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| Partial map of Kingston showing the Kingscourt-Rideau district. Source: City of Kingston website |
Earlier this week, Ontario premier Doug Ford announced the dissolution of the Peel Region. With a 19-month timeline, the move will see Mississauga and Brampton granted their independence as cities in the region. Ford also indicated that other regions may be looking do to the same.
Locally, rumours have been circulating regarding one particular district. The city of Kingston has 12 districts, one of which is the Kingscourt-Rideau district. This district is notable for being the location of the popular donut shop Coffee Way.
After the news of Peel region being dissolved and Mississauga and Brampton getting their independence in the region, rumours began circulating regarding not only whether Kingscourt-Rideau will seek their independence from the city, but whether or not it will be further separated into Kingscourt and Rideau. How exactly this would be done and when is all still speculation.
The current councillor for that district is Brandon Tozzo. When reached for comment on the issue, Tozzo released a brief statement:
"I have not heard about this and have not been consulted.", confirming that there are currently no plans of any kind for Kingscourt-Rideau to secede from the City of Kingston as an independent district. District resident Blake Cruller was glad to read the statement, saying they were not in favour of having to travel to another region to get their Coffee Way donuts.
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