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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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April is Dig Safe Month: call or click before you dig!
April 3, 2023Utilities Kingston reminds residents who might be planning to dig anywhere on their property to contact Ontario One Call at least one week before you dig. It’s the law.
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Transgender Day of Visibility is March 31
March 31, 2023The International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) is celebrated each year on March 31.
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The ‘Biggest Hour for Earth’ is on Saturday, March 25 at 8:30 PM
March 24, 2023Take part in Earth Hour by learning about our Earth, reconnecting with nature, restoring our planet and inspiring others to care for it.
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Water heater rentals: rent local and switch today
March 24, 2023Choose the right water heater for your home and get it installed quickly. Utilities Kingston provides honest, expert advice and reliable service. Rent local.
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March 22 is World Water Day
March 22, 2023Today is World Water Day and the United Nations is urging everyone around the globe to commit to solving the world water and sanitation crisis.
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Council approves budgets, rates for municipal utilities
March 22, 2023On March 21, 2023, the council of the City of Kingston approved the 2023-2024 operating budgets and the 2023-2024 capital budgets for its municipally-owned utilities, which include water, wastewater and natural gas, and an appliance rental business.
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Contractors: register online for Safety Days 2023
March 21, 2023Join the City of Kingston and Utilities Kingston for the award-winning Safety Days and Wellness Fair from March 23-24, 2023, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at Portsmouth Olympic Harbour.
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Planned power outage set for CFB Kingston, and Barriefield Village
March 21, 2023Electricity customers in the CFB Kingston, and Barriefield Village areas will be affected by a planned power outage on Saturday, March 25, as we make electricity system improvements.
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Notice of public drop-in session: Kingston Regional Biosolids & Biogas Facility
March 14, 2023Utilities Kingston invites the public to drop into our main offices at 85 Lappan’s Lane on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., as we progress on investigating the feasibility of an integrated biosolids and source-separated organics processing facility.
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#EmbraceEquity on International Women's Day 2023
March 7, 2023International Women’s Day (IWD) is for celebrating the achievements of women and calling for gender parity.
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Winter storm warning: prepare with utility information
March 3, 2023Environment Canada has issued a winter storm warning for our area, with total snowfall accumulations of 15 to 25 cm, beginning late this evening through Saturday morning.
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March is Fraud Prevention Month: beware of callers demanding immediate payment for utilities
February 28, 2023March is Fraud Prevention Month and Utilities Kingston is sharing fraud prevention tips to help protect residents and businesses from utility scams.
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Trouble paying your utility bill? We can help
February 27, 2023For customers who are having difficulties paying their utility bills, Utilities Kingston has several ways to help.
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Utilities Kingston warns customers of phone scam
February 24, 2023Utilities Kingston is warning customers to beware of callers pretending to be from Utilities Kingston and demanding payment for utilities. We're also receiving reports of individuals going door-to-door, in order to market energy rebates.
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Xylem SmartBall sewer forcemain inspections completed
February 24, 2023Pure Technologies completed live inspections of forcemains for both the Bath Road and Crerar Boulevard Pump Stations, using their SmartBall® technology.
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February 22 is Pink Shirt Day
February 21, 2023The last Wednesday in February each year is recognized as Pink Shirt Day. Pink Shirt Day creates a more inclusive world by raising awareness for bullying prevention and creating safe environments for children and youth.
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Snowfall warning: prepare with utility information
January 25, 2023Environment Canada has issued a snow fall warning for our area, with total snowfall accumulations 15 to 20 cm, beginning early this afternoon and ending Thursday morning. Rapidly accumulating snow can build up on fire hydrants, exhaust vents, and natural gas and electricity meters, presenting a safety risk to you and your family.
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Take action: Bell Let’s Talk Day is Jan. 25
January 24, 2023We are joining in and committing to take meaningful action to create positive change.
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Data Privacy Week is Jan. 22-28: here’s how we protect your privacy
January 23, 2023January 22-28 is Data Privacy Week. Utilities Kingston is reaffirming our commitment to respecting your privacy. You can count on us!
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Twenty-five years since the Ice Storm of 1998
January 6, 2023January 8, 1998, was a day most people in Kingston will probably never forget. That was the first full day of the so-called 'Storm of the Century' for Kingston, an ice storm that decimated parts of the northern United States, Maritimes, Quebec and eastern Ontario, including Kingston and Ottawa.
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