Category: The Kingstonian

Welcome to Season #4!  This year, the show will be a podcast, only.  Details on episodes will be posted on our Facebook page.  We also have new theme music – a tune called “Stasis Oasis” composed and performed by Kingston musician, Tim Aylesworth. To get started, we focus on ‘women covering local news’, using different […]

In this episode, our guest on THE KINGSTONIAN will be ROBERT KILEY, Councillor for Trillium District. Why run for a seat around the “Horseshoe”? What role do he and the rest of City Council play during this pandemic? Get the answers right here! Music in this episode: “Beautiful Day” / U2

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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