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.By Bill Hutchins with photography by Bernard Clark

If there was a Mr. Kingston contest to pick the best promoter of the city, then Vinnie Rebelo would surely be in the running. The well-known hotelier, Rotarian and civic booster has been trumpeting the benefits of Kingston as a place to live, work and play for a long, long time. His passion for this city comes through loud and clear in almost any conversation. Once he gets talking about the city, it’s hard to get him to ease up on the enthusiasm. His words flow faster than a trip down the Ambassador Hotel waterslide. “Kingston is where I want to be. I can’t think of any place better. It’s not too small and not too big. It’s just right.”

Vinnie doesn’t just talk about Kingston; he actively promotes the city and supports many of the causes within it. He has led or contributed to countless community events over the years, most notably Rotarian causes that raise money for the Greater Kingston Boys and Girls Club. He has also championed a host of city-led initiatives, such as the construction of the downtown sports and entertainment centre, Market Square’s revitalization into an all-season attraction and the programs that complement them.

The unofficial Mr. Kingston is a man for all seasons. Vinnie remains one of the driving forces behind Feb Fest, Kingston’s annual winter carnival which is about to celebrate its sixth year.

“When we were promoting the need for improvements to Market Square, we wanted to let people know what the outdoor rink would look like,” he recalls. He partnered with high-profile organizers such as Kirk Muller and Doug Gilmour to turn the dream into a reality. . . .

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