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In this episode: CFRC sits down with David Ellingwood, General Manager of Cataraqui Conservation, to discuss a major restoration project at Lemoine Point that kicked off this week. Then, an announcement for the Kingston Frontenac Public Library regarding this year’s summer reading challenge, a message from the City for new and returning students, and more. […]
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Join us for another fabulous conversation with local musician Jason Mercer! Hear stories and learn about the art of the long-haul musician’s tour with Jason who took time to join us just ahead of his European tour with acclaimed artist, Ron Sexsmith! We hope you enjoy the episode! Host: Tom Savage Guests: Jason Mercer Executive […]
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In this episode, Eram Aunty shares her mother’s masoor moong daal recipe with slow fried garlic cloves, while she talks about her passion for educating children. Eram Butt is Pakistani with ancestors from Kashmir. Living in Kingston since 2011. Eram is the Principal of Manar Academy as well as the Islamic Society of Kingston’s […]
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In this episode, Simran Sharma teaches a rich toor daal with browned onions, cinnamon and other whole spices. She also asks “What would it mean if food becomes free? If you are not worrying what are we going to eat for the next meal?” Simran Sharma is a PhD candidate and migrant worker at Queen’s […]
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In this episode, Jill Glatt of Magpie Print shop shares her interpretation of the family daal recipe accompanied by smoked fish and talks about what it means to measure with one’s heart. Jill Glatt is a Katarokwi/Kingston Ontario-based illustrator, natural dyer, printmaker, and arts educator. Her artistic practice is based around and informed by […]
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Coming up on this special Community Takeover of our airwaves, we’re talking to Nicole Fougere, Executive Director of H’art Centre. H’art Centre is a registered not-for-profit, charitable organization for adults with disabilities and those who face barriers and wish to take part in affordable, accessible, and available arts, music, dance, and theatre programs led by […]
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Covering the latest developments in regional news from Kingston to Cobourg, The Corridor is made possible through the support of the Radio Fund of Canada, the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters and the generous sponsorship of Kim Purcell Realty. The August 25th edition of The Corridor features a written submission from LJI Reporter Michelle […]
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In this episode: An update on collective bargaining between Queen’s University and the Queen’s University Faculty Association after a strike vote last week, what to expect from the City’s Forever Hip event series this weekend, a call for feedback on how the City engages the community when implementing housing solutions, and more. Plus, your weather […]
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Coming up on this special Community Takeover of our airwaves, we’re talking to Sandi Dodds, Executive Director of The Mess Studio, facilitators Steph and Beth, as well as some of their patrons. Since 2009, The Mess Studio has provided an opportunity for people to come, connect, and create art in a non-threatening atmosphere of love […]
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Covering the latest developments in regional news from Kingston to Cobourg, The Corridor is made possible through the support of the Radio Fund of Canada, the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters and the generous sponsorship of Kim Purcell Realty. The August 18th edition of The Corridor features a written submission from LJI Reporter Michelle […]
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In this episode: Council unanimously approves funding for six pilot projects intended to support harm reduction services ahead of the planned closure of Kingston’s Consumption and Treatment Services site at the end of September. An update from Cataraqui Conservation on a project at Lemoine Point, and a reminder to vote for this year’s election stickers […]
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Coming up on this special Community Takeover of our airwaves, we’re talking to Ying Zhang, Artistic Director of Harmonaire Musique. Harmonaire Musique is a federally registered Canadian non-profit organization dedicated to integrating classical music into contemporary cultural life and creating meaningful opportunities for emerging artists. Through original concert projects, they connect new artistic voices with […]
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Covering the latest developments in regional news from Kingston to Cobourg, The Corridor is made possible through the support of the Radio Fund of Canada, the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters and the generous sponsorship of Kim Purcell Realty. The August 11th edition of The Corridor features a written submission from LJI Reporters Sarah […]
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Coming up on this special Community Takeover of our airwaves, we’re featuring Keisha Facey’s keynote address at this year’s Emancipation Day ceremony in Kingston, as well as opening remarks from JC Kenny, Communications Director for the City of Kingston. Since 2021, Emancipation Day has been observed annually on August 1, commemorating the enactment of the […]
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Coming up on this special Community Takeover of our airwaves, we’re talking to Liz and Marion from AKA Autonomous Social Centre, an anticapitalist, antistate, and anticolonial autonomous organizing space in Katarokwi/Kingston since 2008. AKA is home to the Blue Heron Books and Zines community bookstore and zine distribution shop. They strive to provide and promote […]
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Coming up on this special Community Takeover of our airwaves, we’re talking to Tina Gilchrist, Coordinator of The Sex Worker Action Group (SWAG) Kingston, a sex positive group run by sex workers, people with lived experience, allies, and agency members who strive to improve the lives of sex workers in Kingston and the surrounding area. […]
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The August 3rd edition of Today in YGK begins with a story from Aara Macauley covering Emancipation Day celebrations in the city. Jesse Bell offers part 6 of his OUA Football season preview, and CFRC’s Genavieve Hinch concludes the episode with the Events & Concert Calendar for the week.
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The July 29th edition of Today in YGK begins with a story from Aara Macauley on recent ALTO developments, including a revised route and council NDA. Jesse Bell offers part 5 of his OUA Football season preview, and CFRC’s Genavieve Hinch concludes the episode with the Events & Concert Calendar for the week.
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In this episode: The kickoff of Theatre Kingston’s Fringe Festival, a special uncurated portion of the Kick & Push festival featuring 17 shows over the next 11 days, with Artistic Director Rosemary Doyle. Then some messages directly from the City of Kingston, and an update from Cataraqui Conservation on their Lemoine Point Conservation Area Grassland […]
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In this episode: Artistic Producer Liam Karry sits down with CFRC to talk about this year’s Kick & Push Festival, running until August 16. Then, artists and organizers sit down to share more about the upcoming Play me Kingston art installation, set to transform downtown into a gallery dedicated to Kingston’s music scene. Plus, your […]
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Welcome to another edition of The Corridor brought to you by Kim Purcell Realty and the generous support of the Community Radio Fund of Canada’s Local Journalism Initiative program. Dinah Jansen, Jesse Bell and Genavieve Hinch bring together stories from CFRC’s Aara Macauley with updates on the proposed Alto High Speed Rail Line, Sarah Beavis’s […]
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Welcome to another edition of the Corridor brought to you by Kim Purcell Realty and through the generous support of the Community Radio Fund of Canada’s Local Journalism Initiative program! This episode with Dinah Jansen, Jesse Bell & Genavieve Hinch features stories by CFRC’s Aara Macauley covering the presentation of a draft proposal for the […]
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Does radio have a place in this futuristic streaming/tik tok kinda world we live in? Episode #6 of the Leave It All On The Stage attempts to answer this question. My two guests really know their radio! Barry Rooke is Executive Director of the National Campus and Community Radio Association (NCRA/ANREC), where he has championed […]
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This week on the Kingston Curator, get a taste of what the TK Fringe Festival has to offer with a performance brought to Kingston by them called Speaking Vibrations. On this episode I sit down with one of the co-producers of the show, Jordan Samonas. She talks about the origins of the production, and how […]
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This week on the Kingston Curator, we have a returning guest to the show Sierra Saikaley from Downtown Kingston. She gives us a taste of the behind the scenes of the princess street promenade and what to expect from this year’s event, and the history behind it all.
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Hello and welcome to another special edition of CFRC’s Campus Beat where we reach off Queen’s University campus in Kingston, Ontario and all the way down the 401 corridor to chat with Dr. Bonnie Stewart at the University of Windsor about early understandings of Bill C-34, the Safe Social Media Act and what may lie […]
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In this episode: An update from South East Public Health as mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus have been detected in the region, the first mosquito pool test positive for the virus this season. Kingston Economic Development celebrates the opening of a new research facility it says will help accelerate health and life sciences innovation […]
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Reena Kukreja teaches ghiya wali chana daal, aka bottle gourd with split chickpeas, a Punjabi recipe often eaten in the summer months. Reena also talks about food memory and her trajectory in filmmaking. Reena Kukreja is an Associate Professor at Queen’s University in the Department of Global Development Studies. Reena is a feminist-activist, researcher, […]
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Rina Khan shares her grandmother’s interpretation of a South Indian sambar daal, alongside reflections on community and how food grows and changes with us. Rina Khan (she/her) is an immigrant originally from Dhaka, Bangladesh and now a settler in the Treaty 6 territory now known as Edmonton, Alberta. She is a PhD student researching […]
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In this episode, Shobhana Xavier teaches her take on Parrpu Curry, a Sri Lankan Tamil daal recipe. She also shares reflections about her family’s migration to Canada leaving Sri Lanka during the civil war and her return many years later. Shobhana Xavier is Tamil-Canadian. Born in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, she grew up in Scarborough, […]
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In this episode, Natasha Bissonauth shares her interpretation of a Mauritian daal, as she talks about food memory, growing food, and teaches the merits of cooking “slow and low.” Natasha Bissonauth (she/they) is from Montreal Tiohtià:ke and is an art history professor at Emily Carr University. Her research centers queer of color critique and […]
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In this first episode, Sailaja Krishnamurthi interviews Sayyida about what prompted The Daal Project. Why daal? Why now? Sailaja Krishnamurti is Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Gender Studies at Queen’s University. Her work takes a critical race feminist approach to religion and representation in the South Asian diaspora and in transnational […]
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The July 22nd 2026 edition of Today in YGK featuring headlines from Aara Macauley, weather & traffic from Jesse Bell, concerts & events from Genavieve Hinch, and the CFRC PowerPlays Sports Report.
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Covering the latest developments in regional news from Kingston to Cobourg, The Corridor is made possible through the support of the Radio Fund of Canada, the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters and the generous sponsorship of Kim Purcell Realty. The July 21st edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI Reporters Michelle Dorey […]
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The July 20th 2026 edition of Today in YGK featuring headlines from Aara Macauley, weather & traffic from Jesse Bell, concerts & events from Genavieve Hinch, and the CFRC PowerPlays Sports Report.
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In this episode: An update from the new Lunch by George downtown distribution site, after the organization made the move from their home of over 40 years at St. George’s Cathedral. A statement from South East Public Health as poor air quality continues in the Kingston region. Messages directly from the City, including an update […]
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The July 15th 2026 edition of Today in YGK featuring headlines from Aara Macauley, weather & traffic from Jesse Bell, concerts & events from Genavieve Hinch, and the CFRC PowerPlays Sports Report.
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Coming up on this special Community Takeover of our airwaves, we’re talking to Rosemary Doyle, Artistic Director of Theatre Kingston. Theatre Kingston produces new and existing work, the TK Fringe Festival, and a series of educational engagement activities for adults and children. They collaborate with local theatre practitioners to build a strong cultural voice in […]
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Covering the latest developments in regional news from Kingston to Cobourg, The Corridor is made possible through the support of the Radio Fund of Canada, the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters and the generous sponsorship of Kim Purcell Realty. The July 14th edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI Reporters Sarah Williams […]
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The July 13th 2026 edition of Today in YGK featuring headlines from Aara Macauley, weather & traffic from Jesse Bell, concerts & events from Genavieve Hinch, and the CFRC PowerPlays Sports Report.
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In this episode: Motions from this week’s City Council meeting aimed at improving everyday life for residents, from neighbourhood pathways to on-street parking. Messages directly from the City, including updates on The Tragically Hip tenth anniversary celebrations, a new pilot project to fight food insecurity, and the launch of the Community Harm Reduction and Public […]
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The July 8th 2026 edition of Today in YGK featuring headlines from Aara Macauley, weather & traffic from Jesse Bell, concerts & events from Genavieve Hinch, and the CFRC PowerPlays Sports Report.
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Coming up on this special Community Takeover of our airwaves, we’re talking to Mandy Wilson, program coordinator at Ryandale Transitional House, as well as musicians Mike Brown and Shannon Smith, about their upcoming Rock for Ryandale Fundraiser. The event promises an unforgettable night of music featuring an incredible lineup of local talent including Carrick McAllister, […]
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Covering the latest developments in regional news from Kingston to Cobourg, The Corridor is made possible through the support of the Radio Fund of Canada, the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters and the generous sponsorship of Kim Purcell Realty. The July 7th edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI Reporters Michelle Dorey […]
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The July 6th 2026 edition of Today in YGK featuring headlines from Aara Macauley, weather & traffic from Jesse Bell, concerts & events from Genavieve Hinch, and the CFRC PowerPlays Sports Report.
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In this episode: An update on the City’s Multi-Site Visioning and Recreation Facility Capital Planning Project for the Kingston Memorial Centre, Portsmouth Olympic Harbour and Centre 70 sites. Also, some messages directly from the City, Public Health, and the FLA Ontario Health Team. Plus, your weather and traffic updates and events calendar for the upcoming […]
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Welcome to Episode 5 of Leave It All on the Stage with Tom Savage! In this episode, Tom welcomes Maple Blues Award-winning, Juno nominated local artist Miss Emily (Emily Fennell). Emily sits down with Tom to discuss the highs, lows, triumphs, tribulations and straight up reality of being a touring musician this day in age, […]
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The July 1st 2026 edition of Today in YGK featuring headlines from Aara Macauley, weather & traffic from Jesse Bell, concerts & events from Genavieve Hinch, and the CFRC PowerPlays Sports Report.
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Coming up on this special Community Takeover of our airwaves, we’re talking to Kaitlyn and Allison, Cycling Ambassadors with Cycle Kingston. Cycle Kingston, Inc., is a grassroots registered Canadian charitable organization and incorporated non-profit whose mandate is to provide safe cycling education and cycling skills training in Kingston, Ontario, so that citizens will gain competence […]
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Covering the latest developments in regional news from Kingston to Cobourg, The Corridor is made possible through the support of the Radio Fund of Canada, the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters and the generous sponsorship of Kim Purcell Realty. The June 30th edition of The Corridor features a written submission from LJI Reporter Michelle […]
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The June 29th 2026 edition of Today in YGK featuring headlines from Aara Macauley, weather & traffic from Jesse Bell, concerts & events from Genavieve Hinch, and the CFRC PowerPlays Sports Report.
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In this episode: A motion from City Council’s last meeting officially renaming Strathcona Park’s Indian Road after years of debate. Also, some messages directly from the City this week, including your guide to Canada Day in Kingston, how the city is celebrating the FIFA World Cup, welcoming Kingston Fire and Rescue’s new Deputy Chief, and […]
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Get to know our special guest Dr. Geneviève Digby! Dr. Digby joined the Department of Medicine (DOM) at Queen’s University in 2016 in the Division of Respirology with a cross-appointment in the Department of Oncology. She completed medical school, residency in Internal Medicine, and fellowship in Respirology at Queen’s University. She then completed a Masters […]
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The June 24th 2026 edition of Today in YGK featuring headlines from Aara Macauley, weather & traffic from Jesse Bell, concerts & events from Genavieve Hinch, and the CFRC PowerPlays Sports Report.
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Coming up on this special Community Takeover of our airwaves, we’re talking to Florence Campbell and Nanci Corrigan, past-chair and co-chair, respectively, of Compassionate Communities Kingston. Created in 2017 to bring the global compassionate communities movement to Kingston, the group inspires intergenerational compassion by providing older adults with knowledge, connection, and support, promoting vitality, purpose […]
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Covering the latest developments in regional news from Kingston to Cobourg, The Corridor is made possible through the support of the Radio Fund of Canada, the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters and the generous sponsorship of Kim Purcell Realty. The June 23rd edition of The Corridor features a written submissions from LJI Reporter Michelle […]
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The June 22nd 2026 edition of Today in YGK featuring headlines from Aara Macauley, weather & traffic from Jesse Bell, concerts & events from Genavieve Hinch, and the CFRC PowerPlays Sports Report.
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Hello and welcome to another fun installment of CFRC 101.9 FM’s Airwave YGK Musicians-in-Residence programming featuring an interview with Malobi Eleume of Sam the Band who joined us in our studios on June 15th and 16th to create new music, do an interview with us and perform their newly created work LIVE on our airwaves. […]
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In this episode: From City Council’s last meeting, an update on the City’s plan for the upcoming Consumption Treatment Services closure. Also, some messages directly from the City, including upcoming community celebrations, a call for election sticker design submissions, and more. Also, your weather and traffic updates and events calendar for the upcoming weekend. Tune […]
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Hello and welcome to another edition of CFRC 101.9 FM’s Airwave YGK Musician Residency Programming brought to you through the generous support of the City of Kingston and Kingston Arts Council. In this episode, you’ll hear a great conversation facilitated by Genavieve Hinch with local rockers Lumpfish who took up residency at CFRC on June […]
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The June 17th 2026 edition of Today in YGK featuring headlines from Aara Macauley, weather & traffic from Jesse Bell, concerts & events from Genavieve Hinch, and the CFRC PowerPlays Sports Report.
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Coming up on this special Community Takeover of our airwaves, we’re talking about the Crossroads Village cabin community with Our Livable Solutions’ acting Executive Director Chrystal Wilson, Board Director Kristine Bedard, and alumni Jan English. Our Livable Solutions (OLS) is a registered charitable public benefit corporation operating under the Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA). OLS […]
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Covering the latest developments in regional news from Kingston to Cobourg, The Corridor is made possible through the support of the Radio Fund of Canada, the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters and the generous sponsorship of Kim Purcell Realty. The June 9th edition of The Corridor features a written submissions from LJI Reporter Michelle […]
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The June 15th 2026 edition of Today in YGK featuring headlines from Aara Macauley, weather & traffic from Jesse Bell, concerts & events from Genavieve Hinch, and the CFRC PowerPlays Sports Report.
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In this episode: Updates from City Council’s last meeting, includng the City’s new plan for the waterfront after the cancellation of the Patry Aquatic Park project and changes to improve equity in ice sports. Also, some messages directly from the City, including upcoming community celebrations, a call for election sticker design submissions, and more. Also, […]
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The June 10th 2026 edition of Today in YGK featuring headlines from Aara Macauley, weather & traffic from Jesse Bell, concerts & events from Genavieve Hinch, and the CFRC PowerPlays Sports Report.
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Coming up on this special Community Takeover of our airwaves, we’re talking to Gauge Roberts and the participants of Extend-A-Family Kingston’s first ever 8-week Podcast Mates workshop program, where youth learned how to create their own podcast and share their voices with the community. Extend-A-Family Kingston was established in 1981 with the goal of providing […]
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Covering the latest developments in regional news from Kingston to Cobourg, The Corridor is made possible through the support of the Radio Fund of Canada, the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters and the generous sponsorship of Kim Purcell Realty. The June 9th edition of The Corridor features a written submissions from LJI Reporter Michelle […]
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The June 8th 2026 edition of Today in YGK featuring headlines from Aara Macauley, weather & traffic from Jesse Bell, concerts & events from Genavieve Hinch, and the CFRC PowerPlays Sports Report.
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In this episode: the latest in Kingston nature news. An advocacy-based motion supported unanimously by City Council urges senior levels of government to take steps toward establishing a National Marine Conservation Area in Lake Ontario. Also, some upcoming opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, an update on the City’s response to extreme heat, and precautions to […]
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The June 3rd 2026 edition of Today in YGK featuring headlines from Aara Macauley, weather & traffic from Jesse Bell, concerts & events from Genavieve Hinch, and the CFRC PowerPlays Sports Report.
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Covering the latest developments in regional news from Kingston to Cobourg, The Corridor is made possible through the support of the Radio Fund of Canada, the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters and the generous sponsorship of Kim Purcell Realty. The June 2nd edition of The Corridor features a written submissions from LJI Reporter Michelle […]
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The June 1st 2026 edition of Today in YGK featuring headlines from Aara Macauley, weather & traffic from Jesse Bell, concerts & events from Genavieve Hinch, and the CFRC PowerPlays Sports Report.
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Hello and welcome to CFRC 101. FM’s Airwave YGK Musicians-in-Residence podcast series brought to you through the generous support of the City of Kingston and Kingston Arts Council! In this episode, you’ll hear a fantastic interview with local artist Ari Bautista also known by their stage name Atiari who sat down with CFRC Arts News […]
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Hello and welcome to our fourth installment of Leave It All on the Stage with Tom Savage! This episode, “Why Bother Making Albums Anymore?” features local musicians and songwriters Chris Brown and Liv Whitfield known by her stage name Luella. These wonderful artists join Tom to discuss the importance of the album as an art […]
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In this episode: the latest in Kingston nature news. An advocacy-based motion supported unanimously by City Council urges senior levels of government to take steps toward establishing a National Marine Conservation Area in Lake Ontario. A flashback to an interview with Julia Stroud, Excecutive Director of Sustainable Kingston, in anticipation of next week’s Kingston Climate […]
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The May 27th 2026 edition of Today in YGK featuring headlines from Aara Macauley, weather & traffic from Jesse Bell, concerts & events from Genavieve Hinch, and the CFRC PowerPlays Sports Report.
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Covering the latest developments in regional news from Kingston to Cobourg, The Corridor is made possible through the support of the Radio Fund of Canada, the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters and the generous sponsorship of Kim Purcell Realty. The May 26th edition of The Corridor features a written submissions from LJI Reporter Michelle […]
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The May 25th 2026 edition of Today in YGK featuring headlines from Aara Macauley, weather & traffic from Jesse Bell, concerts & events from Genavieve Hinch, and the CFRC PowerPlays Sports Report.
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In this episode: updates directly from City Hall, including a decision from Council’s last meeting taking steps towards a new dome for the John Machin Soccer Park, the unveiling of the Tragically Hip final concert 10th anniversary events this summer, an interactive art exhibition on display at Rideau Heights Community Centre, and more. Also, your […]
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In this Airwave YGK Musicians-in-Residence episode, listeners can enjoy a live off the floor performance by local electronic artist Luke Barry that aired on April 14th 2026. Luke is a computer engineering student at Queen’s University who, over the past two years has become heavily obsessed with electronic music, and started only producing his own […]
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In this Airwave YGK Musicians-in-Residence episode, CFRC’s Aara Macauley sat down with local electronic artist Luke Barry to chat about his creative work, inspirations and more. Luke is a computer engineering student at Queen’s University who, over the past two years has become heavily obsessed with electronic music, and started only producing his own music […]
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Welcome to the third installment of Leave It All on the Stage with Tom Savage: “Music Promotion in the 21st Century” This episode features two people who play a huge part in bringing a tonne of quality acts in wide range of genres and levels of prominence to Kingston, Virginia Clark of Flying V Productions, […]
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The May 20th 2026 edition of Today in YGK featuring headlines from Aara Macauley, weather & traffic from Jesse Bell, concerts & events from Genavieve Hinch, and the CFRC PowerPlays Sports Report.
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Covering the latest developments in regional news from Kingston to Cobourg, The Corridor is made possible through the support of the Radio Fund of Canada, the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters and the generous sponsorship of Kim Purcell Realty. The May 19th edition of The Corridor features a written submissions from LJI Reporter Michelle […]
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Episode 25 marks the end of Season 1 of The Other Side of the Call. In this episode, Amelia sits down with Rebecca and Kathy Ann to revisit the moments that stayed with them most— pulling together powerful clips and themes that emerged across the season. This isn’t a highlight reel. It’s a deeper look […]
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The May 18th 2026 edition of Today in YGK featuring headlines from Aara Macauley, weather & traffic from Jesse Bell, concerts & events from Genavieve Hinch, and the CFRC PowerPlays Sports Report.
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In this episode: the Ontario Premier League soccer season is in full swing, and Kingston is making waves. The Sentinels had an electric home opener at the end of April, bringing semi-professional soccer back to Kingston for the first time in a decade. Along with this early success, franchise owner Victory Grounds Ventures already has […]
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Coming up on this special Community Takeover of our airwaves, we’re talking to Greg Tilson, Co-Artistic Director of Skeleton Park Arts Fest. SPAF is a grassroots community organization that engages in collective care by fostering diverse cultural activities that are free, collaborative and accessible to all. Their mission is to create opportunities for making art […]
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Coming up on this special Community Takeover of our airwaves, we’re talking to Andy Mills and Brenda Moore, Executive Director and Board Chair respectively of the Food Sharing Project. Incorporated in 1986 with roots reaching back even further, the Food Sharing Project is a registered Canadian charity governed by a volunteer board of directors with […]
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Covering the latest developments in regional news from Kingston to Cobourg, The Corridor is made possible through the support of the Radio Fund of Canada, the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters and the generous sponsorship of Kim Purcell Realty. The May 12th edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI Reporters Keith Dempsey […]
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Andrew McLean is a former police officer, author of Beaten Black and Blue, and mental health advocate. This conversation is not about a single traumatic call. It is about accumulation. The slow, often invisible impact of repeated exposure to trauma, and how that exposure changes the way first responders think, trust, and function over time. […]
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The May 11th edition of Today in YGK begins with a story from Aara Macauley on the feasibility of using environmentally friendly alternatives to road salts. Jesse Bell looks offers a quick history on the Kingston Grenadiers youth football team ahead of their May 16th season opener. Christena Lawrie discusses the future of the addictions […]
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In this episode: An update on the future of Kingston’s addiction and mental health services. With the closure of the city’s Consumption and Treatment Services (CTS) site on the horizon due to loss of Provincial support and recent news of Kingston being approved for a HART Hub, Council discussed and ultimately approved a multi-part response […]
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Coming up on this special Community Takeover of our airwaves, we’re talking to Bruce Boucher, Vice-President of the Kingston Blues Society. Formed in 2006, The Kingston Blues Society, is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and preservation of local, national and international blues artists. Celebrating their 20th anniversary this May, KBS continues to bring […]
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Covering the latest developments in regional news from Kingston to Cobourg, The Corridor is made possible through the support of the Radio Fund of Canada, the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters and the generous sponsorship of Kim Purcell Realty. The May 5th edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI Reporters Keith Dempsey […]
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In our second installment of Leave It All on the Stage, host Tom Savage sits down with legendary rocker Stephen Stanley and local singer-songwriter Claya Brackenbury aka Piner. Both sit down with Tom to discuss supporting independent musicians in the streaming age and both even play an acoustic song for you to enjoy! Thank you […]
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In this episode of The Other Side of the Call, In this episode of The Other Side of the Call, we sit down with retired firefighter Rob Leathen for a direct and unfiltered conversation about what the job gives, what it takes, and what it can quietly erode over time. Rob reflects on his path […]
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In this episode: Some highlights from City Council’s last meeting, including a new pilot air-conditioner program to support vulnerable residents ahead of extreme summer heat, Council’s reaction to the Province’s new “bring-your-own” permit option, and new measures to improve oversight of partner organizations in response to the taxi commission fallout. Plus, Inclusive Play Project and […]
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Get to know our special guest Dr. Trevor Pugh! Dr. Pugh is a cancer genomics researcher and board-certified molecular geneticist at the forefront of precision medicine. As holder of the Canada Research Chair in Translational Genomics, he uses genome sequencing to understand causes of cancer, guide treatment of patients, and detect early disease using blood […]
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Christena Lawrie reports on a Council motion aimed at strengthening oversight and accountability for organizations receiving public funds, following issues that led to the dissolution of the Kingston Area Taxi Commission. Council also approves a pilot program to provide air conditioners to vulnerable residents ahead of the summer heat, targeting low-income seniors with medical needs. […]
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Coming up on this special Community Takeover of our airwaves, we welcome a group of students, instructors, and the co-founders of Sistema Kingston for a conversation led by Jan LeClair – Site Lead and Teaching Artist – Music Foundations at the St. Thomas More hub. Using the Venezuelan El Sistema as its model, Sistema Kingston […]
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Covering the latest developments in regional news from Kingston to Cobourg, The Corridor is made possible through the support of the Radio Fund of Canada, the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters and the generous sponsorship of Kim Purcell Realty. The April 28th edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI Reporters Keith Dempsey […]
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Where do first responders actually go for support when they’re not ready, or not willing, to sit across from a therapist? In this resource-focused episode, we sit down with Dr. Heather Hadjistavropoulos, Executive Director of PSPNet, to explore a different approach to mental health care for public safety personnel. PSPNet is a Canadian program offering […]
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In this episode, host Christena Lawrie reports on Kingston’s Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign as it works to bring the Jumpstart Inclusive Playground across the funding finish line the week, while City Council debates, and ultimately rejects, the Province’s new bring-your-own-alcohol framework for public events. Jesse Bell previews the upcoming CFL Draft, highlighting top Canadian […]
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Join Dr. Amoon Jamzad (Computing) for a discussion of his research at the intersection of artificial intelligence and cancer care with a foucs on his open-source MassVision software.
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In this episode: Kingston’s 2026 Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign aims to bring the Jumpstart Inclusive Playground across the funding finish line next week, with 100 per cent of proceeds supporting the $1.5 million project that just broke ground in Shannon Park. The Kingston Climate Summit returns for its second year with an expanded two-day […]
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In this episode, host Christena Lawrie sits down with Queen’s University Kinesiology and Health Studies professor Dr. Samantha King to dive into her new book, “Protein: The Making of a Nutritional Superstar”, tracing protein’s rise from a scientific concept to a marketing phenomenon, investigating how its popularity has been shaped by industry, culture, and identity. […]
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Coming up on this special Community Takeover of our airwaves, we’re talking to Tom Stewart, Board Chair and founder of Homegrown Live, and Denis Leroux, President of the Joe’s Music Mill Board of Directors. HomeGrown Live Music Productions was founded in 2008 with a mission to facilitate community understanding and appreciation of live music, produce […]
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Covering the latest developments in regional news from Kingston to Cobourg, The Corridor is made possible through the support of the Radio Fund of Canada, the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters and the generous sponsorship of Kim Purcell Realty. The April 21st edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI Reporters Keith Dempsey […]
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In our premiere episode of Leave It All on the Stage, host Tom Savage sits down with local artists and changemakers Tom Stewart and Moira Demorest. Both sit down with Tom to discuss the importance of music and musicians in the community and their own roles in helping bring shape to a connected community in […]
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In this episode, host Christena Lawrie kicks off with headlines, sitting down with Sustainable Kingston’s Executive Director to discuss the expanded 2026 Kingston Climate Summit. Henry Walker covers Queen’s campus news, including a university budget model review, scrutiny surrounding AMS governance and finances, a student’s national win at the NHL Innovation Competition, and evolving street […]
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In part two of this National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week roundtable, the conversation shifts from what dispatch is to what it can do to the people doing it. Featuring dispatchers from police, fire, and paramedic services across Canada and the United States, this episode explores the cumulative impact of repeated exposure to crisis, the realities […]
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