Kingston drivers can use toys to pay their parking tickets
Kingston, Ont. drivers can pay for their parking tickets with toys leading up to the holidays.
The city has announced the return of the 'Toys for Tickets' campaign, allowing motorists to donate toys, in lieu of money, to pay for any parking ticket received between Nov. 1 and Dec. 3, 2021.
"We urge everyone with an eligible ticket to take this opportunity to donate a toy," said Laird Leggo, manager of Kingston's parking services. "Your donation will directly benefit a child in our community."
You can drop off toys at two locations on Dec. 2 and 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- City Hall Payment Centre, 216 Ontario Street. Accepts both toys and money for ticket payments.
- 1211 John Counter Boulevard. Accepts only toys as payment, no credit or debit services available.
Only new and unopened toys will be accepted. Recommended items include games, cars, dolls and stuffed toys that are suitable for children aged 0 to 12-years-old.
"The value of the toy should be equal to, or greater than, the value of the ticket received. Receipts must be provided when donating," said the city in a statement on Thursday.
Since 2005, Toys for Tickets has collected more than 3,600 toys. The toys are delivered to a local toy drive in time to be distributed to children over the holidays.
The city says tickets received for unauthorized parking in an accessible space are excluded from the Toys for Tickets campaign.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
What to know about avian influenza in dairy cows and the risk to humans
Why is H5N1, or bird flu, a concern, how does it spread, and is there a vaccine? Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions about avian influenza.
'I was scared': Ontario man's car repossessed after missing two repair loan payments
An Ontario man who took out a loan to pay for auto repairs said his car was repossessed after he missed two payments.
opinion The special relationship between King Charles and the Princess of Wales
Royal commentator Afua Hagan writes that when King Charles recently admitted Catherine to the Order of the Companions of Honour, it not only made history, but it reinforced the strong bond between the King and his beloved daughter-in-law.
New Norad commander calls Canada's defence policy update 'very encouraging'
American troops will be spending more time training in the Far North, the new commander of Norad says, a strategy that fits 'hand-in-glove' with Canada's renewed focus on Arctic defence.
$70M Lotto Max winners kept prize a secret from family for 2 months
During a special winner celebration near their hometown, Doug and Enid shared the story of how they discovered they were holding a Lotto Max ticket worth $70 million and how they kept this huge secret for so long.
Are Canadians getting sick from expired food?
A new survey by Dalhousie University's Agri-Food Analytics Lab asked Canadians about their food consumption habits amid rising prices.
Documents reveal Ottawa's efforts to get Loblaw, Walmart on board with grocery code
It was evident to the federal government as early as last fall that Loblaw and Walmart might be holdouts to the grocery code of conduct, jeopardizing the project's success.
Charlie Woods, son of Tiger, shoots 81 in U.S. Open qualifier
Charlie Woods failed to advance in a U.S. Open local qualifying event Thursday, shooting a 9-over 81 at Legacy Golf & Tennis Club.
Improve balance and build core strength with this exercise
When it comes to cardiovascular fitness, you may tend to focus on activities that move you forward, such as walking, running and cycling.