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Today in YGK: May 31, 2023

In this segment of Today in YGK, we discuss the release of the results for the healthcare privatization referendum which took place over the weekend, organized by the Kingston Health Coalition. Our arts desk features an interview with Sean Patterson of Oakridge Ave, anticipating their performance at the opening show for KPP Concerts’ Spring Reverb […]

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Today in YGK: May 29, 2023

In this episode, we cover the referendum on healthcare privatization organized by the Kingston Health Coalition and Kingston MPP Ted Hsu’s recent launch of his Ontario Liberal leadership campaign. We also give the rundown on upcoming Kingston Frontenac Public Library programming, Spring Reverb music festival kicking off on June 1, the Festival of Live Digital […]

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Arts Sampler: Spring Reverb, Art After Dark, Sounding Board & Watershed Festival

This week we’ve got a wide selection of local arts content and conversations coming your way! Lauren sits down with Spring Reverb performers Greg MacPherson, and Nick and Karl of The Wilderness. Plus, check out conversations with the lead artist of “Sounding Board”, Heather Poechman, and the creator of the new musical The Lancanshire Lass, […]

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In Conversation: Gord Sinclair, Tom Savage, Miss Emily + Lisa Leskien of the Tett 

Gord Sinclair of the Tragically Hip joins Lauren to talk about his new album and upcoming solo gig at Spring Reverb 2023. Also on CFRC, Lisa Leskien at the Tett shares her current creative insight, and the Juno-nominated Miss Emily talks about her May 19th gig at the Isabel, featuring a live performance. Plus, Mary […]

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Imagining African Digital Futures

In this episode, Chao Tayiana Maina shares her pathways into the digital humanities and metadata with Qanita Lilla. Framing new structures for African knowledges, she has combined a lifelong love of history with innovative technologies. For Chao, translating history into the digital sphere requires an understanding that information in the archives has a living relevance […]

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Today in YGK: May 24 2023

In this segment of Today in YGK, we get into how the arts community is kicking off a packed summer with the return of Art After Dark, Spring Reverb, and more. Our events calendar presents all things live music this week in Kingston. We also let you know where your closest voting station is for […]

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Today in YGK: May 22 2023

In this segment of Today in YGK, we get into lots of approaching arts events, including the upcoming closing exhibition for Sounding Board: A Community Conversation, the Watershed Festival, Art After Dark, and more. We also keep you up to date on all things live music in the next few weeks, and discuss the recent […]

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Today in YGK: May 17 2023

In this segment of Today in YGK, we discuss upcoming fundraising events like the Blues Cruise supporting the Kingston Foodbank. We discuss the upcoming Three Minute Thesis competition hosted this year by Queen’s. We also let you know about all of CFRC’s social media giveaways this week.

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