Jess Foley Writer
@jessfoleywriter.bsky.social
40-Something Mom - Writer and Editor - Occasional Photographer - Assistant Editor and Staff Writer at Kingstonist
First Tuesday walk of the season and I'm still sweating in a tank top and shorts. And, everyone was outside. EVERYONE. #YGK
I got to walk alongside a little bunny in a construction zone. (See photographic evidence.) I also walked past Rob Baker walking dogs. (No photographic evidence of that.)
I got to walk alongside a little bunny in a construction zone. (See photographic evidence.) I also walked past Rob Baker walking dogs. (No photographic evidence of that.)
September 17, 2025 at 12:11 AM
First Tuesday walk of the season and I'm still sweating in a tank top and shorts. And, everyone was outside. EVERYONE. #YGK
I got to walk alongside a little bunny in a construction zone. (See photographic evidence.) I also walked past Rob Baker walking dogs. (No photographic evidence of that.)
I got to walk alongside a little bunny in a construction zone. (See photographic evidence.) I also walked past Rob Baker walking dogs. (No photographic evidence of that.)
This backlit Thirsty Thursday photo is brought to you by the pork loin marinating in the fridge, and the fact that 17 years ago I had already been in labour for at least two hours. Emma wasn't born for 20 more hours, give or take...
#Motherhood
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#Motherhood
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September 11, 2025 at 9:57 PM
This backlit Thirsty Thursday photo is brought to you by the pork loin marinating in the fridge, and the fact that 17 years ago I had already been in labour for at least two hours. Emma wasn't born for 20 more hours, give or take...
#Motherhood
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#Motherhood
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August 25, 2025 at 1:25 AM
This was a timely piece to put together. Of course it rained earlier this week, but that piddly amount of water did not change our water levels at all...
Now I'm on vacation, so enjoy my last piece for most of a week!
#YGK #Drought #WriterLife
Now I'm on vacation, so enjoy my last piece for most of a week!
#YGK #Drought #WriterLife
It's not every day you see #Napanee Falls run dry, but the #drought conditions currently being experienced in #Ontario - and throughout #Kingston and #KFLA - are the worst since 2016, according to local conservation authorities.
Full story: www.kingstonist.com/news/conserv...
Full story: www.kingstonist.com/news/conserv...
Conservation authorities in Kingston region weigh in on Ontario drought conditions
(Kingston, Ontario) The summer of 2025 has certainly been a hot one so far. And the lack of significant precipitation has caused grief for farmers and growers across the region, not to mention those w...
www.kingstonist.com
August 15, 2025 at 9:41 PM
This was a timely piece to put together. Of course it rained earlier this week, but that piddly amount of water did not change our water levels at all...
Now I'm on vacation, so enjoy my last piece for most of a week!
#YGK #Drought #WriterLife
Now I'm on vacation, so enjoy my last piece for most of a week!
#YGK #Drought #WriterLife
This was educational for me to research and write. #Ecology and the #environment are fascinating and important topics for me.
#BiologyMajor
#BiologyMajor
The Thousand Islands Watershed Land Trust is holding its annual summer #fundraiser to raise money to protect and conserve ecologically significant lands in the Thousand Islands region, including a yet undisclosed major project. #Ecology
More: www.kingstonist.com/news/celebra...
More: www.kingstonist.com/news/celebra...
Celebrate 4ever Summer fundraiser supports conservation work in Thousand Islands Watershed
(Kingston, Ontario) The Thousand Islands Watershed Land Trust is holding its annual summer fundraiser next month to raise money to protect and conserve ecologically significant lands in the Thousand I...
www.kingstonist.com
July 26, 2025 at 12:47 AM
This was educational for me to research and write. #Ecology and the #environment are fascinating and important topics for me.
#BiologyMajor
#BiologyMajor
A few photos from the last week. I haven't been doing much socially, but I have been enjoying time outside.
#YGK #SpringFlowers
#YGK #SpringFlowers
June 16, 2025 at 12:08 PM
A few photos from the last week. I haven't been doing much socially, but I have been enjoying time outside.
#YGK #SpringFlowers
#YGK #SpringFlowers
As a news writer in #YGK I have wondered about the confusing connection between the Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul and Providence Village Inc. And then there's Providence Care. #History
It felt like a story in the making, so I did something about it: www.kingstonist.com/news/the-pas...
It felt like a story in the making, so I did something about it: www.kingstonist.com/news/the-pas...
The past and future of Providence in the Limestone City – Kingston News
(Kingston, Ontario) Kingstonians are surely familiar with the word "providence" - Providence Care, Providence Village, the Sisters of Providence. Here we dig into the interconnectedness of these organ...
www.kingstonist.com
June 14, 2025 at 1:07 AM
As a news writer in #YGK I have wondered about the confusing connection between the Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul and Providence Village Inc. And then there's Providence Care. #History
It felt like a story in the making, so I did something about it: www.kingstonist.com/news/the-pas...
It felt like a story in the making, so I did something about it: www.kingstonist.com/news/the-pas...
I've seen so many people asking what is going on with the recycling collection, now that "producers" are fully accountable for the process.
So I looked into it. #YGK #Recycling
Here's what's happening in Kingston:
So I looked into it. #YGK #Recycling
Here's what's happening in Kingston:
As of July 1, #recycling in the City of Kingston is being transitioned to new collectors with no changes to collection days or methods in 2025. #YGK
Here we share details from the City and the new collector on what this means for residents: www.kingstonist.com/news/big-cha...
Here we share details from the City and the new collector on what this means for residents: www.kingstonist.com/news/big-cha...
Big changes coming to recycling collection in Kingston, but residents should barely notice – Kingston News
(Kingston, Ontario) This summer, recycling in the City of Kingston will have new collectors. With luck, city residents will barely notice the changeover.
www.kingstonist.com
June 10, 2025 at 7:22 PM
I've seen so many people asking what is going on with the recycling collection, now that "producers" are fully accountable for the process.
So I looked into it. #YGK #Recycling
Here's what's happening in Kingston:
So I looked into it. #YGK #Recycling
Here's what's happening in Kingston:
My aunt is moving and downsizing. All her lovely #furniture and #antiques will be up for #auction next weekend in Centreville, north of Camden East, Ontario.
Click through for details and photos (that don't do the items justice.)
dougjarrellauctions.com/linda-tom-be...
Click through for details and photos (that don't do the items justice.)
dougjarrellauctions.com/linda-tom-be...
Linda & Tom Berrill Auction June 14/25
dougjarrellauctions.com
June 8, 2025 at 9:34 PM
My aunt is moving and downsizing. All her lovely #furniture and #antiques will be up for #auction next weekend in Centreville, north of Camden East, Ontario.
Click through for details and photos (that don't do the items justice.)
dougjarrellauctions.com/linda-tom-be...
Click through for details and photos (that don't do the items justice.)
dougjarrellauctions.com/linda-tom-be...
We took a family walk the other evening and I took the camera. I really should do this more often!
(This was in Gananoque.)
#photography #NaturePhotos
(This was in Gananoque.)
#photography #NaturePhotos
May 30, 2025 at 1:45 PM
We took a family walk the other evening and I took the camera. I really should do this more often!
(This was in Gananoque.)
#photography #NaturePhotos
(This was in Gananoque.)
#photography #NaturePhotos
Sometimes I write a piece simply because I want to. Here's my latest (for @kingstonist.bsky.social).
The piece is available to subscribers only until 3 p.m. tomorrow, when it will open up for everyone to read!
The piece is available to subscribers only until 3 p.m. tomorrow, when it will open up for everyone to read!
From how the Neighbourhood Tree Planting Program is doing, to why City workers were planting a truckload of #trees in a local park, @jessfoleywriter.bsky.social spoke with #YGK's Supervisor of Forestry and got all her questions answered.
www.kingstonist.com/news/kingsto...
www.kingstonist.com/news/kingsto...
Kingston's tree canopy continues to grow: how to care for those new trees
(Kingston, Ontario) For the past four years, the City of Kingston has been offering low-cost trees to Kingston residents, in an effort to increase the City’s tree canopy and keep Kingston on the way t...
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May 27, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Sometimes I write a piece simply because I want to. Here's my latest (for @kingstonist.bsky.social).
The piece is available to subscribers only until 3 p.m. tomorrow, when it will open up for everyone to read!
The piece is available to subscribers only until 3 p.m. tomorrow, when it will open up for everyone to read!
Friends, neighbours, connections: My daughter (finishing grade 11) is looking for both community service hours & paid employment (can be casual) this summer. #YGK
I know jobs can be hard to find, but I told her I'd try social media for some connections. She's looking for one-off volunteering ops. 💕
I know jobs can be hard to find, but I told her I'd try social media for some connections. She's looking for one-off volunteering ops. 💕
May 2, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Friends, neighbours, connections: My daughter (finishing grade 11) is looking for both community service hours & paid employment (can be casual) this summer. #YGK
I know jobs can be hard to find, but I told her I'd try social media for some connections. She's looking for one-off volunteering ops. 💕
I know jobs can be hard to find, but I told her I'd try social media for some connections. She's looking for one-off volunteering ops. 💕
Post rainstorm view on Union Street on Queen's campus.
April 30, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Post rainstorm view on Union Street on Queen's campus.
April 16, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Spent some time pulling sprouting maple keys out of my garden this weekend. There were SO many!!
This made me happy:
This made me happy:
April 14, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Spent some time pulling sprouting maple keys out of my garden this weekend. There were SO many!!
This made me happy:
This made me happy:
There's something really nice about getting back to your routine after being off (or ill - or in my case both!)
Today was my first Tuesday night walk post-DST and it's so much more enjoyable walking while it's still mostly light. I managed about an hour and a half.
How's your week going so far?
Today was my first Tuesday night walk post-DST and it's so much more enjoyable walking while it's still mostly light. I managed about an hour and a half.
How's your week going so far?
March 25, 2025 at 11:54 PM
There's something really nice about getting back to your routine after being off (or ill - or in my case both!)
Today was my first Tuesday night walk post-DST and it's so much more enjoyable walking while it's still mostly light. I managed about an hour and a half.
How's your week going so far?
Today was my first Tuesday night walk post-DST and it's so much more enjoyable walking while it's still mostly light. I managed about an hour and a half.
How's your week going so far?
“As we navigate this strange and anxious world, choosing joy becomes more than a personal act of resilience — it becomes a radical gesture of hope.”
– Zachary Kai
(Borrowed this from today's @nicenews.bsky.social newsletter.)
– Zachary Kai
(Borrowed this from today's @nicenews.bsky.social newsletter.)
March 23, 2025 at 2:20 PM
“As we navigate this strange and anxious world, choosing joy becomes more than a personal act of resilience — it becomes a radical gesture of hope.”
– Zachary Kai
(Borrowed this from today's @nicenews.bsky.social newsletter.)
– Zachary Kai
(Borrowed this from today's @nicenews.bsky.social newsletter.)
March 1, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Looking to try some inter-Canada travel? Take the short trip west (from #YGK) and see what's up in the Bay of Quinte region!
Bonus: they're running a contest until the end of the month!
Bonus: they're running a contest until the end of the month!
Although the weather is cold and night falls early, now is the perfect time to plan nearby day trips to make the most of the #winter season.
Take a look at what you'll find in the Bay of Quinte region right now, including details on a contest: www.kingstonist.com/news/enjoy-h...
Take a look at what you'll find in the Bay of Quinte region right now, including details on a contest: www.kingstonist.com/news/enjoy-h...
Enjoy hockey, hiking, and history with winter day trips in the Bay of Quinte region – Kingston News
(Kingston, Ontario) Although the weather is cold and night falls early, now is the perfect time to plan some nearby day trips to make the most of the winter season.
www.kingstonist.com
February 26, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Looking to try some inter-Canada travel? Take the short trip west (from #YGK) and see what's up in the Bay of Quinte region!
Bonus: they're running a contest until the end of the month!
Bonus: they're running a contest until the end of the month!
How many mugs of hot honey lemon water are too many in one day??
This laryngitis with cough and cold symptoms can bugger off any time now...
This laryngitis with cough and cold symptoms can bugger off any time now...
December 4, 2024 at 1:48 AM
How many mugs of hot honey lemon water are too many in one day??
This laryngitis with cough and cold symptoms can bugger off any time now...
This laryngitis with cough and cold symptoms can bugger off any time now...
Did you know I do occasional book reviews on Kingstonist? They all have a local author lean, and most of them are well-written. This one was an advanced reading copy, and her book launch takes place at Novel Idea next week!
#YGK #BookReview
#YGK #BookReview
In her new novel A Necessary Distance, local author Julie Salverson brings to life the story of her father, George Salverson, and explores who she thought her father was as compared to the man she uncovers in his personal journals.
Learn more: www.kingstonist.com/news/julie-s...
Learn more: www.kingstonist.com/news/julie-s...
Julie Salverson explores her own perception of her father in 'A Necessary Distance: Confessions of a Scriptwriter's Daughter' – Kingston News
(Kingston, Ontario) In her new novel A Necessary Distance: Confessions of a Scriptwriter’s Daughter, local author Julie Salverson brings to life the story of her father, George Salverson, and explores...
www.kingstonist.com
November 27, 2024 at 9:46 PM
Did you know I do occasional book reviews on Kingstonist? They all have a local author lean, and most of them are well-written. This one was an advanced reading copy, and her book launch takes place at Novel Idea next week!
#YGK #BookReview
#YGK #BookReview
Our healthcare system has a lot of issues ( #Ontario ), but I called to book a mammogram today (Monday) and was scheduled for one on Saturday. The same week - and they're open on the weekend!
#MindBlown! #ygk
#MindBlown! #ygk
November 26, 2024 at 3:16 AM
Our healthcare system has a lot of issues ( #Ontario ), but I called to book a mammogram today (Monday) and was scheduled for one on Saturday. The same week - and they're open on the weekend!
#MindBlown! #ygk
#MindBlown! #ygk
You might think that cool, dark, mid-November walks would be dull. But I truly enjoy the in-between decorations in the downtown #ygk neighborhoods:
November 20, 2024 at 1:02 AM
You might think that cool, dark, mid-November walks would be dull. But I truly enjoy the in-between decorations in the downtown #ygk neighborhoods:
We went downtown to Festive Friday tonight. The weather was great and we found a lot of free cookies.
I didn't find any perfect gifts, but we did get in a lot of steps!
#ygk #Kingston #DowntownKingston
I didn't find any perfect gifts, but we did get in a lot of steps!
#ygk #Kingston #DowntownKingston
November 16, 2024 at 1:16 AM
We went downtown to Festive Friday tonight. The weather was great and we found a lot of free cookies.
I didn't find any perfect gifts, but we did get in a lot of steps!
#ygk #Kingston #DowntownKingston
I didn't find any perfect gifts, but we did get in a lot of steps!
#ygk #Kingston #DowntownKingston