Kingston. City Hall

Corporate Affairs, Information Radio Service 106.3 FM

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Record #: KGN6473 Last Full Update: 11 Mar 2013
Contact Information
Mailing Addressc/o Simon Wawrykow 
British Whig Building 
310 King St E 
Kingston, ON K7L 3B4
AccessibilityUnknown
Office Phone613-546-4291 ext 1229
Websitewww.cityofkingston.ca/informationradio
Primary ExecutiveSimon Wawrykow, Communications Officer; Email: swawrykow@cityofkingston.ca
Description & Services
HoursMon-Sun 24 hours
DescriptionBroadcasts commercial-free local information of use to both Kingston residents and visitors 24 hours a day at 106.3 FM and online at www.informationradio.ca * programming features a recurring 10-minute loop of public information with updates on time, road closures and traffic conditions, weather and other Kingston information, such as: 
 
* Emergency and public safety information including Amber Alerts 
* Changes to Green Bin, recycling and waste collection schedules 
* Holiday closure notices 
* Announcements of disruptions to facilities, services or programs (such as Kingston Transit detours) 
* Updates on City of Kingston projects and initiatives 
* Tourism Kingston and Kingston Police messages 
* Grand Theatre, K-Rock Centre and other City of Kingston event listings 
* Public meeting announcements 
 
Information is also sent out on the City's Twitter feed
EligibilityNo restrictions
FeesNone
Languages of ServiceEnglish
Areas ServedKingston
BoundariesSignal range extends for 10 kms either side of the antenna on the City of Kingston's water tower on Gardiner's Road (Near Highway 401) * The radio station can also be accessed from the City's website globally
Subjects
Service CategoriesCold Weather Advisories ; Extreme Heat Advisories/Warnings ; Fire Advisories ; Flood Advisories ; Hazardous Materials Emergency Advisories ; High Wind Advisories ; Radio Stations ~ Government Services Issues ; Road Closures Bulletins ; Terrorism Warnings ; Thunderstorm Advisories ; Tornado Advisories ; Transportation Information Clearinghouses ; Winter Storm Advisories
Other Details
Date Updated11 Mar 2013
Established2010
FundingCity / Town
Legal Status(10) Local Government
Record Views (Public)1788 (as of 25 May 2013)