Food For Thought
Jennifer Bays
Welcome to “Food for Thought,” where I serve up fresh, insightful perspectives on everyday topics that matter to you. From thought-provoking discussions on lifestyle and wellness to deep dives into culture and personal growth, my posts are designed to nourish your mind and inspire new ideas.

The Frontenac Club
The Frontenac Club, located in the heart of Kingston’s historic downtown, is a block from Lake Ontario and close to Queen’s University. It’s a short walk to 1000 Islands Cruises and boat tours, theaters, restaurants (from informal to gourmet), great independent shops, art galleries, museums and the Leon’s Centre. As

Protecting Ontario’s environment
For Immediate Release: August 20, 2024 Killing Growth Plan for Greater Golden Horseshoe is a Disaster for Ontario’s Environment and Efforts to End Housing Shortage Statement from Phil Pothen, Land Use and Land Development program manager, in response to Ontario’s Provincial Planning Statement Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas

Reports of a “Mortgage Renewal Cliff” have been greatly exaggerated. Robert McLister – Aug 09, 2024
It’s High Time to Dial Down the Drama. Few real estate stories have had more hype in the last year than the dreaded mortgage renewal shock, a.k.a. “mortgage renewal cliff,” “mortgage renewal wall,” or whatever other ominous-sounding metaphor commentators came up with. Horrific predictions of 60 per cent payment increases

Climate Change and Coffee
When we have our routine deluge of rain nowadays, I often think about a time when that just never happened. I cannot remember “rain bursts”? in existence. If there ever was one it would definitely have accompanied a serious thunderstorm; but even then, it just isn’t in my memory. The

Where was the spring market?
Homebuyers continue to wait in the wings despite highly-anticipated first rate cut by the Bank of Canada Despite a strong first quarter for sales, Canada’s spring housing market was muted in many regions across the country in Q2 of 2024. Although the first cut to the overnight lending rate by

THE 15 TOP RESTAURANTS IN KINGSTON – July 2024 – TRIPADVISOR
1. Grecos Wine Bar 2. Sima Sushi 3. Days on Front 4. Tango Nuevo 5. Toast & Jam 6. Wooden Heads Gourmet Pizza 7. Casa Domenico 8. Bistro Stephan 9. Amadeus Cafe 10. Aqua Terra Restaurant 11. Harper’s Burger Bar 12. Kingston Brewing Company 13. River Mill Restaurant 14. Chez