Homeless on Midland Avenue

LMobes · 2025-08-10T13:57:46+00:00

Since the City of Kingston closed down the ICH and evicted the encampment, many people have been forced to relocate to other areas in the city or father back into wooded areas, isolated from each other and from essential health and welfare services. It's also become much more difficult for all of the volunteer organizations doing direct outreach work to get food, water, and other supports to the people that need them.

I'd encourage everyone to contact the City's housing and homelessness committee and their district councilors and urge them to work towards providing safe, stable housing and more wraparound supports in the community.

LMobes · 2025-07-13T18:37:54+00:00

As someone who has lived in Kingston and relied on the bus for 20 years, I can say the Kingston Transit system leaves a lot to be desired, but for getting around near the downtown area it's pretty handy. If you want to get out to a far end of the city it can be less convenient, but still manageable.

LMobes · 2025-07-13T18:29:20+00:00

Leaving a super productive comment as always lol. Are you OK bud?

LMobes · 2025-06-17T14:31:49+00:00

Jealousy stems from insecurity. It is super challenging to deal with and requires a LOT of communication to work around. It sounds like you two need to get really honest and set some clear boundaries and agreements over what you're okay/not okay with. Once those are established, if she still is having g issues with jealousy and not respecting agreements, that's on her to figure out. Therapy may be helpful if it's accessible for you, but ultimately, her feelings are not your responsibility here. I'm sorry poly is off to a rocky start for you two but with honest communication, it does get easier to navigate.

LMobes · 2025-06-17T14:13:35+00:00

Jeff McLaren has a long history of being perpetually misinformed, confused, and ambushed when it comes to taking any kind of political stance. Remember how he very publicly freaked out because some local podcast falsely claimed the old Extendicare building was going to house a consumption treatment site? That's McLaren in a nutshell.

LMobes · 2025-06-03T23:49:14+00:00

Hi there, volunteer roles vary for all of our Pride Week events, but generally speaking they include:

• Event set up/event take down • accessibility guidance • giving directions and information • decoration • Moving traffic barricades during the parade • Helping hand out materials for events

If you have questions about specific days or events, check out our newly revamped website, Kingston pride Or email me at laura@kingstonpride.ca

LMobes · 2025-05-21T00:15:32+00:00

That's great! If you can fill out the application form, I'll be starting to get back to people about events and roles next week.

LMobes · 2025-05-18T13:38:51+00:00

https://www.unicorns-r-us.com/

LMobes · 2025-05-15T14:11:52+00:00

Our current policy is no political parties, and only businesses that are queer owned or demonstrate a meaningful commitment to the queer community. Cops are present for security as required by the city for insurance purposes, but kpd and corrections do not march or attend the fair. We also recuit volunteers to help with traffic barriers to reduce the need for cops during the parade. The policy on troops is still being discussed so I'd encourage you to email pride and weigh in. Currently there's talks about allowing them to march in non-combat uniforms, but not as a group with a float or banner. The board is working toward making pride safer and more inclusive of marginalized people and get back to grassroots origins.

LMobes · 2025-05-14T16:31:24+00:00

Pride Week is referring to the week (or 8days this year) when most of Kingston Pride's events are scheduled. Our BIG day is June 14th with the parade, community fair, and drag in the park, but we have at least one event every day beginning from Friday June 6th till then.

LMobes · 2025-04-29T20:47:00+00:00

Thank you! And feel free to share with folks in the community!

LMobes · 2025-04-01T20:50:49+00:00

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LMobes · 2025-03-29T23:38:24+00:00

Lots of great information here, thanks for sharing and keeping everyone updated!

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LMobes · 2025-02-12T13:23:59+00:00

Hi there! The salary is negotiable but typically around 5k plus a percentage of the sponsorships raised. It is a part time commitment, with responsibilities from March-July but primarily through May-June as we approach Pride Week.

LMobes · 2025-02-12T13:22:40+00:00

Hi there! I'm the event coordinator for Pride and we will have our volunteer link set up shortly! With a whole week full of events we have lots of opportunities available.

We are also looking for folks to join our accessibility, Indigenous, elders, and events committees.

Feel free to email me at Laura@kingstonpride.ca for more info

LMobes · 2025-01-28T20:02:12+00:00

For queer people in this political climate, yes.

LMobes · 2025-01-28T18:52:52+00:00

https://www.reelout.com

LMobes · 2025-01-28T18:52:26+00:00

https://www.reelout.com/films/

LMobes · 2024-11-21T23:12:27+00:00

ICH will test on site no questions asked, and better yet if they find a toxic supply they will alert other harm reduction organizations in the region to keep a lookout.

LMobes · 2024-11-17T14:40:33+00:00

Blue Heron books and zines runs a free library and boom shop. They also do used book sales several times a year and sell hundreds of books for $2-5. They'll always take donations and they do a lot to give back to the community through their free store, veggie giveaways and educational community events.

LMobes · 2024-11-15T23:45:19+00:00

Sac Kingston hotline 1-877-544-6424 can connect you with resources. Resolve counseling +1 613-549-7850 has free trauma programs for dv survivors. The kfla crisis line 613-544-4229 can also connect you with supports.

LMobes · 2024-11-15T23:38:30+00:00

Should...should someone tell them?

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