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Water heater rental rates are changing February 1, 2024
December 12, 2023In March 2023, the council of the City of Kingston approved a new rate schedule for the appliance rental business and authorized Utilities Kingston to update those rates in response to the competitive marketplace.
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Human Rights Day is December 10
December 7, 2023December 10, 2023, marks the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).
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International Day of Persons with Disabilities is December 3
December 1, 2023The International Day of Persons with Disabilities takes place on December 3 each year. This day aims to promote the rights and well-being of people with disabilities and raise awareness about the challenges they face. It provides an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of persons with disabilities and advocate for their inclusion in all aspects of society.
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Enter to win a smart thermostat during ‘Home Heating Week’ Nov. 27 - Dec. 1
November 22, 2023Join Utilities Kingston during Home Heating Week on Nov. 27 - Dec. 1. Get expert tips, tricks, and ideas to keep your home comfortable and energy-efficient during the colder months, while managing your heating costs all winter long. Plus, enter a draw for a Google Nest smart thermostat.
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Don’t take the risk. Don’t assume your excavator has contacted Ontario One Call before they start digging
November 16, 2023Home and property owners, are you hiring a contractor to dig on your property? Don’t assume your excavator contacts Ontario One Call before they start digging.
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Website maintenance scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 9
November 9, 2023Please be advised that our websites are scheduled for maintenance from 9-11 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9. The websites will be unavailable during this work.
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Lest we forget
November 6, 2023Every year on November 11, Canadians pause in a moment of silence to honour and remember those who have served, and continue to serve Canada during times of war, conflict and peace.
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MyUtilities unavailable October 31 due to planned maintenance
October 30, 2023Due to planned maintenance to the MyUtilities Customer Portal, it will be unavailable on Tuesday, October 31 from 9 AM to 12 PM. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Loss of supply causes wide-spread power outage
October 25, 2023A power outage is affecting electricity customers in Central Kingston, caused by the loss of supply from the provincial transmission system. Hydro One is aware of the issue and will restore power as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience.
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Electricity prices, periods and tiers for November 1
October 24, 2023The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) announced today that electricity prices under the Regulated Price Plan (RPP) for households, small businesses, and farms will increase as of November 1, 2023.
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Implementation of deferred 2023 charges for bulk water usage and wastewater disposal
October 20, 2023On October 17, Kingston City Council approved the implementation of charges related to By-Law Number 2012-22.
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International Day of the Girl Child is October 11
October 11, 2023October 11 is the International Day of the Girl Child, a day dedicated to celebrating the voices and power of girls, championing their rights worldwide and reflecting on the challenges they continue to face because of their gender.
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World Mental Health Day is October 10
October 11, 2023October 10, 2023, is World Mental Health Day with the theme ‘Mental Health is a Universal Human Right.’ This year, the campaign raises awareness about the importance of mental health as an indispensable universal human right, with the vision of fostering a world that values and nurtures the well-being of all.
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We are experiencing phone line issues
October 5, 2023We are experiencing phone line issues and are working to resolve them as quickly as possible. If you need to reach us about a serious or potentially life-threatening utility emergency such as a natural gas leak or downed power line, call 9-1-1 immediately.
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It’s Cyber Security Awareness Month!
October 2, 2023October is Cyber Security Awareness Month (Cyber Month) in Canada, and we are proud to be a Get Cyber Safe champion working to help Canadians stay safe online. Cyber Month is an important time to reflect, as individuals and as an organization, on how we can protect ourselves and our loved ones online.
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October is Women’s History Month in Canada
October 2, 2023Women's History Month is a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions and achievements of women and girls throughout Canadian history.
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We need your input! Utilities Kingston to call electricity customers
October 2, 2023Over the next ten days, Utilities Kingston will call some of its electricity customers to conduct a satisfaction survey. The phone calls, from Innovative Research Group, will start this week and Utilities Kingston wants people to know these phone calls and questions are legitimate and authorized.
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Customer service change will expand our commitment to customer experience
September 22, 2023An 11-member customer service group will soon be transitioning to Utilities Kingston, to further enhance the level of customer service provided to our community.
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Utilities Kingston warns realtors and recent home buyers of phone and text scam
September 19, 2023We are warning customers to beware of callers pretending to be from Utilities Kingston or Kingston Hydro and demanding payment for utilities.
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Notice of Commencement: Kingston Regional Biosolids & Biogas Facility
September 19, 2023Utilities Kingston is initiating a Schedule C Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) for a combined biosolids and food waste processing facility at Knox Farm. This is a municipally-owned property, located off Perth Road, just northwest of the Highway 401 and Division Street interchange in the City of Kingston.
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Utilities Kingston supports advanced compressed air energy storage project
September 13, 2023As an active participant in Ontario’s energy transition, Utilities Kingston is supporting a long-duration energy storage project that would store electricity to be used in meeting peak demand.
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Utilities Kingston creates Sustainability and Climate Action Branch
September 11, 2023In our commitment to environmental protection, we have created a Sustainability and Climate Action branch. This organizational change will position us to deliver on our strategic goal to support the City of Kingston as a climate action leader.
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We're working to resolve issues with our power outage map
September 5, 2023Please be advised that we are working to resolve technical issues with our power outage map, and the service is currently not available.
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Planned power outage set for CFB Kingston and Barriefield Village
September 5, 2023Electricity customers in the CFB Kingston and Barriefield Village areas will be affected by a planned power outage on Saturday, September 9.
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Power outage September 5
September 5, 2023Hydro One crews are responding to an outage on their transmission system affecting customers in the eastern region of the city.
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Planned power outage set for CFB Kingston, Royal Military College and Barriefield Village
August 15, 2023Electricity customers in the CFB Kingston, Royal Military College and Barriefield Village areas will be affected by a planned power outage on Saturday, August 19.
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Tips to prevent basement flooding during heavy rains
July 27, 2023Weather forecasts are calling for up to 30-50 mm of rain this morning, July 27, 2023.
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Restored: Crews respond to water main break on John Counter Boulevard
July 17, 2023Crews restored the water main break and the roadway at 1 AM Tuesday morning. John Counter Blvd. is open to normal traffic flow.
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We are experiencing technical issues with the MyUtilities Portal
July 11, 2023We are working with our vendor to resolve technical issues with the MyUtilities Customer Portal. Customers are experiencing delays with logging into the portal and loading pages.
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Collaboration with Queen's University's Smith School of Business
July 11, 2023Our team, from across multiple departments, recently partnered with students from the full-time MBA program at Smith School of Business.
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National Lineworker Appreciation Day is July 10
July 7, 2023Lineworkers across Canada work hard to keep electricity flowing. Join us in thanking them for all they do on National Lineworker Appreciation Day.
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Smell natural gas in Central Kingston? Here’s what to know
June 29, 2023We are receiving multiple complaints of the “rotten egg smell” associated with natural gas, in City Central areas. The increased smell is due to an equipment failure, which resulted in excess odourant being injected into the gas lines.
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Utilities Kingston 2022 annual report
June 28, 2023Our 2022 annual report highlights progress on environmental, social and governance issues, and its strategic plan, annual work plan, long-term capital projects and operational performance.
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June 21 – National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 20, 2023June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada. This is a day for everyone to recognize and celebrate the unique history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis across Canada.
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Plan a visit to our award-winning Water Conservation Garden
June 15, 2023Take a self-guided tour and learn how to save water, time and money by building a water-wise garden that ‘makes every rain drop count’.
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Pride Month: Everyone is welcome here at Utilities Kingston
June 1, 2023June is Pride Month. This is an opportunity to join important conversations, celebrate diversity, and show our support for the continued fight against hate and discrimination.
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Updates on information session: water and sewer project, on Front Road and King Street West
May 31, 2023On Wednesday, May 24, Utilities Kingston held an information session to provide updates on the water and sewer project on Front Road and King Street West.
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Check our sewer overflow map and learn how we’re reducing sewer overflows in Kingston
May 31, 2023With the recreational water use season upon us, we would like to remind boaters and other waterfront users to check our sewer overflow map after heavy rainfalls. To reduce overflows, in partnership with the City of Kingston, we have set a 20-year target to separate 100 per cent of the combined sewers in the municipal sewer system, by 2043.
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June is National Indigenous History Month
May 30, 2023National Indigenous History Month is a time to honour the stories, achievements and resilience of Indigenous People.
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Utilities Kingston is inspecting and rating hydrants to uphold our high quality drinking water system and to support fire protection
May 23, 2023We are now inspecting and flow rating fire hydrants, as part of our proactive annual maintenance program. This work ensures the ongoing integrity of the drinking water system and helps support fire protection in Kingston.
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International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia is May 17
May 17, 2023By coming together, getting involved and raising our voices, we can make a difference worldwide. Here are a few ideas on how you can engage with this global campaign:
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Stay safe during Powerline Safety Week May 15-21
May 12, 2023To help educate the people who live and work in Kingston, and keep them safe, this Powerline Safety Week (May 15 to 21), we are partnering with the Electrical Safety Authority to bust the myths around the deadly hazards of powerlines.
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Come hear updates about sewer and water project: Front Road and King Street West
May 11, 2023Community members are invited to the Press Lounge at Portsmouth Olympic Harbour, 53 Yonge Street to hear updates and ask questions about the Front Road and King Street West sewer and water project.
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Planned power outage set for Williamsville
May 5, 2023Utilities Kingston electricity customers on Princess Street between Chatham and Nelson streets will be affected by a planned power outage on Thursday, May 11, as our crews make electricity system improvements.
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We're making improvements in your neighbourhood
May 4, 2023Utilities Kingston is making improvements to community infrastructure. Home and property-owners: see if we are planning to complete capital construction in your neighbourhood this year.
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Emergency phone line unavailable, call 9-1-1 in emergency
May 1, 2023Due to an unplanned voice system outage, we are unable to accept inbound calls to our 24-hour emergency line. If you need to reach us about a serious or potentially life-threatening utility emergency such as a natural gas leak or downed power line, call 911 immediately.
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Friday, April 28 is the National Day of Mourning
April 27, 2023The National Day of Mourning is dedicated to remembering those who have lost their lives or suffered injury or illness on the job, or experienced a work-related tragedy.
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Electricity periods and tiers for May 1
April 26, 2023On May 1, 2023, summer Time-of-Use (TOU) hours and the change in the Tiered threshold for residential customers under the Ontario Energy Board’s (OEB) Regulated Price Plan (RPP) will take effect and remain in place until October 31, 2023.
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Earth Day on April 22: invest in our planet
April 21, 2023On Earth Day, April 22, join the environmental movement and invest in our planet to protect it and pave a path towards a thriving future.
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MyUtilities Portal unavailable
April 11, 2023Due to technical issues, the MyUtilities Customer Portal is currently unavailable and we apologize for the inconvenience. For information on your account, please contact us as described in this article.
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