ARTHUR MILNES is back with stories about his interactions with former Prime Ministers, a past U.S. President, and an assortment of trees in his backyard. Music in this episode: “Don’t Stop” (Live) / Fleetwood Mac
Political leaders need to be able to communicate effectively. What’s the message? Who is the audience? Who writes the speech? On this edition of THE KINGSTONIAN, we’ll get some answers . . . & examples … from a man passionate about political speeches. Our guest, historian, media consultant … and speechwriter, ARTHUR MILNES
The volunteers with LIONHEARTS INC. have jumped in to fill a void – providing good, nutritious, take-away meals for the citizens of the city, disadvantaged by the impact of COVID-19. Our guest in this episode is the group’s founder and executive director, TRAVIS BLACKMORE Music in this episode: “Love is a Battlefield” / Chris Koster
The Jiffy Grill (Kingston Centre location) has been a part of the scene for 60 years, and it is about to close. Even though the two other locations – outer Princess Street and in Odessa – will continue to operate, there’s some history to talk about here. We sit down for a conversation with the General Manager, MOHAMED HUSSAIN, who has worked there for almost 30 years. Music in this episode – “Midnight Train to Georgia” / Gladys Knight & the Pips
This episode features a conversation with MICHELLE KASABOSKI – a young lady who loves to sing music from all genres. And can she sing! We’ll also feature some of her music. Music in this episode: “The very thought of you” / “Bye Bye Blackbird” / “I don’t think of you often” / all sung by Michelle Kasaboski {Program Note: Another in our “House to House” series so quality of the recording isn’t as good as it could be}
In this episode, a conversation with two veteran musicians, recently signed to a recording contract with the British label, Revolver Records. “Boondog Quip” is their first CD with the label. Rob Watkins and Tom Harpell share their passion for these original tunes. Music in this episode: all songs by Watkins Harp from the CD, Boondog Quip. “Love”, “That Little Girl” & “Cold, Cold, Cold”
Another ‘House-to-House’ version of the show this time around. MICHAEL K. MYERS returns for a conversation and a preview of his new album. THE KINGSTONIAN is a production of CFRC at 101.9fm and streamed live from www.cfrc.ca Music in this episode: “Why do you fly away little bird” / “All of the time” / “K-Town Katie” / all by Michael K Myers
In this “House to House” version of the program, a conversation with JOHN RYCE, one of three vice-chairs of the 2020 Tim Horton’s Brier held here in Kingston. We talk about his passion for curling and bringing a national competition to the City. Music in this episode: “Where were you” / Alan Jackson
What do The River Mill, Clark’s by the Bay, Clark’s on King, Aqua Terra and The Bayview Farm Restaurant have in common? CLARK DAY – and he is our guest in this episode of THE KINGSTONIAN.
In this episode we speak with DAREN DOUGALL, Chair of the United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington, about his long-term interest in the City’s Youth Diversion Program, and the major contribution the United Way has made to the “One Roof” program
