Why some sidewalks are plowed first | Inside Kingston, Jan. 23, 2026

Inside the City of Kingston | Winter updates, budgets & opportunities In this episode:  Winter reminders – The blanket overnight parking ban remains in effect through January and February to support snow clearing.  Sidewalk plowing – Crews prioritize high-traffic pedestrian areas using the City's sidewalk plows to reach as many neighbourhoods as possible.  Waste collection – Remember to place bins and bags on level ground.  Downtown parking – A new downtown events parking page shows nearby, affordable parking options and space availability.  2026 City budgets – Special meetings shared budget numbers and project costs.  Summer student jobs – The City is hiring students for summer roles!  Mayor's Innovation Challenge – Post-secondary students are invited to submit ideas to help improve Kingston.  Links & Resources 📌 Winter parking: https://www.cityofkingston.ca/roads-p... Sidewalk plowing: https://www.cityofkingston.ca/roads-p... Waste collection: City of Kingston - Winter Waste Placement   (bins) and Automated Cart Collection Winter Dos and D...   (automated carts) Downtown parking: https://cityofkingston.ca/eventparking 2026 budget: https://events.cityofkingston.ca/defa... Summer student jobs: https://cityofkingston.ca/careers Mayor's Innovation Challenge: https://getinvolved.cityofkingston.ca...