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City of Kingston Podcasts

City of Kingston Communications

Discover City of Kingston Podcasts – just press play to explore all things City-related! Dive deep into local issues and initiatives with Tell Me More, where City of Kingston leadership and staff unpack the stories behind the headlines. Get the inside scoop on what"s shaping your community beyond the soundbites and bullet points. Short on time? Tune in to Council Catch-up on Wednesdays following a Council meeting. Mayor Bryan Paterson delivers the key takeaways on big topics in under three

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Tell Me More About ... Forestry

City of Kingston Podcasts ·

2023/04/28

Trees. They shade us, they clean the air, they provide food and they look pretty. For as long as there have been humans we have been writing poetry, stories, myths and more all centred on trees. In the era of a changing climate, trees have taken on new importance as an easy way to absorb greenhouse gases and mitigate the impacts of climate change. Kingston has a department within our Public Works focused on trees and in this episode, Marty Mayberry joins us to tell us more about what forestry does

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28:36

Tell Me More About ... the Workplace Inclusion Charter

City of Kingston Podcasts ·

2023/03/31

Amidst an ongoing labour shortage, it’s becoming clear that equitable, diverse and inclusive workplaces are essential to organizational success. They create a welcoming environment for all employees, which attracts new workers, leads to higher retention levels, and fosters innovation leading to better business outcomes. Dajana Turkovic, a workforce development analyst at the City of Kingston, discusses how the city is using our experience with the Workplace Inclusion Charter to attract and

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17:25

Tell Me More About ... the City's Website Redesign

City of Kingston Podcasts ·

2023/02/24

This year we’re embarking on the task of building a brand new CityOfKingston.ca. Not just a fresh coat of paint, but levelling it and rebuilding from the ground up. It’s been a decade since the City last undertook this work on our most significant community-facing communications tool. Scott Tulk, Manager of Digital Transformation Architecture and Planning, is at the mic to talk about what’s changed in ten years (a lot!), what a website redesign at this scale involves, and how we’re centring the user

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16:56

Tell Me More About ... Kingston Community Climate...

City of Kingston Podcasts ·

2023/01/27

It takes a community to meaningfully address the climate crisis. That’s the idea behind the Kingston Community Climate Action Fund and Neighbourhood Champions programs. Two initiatives intended to support and empower community members as we all work together to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In this episode, Julie Salter-Keane, manager of the Climate Leadership Division, tells us more about these programs, how they support a low-carbon future for Kingston, how the city is supporting this work and

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18:55

Tell Me More About ... Winter Maintenance

City of Kingston Podcasts ·

2022/12/30

Every year the City of Kingston’s Public Works Department prepares for whatever winter has in store. Whether it’s snow or ice, crews are ready to tackle the challenges of each winter. Join us for a discussion with Adam McDonald, Operations Manager as he tells us more about what goes into preparing for the winter season, how we tackle the roadways and sidewalks after a storm and what the community can do to help. Opening Track: Tell Me Twice by the Meringues - courtesy of the

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Tell Me More About ... Rideaucrest Long-Term Care

City of Kingston Podcasts ·

2022/11/25

Working in long-term care takes a special type of person. Dedication, teamwork and compassion are just a few of the skills required in this dynamic role. In our penultimate season two episode we chat with Casie Keyes, Administrator at Rideacrest Long Term Care Home about what it takes to run a long-term care home successfully and how they have navigated the challenges of an ongoing pandemic. Interested in working for Rideaucrest? We’re hiring! Find job postings at cityofkingston.ca/careers or

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Tell Me More About ... the Business Support Office

City of Kingston Podcasts ·

2022/10/28

Whether you’re an established business owner looking to expand, or a dreamer with the next big idea looking to get started, the City of Kingston’s Business Support Office is here to help. Join Mark Nardi, Business Support Analyst, for a chat about this exciting new support offered by the City of Kingston. Looking to learn more or connect with the Business Support Office? Join us for an online engagement session and ask questions of the Business Support Office. This event will take place Nov. 23 at 6

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22:36

Tell Me More About...School Safety

City of Kingston Podcasts ·

2022/09/29

It takes a village to keep children safe on their way to school with many community members and partners doing their part. This includes the City of Kingston, schools, bus companies, police, parents and drivers. But what specifically is the City’s role in school safety? In this episode of Tell Me More, we dive deep into the City of Kingston’s school safety initiatives. From crossing guards to community safety zones and all points in between. To learn more about some of the programs talked about in

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09:50

Tell Me More About...Getting Out and Voting!

City of Kingston Podcasts ·

2022/08/26

Tune in to this special episode to learn all you need to know about getting out and voting! Join Acting Deputy Clerk Derek Ochej as he tells us more about where and how you can vote, new online voting options, and how you can make your voting experience as seamless as possible. 2022 Municipal Elections: CityofKingston.ca/Vote Opening Track: Tell Me Twice by the Meringues - courtesy of the Meringues. themeringues.com Find our closing track on YGK Music.

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34:34

Tell Me More About...the Customer Experience Department

City of Kingston Podcasts ·

2022/07/29

On any given day the City receives hundreds of inquiries from community members. Through the MyCity App, email and the phone, the questions come in rapid fire. On the receiving end of those inquiries is the City’s Customer Experience Department, a dedicated team that ensures your question or concern gets to the right people. Join us as we take a peek behind the curtain at how the City strives for customer service excellence. Get Involved! https://getinvolved.cityofkingston.ca Opening Track: Tell Me

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24:03

Tell Me More About...City Parks

City of Kingston Podcasts ·

2022/06/30

Summer is here and TMM is going to the park! Neal Unsworth, Manager of the City’s Parks and Shoreline division in Engineering Services tells us more about what parks mean to different people, how they’re built and refreshed and shares an exciting engagement opportunity. We also get the scoop everybody’s been waiting for – Neal’s favourite Kingston park! Explore our parks! https://www.cityofkingston.ca/residents/recreation/parks-trails Get Involved! https://getinvolved.cityofkingston.ca Opening

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34:40

Tell Me More About...the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan

City of Kingston Podcasts ·

2022/05/27

One in four people in Ontario face accessibility challenges in their daily lives. In this special episode of Tell Me More, we speak with Colin Wiginton, Director of Arts and Cultural Services and Andrew Ashby, the Chair of the City’s Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee, to bring more voices into this important conversation about accessibility, and the City’s work on the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan. Multi-Year Accessibility Plan on Get Involved Kingston

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21:57

Tell Me More About...Building Kingston

City of Kingston Podcasts ·

2022/04/29

Building a building. Simple right? Not when what you're building needs to seamlessly mesh with its surroundings, be energy efficient, last an extremely long time...and at the end of the day, it needs to be a place people want to be. Luckily we have the Manager of Facilities Construction Services at the City of Kingston, Jeff Rempel, to passionately explain the thousands of variables, considerations and tough choices that go into our energy efficient municipal construction as the City chases its Net

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24:48

Tell Me More About...becoming a City Councillor

City of Kingston Podcasts ·

2022/03/25

Ever thought about running for City Council or even Mayor? Your opportunity is coming soon as we embark on election season here at the City of Kingston. Committee Clerk Derek Ochej lends his expertise on the role of an elected municipal official, the realties of being a City Councillor and most importantly the steps involved in running for the various positions coming up soon. Episode Resources To learn more about the 2022 Kingston Municipal Election, including key dates, visit the Candidate

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Tell Me More About...the Rural Kingston Strategy

City of Kingston Podcasts ·

2022/02/25

Host Rob Hosier connects with Tracey Snow, the City’s new Rural Economic and Community Development Manager, to talk about rubber boots, building trust and an economic strategy that will benefit the entire community. Rural Kingston Strategy Tracey Snow: tsnow@cityofkingston.ca Get Involved Kingston Opening Track: Tell Me Twice by the Meringues - courtesy of the Meringues. themeringues.com Closing YGK Music Track: Needless Love - Bandits

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Tell Me More About...Season 2

City of Kingston Podcasts ·

2022/01/28

In this kick-off episode to Season 2, Host Rob Hosier sits down with fellow podcast producers, Julielee Stitt and Paul Whittingham, to talk about what’s on tap for the year. We tell you more about how the podcast was launched, topics that will be explored in the coming months, and how to get involved. Get involved Kingston: https://getinvolved.cityofkingston.ca/ Opening Track Tell Me Twice courtesy of the Meringues: Themeringues.com

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27:58

Tell Me More About...2021

City of Kingston Podcasts ·

2021/12/31

Who better to help us wrap up 2021 and Season 1 than our own City of Kingston CAO Lanie Hurdle? She tells us more about some of the most interesting and impactful topics from 2021 including pandemic response, systemic barriers, affordable housing, climate change and much more. Get involved Kingston: https://getinvolved.cityofkingston.ca/ Opening Track from YGK Music: Tell Me Twice by the Meringues: https://soundcloud.com/visitkingston/sets/ygk-music-contemporary

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Tell Me More About...Public Engagement

City of Kingston Podcasts ·

2021/11/26

In this episode of Tell Me More: The City of Kingston Podcast, we introduce you to our very own public engagement champion, Debbi Miller. As the Manager of Communications and Public Engagement, Debbi played a key role in the establishment and growth of the City of Kingston’s internationally recognized Public Engagement Framework. But after seven years working for the City, Debbi is moving on to new adventures in Frontenac County. Before she leaves, we couldn’t resist sitting her down behind the mic

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22:35

Tell Me More About...EDI Initiatives at the City of...

City of Kingston Podcasts ·

2021/10/29

In this episode we discuss the realities and remedies of systemic barriers with the City of Kingston’s first ever Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Manager Muhammad Ahsan. We chat about the origins of the City’s EDI initiatives, the newly formed EDI Committee, and most importantly the huge benefits Equity, Diversity and Inclusion practices can provide any organization or individual! Get involved Kingston: https://getinvolved.cityofkingston.ca/ Opening Track from YGK Music: Tell Me Twice by the

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14:41

Tell Me More About...the Climate Leadership Plan

City of Kingston Podcasts ·

2021/09/24

Can a city really tackle the climate emergency? In this episode of Tell Me More, host Rob Hosier sits down with Julie Salter-Keane, Manager of the City’s Climate Leadership Division, to talk about why municipalities are perfectly positioned to take innovative steps to address the climate emergency—and inspire others to follow their lead. We learn about why the City of Kingston is aggressively moving towards a net-zero future, the plan that will get us there—and ways residents can take climate

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