prompted alerts from the local Health Unit, paramedics and Street Health Centre.

On Wednesday, Aug. 2, the Frontenac Paramedic Service disclosed it had attended three calls involving opioid overdoses in less than 12 hours. Of those three cases, two required resuscitation and, while which opioids were responsible for the overdoses is not known to paramedics, it is suspected that fentanyl may have been involved, explained Gale Chevalier, deputy chief of performance standards for the Frontenac Paramedic Service.

“We don’t know exactly what drugs they’ve taken. The speculation is that it was fentanyl,” Chevalier said of the increase

in opioid overdose cases in the last year. “[The patients] are often using heroine or crystal meth at the time, as well, which, we presume, is laced with fentanyl.”

Overdose patients may or may not have taken fentanyl willingly. The prevalence of fentanyl in the area has been seen both in the form of bootleg fentanyl, which is illegally produced and distributed in the form of pills, patches and/or powder, and being incorporated into other street drugs, according to KFL&A Public Health. In Ontario, fentanyl has been detected in cocaine, heroine and crystal meth, and has also been found pressed into pills to create counterfeit prescription pills such as Percocet and OxyContin.

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Opioid overdoses increasing ‘dramatically’ in Kingston area While paramedics cannot be sure how many overdose cases have involved fentanyl, one thing is for certain: the number of opioid overdoses in the area has increased remarkably over the past three years.

“Our most accurate statistic we could use is how many times we needed to give Narcan, because those are the patients that I can be certain were opioid overdoses,” Chevalier said, referring to the brand name of naloxone, a prescription medication used to block the effects of opioids and reverse an overdose in patients.

In 2016, Frontenac paramedics administered Narcan 22 times throughout the year, over three times the amount of Narcan ad- Naloxone, as known by its name brand version, Narcan, is used ministered in 2015, Che- in treating opioid overdoses, which can lead to decreased respivalier said. This year, ratory dive or lack of breathing. The number of instances where Frontenac paramedics Frontenac Paramedics have used naloxone is on track to be douhave already adminis- ble what it was in 2016 by the end of this year.

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breathing, Chevalier explained; this means paramedics must provide ventilation.

“The paramedics … essentially have to breathe for the patient,” she said, noting that paramedics employ bag valve masks to keep the patient breathing.

“They then give Narcan, which will take away the effects of the opioid and allow the patient to start breathing on their own.”

Sometimes, that can take as little as one dose of Narcan and a couple of minutes, but it all depends on what drug and how much of it a patient has taken in.

“Sometimes they need repeated doses over the course of an hour before they start to breathe on their own,” Chevalier said.

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Those who engage in opioid or other drug use are encouraged by the paramedics and Public Health not to use drugs alone, and to pick up and get training on how to use a naloxone kit. More tips on avoiding opioid overdose and signs of a possible overdose are available here, and naloxone kits are available free of charge at Kingston Street Health Centre (115 Barrack St., Kingston), and a number of local pharmacies. Search for local pharmacies providing naloxone kits here.

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putting the use of Narcan by paramedics on track to double what was used last year.

“It’s definitely a dramatic increase over the three years,” Chevalier said, noting that these overdose cases have led to both increased calls and an increase in how sick a patient is when paramedics get to them.

“It’s definitely a challenge.”

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Brunet Plumbing Kitchen and Bath and King's Town a living wage to start."

While these two businesses are the first to Dental are the first employers in Eastern Ontario to pay their employees $16.58, which is the most recently calcu- be certified in Eastern Ontario, nearly 150 emlated living wage in Kingston. The two employers were rec- ployers in Western Ontario are now paying the ognized with a certificate at the Next Church in Kingston living wage, According to Cam Jay, co-chair of and they were happy to spread the word about why they feel Living Wage Kingston, they are seeing positive results. paying a living wage is important.

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'A perverse compliment': Sypnowich comments on councillors' questioning of Coalition's integrity following proper procedures.”

Sypnowich provided The Kingston Heritage with a copy of the Coalition’s ‘Planning Brief,’ dated January 2016, which contains the Coalition’s mandate.

“The Coalition of Kingston Communities is dedicated to improving the process of civic engagement and accountability of City Council and City staff, in order the further the well being of Kingston,” it says in the brief, which focuses on planning procedures in the city.

Because the Coalition is focused on bettering procedure at City Hall, Sypnowich said the group always has a consensus, whether all member groups feel the same way about specific issues or not. For example, she pointed to the issue of the Capitol Condominium development: While some member groups expressed opposition to the idea of a high rise in the downtown core and others did not, all groups agreed that there were procedural issues taking place – both with regard to adhering to the City’s Official Plan, and with the integrity of Councillor Adam Candon being involved in voting on the issue.

BY TORI STAFFORD tstafford@metroland.com

A local group that has called into question the accountability and transparency of procedure at City Hall recently found itself facing questions of the same nature raised by city councillors and the public.

Over the last few months, the Coalition of Kingston Communities, a local citizens group concerned with procedure, civic engagement and accountability, has been questioned by Council, in local media and online. In an attempt to answer those questions, Christine Sypnowich, spokesperson for the Coalition, spoke with The Kingston Heritage and shared her views on the group being called into question.

Most recently, two City councillors questioned Sypnowich when she represented the Coalition and presented a delegation to City Council on Tuesday, July 11. Sypnowich was voicing the concerns she said her group had over the process leading up to the decision on what will happen at the Kingston Penitentiary and Portsmouth Olympic Harbour sites during the delegation. However, Councillors Boehme and Schell took the opportunity to voice their concerns with the Coalition itself, asking about how the group reaches a consensus among such diverse groups and requesting to view minutes of their meetings.

Over the course of a half-hour interview, Sypnowich mentioned a number of times that the Coalition has had unanimity at all of their meetings so far.

“We’ve always be very careful about sticking with a procedural mandate, because that’s something everyone can get on board for,” Sypnowich said, noting that the Coalition doesn’t take a stance on specific issues, but rather on the procedure that takes place at City Hall in addressing those specific issues.

“Our mission is procedural, right? So, what we care about, what unites us, is trying to achieve better process in our dealings with City Hall, with Council and staff… trying to make City Hall more accountable to the public, more transparent, and more assiduous about

also subsequently circulated to members via email. She did say, however, that the Coalition recognizes it would be to their benefit to have a website where minutes, a list or Coalition members and the Coalition’s official mission statement could be accessed by the public.

“We are realizing that it would be wise to have… a website, for starters, and to have a more formal structure in terms of the organization itself,” Sypnowich said, noting that there have been so many issues, or “fires to put out,” at City Hall over the last year and a half, the Coalition has been very busy.

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Homestead’s revised Queen St. apartment high rises focus of public meeting

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For the second time in as many years, the city hosted a public meeting to consider two proposed highrise buildings in the downtown.

Homestead Land Holdings Ltd. has unveiled revised plans for its residential tower project in the area of Queen and King Streets, 19 and 17 storeys respectively, on what are now municipal surface parking lots.

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tower design; -200 residential units (87 one-bedroom units and 113 two-bedroom units); -237 parking spaces, 100 bicycle parking spaces and apartment complex amenities; -ground floor commercial uses along King Street.

The second building is planned on another parking lot at 18 Queen St. and 282 Ontario St.; -19 storeys (65 metres), down from 21, with an above-ground parking podium and tower design; -200 residential units (53 one-bedroom units and 147 two-bedroom units); -245 parking spaces, 100 bicycle parking spaces and apartment complex amenities; -ground floor commercial uses along King Street.

For the first building, the developer has removed a planned loading area on Queen Street and will build a rear lane connecting Wellington and King Streets.

The second building’s podium has been reduced from seven to five storeys, and the Queen Street loading area will be moved to a laneway behind the building connecting King and Ontario Streets.

Homestead is also proposing to amend the Official Plan to remove mandatory commercial frontage along Ontario Street, Wellington Street and Queen Street, remove courtyards and allow the increased building height.

To support the major changes, Homestead

has submitted more than a dozen studies for such things as heritage, noise, traffic and sunshade impacts, urban design and an environmental site assessment for staff, politicians and the public to review.

“The proposed development is very large, and in contrast, is proposed for a pair of locations that have essentially been empty for a generation, making its perception even larger,” according to the revised urban design study.

The study added: “The heights, at 17 and 19 storeys (including mechanical penthouses) are acceptable if general quality and good Urban Design at the bottom six levels is executed throughout the developments.”

The Homestead project has already been appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board, by the developer, claiming city council took too long to make a decision on its application.

Typically, development appeals to the OMB take the matter out of municipal hands.

However, staff say they are proceeding with public input and technical reviews.

Homestead’s initial highrise application, unveiled in late 2015, was generally panned by the public at a February 2016 meeting as too tall and out of scale with the low-rise businesses around it.

The city stands to lose about 270 public parking spaces, which are currently leased from Homestead, if the residential developments are approved.

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Preliminary Design and Class Environmental Assessment Study Wolfe Island Ferry and Docking Improvements City of Kingston and Township of Frontenac Islands G.W.P. 4061-14-00

Étude de conception préliminaire et d’évaluation environnementale de portée générale - Améliorations au traversier et à l'entrée au bassin de l’île Wolfe, Ville de Kingston et comté de Frontenac Islands, G.W.P. 4061-14-00

Morrison Hershfield Limited has been retained by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation to conduct a Preliminary Design and Class Environmental Assessment Study for Wolfe Island Ferry and Docking Improvements.

Le ministère des Transports de l’Ontario a retenu les services de Morrison Hershfield Limited afin de réaliser une étude de conception préliminaire et d'évaluation environnementale de portée générale pour les améliorations au traversier et à l'entrée au bassin de l’île Wolfe.

The final round of Public Information Centres (PICs) is being held to provide the public and other interested stakeholders with an opportunity to review and discuss the study with members of the Project Team. The purpose of the PIC is to review and obtain input on the evaluation and selection of the preferred alternative for each terminal. The PIC will follow a “drop-in” format. The PIC will be held on:

La dernière ronde de séances d'information publique (SIP) aura lieu afin de fournir au public et aux autres intervenants intéressés l'occasion d'examiner le rapport et de discuter de l'étude avec les membres de l'équipe du projet. L’objectif de la SIP consiste à passer en revue l’évaluation et la sélection de la solution de rechange privilégiée pour chaque terminal et à recueillir des commentaires à ce sujet. La séance se fera sans inscription préalable. Le centre d'information se tiendra à :

Wolfe Island August 23, 2017, 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sacred Heart Catholic School 57 County Road 95, Gymnasium

Kingston August 24, 2017, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

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This is the third and final round of PICs to be held for the study. A project website has been set up for this study and will be updated as information becomes available and the study progresses. The website can be accessed at: www.wolfeislandferryea.ca.

THE STUDY AND STUDY PROCESS The project will address short term and long term transportation needs for the Wolfe Island Ferry and will build on a 2011 Planning Study Report. Improvements to existing terminals, both on and off shore, may include changes to the marshaling areas, larger dock/mooring facilities, improved pedestrian and cycling facilities, including terminal facilities.

The study will follow the approved planning process for a Group ‘A’ project in accordance with the Class Environmental Assessment for Provincial Transportation Facilities, 2000 (the Class EA) with the opportunity for public input throughout the study. A Transportation Environmental Study Report (TESR) will be prepared and made available for review and comment upon completion of the study. The TESR public review period will be announced in this newspaper at a later date.

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île Wolfe 23 août 2017, de 16 h à 20 h Sacred Heart Catholic School 57, route de comté 95, Gymnase

Kingston 24 août 2017, de 16 h à 19 h Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront 2, rue Princess, Salle Bellevue Nord

Il s’agit de la troisième et dernière ronde dans le cadre de cette étude. Un site Web de projet a été créé pour cette étude et sera mis à jour dès que l'information sera disponible et que l'étude progressera. Vous pouvez accéder au site à l’adresse : www.wolfeislandferryea.ca.

L’ÉTUDE ET LE PROCESSUS DE L’ÉTUDE Le projet répondra aux besoins à court et à long terme en matière de transport en ce qui a trait au traversier de l’île Wolfe et se fondera sur le rapport d'étude de planification de 2011. Les améliorations aux terminaux existants, dans les zones côtières et extracôtières, peuvent inclure des modifications aux zones de regroupement, aux grandes installations de transbordement et de mouillage et aux installations pour piétons et cyclistes, notamment les installations du terminal.

L'étude suivra le processus de planification approuvé pour les projets de groupe A conformément à l'Évaluation environnementale de portée générale pour les routes provinciales de 2000 et le public aura l'occasion de fournir des commentaires tout au long de l'étude. Un rapport d’étude environnemental sur les transports sera préparé et accessible afin que les membres du public puissent l'examiner et formuler des commentaires à l'issue de l'étude. La période d'examen du rapport par le public sera annoncée dans le présent journal à une date ultérieure.

COMMENTAIRES

We are interested in hearing any comments or concerns that you may have with the study.

For further information or to be added to the project mailing list, please contact:

Vos commentaires et vos préoccupations par rapport à cette étude nous intéressent. Pour en savoir davantage ou pour être ajouté à la liste de distribution du projet, veuillez prendre contact avec :

Mr. Edward Li, P.Eng. Project Manager Morrison Hershfield Limited 125 Commerce Valley Drive West Suite 300 Markham, ON L3T 7W4 tel: 416-495-4228 / fax: 416-499-9658 e-mail: eli@morrisonhershfield.com

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Responsable de projet Morrison Hershfield Limited 125, promenade Commerce Valley ouest Bureau 300 Markham (Ontario) L3T 7W4 tél. : 416 495-4228 / téléc. : 416 499-9658 courriel : eli@morrisonhershfield.com

Ms. Tina White Senior Project Manager Ministry of Transportation 1355 John Counter Blvd.

Postal Bag 4000 Kingston, ON K7L 5A3 tel: 613-545-4871 / fax: 613-540-5106 e-mail: tina.white@ontario.ca

Mme Tina White Chef de projet Ministère des Transports 1355, boul. John Counter Sac postal 4000 Kingston (Ontario) K7L 5A3 tél. : 613 545-4871/ téléc. : 613 540-5106 courriel : tina.white@ontario.ca

Information will be collected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record.

Les renseignements recueillis seront utilisés conformément à la Loi sur l’accès à l’information et la protection de la vie privée. Tous les commentaires, à l'exception des renseignements personnels, feront partie du dossier public.

If you have any accessibility requirements in order to participate in this project, please contact one of the Project Team members listed above.

Si vous avez des exigences en matière d'accessibilité pour participer à ce projet, veuillez prendre contact avec l'un des membres de l'équipe du projet nommés ci-dessus.

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EDITORIAL

In Our Opinion

Summertime sadness It is hard to believe that it is already August. Is it just me, or did June and July seem like they lasted five minutes?

This summer has been an interesting one and the opposite of summer 2016 where we saw drastic drought conditions and high temperatures and humidity for weeks at a time. This year has brought endless flood warnings and only a couple weekends that have been consistently nice. If you ever needed proof of climate change, just look to Southern Ontario over the past two years.

This summer also brought me something I fear each year and something I hadn’t experienced in a very long time – a summer cold. The common cold on its own can be brutal with the stuffiness, cough, and sneezing, but when you add in beautiful summer weather and humid temperatures, these symptoms

seem to be even worse.

I don’t know about you, but when I am sick I love to see gloomy, rainy and cold weather outside. It just makes it easier to deal with the retched symptoms I am experiencing and it makes it easier to curl up with a blanket, a cup of tea or soup and a good book or movie.

When it is hot and sunny out, all of this becomes impossible.

Luckily the weather cooperated with me a bit and I did get a couple rainy days, but the heat was killer.

In addition to the summer sickness, my newest sport love has also been disappointing me this summer; the Blue Jays seem to have lost their mojo this year and with countless losing streaks, injuries and missteps, the have fallen to the bottom of their division and this just makes me sad. I’m not fully jumping off the bandwagon just yet, but I am learning what it is to be a baseball fan and sometimes it sucks.

I am also really missing the cottage this summer and recently a friend told me I don’t look nearly as tanned as I

have in the past. This is simply because we don’t live at the cottage anymore and while we are just 30 minutes away, commitments in Toronto and weddings have prevented us from spending much time there this summer.

On top of all this, August is always a bit sad because you know that it is the last full month of summer – a season that always seems to not last long enough in Canada. Don’t get me wrong I love fall and the crispness that comes with it, but I do love warm summer days when I can wear a cute dress and not worry about my face hurting from the cold and in August those days seem to be getting closer and closer.

So all of this has me feeling a bit of summertime sadness, if that is even a thing, and while I know that there is still a lot of summer to enjoy, the reality of winter is looming in my mind.

I really wish we could just bypass the colder months each year, but I suppose they make us appreciate these summer months more‌I guess I’ll just try to focus on that.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Big business cries poor On May 30, the Ontario Liberal Party announced that they would be increasing the minimum wage to $15 by 2019. If Bill 148 is passed, these changes will happen gradually over the subsequent months. This news was received joyously by those of us who recognize the downward-moving trend of wages in Ontario over the last 20 years. Not only has the minimum wage been frozen in place for 12 of the last 20 years (even as the cost of living has steadily increased), but workplaces have themselves been restructured so that often, temporary or subcontracted workers perform labour for companies who are then able to pay them less to “flip� contracts to the lowest bidders, and thus to slowly drive down wages. Jobs which used to be decent jobs in the ‘80s and ‘90s — at grocery stores, in airports, in custodial work — are now, more often than not, low-wage jobs. Only three years ago in 2014, Queen's University changed almost 20 full-time custodial jobs that paid more than $20/h into “casual� positions, which pay only $12/h. The Living Wage Calculation in Kingston is $16.58/h, and the minimum wage is only $11.40/h. The proposed $15 minimum wage is long overdue.

If you listen to the business lobby, however, the story you will hear is very different. The message from groups such as “Keep Ontario Working�, a coalition of Ontario business interests, is that the increase is going to crush small business.

This “prediction� has not been borne out by any of the credible studies performed in cities where increases like this have actually gone through (Seattle, for instance). In fact, it is a

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myth that most small businesses run on a low-wage business model. In the hearings for Bill 148, the owner of the cafĂŠ and bakery Bread By Us in Ottawa came out saying that she already pays all of her staff (both bakers and front-of-house staff) $15/h for both moral and business reasons. In a recent article by RankandFile.ca, another restaurant manager corroborated this, claiming that there are hidden expenses to low-wage business models. Staff retention, increased productivity, reduced training costs, increased service capacity: these are all factors which are rarely discussed by those opposing decent work legislation.

Those who are most loudly crying poor over the proposed minimum wage increase are actually those who are the most likely to pay sub-$15 wages: big businesses like Loblaws, and lucrative franchises like Tim Hortons, Montana's and Kelsey's. The grocery giant Loblaws (whose CEO Galen Weston Jr. is worth an estimated $8.82 billion) pulled in net earnings of $338 million in 2015. It is rich employers like these who are hiding behind Ontario's beloved mom-andpop shops. It's time we stopped listening to Galen Weston Jr., and remembered a time when a person could actually make a decent living working at a grocery store. We can make that a reality again.

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To borrow a phrase from a hat Coun. Jim Neill has been wearing all summer, let’s make racism wrong again.

For whatever reason, racism of all kinds — including incidents of shocking, blatant, unapologetic slurs — seems to be on the rise across North America. (Just a hunch: this might have something to do with the political climate in the U.S., and the fact that the racists among us feel somehow validated in their bigotry because certain powerful individuals get away with saying all the terrible things they want.)

Unfortunately, our area appears to be no exception to this trend.

Last month, for example, a viral video was circulated showing a Kingston woman yelling racist slurs at her neighbour, a black lady. Kudos to the folks who organized the anti-racism rally that followed, and standing loudly and firmly against this sort of behaviour.

Kudos also to Coun. Jeff McLaren, who is introducing an anti-racism motion at council on Aug. 8. This edition of the Kingston Heritage will go to press after the meeting, but there is no reason to think our local municipal government won’t do the right thing and take a strong, principled stand against the scourge of racism.

Sadly, however, when an op ed by McLaren on the subject was posted to the KingstonRegion.com Facebook page, it received some shockingly racist comments against the Muslim faith that were not only bigoted, disgusting and completely false, but would likely also be considered hate speech. As such, these comments were deleted from the page and will not be repeated here, but you can likely imagine the kinds of things that were said.

To emphasize: this was an op ed about standing against racism, and some of the comments received were unapologetically anti-anti-racism, if you will. What is the world coming to? Would this sort of behaviour have taken place five years ago, or even one year ago? It’s hard to imagine.

Another recent story by Aric McBay about a local group working to make Kingston a sanctuary city inspired a shockingly harsh Reddit thread, which led the author of this editorial down a deeply upsetting rabbit hole of the proudly racist communities that exist online.

Still another local (ish) example: Stefanie MacWilliams of Belleville, the sole purpose of whose blog, Halsey News, appears to be inciting Islamophobic hatred.

Let’s all stand up to this kind of disgusting hogwash. Let’s let people who would be inclined toward these kinds of attitudes know that racism is NOT OK. If you hear someone make racist (or sexist, or homophobic) statements against any group of people, say something. Point out their ignorance and let them know it will not be tolerated.

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Recent events internationally, nationally and locally point to an increase in incidents of racism, xenophobia and hate crimes. Many reports from reputable news sources confirm this new reality.

This is particularly important to me, because my family is biracial. I see the recent trend and wonder if my children will suffer unjust prejudices or violence.

My family and I moved back to Canada in great part because Canada’s multicultural policy would free my children from prejudices experienced elsewhere.

So far, our Canadian experience has produced a wondrous transformation in my oldest son. But, I fear the recent uptick in expressions of racism.

Formal racist state policies have been coming to an end for over 200 years. Abolitionists in the 19th century, the Second World War and many liberation movements in the 20th century have generally appeared to put an end to overtly racist state polices. But, even today, this project is still not complete in several parts of the world. Here in our community, while racism is not as overt as these past mistakes, racism has evolved and continues in more subtle and hidden ways. I mean subtle and hidden from people who are not the targets — racism is still very blatant and obvious to its victims.

This leads me to think about what kind of city we want to live in? Do we want a city where racism is OK, as long as it doesn’t happen to me, or as long

as I don’t have to see or be aware of it?

Or do we want a city without racism: a proudly multicultural city with equity for all, and where people are judged on the content of their character — as Martin Luther King Jr. dreamed?

This question is of particular concern for Kingston, because our population will start to plateau in about 10 years and then start to decrease. There is high correlation between population growth and economic growth in advanced economies. It is a concern for our livability, too. An increase in xenophobia, the hatred and/or fear of people from other countries, is an increase in negative qualities that are not conducive to community living.

It is also a concern of justice, dignity, humanity and human rights.

Do newer, subtler expressions of racism, xenophobia and racial discrimination still exist? Yes. They include micro-aggressions, stigmatizations, stereotyping, implicit bias, racial profiling and under-privileging. These examples often go unrealized by privileged groups, but they do immense harm to the victims.

The City of Kingston has been at the forefront of anti-racism action and policy. The city takes very seriously respect for human rights, and our duties and obligations under the Ontario

and Canadian Human Rights Codes.

Fortunately, with a culture of continuous improvement, we can always do better. This is especially important now, in light of resurgent events south of the border that are trying to unjustly legitimize racist and xenophobic policies and expressions. Those who know that racism is wrong must also adapt, and challenge the old and the newer and increasingly popular forms of racism arising in our world.

Jeff McLaren is councillor for the Meadowbrook-Strathcona district. His anti-racism motion will come to council on Aug. 8.

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City Hall flashback: What was the city talking about a decade ago?

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LVEC Expands Kingston’s downtown sports and entertainment centre will get an extra 1,000 seats — but not right away. City politicians voted 10-2 to spend an extra $384,000 to install concrete, steel, and railings around the outer rim of the arena bowl during its current construction.

“If we’re going to do the LVEC properly, let’s do it big. Let’s do it now,” said Councillor Lisa Osanic.

When the arena opens in February 2008, it will have 5,000 fixed seats for hockey games, concerts, and trade shows. But, the foundation will already be installed to quickly boost the maximum seating capacity to 6,000. The total cost of the expansion is about $800 per seat.

With extra seat stands added, the revised construction cost is now pegged at $46.5 million.

Coun. Steve Garrison, an outspoken critic of the project who voted against the expansion, said

the downtown arena remains unproven that it can attract even 5,000 spectators. And, he said talk of a $4 million federal grant remains a “faint hope”.

(Editor’s update: The arena opened on time with the same budget, but the federal grant never came.)

Block D Lawsuit The city’s legal tab is $48,000, and counting, to defend itself from a lawsuit over the failed development on Block D. Kingston 2000 is suing the city for $47.5 million in damages for breach of contract and acting in bad faith in determining whether the mega-project was feasible.

None of the allegations have been proven in court. The city had partnered with Kingston 2000 to create a convention centre, arena, and performing arts centre on the eight-acre waterfront site, part of a massive $230 million development. However, council voted to terminate the public-private partnership in October 2000, saying it would create too much of a drain on the public purse.

The lawsuit was filed just before the six-year limit for legal action

would expire.

Bridge Study Kingston’s long-awaited third bridge crossing study will begin next year (in 2008). But, it may take a decade before traffic can cross at another location along Great Cataraqui River.

Councillors approved spending $1.5 million over the next two years on a detailed environmental study to determine the cost, location, and design of a third crossing, and whether the entire project is worthwhile. The city estimates it will cost $110 million to build an alternative road transportation link between the 401 and the LaSalle Causeway.

Councillor Steve Garrison says the high price of the study is a necessary public investment to find the answers. “It’s inevitable, and to put if off any longer is probably not realistic.”

Bridge supporters like Pittsburgh district councillor Leonore Foster praised the decision. “I’m extremely heartened by what I hear,” Foster said.

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Foster says a third crossing is not just for the benefit of east-end residents, adding the causeway has reached traffic capacity with an estimated 25,000 vehicles using it every day.

The favoured alignment is to connect Gore Road on the east side of the river to Elliot Avenue on the western side. Another option that will be studied is constructing a traffic tunnel under the river.

(Editor’s update: Council recently approved the bridge construction in 2019, but

at a cost of $180 million.)

Gardiners Crunch Gardiners Road is more than just a busy destination for shoppers. It also tops the list as the most accident-prone road in Kingston.

Latest police stats show three intersections along Gardiners Road recorded the highest number of all city traffic accidents in 2006 — Gardiners and Bath Road and Gardiners and Princess Street were tied with 27 accidents each, while Gardiners and Taylor-Kidd Boulevard had 25 crashes.

In reading the stats at their 2007 budget talks, city councillors expressed the need

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Coun. Vicki Schmolka said motorists are getting more disrespectful about the rules of the road because they think they can get away with it. “I heard traffic enforcement is

not the job that police officers most like to do. It’s also the job that gets dropped when you have to enforce other types of crimes.”

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In which we sample the delights of hometown tourism ... and learn of Deadman Bay, the Official Story and the flogging of children Jamie Swift COLUMNIST

“Let’s not go there … too many tourists.”

I’ve heard that said, often enough, while on the road. The impulse to stay away from places crawling with visitors is in a way understandable. The Eiffel Tower. Machu Picchu. Niagara Falls.

I visited Borobudur and Prambanan in central Java decades ago and was surprised at the number of foreigners wandering about the Buddhist and Hindu holy places. They’re likely far more crowded today.

“Overrun” comes to mind.

But isn’t it rather odd to try to avoid tourists when you’re a tourist yourself.

“Hypocrisy” comes to mind.

Tourism is paradoxical, no less so than here in Kingston. The city attracts scads of visitors every year. Chiefly in the summer.

And chiefly in a rather tiny area of downtown. Those who live here will notice the tourists being disgorged from buses, rubberneckers wandering around looking up, taking endless photos. But, as we hustle about our daily routines, do we notice what they notice? What do they learn about this

small city?

To find out, I inserted myself into the midsummer tourist scene hereabouts, taking myself back to the days when the streets smelled of coal smoke and horse droppings.

You get on the hop-on hop-off Kingston Trolley Tour by Ontario Street’s old railway station across from city hall, ground zero for Kingston tourism. Before boarding the red trolley — in fact a bus — I heard Spanish, Italian, Arabic, French, Mandarin, Tagalog among people milling around. Our city really is a visitor magnet.

The driver and commentator was retired Kingston Transit driver, John Harris. There’s a taped commentary, too. But John’s rap is better. Though he stoutly denies exaggeration, he does offer some local lore.

As we head across the causeway, John pays tribute to the late and much-lamented S & R department store as he describes the many notable limestone buildings. And he claims that the Tim Hortons outlet across from where the police station once stood had an underground pipeline through which an endless supply of doughnuts supplied the police. I’m not sure whether many of my fellow travelers got the reference to police, doughnuts, and endless coffee breaks.

I am sure that they didn’t miss the em-

phasis on matters military as we wound our way through RMC and Fort Henry.

John has a fine memory for the calibre of sundry artillery pieces on display. The tape is more conventional, offering up nostrums about the Fort Henry Guard being “world famous,” that sort of thing.

John gets in a bit of grittier stuff, describing why Deadman Bay off the Fort got its name. Formerly Hamilton Cove, a group of luckless nineteenth century toilers apparently perished there on the way back from work. I didn’t know that.

John also recounts the well-known story of the countless Irish navvies who perished at the service of the British Crown, digging the Rideau Canal. And I also learned about the endless fires that took their toll in old Kingston. At city hall. At the Frontenac Country Courthouse. The still blackened stone around the windows of the wonderful Frontenac Club Inn, formerly a bank and gentlemen’s club, offer contemporary evidence of a long ago blaze. I’d never noticed that.

My fellow tourists also learned, passing Market Square along King, that the newspaper building was in fact not formerly the home of the “Sub-Standard,” a commonplace bit of local drollery. It was One of Kingston's Tour Trolleys in front of City (and remains) the “Whig Standard.”

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In which we sample the delights of hometown tourism ... and learn of Deadman Bay, the Official Story and the flogging of children some forty times for “child like behaviour.” I surely didn’t know that.

When it comes to tourism, Kingston has been successfully opportunistic. Prisons sell. Alcatraz.

Robben Island. And now Kingston Pen, where there are more people wanting tours than spaces.

There’s something about the gothic and macabre that appeals to many. Ghost tours abound. (I’ll get to Kingston’s in a later column.) One of my most memorable tourist experiences was exploring the former STASI prison in Berlin, where the Stalinist secret police did their dirty work. Unlike KP, many guides at the Hohenschoenhausen are men and women jailed there from the 40s to the 80s. Fascinating. Chilling.

At the end of the tour, I stop to chat with a couple from Quebec City (itself often crawling with visitors) who had just taken the Kingston Trolley Tours trip with their three young children.

“You don’t really notice your own town,” observes Daniel Dionne as his wife, Ariane, herds the kids toward the old locomotive beside the tourist bureau.

I couldn’t agree more. And I just keep on learning.

I’ll explore the Thousand Islands and take a ghost tour in the weeks to come.

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That aside, the trolley tour is very much Kingston’s Official Story. Lots on the military. Even more on Sir John A. Macdonald. I guess this is what people expect from a city that trades on the Great Man view of history. Yet, every once in a while, I’m pointed to other things I’ve hardly ever noticed. How many times have I passed the corner of King and Lower Union and noticed the old — but still functioning — coal gas lamp? And I certainly needed a reminder that City Park is Ontario’s oldest municipal park.

It isn’t possible to dress up the city’s prison history with any conventional civic boosterism. To its credit, the trolley tour doesn’t try. As the comfortable bus pulls up to the Penitentiary Museum (the most interesting museum town, to my mind), the tape tells the tourists thinking of hopping off that one artifact is a nineteenth century water boarding apparatus. To which John adds the tale of an eightyear-old pickpocket from Montreal jailed at Kingston Pen in the early days. He was flogged

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Community health facilities in Kingston get boost from province

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“Today is another really good day for health care in Kingston and the Islands,” said Sophie Kiwala, MPP for Kingston and the Islands on Aug. 2 as she made an announcement regarding infrastructure funding for the city.

Kiwala announced that through the Community Infrastructure Renewal Fund, the province

is investing $148,925 at Addictions and Mental Health Services (AMHS) for Kingston, Frontenac Lennox and Addington and Providence Care.

When broken down, $102,000 will go to AMHS to help with repairs including roof replacement, chimney and eavestrough repairs and $46,925 will help complete loading dock repairs at Providence Care’s Montreal Street location.

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Kiwala was also happy to see the funds going toward mental health care, an area that she has always been a strong advocate for.

“At AMHS they continue to see an increased demand; that is part of reducing the stigma and more people are coming forward. We will have more demand for services,” she said. “That makes funding like this even more important and we want funds for infrastructure to be separate from program MPP for Kingston and the Islands, Sophie Kiwala, anfunding.” nounced nearly $150,000 in funding for community Kiwala hopes that the province will health facilities in Kingston on August 2. continue to support funding initiatives Mandy Marciniak/Metroland

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City takes bite out of ‘monster homes’ with proposed amenity space rules

BY BILL HUTCHINS

City officials are taking the first step toward limiting the number of so-called monster homes in offcampus neighbourhoods.

Councillors are now considering a key amendment to municipal zoning rules that proposes new landscaped open space requirements in residential zones where they do not currently exist. The change would effectively require more outdoor amenity space in yards before residential additions are approved.

This stems from a compromise motion approved by council in May to avoid imposing a temporary building freeze, known as an Interim Control Bylaw, for all new residential construction near Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College.

Instead, councillors approved a staff recommendation to implement a series of short and long-term solutions that are designed to better

regulate or restrict the conversion of single-family homes into multiple bedrooms to accommodate students.

One of the city’s key strategies to control the spread of monster homes would require developers to set aside amenity areas on a “per unit” basis when houses are converted into multi-unit dwellings.

City planners say the purpose of mandatory amenity areas is to “enhance the quality of life for residents of multi-unit dwellings” by providing opportunities for; -passive and active recreation (gym, fitness room, indoor pool), -access to the outdoors (private deck, balcony, roof deck), -socializing in a private or semiprivate environment (common room, meeting room), -gatherings with activities not typically permitted in public or in public parks.

Property owners must provide 10 square metres per dwelling unit in the mixed commercial/residential

use zones in the downtown area and along the Princess Street Corridor; and 18.5 square metres per dwelling unit in the rest of the city.

The functional design of amenity areas will also be regulated so that the length does not exceed four times the width and, if provided as communal space, must be centralized into an area not less than 54 square metres. Also, parking and building access will not be considered as functional amenity space.

The other major change is to impose a minimum requirement for landscaped open space that must be at least 30 per cent of the total lot area.

City planners say the proposed new standards will ensure there are enough amenity areas for one and two bedroom homes by reducing the amount of buildable space on lots and preventing backyards from becoming paved parking lots for monster homes.

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two-family dwellings into more units as proposals would have to demonstrate that an adequate amount of amenity area can be accommodated on-site,” said chief planner Paige Agnew when the council motion was approved last spring.

The current rules, which allow monster home conversions with little municipal input and no public consultation, triggered a public backlash by campus area residents.

The controversy boiled over last fall when residents went to city hall to complain that unchecked singlefamily home conversions are destabilizing neighbourhoods, driving families out of neighbourhoods, driving down property values and forever changing streetscapes.

The planned update of municipal zoning bylaws to remove the “as of right” conversion of single-family houses into multiple dwelling units was presented to the planning committee Aug. 3 following a public meeting in June. The proposed bylaw amendments have not yet been

approved by council.

Officials stress the changes are not retroactive. “The changes do not apply to development applications that are currently underway,” said a staff report.

They also say that amenity space must be provided on the same lot where the multi-unit dwelling is proposed, and not provided offsite, nor will a residential development get a break from the rules if the property is located near an existing park.

“The proximity to a public park or a sports field does not reduce the amenity area requirements on a property,” said the report.

In the longer term, the city plans to consider rental licensing regulations covering bedroom limits and property standards, introduce a residential infill strategy, and provide more scrutiny over the site plan process for multi-unit residential developments as they relate to building design, on-site parking and garbage collection.

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Wolfe Island senior apartment project: then and now

BY MARGARET KNOTT

Any one driving along Road #95 North can’t help but notice a new building under construction behind the Wolfe Island Community Medical Clinic and the Paramedic Services and Fire Hall (Emergency Services) Building, at the end of Division Street. It is close to the Community Centre Grounds, on land gifted to the township by landowner and friend John Weatheral. It is in sight of a developing new community garden.

The building is the first Wolfe Island (5 unit) Seniors Apartment Project under construction in response to a community survey some years ago, that confirmed a strong interest in and need for senior accommodation on the island. What residents said they wanted was a facility that was affordable, in the village, operated locally and offering safety, independence, socialization and the opportunity to remain on the island.

Three years ago Frontenac County decided, in its Strategic Plan, that one of their top

three projects over a five-year period was to see a five unit senior apartment building in each of the four townships in Frontenac County. They hired a consultant and approved $335,000 for each of North, South, Central and Frontenac Islands Townships, to help them move the projects forward. At this time, the Wolfe Island project is the first actually under construction.

A Frontenac Islands, Wolfe Island Ward, Senior Housing Committee of Council was formed to finalize the building design and construction schedule. It includes Mayor Denis Doyle, Councillor Wayne Grant, Brian Scovill, Kathy Horton, Mikaela Hughes, Walter Knott, & CAO Darlene Plumley (secretary), with advisor Patrick Thompson.

All of their many meetings, open to the public, led to the first call for Expressions of Interest from Design & Build Contractors. Division Street to the site was completed, as well as the required land survey. The formal acquisition, transfer and clearing of land given by owner, John Weatheral (Scarthingmoore

Farms), was also completed.

A water line was set in place.

In December 2016, the RFP (Request for Proposals) was issued outlining in detail the type of energy efficient approximately 4,500 square foot building, with four 1 bedroom units, one 2 bedroom unit and a common area, which the township was seeking. They would finalize the design and drawings based on the committee’s specifications.

A contract to build was signed with Wemp and Smith Ltd., in early 2017 ensuring construction would begin in early spring. A ground breaking ceremony due to heavy rain held at the WI Community Hall in Marysville, provided an opportunity for the public to get a sense of what to expect and to meet Frontenac County staff, including key members, the WI Senior project committee members, and Wemp and Smith Construction company representatives. Rental applications for Wolfe Islanders are, available at the WI Town Hall. The non-smoking facility will have floor heating throughout. The estimated $1,000.00 monthly rental (one bedroom) and

$1,200.00 (2 bedrooms), includes heat and hydro. A refrigerator, stove and other amenities will be provided for each. For information contact CAO Plumley at: 613-385 -2216.

Construction of the facility began in late May, and Wemp & Smith vehicles and trailers continue on site daily. What is the status of the project now? Construction is moving forward quickly with completion possible by late summer, on schedule and ready for occupants in October.

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Shafagh Razberry hasn’t even finished high school yet, but she’s already experiencing some success in the business world.

After winning the provincial DECA (business club) competition in her Grade 11 year at KCVI and moving on to compete at the international level, Razberry decided to take her interest in business a step further; so she applied and was accepted for KEDCO’s Summer Company Program, which gives high school and university students funding to create their own business as a summer job, of sorts.

Her business, called SY Accessories and Advertisement, advertises any product or service and helps design custom accessories

such as buttons, pins and water bottle covers.

Razberry already had a buttonmaking machine, which was originally a hobby; she’d craft custom pins for her friends and family and fun little buttons for special events at school.

“I had made some buttons and a lot of my friends were really interested in buying them,” Razberry explains when asked what inspired the idea behind her business. “I didn’t expect that. It was really cool, so I thought why don’t I make this into a business.”

For the last month and a bit, Razberry’s button-making machine has been getting a workout, crafting buttons with everything from photos of people’s loved ones to business logos. She can also iron custom images onto water bottle covers.

She notes that she’s viewing the Summer Company experience as a way to try out working as an entrepreneur and see if she would like to continue doing so in the future.

Indeed, she says she’s already learned a lot in the process.

“At the beginning I didn’t know how hard it was going to be. It’s extremely difficult, especially the advertising part, because I do know a few people but it’s still really hard to get the word out.”

The biggest lesson she’s learned is the importance of having confidence in herself and her work.

“Even if my product is as small as a button making service, I have to be confident in what I do. If I’m confident, people are going to be confident buying my product – it works both ways.”

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With only a few weeks of summer remaining, kids are looking to get outdoors and enjoy their vacation wherever they can and the Bath and District Lions Club is hoping to help them do just that.

The club, with the help of the Amherstview and Odessa Lions Clubs and the Napanee OPP, is hosting their annual Family Fishing Day on Aug. 13 and club member and organizer Al Beatty hopes it will be a great success. “I have been involved with children’s activities for many years and organizing this family fishing day for kids is right up my alley,� he said. “Kids activities are a big part of what we do as Lions and we feel they are really important to support.�

In Bath, the Lions have about 12 regular members. Each year, they work hard to raise funds that go back into the community. “We host community and private barbecues, breakfasts, monthly jamborees and we have an annual ham dinner,� said Beatty. “We

distribute the funds to the local junior hockey team, to the Scouts, to the Loyalist Tennis Club and the seeing eye dogs and we do activities like this too.�

The Lions are always looking for new ways to give back and new members, too. “We are always looking for new members and we hope that events like this can generate interest too.�

The fishing event is part of the Bob Izumi, Canadian Tire Corporation and Fishing Forever program that encourages youngsters to go fishing. The program also works with local police associations to get kids interacting with police and forming friendships. “There will be an officer on hand and that is always a big hit for the kids and they love interacting with them,� said Beatty. “We will also have a representative from the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority that comes out and teaches the kids about the types of fish too and they love that.�

The event, which runs in the morning from 9 a.m. to noon, takes place are the United Empire Loyalist Heritage Centre and Park in Adolphustown, Ontario. Beatty

describes the area as a nice sandy beach that also allows for a variety of other family friendly activities. “Kids can stand ankle deep and have a great day,� he said. “Kids get to select a prize at the end and while it isn’t a real competition, we did have a young lady catch the largest fish last year and that was exciting.�

Overall, the event aims to provide a fun day for kids and their families and that is what it is all about for Beatty too. “I have kids of my own and my wife and I always took them camping and on trips to the park and it was a lot of fun,� he said. “We just want to give more kids that opportunity.�

Family Fishing Day takes place on Sunday, Aug. 13, from 9 a.m. to noon on the shores of the Empire Loyalist Heritage Centre and Park in Adolphustown. The event is open to kids 16 and under. They are asked to bring their own rods and reels if possible, and a parent.

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Sypnowich comments on councillors' questioning of Coalition's integrity Continued from page 5

cial media. With regard to just how many people the Coalition represents, Sypnowich said she has a mailing list of about 150 email addresses.

"It's hard to say exactly how many members we have," she said.

When asked pointedly, Sypnowich said the Coalition likely represents “hundreds of people,” given that each member group represents a larger number of people, although the Planning Brief states the Coalition represents “between 3,000 and 5,000 people on the first page.

Sypnowich also said she has a list of 26 member groups within the Coalition, which she provided to The Kingston Heritage, but asked not to be published.

While Sypnowich mentioned a couple of community groups as Coalition members throughout the interview (namely the ‘Frontenac Heritage Foundation’ and ‘Vision for Kingston’), she said she didn’t feel comfortable identifying the “core members” who meet more often than the entire Coalition does at their public meetings.

The list Sypnowich provided contained 28 different community groups.

One of those groups is the Portsmouth District Community Association, which has already publically stated they do not consider themselves a member of the Coalition. Sypnowich expressed some confusion over that announcement, and said that group was one of the founding

members of the Coalition and helped to develop the Coalition’s mandate.

Two other groups on the list no longer exist, taking the list of member groups to 25. The Kingston Heritage reached out to all 25 of those groups over the course of two weeks via email, social media, and telephone when a number could be found (no contact information was provided in the list).

Of the 25 groups, 13 responded before time of press. Eight respondents indicated their groups are indeed member groups of the Coalition; three groups said they are not members of the Coalition, and three indicated they were not active members but on the mailing list – of those three, one group said they are a member of the Coalition, one said they are not, and one simply said they are not an active member. A dozen groups did not respond, a handful of which have had little to no online presence in the last three to five years.

Some respondents indicated they are solely on the mailing list out of interest, but not active members. Others were happy to express why they feel being part of the Coalition is beneficial.

“It has been refreshing to witness a growing interest by Kingstonians over how City Hall conducts our municipal affairs,” said Derek Complin of the ‘No Third Crossing’ group.

“It has become an integral part of the checks and balances that contribute to Kingston being a great place to live.”

As for where and when Coalition

meetings take place, Sypnowich said it used to be on a monthly basis, but, as the Coalition grew, the meetings became less frequent, she said. Moving forward, the Coalition hopes to make meetings more frequent and formally scheduled, and the next meeting will take place in October, Sypnowich expressed. She underscored that all meetings are open to the public, and, in fact, Sypnowich said the current Mayor and five Councillors (Turner, Stroud, McLaren, Osanic and Neill), as well as members of City Staff, as have attended Coalition meetings in the past.

Finally, Sypnowich addressed an issue raised by a city councillor on social media before once again expressing that she felt Council was “shooting the messenger” by questioning the legitimacy of the Coalition at the July 11 meeting.

That issue involved Councillor Adam Candon commenting on this reporter’s Facebook posting of The Heritage’s coverage of the July 11 meeting.

“I have received phone calls from members of the coalition telling me that some members have planned to try to ruin my reputation in order to get me to bow out of votes (the Capitol vote). I am told some left the group because of it apparently.”

When asked how she would respond to those comments, Sypnowich laughed before explaining that Candon was at the centre of a big issue associated with the Capitol Condominium development.

“I have heard of no one saying they would leave the Coalition because of the Candon issue. No one. Not a soul,” she said, addressing one of Candon’s public accusations.

“In fact, to be honest, I think… of all the issues that we’ve discussed, that was the issue that we had the most… not just consensus, which I say we always do, but sort of… really committed support for…”

Sypnowich pointed out, however, that the issues the Coalition had surrounding the Capitol Condominium development were procedural.

Referring Candon’s other statement about the Coalition marring his reputation in the hopes he wouldn’t vote on the issue, Sypnowich said the real motivation behind all action the Coalition took on that issue was “the ethical motivation about the integrity of the Council.”

“Clearly, there would have been people who were hoping that the Capitol process would fail and so would obviously be delighted to have a pro-Capitol person not voting… that’s not a surprising thought,” she said.

“That would have been a happy consequence for many of the people, but that wasn’t the reason.”

Sypnowich said she thinks the questioning of the Coalition’s integrity by Council at the July 11 meeting was “appalling,” and said she worries members of the public who were watching will be far less likely to come forward with their own delegations in the future. But in the

end, she said she believes the questioning means the Coalition is doing something right.

“I think, to be honest, when elected representatives start attacking members of the public, that’s when we’re having an impact,” Sypnowich said with a laugh.

“In a twisted way, we should be flattered, I guess, that we’re so important, that we’re so threatening, that we’re such a flea in the ear of some councillors that they were lashing out at us… However disagreeable it was, there was a kind of perverse compliment in there.”

Moving forward, the Coalition plans to keep an eye on how the City proceeds in looking into ‘community benefits’ offered by developers in exchange for exceeding project height or density restrictions. Sypnowich said she sees no signs of the Coalition losing steam any time soon, and that she encourages people to come out to their meetings.

“You know, people disagree about substantive questions, but we really care about the same thing: helping the city be a better place. It’s a wonderful city and we just want to see it governed well,” she said.

“Good governance is something that is very difficult to achieve, but certainly worth fighting for.”

Editor’s Note: This article is one in a series following up on the questions being asked about the Coalition of Kingston Communities. Stay tuned for more on this subject next week.

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The supports offered are tailored to each person and take into consideration the qualities and needs of everyone involved. These arrangements often see people becoming extensions of each other’s families; sharing special moments, milestones and personal accomplishments.

The goal is to provide people the opportunity for belonging, to learn/ improve social and life skills. This will be done under the direct auspices of CL-NF mission statement and guiding principles. For some people this home environment will be an end in itself, and for some it will be a stepping stone to a more independent lifestyle.

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A regional roundup of the events going on within the Greater Kingston Area

Turkey and ham supper, Clarendon and Miller Hall Plevna, Ontario.

Auspices St. Killan’s Church, Ardoch. Saturday, Aug. 12 4 - 6:30 p.m.

Adults: $12, children under 12: $6.

Bath Legion (YHU\ 0RQGD\ HYHQLQJ 6KXIĂ€Hboard, 7p.m., $2 per play Every Wednesday morning -Legion Breakfast, 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Every Thursday is “Tasty Tall Boy Thursdays�. Tall Boys will be $4.25 all day Thursday plus buy one meal get the second for half price (must be an entree, dine in only, drinks not included) Come enjoy lunch with a friend! Moved from Tuesdays to Thursdays.

Children’s Fun Fair. An invitation to all children from Kindergarten to Grade 3 and their families. Are you getting bored with Summer? Join us at St. Paul the Apostle Church for a PRUQLQJ ¿OOHG ZLWK ORWV RI IXQ 6DWXUday, Aug. 12 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at St. Paul the Apostle Church. Cost is absolutely FREE!!! Tickets given out at Fun Fair. Lots of activities!......Bouncing Castle, petting zoo, pony rides, crafts to do. Have your face painted.

As well as lots of games and prizes.

Lunch is on us! See you there!

Family Fishing Day - Sunday, Aug. 13 from 9 a.m. to noon on the shores of the United Empire Loyalist Heritage Centre and Park, 54 Adolphustown Road, Adolphustown, Ontario. ( Highway # 33 on the way to the Picton ferry ) This event is open to all boys and girls 16 years and under. The young anglers are asked to bring rods and reels, if available, we will attempt to supply them if required, and a parent or guardian. There will be prizes for everyone as well as a free lunch for all provided by Bath and District Lions Club. To learn more, visit www.

FDWFKÂżVKLQJ FRP Wednesday Walkers - Ideal for people interested in healthy exercise walking at a comfortable pace with some social interaction. Walks depart every Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 pm. For details, contact Helen at hkramer@ outlook.com or 613-766-0482 with

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Paint the Town! Plein Air Painting Weekend - Calling artists of all ages and stages! Join us Sept. 8, 9 and 10 for three days of FREE plein air painting/ sketching in downtown Kingston’s historical Swamp Ward and Inner Harbour neighbourhoods. The Kingston School of Art (KSOA) is hosting its 5th annual Paint the Town! as part of the International Plein Air Painters Organization’s Great WORLDWIDE Artist Paint Out. A display of work created during the weekend and a reception will be held. For details and free registration: www.ksoa.info or ksoa@kingston.net or 613-549-1528.

On the Wall - Kingston’s live street art festival Monday, Aug. 21 - Saturday, Aug. 26 - Come and watch artists do their thing on the retaining wall behind Rideaucrest. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Douglas R. Fluhrer Park, 2 North St. in downtown Kingston - along the waterfront north of the causeway on the west side of the Great Cataraqui River. All welcome! Sponsored by the Friends of Kingston Inner Harbour. More info? Mary Farrar- 613544-1246 The RCHA Golf TournamentSunday, Aug. 13 at Garrison Golf and Curling Club (CFB Kingston).www. ggcc.on.ca Hawaiian Theme! Garrison is an 18-hole, par-72, golf course.

Cost: $75 each - includes 18 holes of golf, shared cart, dinner and prizes including best dressed for the theme!

Scramble format with male, female and mixed teams encouraged. Set-up at 11:30 am, with tee-offs starting at noon. The awards presentation and dinner after golf is at the RCHA Club 193 Ontario St., Kingston. Dinner available for non-golfers: $15 - Dinner generously provided by: Blu Martini.

Pre-registration.Please sign-up at the 5&+$ UG ÀRRU RQ WKH *ROI VLJQ XS sheet on the Bulletin Board and at the bar, for either the Golf Tournament or the dinner. Payment on sign-up is requested. 613-542-8152 after 3 p.m. $25 Cancellation fee: after August 6.

14th Annual Fogies and Friend golf tournament. Tournament date: Friday, Sept. 8 at the Amherstview Golf Club.

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$100/golfer. Price includes shotgun start, golf cart, dinner & prizes. For more information or to register, call 613.548.7810 or visit 56 Francis St. Kingston Archery Club - Provincial Field Archery Championships. On behalf of the Ontario Association of Archers the provincial championships take place Saturday and Sunday August 26th and 27th, 2017 at the Kingston Archery Club Outdoor Range located at 2043 Battersea Road, Kingston (North of Hwy 401 and Montreal St.). Tournament registration info is at kingstonarcheryclub.org and early bird must be received by August 12th. In celebration of 152 years of archery in Kingston participants 17 years and under shoot FREE. Shotgun start 10:00am Saturday and 9 a.m. Sunday.

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The Congregation of Perth Road United Church is celebrating our 133rd anniversary, Aug. 13 at 10 a.m. Guest speaker will be Duncan Sinclair. A luncheon and social hour will follow in the S.S. Hall. For more info call 613-353-2470. ,Q *RRG 7DVWH LV D ÂżQH GLQLQJ H[SHULence for single seniors and will meet every Friday evening. Aug. 11 at Riva at 5:30 p.m. If interested to attend, please contact Norma at 613-542-3622 or Mary at 613-767-2676.

The Kingston Community House at 99 York St is offering art based workshops to the community on Aug. 16. Each session is by donation. All are welcome, but please note that not all materials are child friendly. An opportunity to express yourself creatively regardless of skill and use the process as a form of self FDUH 3OHDVH JLYH ÂżYH GD\V QRWLFH ZKHQ possible. Questions? Call 343-3338800. All sessions start at 7 - 9:30 p.m.

Summer babysitter course - Basic skills to care for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children. Full day

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Kingston Branch-2790 Princess St, Aug 11th 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Cost $60.

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Boomers Fitness 50+yrs . 50+Rock ‘n Roll Fitness, including Stretching and Strengthening for enhanced mobility and strength. Wednesday Mornings.

Join us any time for free demos and to learn more information . Call Dee 613389-6540 for west end location.

Rideau Trail Club of Kingston-Saturday August 12 Gananoque Trail-Level 1, moderate pace, 12 km. A nice place to be in the summer! Walk on well-groomed trails and historic streets, lunch break at Tim Horton’s, possible afternoon swim.

Depart Canadian Tire Parking Lot along Bath Rd. at 9 am. Leader: John 613382-4778.

Sunday August 13 Wolfe Island CycleA moderate cycle of ~ 50 km. from the village of Marysville to the east end of the island and return. Enjoy the rolling hills and wildlife. Lunch and a swim stop in the Saint Lawrence. Stop for ice cream stop on the way back, and visit Wolfe Island Bakery for mouth-watering homemade treats. Meet at the Wolfe Island ferry dock for the 9:30 am. ferry.

Newcomers are welcome. Leader: Pat 613-385-2356.

39 Club of Kingston dance takes place on Friday, Aug. 11 from 7:30 to 11 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 631, 4034 Bath Rd., Collins Bay. Music

by Swinging Doors. Admission: $12, members $10. Lunch at 11 p.m. Everyone Welcome.

Info. call Crystal Gurnsey at 613-544-5100.

The Lennox & Addington Horticultural Society will be holding its Members only Annual Pot Luck Pik Nik at the Napanee Public Library on Aug. 16 6

p.m. Please bring a dish to share drinks plate and cutlery and a chair, Dine with Don BBQ Tuesdays & Thursdays, 56 Francis St. It’s grillin’ time! Join us every Tuesday and Thursday in August, for an outdoor BBQ at the Seniors Centre. All menu items are $5 and under. For more information call 613.548.7810.

The Frontenac Military Vehicle Association celebrates Canada 150 with “BIVOUAC 2017�, which is an encampment of historic military vehicles on display and maneuvers at Odessa Fairgrounds Aug. 19-20The “Odessa Militaria Show� will be inside the Palace building where vendors sell uniforms, badges, medals, military insignia and more.

Military Re-enactors will also be on site with displays of military uniforms and artifacts. Admission: $5.00 for adults and accompanied children under 12 Free. Fairgrounds open 09:00 to 16:00 hrs both Saturday and Sunday.

Legion 560 - Friday, Aug. 11 - Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 560 presents Kirkham’s Karaoke entertaining from 8 to 12, with $2.50 cover for non members. Everyone welcome.

Saturday, Aug. 12 - Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 560, presents Jeff Code & Silver Wings in the Big Hall from 8 to 12 with $7.00 cover for everyone.

Doors will open at 7:30. All welcome.

Catch the Ace, Progressive Jackpot-Fundraiser...Licence #795527...gambling helpline: 1-800-230-3505 will be drawn at 5:00 pm. You can’t win if you don’t buy a ticket. For more info call the Legion 560 at (613)548-4570.

The Congregation of Perth Road United Church is celebrating our 133rd Anniversary, Aug. 13 at 10 a.m. Guest speaker will be Duncan Sinclair. A luncheon and social hour will follow in the S.S. Hall. For more info call 613-353-2470.

Friday Night Baha’i Fireside – Aug. 11. Discussion: Baha’u’llah’s teaching “The remedy the world needeth in LWV SUHVHQW GD\ DIĂ€LFWLRQV FDQ QHYHU EH the same as that which a subsequent age may requireâ€? Friday, Aug 11 at 7 pm at 99 York St. All are welcome. Further info:bahais@kingston.net

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Two Kingston employers recognized for paying living wage Continued from page 4

There is an inherent unfairness in having them make sure you are taken care of, but then seeing them go out and work another job to pay rent and buy food," he said. I know certain business people find that offensive, but it is the truth. So many people are working two jobs today to make ends meet and that just shouldn’t be the case."

For Dave Brunet of Brunet Plumbing Kitchen and Bath, treating his employees well is a top priority; when Cam approached him about paying a living wage, it made sense.

"You want to show your clients and customers that you are attracting good people and reliable workers and you do that through paying people well," Brunet said. "Whether it be the skilled tiler, reliable plumber or the person delivering product to the homes, you want the workers to have respect for their employer and

you want them to represent you well. If they are being paid well, they are more likely to do that."

Both Brunet and Bryant were surprised that they were the only two employers to be certified in Kingston and while Jay is in talks with nearly a dozen other businesses at the moment, he hopes that these certifications will push others to jump on board, too.

"It is unrealistic to expect all Kingston employers to pay the living wage, but I think that as more employers become certified more people will take an interest," he said. "In Kingston, people tend to go with the flow. A lot of people will wait and see how it impacts other employers before they jump in and that is fair. But I am delighted to say that there is a lot of interest right now."

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Thrashing time was like a holiday for Mary Aunt Lizzie called it “threshing”, but everyone I knew called it ‘thrashing.” Father said his sister got high-minded when she moved to Regina and left the farm at Northcote behind, and sometimes he had no idea what she was

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talking about. Anyway, it was thrashing time and to me it was like a holiday... just like the Saturday night card parties, only there was no music. Early in the morning, farm neighbours would start to arrive, and they would stand around the barnyard, smoking their pipes, waiting for Mr. Briscoe to bring the big thrashing machine, pulled down our long lane by his tractor. There was nothing to do until that boozer of a machine was situated, and the daylong work began.

As many as 15 neighbours would be there, and that meant they would have to be fed their noon meal, as the thrashing could go on until late in the afternoon. Mother and my sister Audrey would be up

before dawn, and the old Findlay Oval would be fair hopping by the time the first few neighbours had arrived. That year my best friend Velma came across the 20 acre field. With the wild rush to have dinner ready at the stroke of 12, Mother and Audrey had no time to bother with the likes of me...barely seven years old. And so Mother said I could have Velma over to play.

We sat in the grape arbour in the two-seated swing, and could hear the kitchen sounds coming through the opened window. The clatter of dishes as the big table was being set, the bake table used, and another make shift table made of planks on two ‘sawhorses’, covered with flour bag sheets, all needed to feed the neighbours who had come to help with the thrashing. Of course, Velma’s father, Uncle Alec was there too, as were a couple of her older broth-

ers. The wonderful smell of roast pork and boiled turnips drifted through the open window, and Velma, far more adventurous that I was, said she couldn’t see any reason why we couldn’t go in and get ourselves a plate full of dinner, and eat it in the grape arbour. I said it was probably better if we waited until the men were served, and then we could venture in. Velma was all for charging in right then, but I told her she could go if she wanted, but I was waiting until I knew the workers were digging into their pies. And so we sat it out until Velma took a peek in through the window and said the pie was on their plates.

It didn’t take long for the men to clean their plates and head out the door to the job at hand. Velma and I went into the kitchen, where Mother and Audrey had collapsed onto two chairs with their plates in front of them at the old pine table. We grabbed two plates off the bake table, and loaded them with what was left of dinner, which wasn’t much.

There wasn’t a scrap of pie. It looked like Mother and Audrey were all in. It didn’t take long for me to realize we had walked right into a pile of work. Mother said we could fill the dishpan with hot water from the reservoir, and start into washing up, and Velma could grab a clean tea towel. Well, that certainly wasn’t what either of us had in mind!

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had everything in order for the job at hand, and then she and Audrey took their loaded plates out into the grape arbour, and it wasn’t long before we could hear the sound of the swing seats gently going back and forth.

Velma wanted to know how we got into cleaning up the dishes.

I didn’t have an answer. I took a peek out the kitchen window. The swing had stopped moving. Audrey was asleep in one seat, and Mother in the other. My friend and I had no choice but to dig into cleaning up the dishes.

Just when we thought we were finished, Mother said I was to get a pail of fresh water from the pump, and chip off shards of ice from the icebox, take a tin cup out of the cupboard, and take it out to the workers in the barnyard.

There was no time left in the afternoon for Velma and me to play, and right then I decided when it came time for the thrashing machine to go to her farm, I would stay home. Spending a whole afternoon cleaning up the kitchen after more than a dozen farmers had eaten a full meal, was not my idea of a fun time. The last I saw of Velma that day, she was heading across the 20 acre field with her head down, and every step an effort.

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Looking at real estate as a longterm investment is just one way approach a potential investment property. The following are a few additional considerations prospective investors should contemplate before buying an investment property.

Location Many people are familiar with the real estate industry axiom, “location, location, location!”

When buying an investment property, location is everything.

A great location should outweigh your own personal feelings about the home, especially if you do not intend to live at the property. You will likely define a great location for an investment property differently than you would a property you intend to live in, so don’t let your own desires in a home cloud your judgement when choosing an investment property. Properties in safe neighborhoods that boast good schools and offer easy access to public transportation tend to make great investment properties.

Décor Décor is another thing to consider when looking for an investment property. If you don’t plan to reside in the property, 2

your opinion of the décor should not carry much weight.

When viewing a property, try to imagine how much it might appeal to prospective tenants.

Quirky properties typically do not appeal to as many prospective tenants as properties whose décor are similar to other homes in the area. Though you might find a tenant who prefers properties with unique interiors, a property that appeals to as many prospective tenants as possible often makes for a better investment and a lot less stress when the time comes to find tenants.

Condition The condition of the property also must be considered before buying an investment property.

Some investors want a fixerupper, while others prefer turnkey properties that won’t require any elbow grease. The former type of property likely won’t cost as much as a fully renovated property, but those cost savings might be lost when it’s time to renovate. Find a property that’s in the type of condition you’re comfortable with. If you decide to go with a fixer-upper, learn the cost of your potential projects before submitting an offer.

Cost Real estate makes a great investment, but don’t go overboard when buying an investment property. Before making an offer on a property, research rents in the area and the cost of insurance in

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that particular neighborhood. You want a property that essentially pays for itself, so make sure the rent you’re likely to collect is enough to cover your monthly

costs, including the mortgage on the property, insurance and the costs associated with managing and maintaining the property.

Real estate investors often reap

great rewards when selling their properties. But it’s still important for potential investors to consider a host of factors before investing in a property.

Matt Mundell

Ryan Hanes

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485 ALFRED ST

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$329,000

119 HELLEN ST.

$179,500

Great legal duplex within easy walk to queens and downtown. Two 3 bedroom units, each with in suite laundry. Lower unit completely renovated within the last 4 years, most windows replaced. Currently fully leased. Great value for this terrific location. MLS# 360700037

Find great value in this great 3 bedroom bungalow, perfect for downsizing couple or a young family. This home has received many updates in recent years and it shows inside and out.

Great location walking distance away from all amenities including hardware store, convenience store, LCBO, & the beautiful Rideau Canal. Sitting on a large 130’x 201’ lot with lots of mature trees which offers serenity and shade. You will be impressed with the space in the updated kitchen and large living room with original hardwood floors, the main floor bathroom has been updated, 2 bedrooms on the main floor have easy care laminate flooring. Upstairs is a large master bedroom room with pot lighting and storage space as well as beautiful pine floors. Freshly earth tone paint colors throughout. Other updates include Windows‘12, vinyl siding & insulation‘15, 200 amp electrical on breakers. Call today for your personal viewing.

6796 HIGHWAY 2, NAPANEE, ON

1588 SHORE RD.

$259,000

This great country bungalow sits on an acre of land within easy reach of both Kingston and Napanee. The house consists of the main 2 bedroom part featuring an attractive open concept layout with a gorgeous kitchen, hardwood throughout. The other portion of the house is a nicely finished main floor 1 bedroom in law suite which is currently rented out. Metal roof, multiple sheds, deck off rear, newly upgraded. Water treatment and ample parking are just some of the other features that will make this a great home for you. MLS# 451260101

$455,000

Rare offering on Grass Creek/St. Lawrence River. This gracious brick back split is framed by a gorgeous, maturely treed 2.3 acre lot with ample water frontage and dock. House features beautiful oak floors in the family room, newer 24 x 10 deck, main floor laundry, wood fireplace in the living room, attached double garage and circular drive. Tremendous opportunity for the astute buyer willing to put some work into updating this gem. Please call to arrange your private viewing. MLS# 363080186

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To live in luxury, surrounded by history!

BY KEVIN CLARKE

Welcome to The Kensington, a beautiful, redeveloped architectural gem in the heart of downtown Kingston that features original and historical architecture with modern finishes and amenities.

The history in 165 Wellington is clearly demonstrated in the exterior architecture and in touches like the arcading on the second and third floors, typical of Power Style, and the elm leaf motifs. The luxury shows in the modern appliances, finishes and many, many other updates.

Through hard work, and determination, The Kensington has been reborn as one of, if not the, most beautifully restored historical sites in Kingston. This unique project provides a rare opportunity to be a part of Kingston’s history. To live and work out of same building that housed Canada’s first Prime Minister’s office. A historical location given a brand-new life, with a modern update.

This fantastic location most recently housed the Bank of Nova Scotia and prior to that the Bank of Montreal.

The conversion into elegant residential apartments is ongoing with completion expected in the spring of 2017. This unique edifice will house units from 1 to 2 bedrooms with Dens, as well as selected units with balconies.

Comprised of 165, 169, and 171 Wellington Street The Kensington is made up of three former commercial buildings.

The first is a large three and a half story brick building built in 1876. The second is a 4 story brick commercial building constructed circa 1876. And the third is a 2 story building originally built in 1835 that underwent significant alterations in 1878.

169-171 Wellington may be the earliest surviving brick buildings in the commercial core. There is so much history apparent in these buildings. From the corbelled arch above carriage-way, unique in all of Kingston, to the semi-elliptical arched carriage-way in place since the early 19th century.

The first, 165 Wellington, is an iconic structure built for William Ford (Former Mayor of Kingston) by John and Joseph Power. Their prominent architectural firm was responsible for many of Kingston’s finest buildings including Gordon Hall, Nicol Hall and numerous Queens University buildings. John and Joseph are also notable for their work on the dome and cupola still atop Kingston City Hall today.

1908

Originally owned by John Collar the building is notable in large part due to its first tenant, John A. MacDonald. The venerable, eventual Prime Minister of Canada had his law office in the building from 1835 to 1839.

William Ford purchased the property in 1848 completing his ownership of the full 3 building site.

To live in The Kensington is to keep history in mind and the future in Sight!

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6 NEWCOURT PLACE, KINGSTON Wonderful 3 bed, 2 1/2 bath townhome, finished on all levels. Walking distance to St. Lawrence Arnold Campbell college and Providence Care Hospital as well as Sales Rep Direct: 613-329-8144 Queen’s University MLS# 360040325

IN-LAW SUITE! 130 ISLANDVIEW DR. AMHERSTVIEW

• Custom built with Full Legal In-law Suite on lower level • Separate entrance for the Income minded buyer • The 4 bdrm main house is spectacular with modern design!

• Open concept main floor with gourmet kit/custom cabinetry.

Arnold Campbell • Large master suite w/walk in closet & full ensuite.

Sales Rep • 2nd level provides 3 more bdrms, family room & full bath Direct: 613-329-8144 • MLS # 451312409 • $498,900

CELL: 613-532-6661 OFFICE: 613.546.8885 EXT 210 EMAIL: Orose@metroland.com

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171 Wellington Street, Kingston, ON Braebury’s newest Project Now Available

Adding to the Beauty of Kingston History in Mind, Future in Sight Newly designed 1, 2 and 3 Bedroom luxury apartment suites!

Ground floor commercial (build to suit)

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Gus Branco SALES REPRESENTATIVE

CELL: 613-539-9998 • OFFICE: 613-384-5500 Email: gbranco@sutton.com

WHERE YOU’RE # 1

CANNON RD $399,000

Almost 300 ft excellent level entry waterfront, Unique 4 Season Home on Sharbot Lake, 3 beds, 3 baths, full basement, Lovely gardens, Private!

SOLD SILVER LAKE $309,900

Level Entry to water, 3 Beds, Screened Living Area - Ready Now!

STUB CREEK LANE $149,900

Huge Rock, Deep Water, 232 ft. west exposure on Long Lake, Parham, Driveway & Hydro BUILD YOUR DREAM

142 HAVENWOOD TRAIL

GRACIE’S ISLAND $69,900

Secluded and Private 3.4 acres with frontage on both sides of the island. Just off the mainland in East Basin Sharbot Lake

COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL $204,900

Sharbot Lake Separate Commercial Building & 2 Bedroom Bungalow tucked behind the store. Good Parking & one level retail store, with excellent exposure on Road 38. Appointments Please

EAGLE LAKE $199,900

Large year round home on South Shore Family room with hardwood floors and fireplace.

2 baths. Beautiful treed lot. $399,900 MLS# 363120185

Cosy year round, two bedroom cabin on Turtle Bay Lane, Steps to excellent water. Small cabin would make excellent guest suite, Quick Possession Call to View

Sean Dennee SALES REPRESENTATIVE

ST. GEORGE’S LAKE $399,000

Own part of Private Park with south exposure on Sharbot Lake, beach, tennis court & picnic areas, 4 bed cottage on Township Rd, drilled well & septic, 1.3 acre treed lot, one level, convert to year round with school bus at the door

UNIQUE $279,900

RARE OPPORTUNITY $269,900

2 - four season homes, magnificent view of Sharbot Lake, Village Location, with over 200 feet of waterfront.

Keep one, rent the other

Direct :613-532-2222 • Office: 613-544-3325 Email: seandennee@gmail.com • www.forsalekingston.com

SHARBOT LAKE $209,000

Magnificent view, deep water, double lot, 163 ft waterfront on great fishing lake 3 beds, Open Concept 4 Seasons, minutes off Hwy# 38, Appointment please

20 WOODMUCKET RD, YARKER 3 Separate Buildings on one property, Completely Rented and Well Maintained in the centre of Sharbot Lake Village, Appointments Please

*Each Office Independently Owned & Operated

263 Ontario St, Kingston ON

Super family home in a great setting on a quiet country road at the edge of the village of Yarker. Awesome country kitchen with oak cabinets, with patio doors to deck.

Master bedroom with ensuite and patio doors to deck. Wood stove is primary source of heat or baseboard electric. Large double garage. Main bath recently redone wit rain forest shower. $289,900

607 MACDONNELL ST Awesome 5+1 bedroom all brick solidly built home. Main floor with gorgeous hardwood floors and newer vinyl floors in super large kitchen with pantry. Move right into this home which includes a full bathroom on all 3 floors, good height lower level fully finished. Affordable large family home on a quiet street in central city location. 2000 sq. ft. plus 1000 sq. ft. lower level finished too with walkout.

Shingles 2016, windows 2012. Gas fireplace in L-shaped rec room. Air conditioning. New gas furnace 2016.

Single car garage. Don’t delay, move right in today! MLS# 360680020 $349,900

WATERFRONT

DOYLE’S ISLAND $880,000

Your own 4 season paradise, 4 Beds, 2 baths, geothermal heating/AC, Microfit, High Speed Internet, short sail from Government Dock Sharbot Lake

BOB’S LAKE $339,000

Spacious 3 Bed Chalet, boat Launch, Just Bring your Food - Must See

21 MAIN STREET, WESTPORT ONTARIO

The Gristmill was 1 of 2 original mills in Westport & was built in 1829 where Sand Lake drains into the Upper Rideau Lake, a very unique location on a designated Unesco World Heritage site, the Rideau Canal. In the 1920`s a 3 storey hotel was built on the site but burnt to the ground the day before its grand opening. The main house is 6500 sq. ft. on 3 levels and has all the major reno work done(steel roof, heated floors, plumbing, electrical, windows, etc.). The property is zoned for full commercial use but is presently mixed res (a B&B), and comm (art gallery). With 8 bedrooms & 6 bathrooms, 2 kitchens & a great room on the water level with original oak floors, & a concrete dock & swimming area. The courtyard has massive stone walls, the original sluiceway where the water wheel was located for the mill, & an outdoor fireplace & garden. House & property are very impressive with some missing finishing touches, the potential here is enormous & worth looking at! MLS 441030058 $1,200,000

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669 JOHNSON ST

All brick four bedroom home in walking distance to Queen’s University and downtown. This home located at the corner of Johnson and Macdonnell offers kitchen with granite counter tops, hardwood floors throughout. Bath has been update and includes glass shower. There is a huge backyard and driveway on the side. Parking can be easily expanded to accommodate more cars. The home is currently leased until April, 2018. Please contact me for additional information.

MLS# 360250223 $425,000

Drew Mayhew - Sales Representative drew@theagents.ca | 613.929.3739

263 Ontario Street Kingston, Ontario K7K 2X5

Nick Kirkpatrick - Sales Representative nick@theagents.ca | 613.329.8290

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MLS#442400371 $254,999

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