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Council approves budgets, rates for municipal utilities

March 22, 2023

On 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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March 22 is World Water Day

March 22, 2023

Today 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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Contractors: register online for Safety Days 2023

March 21, 2023

Join 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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Notice of public drop-in session: Kingston Regional Biosolids & Biogas Facility

March 14, 2023

Utilities 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, 2023

International 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, 2023

Environment 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, 2023

March 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, 2023

For customers who are having difficulties paying their utility bills, Utilities Kingston has several ways to help.
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Help weatherproof your home with our #FloodFacts and Preventative Plumbing Program

February 24, 2023

Utilities Kingston’s Flood Facts and Preventative Plumbing Program can help protect local homes against the risk of basement flooding associated with more frequent heavy rain events.
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Utilities Kingston warns customers of phone scam

February 24, 2023

Utilities 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, 2023

Pure 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, 2023

The 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, 2023

Environment 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, 2023

We 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, 2023

January 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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Tips to prevent basement flooding during heavy rains

January 11, 2023

As we anticipate heavy rains, customers are reminded that any basement is at risk of flooding, even if it’s never happened before. Take action - Utilities Kingston offers some steps you can take today to protect your home.
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