Chris Greencorn (History) – Race and authenticity in Helen Creighton’s collection of Nova Scotian folk culture

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Chris Greencorn (History) - Race and authenticity in Helen Creighton’s collection of Nova Scotian folk culture
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Join Chris Greencorn (History) for a discussion of his research on race and authenticity in Helen Creighton’s collection of Nova Scotian folk culture.

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#16 – North of Normal: Becoming A Northern Firefighting Family

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What does firefighting look like in a town where everyone is a volunteer? In Episode 16 of The Other Side of the Call, we travel to Fort Smith in Canada’s Northwest Territories to speak with longtime volunteer firefighter Jason and his wife Helen about life and emergency response in a northern community of just over 2,000 […]

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Healthy Aging – How to Extend Your Health Span

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Get to know our special guest Dr. John Muscedere! Dr. Muscedere is an intensivist at Kingston General Hospital (KGH), and Professor of Critical Care Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Queen’s University. He also serves as the Research Director of the Critical Care Program at Queen’s and KGH, and Co-Chair of the Canadian […]

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The Corridor, March 17th 2026

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Covering the latest developments in Kingston and regional news from Brockville 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 March 17th 2026 edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI […]

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Today in YGK #350

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Christena Lawrie reports on new motions at City Council exploring a driveway windrow clearing service and a potential residential air-conditioning program to support vulnerable residents as extreme weather becomes more common. Henry Walker brings the latest from Queen’s University, including the appointment of an interim AMS president, a proposed expansion of class scheduling into evenings […]

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Today in YGK #349

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Host Christena Lawrie opens this episode speaking with artist Kyla Todd about A Sheltered Life, a powerful new exhibit highlighting the stories of Kingston residents who have faced homelessness. Henry Walker brings the latest from Queen’s University, including the safe return of students stranded abroad, developments following the AMS president’s resignation, and new FlixBus service […]

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Associate Dean Dr. Ian Matheson – Research Program and New Role

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Join new Associate Dean Dr. Ian Matheson to learn about his research and his new role in the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs.

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Queen’s Swing Dance Club

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Coming up on this special Club Takeover of our airwaves, we’re talking to Queen’s Swing Dance Club President Laura Bernier, as well as DJ Coordinator and Music Manager Tony ter Huurne. Queen’s Swing Dance Club is a vibrant social dance community that aims to educate and foster community around swing dancing. In continuous operation since […]

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Step Above Stigma

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Coming up on this special Club Takeover of our airwaves, we’re talking to Takunda Govere and Emily Sowa Co-Leads of Step Above Stigma. Step Above Stigma is an AMS Club striving to increase mental health care accessibility and end the stigma. The club empowers youth and young adults to critically question social norms and step […]

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The Corridor, March 10th 2026

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Covering the latest developments in Kingston and regional news from Brockville 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 March 10th 2026 edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI […]

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#15 – Hidden in Plain Sight: The Research Behind Military & First Responder Families in Canada

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Families connected to military, Veteran, and public safety service carry responsibilities that often go unseen. Shift work, mobility, operational stress, caregiving demands, and identity strain shape family life long before crisis ever occurs. In this episode, we sit down in studio at CFRC with Dr. Heidi Cramm and Lisa Delaney of Garnet Families, a national […]

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Today in YGK #348

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In this episode, host Christena Lawrie sits down with Events Manager Sandi Griffiths to learn more about the Downtown Kingston BIA’s announcement of a new multu-genre music festival set to launch this fall. Henry Walker delivers the latest from Queen’s University, including the AMS president’s resignation, a biology field course currently stuck in Qatar due […]

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Kingston Currents: Mar. 5, 2026

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In this episode, host Christena Lawrie speaks with Queen’s Health Sciences student Cassie Porte about bringing the first-ever Team Cassie & Friends Run to Kingston, raising awareness and support for children living with juvenile arthritis. Downtown Kingston BIA Events Manager Sandi Griffiths shares the story behind RoadTrip, a new multi-genre music festival set to transform […]

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Today in YGK #347

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In this episode, host Christena Lawrie talks the wrap up of Kingston Canadian Film Festival. Henry Walker delivers the latest from Queen’s University, including the AMS president’s resignation and province-wide student protests over OSAP cuts and rising tuition. Jesse Bell brings you the week’s weather and traffic outlook, and Giulianna Gonsalves rounds out the show […]

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Hannah Burrows (Psychology) – Dog-human relationships

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Join Hanna Burrows (Psychology) for a discussion of her research on dog-human relationships.

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#14 – The Personal Price: Progress, Prevention, and the OPP

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In this episode, we sit down with Jason MacKenzie, the husband of OPP Constable Cindy MacKenzie, who died by suicide while serving. Rather than revisiting institutional failures of the past, this conversation focuses on institutional learning and progress. Jason reflects on the personal realities of loss, parenting, and survival, while also discussing recent outreach from […]

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The Corridor March 3rd 2026

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Covering the latest developments in Kingston and regional news from Brockville 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 March 3rd 2026 edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI […]

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Today in YGK #346

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Christena Lawrie speaks with Kingston Canadian Film Festival director Marc Garniss about why KCFF 2026 is opening and closing with hockey stories, and how Youngblood and Heated Rivalry offer a fresh lens on the sport at a complicated cultural moment. Henry Walker brings you the latest Queen’s campus news, including a confirmed measles exposure, student […]

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2026 Tricolour Awards-In Conversation with This Year’s Winners!

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Hello and welcome to another special episode of Campus Beat. In this edition, we are chatting with Queen’s University Rector Niki Boytchuk-Hale and each of the 2026 Agnes Benedickson Tricolour Award winners. The Tricolour Award and induction into the Tricolour Society is the highest tribute that can be paid to a Queen’s University student for […]

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Today in YGK #345

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In this episode, host Christena Lawrie reports on the City of Kingston’s purchase of Lemoine Point Farm property, speaking with long-time advocates about what the move means for protecting the land into the future. Henry Walker brings you the latest from Queen’s campus, including public health alerts, student initiatives, and major developments affecting the university […]

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Joshua Holmes A Court – The Greek influence on the development of monumental Etruscan temples

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Join Joshua Holmes A Court (Classics) for a discussion of his research on the Greek influence on the development of monumental Etruscan temples.

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QMed Fights Cancer

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Coming up on this special Club Takeover of our airwaves, we welcome senior leadership exec Jaryd Te from QMED to talk about their 4th annual Queen’s Med Fights Cancer Charity Hockey Game, an event organized by medical students at Queen’s University supporting brain cancer research in partnership with the Canadian Cancer Society. This fundraiser began […]

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The Corridor February 24th 2025

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Covering the latest developments in Kingston and regional news from Brockville 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 February 25gh 2026 edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI […]

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#13 – Resilience Reimagined: Lt. Col. Steven Boychyn on Trauma, Training, and the Future of Care

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Today we’re at CFB Kingston with Lt. Col. Steve Boychyn of Wounded Warriors Canada. Wounded Warriors Canada offers trauma and resiliency programs across the country. For clarity and length, today we’re focusing on six of their key programs — each serving a different stage of service or a different group of people. Here’s how today’s […]

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KCFF

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Coming up on this special Community Takeover of our airwaves, we’re talking to Jacob Blackburn, Marketing Intern with KCFF about the 2026 edition of the Kingston Canadian Film Festival. The Kingston Canadian Film Festival is the largest festival in the world dedicated exclusively to Canadian film. Founded in 2001, KCFF is a charitable cultural organization […]

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Today in YGK #344

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In this episode, host Christena Lawrie breaks down City Council’s unanimous move to strengthen the City’s Tree By-Law, and the push to secure a Kingston stop on the proposed Alto high-speed rail line. Henry Walker brings you Queen’s campus news, including major changes to provincial post-secondary funding and ongoing scrutiny around AMS governance. Plus, Jesse […]

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Today in YGK #343

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Christena Lawrie reports on last night’s City Council meeting, including a decision to review outdoor rink operations and the push for answers from Circular Materials Ontario and Emterra Environmental to improve curbside recycling service following widespread complaints. Henry Walker delivers the latest from Queen’s University, including the rollout of new tap-enabled student cards, Relay for […]

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Maximilian Biezenski (Philosophy) – The contemporary significance of Stoic Ethics

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Join Maximilian Biezenski (Philosophy) for a discussion of his research on the contemporary significance of Stoic Ethics.

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PXR Conference

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Coming up on this special Community Takeover of our airwaves, we’re talking to PXR Venue Producer Nicole Eun-Ju Bell, about the upcoming PXR conference, hosted by Single Thread Theatre Company. Now in its 6th year, the Performance and XR Conference celebrates the evolution of live performance in virtual, augmented and mixed realities. This national event […]

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The Corridor #120

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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 February 17th edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI Reporters Keith Dempsey […]

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#12 – Mind Over Fire: The Michael Laughlin Story (Part 2)

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Michael Laughlin had already fought his way back more than once, but then, a motorcycle accident changed everything again. In Part II of Mind Over Fire, Michael speaks candidly about the aftermath of losing his leg, the physical and emotional realities of starting over, and the slow work of redefining strength when the old measures […]

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Today in YGK #342

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Host Christena Lawrie speaks with Lionhearts CEO Travis Blackmore about Kingston’s upcoming Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser and the growing need for food support in the community, before reporting on the extension of downtown’s Spirit of Winter: Enchanted festival. Henry Walker delivers the latest Queen’s campus news, from new student cards and Relay for […]

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Almost Home + The Spire

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Coming up on this special Community Takeover of our airwaves, we welcome Trinette Atkinson, Audience Development Manager of the Spire to talk about their upcoming fundraiser for Almost Home, as well as teasing other upcoming events. The Spire, located at 82 Sydenham Street is a historic Kingston landmark with over 170 years of history. It […]

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The Corridor #119

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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 February 12th edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI Reporters Keith Dempsey […]

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Today in YGK #341

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In this episode of Today in YGK, host Christena Lawrie reports on the latest City Council meeting, including the City’s plan to create a Student Housing Strategy, and the extension of the Spirit of Winter festival downtown. Henry Walker covers the latest Queen’s campus news, including student government controversy and debate sparked by Queen’s long-term […]

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Anna Smythe (Classics) – Epigraphy, or everyday writing, from subordinate people in pre-Hellenistic Greece

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Anna Smythe (Classics) - Epigraphy, or everyday writing, from subordinate people in pre-Hellenistic Greece
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Join Anna Smythe (Classics) for a discussion of their research on epigraphy, or everyday writing, from subordinate people in pre-Hellenistic Greece.

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#11 – Mind Over Fire: The Michael Laughlin Story

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Early in his career, Kingston firefighter Michael Laughlin was seriously injured in a snowmobile accident that threatened not just his physical recovery, but his place in the fire service itself. In Part I of Mind Over Fire, Michael walks us through his younger years, the realities of recovering from a major injury in a profession […]

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Today in YGK #340

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In this episode of Today in YGK, host Christena Lawrie reports on the latest City Council meeting, including the deferal of proposed funding for events marking the 10th anniversary of The Tragically Hip’s final concert, and a motion aimed at improving public consultation around supportive and emergency housing. Henry Walker covers the latest Queen’s campus […]

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The Corridor #118

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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 February 5th edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI Reporters Keith Dempsey […]

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Today in YGK #339

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In this episode, host Christena Lawrie dives into two stories from the cinema, a collaboration between the Canadian Museum of Health Care and the Cinema Society of Kingston and a milestone moment for the local film industry with the national release of Kingston-shot feature Den Mother Crimson. Henry Walker breaks down key developments on campus, […]

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Getachew Tadese (Rehabilitation Sciences) the role of community-based rehabilitation programming in enabling formal and natural supports for person’s with disabilities and their families in Ethiopia

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Getachew Tadese (Rehabilitation Sciences) the role of community-based rehabilitation programming in enabling formal and natural supports for person’s with disabilities and their families in Ethiopia
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Join Getachew Tadese (Rehabilitation Sciences) for a discussion of his work on the role of community-based rehabilitation programming in enabling formal and natural supports for person’s with disabilities and their families in Ethiopia.

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#10 – Shaun Taylor: Paramedic, Peer, and Purpose – The #IGYB911 Story

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Shaun Taylor is a working Ontario paramedic and the co-founder, alongside Jill Foster, of #IGYB911, one of Canada’s most recognizable and trusted grassroots peer support movements for first responders. In this episode of The Other Side of the Call, Shaun joins hosts Amelia Thornton, Rebecca Rafuse, and Kathy-Ann Laman for an honest, trauma-informed conversation about […]

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Today in YGK #338

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Host Christena Lawrie delivers the latest local headlines, including a conversation with Downtown Kingston’s Sandi Griffiths on the return of the Spirit of Winter festival. Henry Walker breaks down the latest campus politics and student government news, Jesse Bell brings the week’s weather and traffic outlook, and Giulianna Gonsalves rounds things out with concerts and […]

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The Corridor #117

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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 January 29th edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI Reporters Keith Dempsey […]

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Today in YGK #337

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CFRC broadcast journalist Christena Lawrie covers the Museum of Health Care’s transition to the Canadian Museum of Health Care and Council’s approval of the 2026 municipal budget, including a 3.75 per cent property tax increase and key investments in housing, infrastructure, and emergency services. Henry Walker dives into the latest at Queen’s, highlighting TEDxQueensU 2026, […]

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Rachel Korchinsky (Chemistry) and Prama Roy (Environmental Studies) on the Contaminants of Emerging Concern – Research Excellence Network

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Rachel Korchinsky (Chemistry) and Prama Roy (Environmental Studies) on the Contaminants of Emerging Concern - Research Excellence Network
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Join Rachel Korchinsky (Chemistry) and Prama Roy (Environmental Studies) for a discussion of their work as the Youth Public Outreach and Education Coordinators for the Contaminants of Emerging Concern – Research Excellence Network (CEC-REN).

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Ryandale + Chinlock Wrestling

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Coming up on this special Community Takeover of our airwaves, we welcome Gail and Mike to talk about “Love Hurts”, a Chinlock Wrestling special event on February 14th in support of Ryandale Transitional Housing. Ryandale provides transitional housing for individuals seeking stability in a clean and sober living environment. The residents are coming from homelessness, […]

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2026 SGPS Student Fee Referendum Campaign Profiles

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Hello and welcome to another special edition of Campus Beat.  It’s Elections and Referenda time at Queen’s University with all manner of student candidates, student clubs, Queen’s University services and a few community organizations currently campaigning for office or for student fees across the AMS and SGPS memberships.  In this episode, the CFRC team got […]

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2026 SGPS Executive Candidate Interviews

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Hello and welcome to another special edition of Campus Beat.  Elections and referenda campaign time is now underway for candidates and clubs under the Society of Graduate and Professional Students!  In this episode, we are chatting with SGPS Executive Candidates about their campaigns.  SGPS members are reminded that voting for candidates and student fees takes […]

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2026 AMS All Candidates’ Debate

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Hello and welcome to another special edition of Campus Beat.  Elections and referenda campaign time is still very much underway for candidates and clubs under the Alma Mater Society through January 27th!  In this episode, we are featuring coverage of the AMS All Candidates’ Debate which occurred on Friday January 23rd on the second floor […]

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2026 AMS Student Fee Referendum Campaign Profiles

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Hello and welcome to another special edition of Campus Beat. Amidst all the snow this January, it’s a very busy time on Queen’s campus! Elections and referenda campaign time is still very much underway for candidates and clubs under the Alma Mater Society through January 27th!  In this episode, we are featuring coverage of the […]

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2026 AMS Executive Candidate Interviews

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Hello and welcome to another special edition of Campus Beat. We hope the day finds you warm and dry amidst all the snow and cold winter weather here at Queen’s University! And of course, its busy busy busy as Elections and referenda campaign time is now underway for candidates and clubs under the Alma Mater […]

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Today in YGK #336

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This episode, host Christena Lawrie covers the Kingston’s Museum of Health Care announcing its new name as the Canadian Museum of Health Care, reflecting its growing national scope. Henry Walker dives into the latest campus news, from policy and funding updates to student and faculty concerns shaping campus life. Jesse Bell brings you the week’s […]

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A Day of Play

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Coming up on this special Community Takeover of our airwaves, I am joined by Alyssa and Cam, two of the organizers of the second annual A Day of Play Willamette’s Way. Taking place at the Boys and Girls Club Southeast on Sunday, February 1 from 11am – 4 pm, A Day of Play, Willamette’s Way! […]

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Kingston Currents: January 23, 2025

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Join host Christena Lawrie for the stories shaping Kingston this week. Get ready for Boards Up! Rink Sports in the Square with Sandy Griffiths of the Downtown Kingston BIA, including historic hockey, curling, ringette, and youth hockey programs. Hear from Evan Mitchell, Music Director of the Kingston Symphony, as he prepares to take audiences to […]

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The Corridor #116

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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 January 22nd edition of The Corridor features a written submission from LJI Reporter Keith […]

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Today in YGK #335

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This episode, host Christena Lawrie covers the launch of Boards Up! Rink Sports in the Square, expanding Kingston’s historic hockey celebrations with four days of outdoor programming. She also covers the latest updates from Kingston City Council, including motions to review fare-free transit, accessible transportation services, and measles vaccination awareness following Canada’s loss of elimination […]

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Project RED

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Coming up on this special Club Takeover of our airwaves, we welcome Natalee, Kaelin, Zayah and Lily, four of the members of the team behind Project RED. Established in 2010, Project Red is a charity club at Queen’s University that proudly raises funds for the Heart & Stroke Foundation. They are a fully student-run organization […]

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#9 – Hooked on Healing: Mindful Fishing for First Responders with Christine Lapeer

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A trauma-informed conversation on stress injuries, nervous-system regulation and the power of nature-based recovery,

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Today in YGK #334

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This episode, host Christena Lawrie speaks with Kingston Symphony music director Evan Mitchell about The Music of Star Wars, an upcoming concert celebrating iconic scores from the franchise. Henry Walker delivers the latest from Queen’s University, covering new provincial funding for primary care teaching clinics, major investments in post-secondary facilities, and key campus events shaping […]

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MUSE

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Coming up on this special Community Takeover of our airwaves, Guiliana and I are pleased to welcome Kate and Sydney from MUSE Magazine. Conceived in CoGro as an ambitious dream scribbled on a few pieces of paper, MUSE Magazine emerged as the brainchild of three artistically enthusiastic students in February 2011. At its core, MUSE […]

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Kingston Currents: January 16, 2025

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This week, CFRC’s Christena Lawrie covers the Great Lakes Museum’s screening of Last Boat on the Lake, with insights from visitor experience manager Claire Notman, and the opening of Kingston’s first dedicated queer bar in almost 20 years with owner Paul Fortier. She also dives into the latest in Wolf Island ferry service, and the […]

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The Corridor #115

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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 January 15th edition of The Corridor features a written submissions from LJI Reporters Keith […]

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TEDx Queens

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Coming up in this special Community Takeover of our airwaves, we’re delighted to welcome Alex, Joey, and Keshvi from TEDxQueensU. TEDx is an initiative developed by TED to spark and spread their mantra of “ideas change everything” TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that work to bring communities together to share a TED-like […]

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#8 – The Night the Sky Turned Orange

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As Fire 52 intensified near Hay River in the Northwest Territories, evacuation orders were issued and Highway 2 became a narrow, smoke-filled corridor of stalled vehicles, poor visibility, and rapidly changing fire behaviour. In this mini-episode, Franco Nogarin, a Forest Planning Officer and Wildfire Modeller with the Government of the Northwest Territories, reads his unedited […]

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The Corridor #114

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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 and the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters. The January 8th edition of The Corridor features a written submissions from LJI Reporters Keith Dempsey (Brockville Recorder & Times) and Michelle […]

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Today in YGK #331

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In this episode of Today in YGK, host Christena Lawrie reports on the opening of Kingston’s first queer bar since 2009. Campus News Reporter Henry Walker returns with the first Campus Beat of 2026, bringing students the scoop as the semester gets underway. Jesse Bell delivers the week’s weather and traffic report, before Lawrie wraps […]

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Abigail Bergeron (Philosophy) – Albert Borgmann and the role of technology in modern life

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Join Abigail Bergeron (Philosophy) for a discussion of her dissertation research on American philosopher Albert Borgmann (1937-2023) and his work on the role of technology in modern life.

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Meet the New Dean: TIME learns what makes Dr. Tannock Tick

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Get to know our special guest Dr. Lisa Tannock – New Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences at Queen’s University, Director of the School of Medicine and CEO of the Southeastern Academic Medical Organization (SEAMO)! Dr. Tannock completed her MD and clinical training in internal medicine at the University of Toronto, then completed subspecialty […]

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Queen’s Musical Theatre

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Coming up in this special Community Takeover of our airwaves, we’re delighted to welcome Michaela Tassone, Olivia Buchanan, and Mo Kelly, from Queen’s Musical Theatre. They play Cinderella, the Narrator, and the Baker’s Wife respectively in their upcoming production of Into the Woods. (QMT) is a student-run organization at Queen’s University dedicated to bringing together […]

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Today in YGK #330

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In this episode, host Christena Lawrie discusses the City’s new Bird-Friendly City certification from Nature Canada, and the city’s first Peace Poll to be installed in Breakwater Park in 2026. Jesse Bell provides your weather and traffic reports for the upcoming week. Lawrie also runs through some upcoming concerts and events.

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Kingston Currents: January 2, 2026

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In this episode, host Christena Lawrie sits down with Karen Santucci, representing the City’s Bird Team, to dive into Kingston’s official Nature Canada Bird-Friendly City certification, a title the City has been working towards for the past year. Lawrie also covers some of Council’s final decisions of 2025, an ongoing community campaign raising awareness about […]

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The Corridor #113

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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 and the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters. The January 1st edition of The Corridor features a written submissions from LJI Reporters Keith Dempsey (Brockville Recorder & Times) and Owen […]

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Today in YGK #329

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In this episode of Today in YGK, host Christena Lawrie covers this year’s K-Town Countdown event at the INVISTA Centre, the city’s first Peace Poll to be installed in 2026, and more. Jesse Bell provides your weather and traffic reports for the upcoming week, including New Year’s Eve closures. Lawrie also runs through some upcoming […]

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KM on the FM and Suyin the DJ Bear – Fall Wrap Up Part 2

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Join KM on the FM and Suyin the DJ Bear for a discussion of events, workshops, and support services on campus to explore in 2026.

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Reflections

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A resolution-free look back at the year that was and ahead to 2026. Includes gentle prompts for creative reflection. Please note this episode deals with topics that may be sensitive to some listeners. Approach with care.

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Today in YGK #328

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On this episode of Today in YGK, host Christena Lawrie covers the latest from Kingston City Council, and the final stretch of a campaign supporting local hospitals. Jesse Bell brings you your weather and traffic for the week, before Lawrie returns with a look at upcoming concerts and events around the city.

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The Corridor #112

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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 and the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters. The December 25h edition of The Corridor features a written submissions from LJI Reporters Keith Dempsey (Brockville Recorder & Times) and Owen […]

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KM on the FM and Suyin the DJ Bear – Fall Wrap Up Part 1

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Join KM on the FM and Suying the DJ Bear for a review of Grad Chat in Fall 2025.

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Character Interviews

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Today we’re revisiting a suggestion from our character development episode in depth. Learn how to ask the right questions of your character to spark inspiration and add complexity and dimension to who they are.

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Today in YGK #327

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On this episode of Today in YGK, host Christena Lawrie covers local healthcare updates, including a year-end fundraising campaign supporting Kingston hospitals and new investments in mental health and addiction care at Kingston Health Sciences Centre. She also reports on the launch of Kingston’s “See It. Name It. Change It!” campaign to address intimate partner […]

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The Corridor #111

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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 and the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters. The December 18h edition of The Corridor features a written submission from LJI Reporter Michelle Dorey Forestell (The Kingstonist). Audio contributors for […]

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Dr. Chikezirim Nwoke (Geography and Planning) – Tech-in-to-the-Future: Immigration, Black Youth Empowerment, and Digital Technology in Canada’s Shifting Economy

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Join Dr. Chikezirim Nwoke, a SSHRC postdoc in Geography and Planning, for a discussion of his research “Tech-in-to-the-Future” which explores immigration, Black youth empowerment, and digital technology in Canada’s shifting economy.

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The Five Senses

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Writers are often told to “show, don’t tell”, but how do you put that into practice? In this week’s episode, we’ll explore the five senses and how you can use them to add nuance and dimension to your work.

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Bisexuality

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Ella and her guest, Claire, talk all things bisexuality. We cover topics like myths, famous bisexuals, online queer discourse, and more. Consider this our love letter to our identity <3. Endless thank yous to my friend and housemate Madi for editing this massive episode.

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Today in YGK #326

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The latest local updates with CFRC’s News Team.

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Kingston Currents: December 12, 2025

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In this episode, host Christena Lawrie covers some highlights from last week’s City Council meeting, a new mental health resource launched by four second-year Queen’s University students, and a few stories to get you into the holiday spirit, including the success of this year’s Toys for Tickets program and the ongoing Kingston General Hospital Teddy […]

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The Corridor #110

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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 and the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters. The December 1th edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI Reporters Keith Dempsey (Brockville Recorder & Times) & Michelle Dorey […]

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Oscar Evans releases new EP “Gotta Start Somewhere”

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In this feature podcast, we welcome local musician and 2025 Airwave YGK alumnus Oscar Evans back to CFRC’s airwaves to discuss his newly released EP, Gotta Start Somewhere.  This talented jazz musician chats with us about his work as a musician from a young age through today while sharing music and details about the new […]

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Today in YGK #325

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The latest local updates with CFRC’s News Team.

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Ramtin Mojtahedi (Computing) – Deep learning approaches for liver cancer segmentation, tumour-type classification, and survival prediction from contrast-enhanced CT imaging

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Ramtin Mojtahedi (Computing) - Deep learning approaches for liver cancer segmentation, tumour-type classification, and survival prediction from contrast-enhanced CT imaging
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Join Ramtin Mojtahedi (Computing) for a discussion of his PhD research on deep learning approaches for liver cancer segmentation, tumour-type classification, and survival prediction from contrast-enhanced CT imaging. Ramtin is open to discussing his research further and can be reached at ramtin.mojtahedi@queensu.ca.

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Martha’s Table

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Coming up in this special Community Takeover of our airwaves, we’re delighted to welcome Ronda and Rhyley for a chat about Martha’s Table. Serving the Kingston community since 1997, Martha’s Table provides a unique home where respect, compassion, caring and social interaction can occur in an atmosphere of mutual support, with nutritious meals and snacks […]

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Creative Block

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Everyone faces it, everyone dreads it. This week we look at the different causes of writers’ block, and strategies for navigating through it – and showing yourself a little more empathy along the way.

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#7 – Processing & Possibility

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In Part II of this deep and honest conversation, psychotherapist Brittnee Stewart takes us further inside the world of EMDR, low-dose ketamine work, and trauma integration. If you’ve ever wondered why certain therapies work when others don’t, or why first responders often hit a wall in traditional talk therapy, this episode pulls back the curtain. […]

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Today in YGK #324

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The latest local updates with CFRC’s News Team.

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Kingston Currents: December 5, 2025

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In this episode, host Christena Lawrie runs through the latest updates from City Hall, covering this week’s Council meeting. She also sits down with Kingston General Hospital Auxiliary President Chelsea Reynolds to chat about the 2025 Teddy Bear Campaign, which will once again provide funds for new equipment for the Pediatric Program at Kingston Health […]

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The Corridor #109

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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 and the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters. The December 4th edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI Reporters Keith Dempsey (Brockville Recorder & Times) & Michelle Dorey […]

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Ryandale Transitional Housing

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Coming up in this special Community Takeover of our airwaves, we’re talking with Patti, Erin, and Kevin from Ryandale Transitional Housing. Ryandale is a registered not-for-profit, charitable organization that has been supporting the Kingston homeless population for more than 40 years, and began as the Ryandale Shelter for the Homeless. Ryandale provides a sober living […]

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Sense of Place

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A strong story and compelling characters are great, but if you haven’t established a strong sense of place, you run into the problem of ‘talking heads in a white room’. How do you immerse your reader in your story’s setting, without going too deeply into the nitty-gritty?

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The Immune Systems GPS: How do immune cells know where to go?

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The Immune Systems GPS: How do immune cells know where to go?
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Get to know our special guest Dr. Paul Kubes! Dr. Kubes’ research program is at the forefront of real-time imaging of the immune system. As the CERC in Immunophysiology and Immunotherapy, he will provide leadership and build synergies amongst physiologists, cancer biologists, and immunologists, in order to adopt advanced technologies for understanding immune mechanisms of […]

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#6 – Processing and Possibility: Exploring the Promising Future of Psychedelic and EMDR Therapies – with Psychotherapist Brittnee Stewart

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When the nervous system holds the story, healing has to start deeper than words. In this episode of The Other Side of the Call, our hosts sit down in studio with Brittnee Stewart, psychotherapist and co-founder of Spear Wellness in Kingston, Ontario – a multi-disciplinary clinic offering trauma-focused therapy, EMDR, and emerging psychedelic-assisted treatments. Together, […]

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Today in YGK #323

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The latest local updates with CFRC’s News Team.

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The Corridor #108

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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 and the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters. The November 27th edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI Reporters Keith Dempsey (Brockville Recorder & Times) & Owen Fullerton […]

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Today in YGK #322

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The latest local updates with CFRC’s News Team.

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Barb Lotan, Manager of Sexual Violence Prevention & Response Services, Overview of Supports and Services Available

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Barb Lotan, Manager of Sexual Violence Prevention & Response Services, Overview of Supports and Services Available
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This week, join Barb Lotan, Manager of Sexual Violence Prevention & Response Services, to learn about the many supports and services the office provides to the Queen’s community. 

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Alt NaNoWriMo Week 4

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We’re celebrating National Novel Writing Month with a month-long WordLabs writing challenge! In this final week, we are looking at your story’s bigger picture. How do you establish genre, theme, and structure? Tune in for writing prompts and research ideas.

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Orchestra Kingston

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Coming up in this special Community Takeover of our airwaves, we’re delighted to welcome John Palmer and Daniel McConnachie, music director and board chair, respectively, of Orchestra Kingston, for a conversation about the orchestra, interspersed with live performances by the Orchestra’s Brass Quintet and special guest soloist, Alessia Dudle winner of the 2024 Kiwanis Plaque […]

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#5 – Jessica Van der Hoek: Hard Call, Healing, Hooves & Higher States

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Career paramedic Jessica Vanderhoek has lived both sides of the job: the pride of service and the private cost. After years of high-acuity calls, insomnia, migraines, anger, alcohol misuse, and a brutal relapse, she hit the wall and looked for what actually heals. Her path led through equine therapy and carefully screened psychedelic work, then […]

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Today in YGK #321

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The latest local updates with CFRC’s News Team.

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The Corridor #107

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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 and the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters. The November 20th edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI Reporters Keith Dempsey (Brockville Recorder & Times) & Michelle Dorey […]

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Emily Croft (Art History) – The development of archaeological museums in Sardinia, Italy between 1861-1939

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Emily Croft (Art History) - The development of archaeological museums in Sardinia, Italy between 1861-1939
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Join Emily Croft (Art History) for a discussion of her dissertation research on the development of archaeological museums in Sardinia, Italy between 1861-1939.

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Queen’s Cancer Kids First

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Coming up in this special Community Takeover of our airwaves, we’re talking with Julia of Queen’s Cancer Kids First. Cancer Kids First (CKF) is the world’s largest youth-led pediatric cancer nonprofit. Queen’s Cancer Kids First (QCKF) is dedicated to improving the quality of life of children with cancer and their families. They provide toys, books, […]

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Alt NaNoWriMo Week 3

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We’re celebrating National Novel Writing Month with a month-long WordLabs writing challenge! In week three, we are working on character development. How do you make characters with dimension, complexity, flaws and interest? Tune in for writing prompts and research ideas.

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#4 – Creative After Crisis: From Tac Medic to Award-Nominated Author Steve Urszenyi

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Decorated tactical paramedic Steve Urszenyi turned decades of frontline trauma into award-nominated thrillers. In this conversation, he reflects on a lifetime of crisis leadership – from commanding Ontario’s Emergency Response Team to managing the 2015 Pan Am Games – and how creativity became his path to healing.

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Today in YGK #320

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The latest local updates with CFRC’s News Team.

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Kingston Currents: November 14, 2025

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Local news with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.

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The Corridor #106

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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 and the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters. The November 13th edition of The Corridor features written submissions from Jesse Bell & LJI Reporter Keith Dempsey (Brockville Recorder & Times). […]

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Rachel Korchinsky (Chemistry) – Forward osmosis followed by reverse osmosis for the removal of contaminants of emerging concern using a CO2-responsive draw agent

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Join Rachel Korchinsky (Chemistry) for a discussion of her PhD research which utilizes forward osmosis followed by reverse osmosis for the removal of contaminants of emerging concern using a CO2-responsive draw agent. Rachel also discusses her work as a member of Q-ACS (the Queen’s University International Student Chapter of the American Chemical Society).

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Today in YGK #319

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Kingston Basketeers

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Coming up in this special Community Takeover of our airwaves, we’re talking with Claire LaPlante, Chapter Lead of the Kingston Basketeers. Since 2019, this volunteer-run group has invited community members to assemble and donate baskets filled with new household and personal care items for women leaving emergency shelters. These baskets, filled with practical necessities and […]

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Alt NaNoWriMo Week 2

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We’re celebrating National Novel Writing Month with a month-long WordLabs writing challenge! This week, we explore the world of your story. Discover ways to research, develop, and test the setting of your story – and how to make your world support your story and propel your plot.

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AMS Fall 2025 Referendum Coverage

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In this episode, we read statements available to us for campus and community groups on the ballot for the AMS Fall 2025 referendum. Students can learn more about the referendum by visiting myams.org, your student government website, and follow the AMS on instagram @queens_ams.

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#3 – Fixing What Is Broken

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When retired Master Warrant Officer John Blaine finally looked in the mirror and decided to ask for help, it wasn’t a sign of weakness — it was the turning point of a lifetime spent in service. In this Remembrance Day special, John reflects on four decades in uniform: from Cyprus and Germany to Afghanistan’s Operation […]

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Today in YGK #318

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The latest local updates with CFRC’s News Team.

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The Corridor #105

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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 and the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters. The November 6th edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI Reporters Sarah Williams (Napanee Beaver) and Owen Fullerton (YGK News). […]

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Today in YGK #317

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The latest in local news with CFRC’s News Team.

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Emily Ferguson (Kinesiology) – Mitochondrial responses to skeletal muscle-disuse

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Emily Ferguson (Kinesiology) - Mitochondrial responses to skeletal muscle-disuse
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This week, join Emily Ferguson (Kinesiology) as she explains her PhD research on mitochondrial responses to skeletal muscle-disuse and other exciting projects happening in the McGlory Lab. To learn more, check out https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/research/share/grad-chat .

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Queen’s African and Caribbean Student Association (ACSA)

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Coming up in this special Campus Club Takeover of our airwaves, we’re talking with Nadia and Julia, members of the Queen’s African and Caribbean Student Association.The ACSA advances issues of importance to students of African and Caribbean descent and to those who are not of African or Caribbean descent but share a common interest. In […]

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Alt NaNoWriMo Week 1

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We’re celebrating National Novel Writing Month with a month-long WordLabs writing challenge! This week we talk strategy – how to prepare for an epic month of writing, how to determine the right approach for you, based on your writing style, and how do you decide on what story to tell?

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#2 – Devine Lessons

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This week, The Other Side of the Call sits down with Don E. Devine, one of Canada’s earliest paramedics and a pioneer of ambulance service in British Columbia. From the early days when funeral homes doubled as ambulances to the 1996 Vernon mass-casualty call that scarred an entire responder community, Don’s career charts both the rise of […]

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#1 – Beyond The Badge: Boots On The Ground

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After more than 30 years with Peel Regional Police, Constable Dave McLennan retired but wasn’t done service. He founded Boots On The Ground, a 24/7 volunteer-powered peer support line for first responders. What began as ten to twenty calls a month has grown to more than 150 monthly, with over 4,700 calls answered and 51 […]

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Today in YGK #316

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The latest in local news with CFRC’s News Team.

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Kingston Currents: October 31, 2025

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In this episode of Kingston Currents, we set sail into some of Kingston’s Halloween highlights, from the S.S. Keewatin’s sell-out spooky event to the St. Lawrence II’s transformation into a haunted pirate ship. We also check in on the growing momentum behind the RXN HUB green tech innovation project and highlight longtime tourism industry leader […]

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Earth Song: ElizaBeth Hill

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ElizaBeth Hill talks with Qanita Lilla and guest host Sebastian De Line about her music practice that spans multiple decades. She shares how her songwriting and multimedia artworks reflect her Mohawk culture, are connected to both her spiritual and physical environment, and how they are influenced by her collaborators.   Music highlighted in this episode: […]

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The Corridor #104

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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 and the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters. The October 30th edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI Reporters Michelle Dorey Forestell (The Kingstonist) and Keith Dempsey (Brockville […]

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Today in YGK #315

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This week on Today in YGK, Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie runs through some headlines directly from the City before getting into highlights from last week’s Council meeting. Campus Reporter Henry Walker covers the latest at Queen’s, including the foco weekend celebrations and the ongoing University District Safety Initiative. Plus, CFRC’s News Collective delivers your traffic, weather, […]

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Kana Ogawa (Translational Medicine) – The generation of alternative transcripts as a means of regulating phosphorylation in sonic hedgehog medulloblastoma

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Kana Ogawa (Translational Medicine) - The generation of alternative transcripts as a means of regulating phosphorylation in sonic hedgehog medulloblastoma
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Join Kana Ogawa (Translational Medicine) for a discussion of her Master’s research on the generation of alternative transcripts as a means of regulating phosphorylation in sonic hedgehog medulloblastoma.  For more information check out the Grad Chat webpage on Queen’s University School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs website – https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/research/share/grad-chat

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Trailer: The Other Side Of The Call

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Coming November 4, 2025 – Stories of trauma, resilience, and recovery from Canada’s first responders, frontline members, and military personnel. Hosted by former 911 dispatcher Amelia Thornton and psychotherapists Rebecca Rafuse and Kathy Ann Laman.

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Queen’s Black Sisters Society

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Coming up in this special Campus Club Takeover of our airwaves, we’re chatting with Rachel, Deborah and Alia from the Black Sister Society. The Black Sister Society is a club dedicated to empowering and uplifting Black women in the community, specifically at Queen’s University. Their mission is to foster a community where Black women can […]

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Opening Scenes

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Tips on how to tackle what can be one of the most intimidating parts of your story – the opening sentence and opening scene. Learn ways to develop, revise, and revisit your opening to create impact.

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Ep 04 – Body-Mind

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This week we go from Yoga and surfing, to jumping out of the second story of a building because stairs are for losers!  Join musician, Frank Ryan and his partner Morgan, founder of Surf Shack Yoga, as they discuss starting a family and building a supportive community in Kingston.  Then we spend a morning in […]

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Communication and Linguistic Diversity

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Alyssa Foerstner, Student Academic Success Services (SASS) staff and PhD student, discusses the impact of engaging in cultural and linguistic opportunities. Alyssa shares about developing an awareness of your own culture, the asset of multilingualism, and the critical role of asking questions

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Today in YGK #314

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This week on Today in YGK, host Christena Lawrie brings you local headlines straight from the City of Kingston, from new veterans’ commemorative crosswalks to Kingston’s push for expanded VIA Rail service. Henry Walker reports on the foco weekend celebrations and the ongoing University District Safety Initiative, plus CFRC’s news collective delivers your traffic, weather, […]

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Kingston Currents: October 24, 2025

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Kingston Currents: October 24, 2025
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This week on Kingston Currents, we’re getting into the Halloween spirit! From the third annual Witches’ Walk taking over downtown this evening to the first spooky season event aboard the S.S. Keewatin, and the delightfully unsettling Creepy Doll Museum coming to the Broom Factory this weekend, we’re exploring the city’s haunted happenings.

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The Corridor #103

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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 and the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters. The October 23rd edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI Reporters Michelle Dorey Forestell (The Kingstonist) and Owen Fullerton (YGK […]

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Today in YGK #313

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In this episode of Today in YGK, host Christena Lawrie sits down with Creepy Doll Museum Curators Kathryn Bahun and Ben Hatcher ahead of their visit to Kingston this weekend with their collection of nearly 200 haunting dolls. Campus Reporter Henry Walker covers the latest at Queen’s, including the impact of the University District Safety […]

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Mateus Karvat Camara (Computing) Collaborative Perception Under Adverse Weather Conditions

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Mateus Karvat Camara (Computing) Collaborative Perception Under Adverse Weather Conditions
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Join Mateus Karvat Camara this week for a discussion of his Master’s thesis exploring how collaborative perception can be used to improve autonomous vehicle operation under adverse weather conditions.  For more information check out the Grad Chat webpage on Queen’s University School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs website – https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/research/share/grad-chat

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Ban Righ Centre

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Coming up in this special Community Group Takeover of our airwaves, we’re chatting with Taylor and Antara from the Ban Righ Centre. The Ban Righ Centre assists women-identified students of all ages, especially those who are returning to university after a time away to continue formal or informal education. The Centre is located on campus […]

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Take Care!

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With work, exam season, the changing seasons and *life*, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. On this week’s WordLabs OutLoud, we’re talking strategies on how to ground yourself, reduce overwhelm, and to remain – or reclaim – your calm.

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Inclusive Communication

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Aileen Editha, PhD student in Law, discusses creating inclusive experiences. Aileen shares about weathering transitions, knowledge translation, and interpersonal skills.

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Today in YGK #312

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In this episode of Today in YGK, host Christena Lawrie discusses a first-of-its-kind study using psychedelics to treat anxiety taking place at Kingston Health Sciences Centre Research Institute with the study’s principal investigator Dr. Claudio Soares. Campus Reporter Henry Walker covers the latest at Queen’s, including Homecoming celebrations and what to know about the University […]

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In Conversation: 2025 Queen’s Distinguished Service Award Winners

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In this special episode of Campus Beat, host Dinah Jansensits down with 5 of the 6 2025 Queen’s University Distinguished Service Award Recipients.   Inaugurated by the University Council in 1974, the Distinguished Service Award recognizes individuals who have made the University a better place through their extraordinary contributions. Queen’s faculty, staff, students, retirees, and […]

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Kingston Currents: October 17, 2025

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In this episode, host Christena Lawrie covers the announcement of Kingston’s official City Birds after a tight race with over 1,600 votes. She dives into some highlights from last week’s Council meeting, including an update on the City’s Family Physician Recruitment Program and Council’s response to recent announcements from VIA Rail. Lawrie also discusses a first-of-its-kind […]

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The Corridor #102

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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 and the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters. The October 16th edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI Reporters Keith Dempsey (The Brockville Recorder & Times) and Owen […]

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Today in YGK #311

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In this episode of Today in YGK, host Christena Lawrie covers an update on the City’s Family Physician Recruitment Program and the announcement of Kingston’s official City Birds. Campus Reporter Henry Walker continues his behind-the-scenes look at the DAN School of Drama and Music’s fall major production, The Caucasian Chalk Circle. Jesse Bell runs through […]

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Alicia Cuzner (Education) Decolonizing Educational Environments: An Analysis of Experiences Shared by Educators in the National Capital Region

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Alicia Cuzner (Education) Decolonizing Educational Environments: An Analysis of Experiences Shared by Educators in the National Capital Region
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This week, join Alicia Cuzner for a discussion of her Master of Education research on decolonizing education in the classroom, specifically in the National Capital Region. For more information check out the Grad Chat webpage on Queen’s University School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs website – https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/research/share/grad-chat

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Kingston Currents: October 10, 2025

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This week on Kingston Currents: host Christena Lawrie sits down with local author Jamal Saeed to dive into his new short story collection Princess Nai and Other Stories. Plus, Lawrie reports on City Council’s push to preserve and improve VIA Rail service through Kingston, and we round up the latest City of Kingston updates you […]

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Supporting and Empowering Connections

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Graziella Bedenik, a PhD student in Mechanical and Materials Engineering, discusses supporting and empowering each other through connections. Graziella talks about communication and finding her way to Queen’s, supporting women in STEM, mentoring others, and having fun with your research.

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Today in YGK #310

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This week on Today in YGK: Christena Lawrie reports on Council’s latest push to protect and expand VIA Rail service through the city. Then, Henry Walker takes us inside the DAN School of Drama and Music’s fall major production, The Caucasian Chalk Circle, for a behind-the-scenes look at its student-led music and performance design. Plus, […]

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The Corridor #101

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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 and the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters. The October 9th edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI Reporters Keith Dempsey (The Brockville Recorder & Times) and Owen […]

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Today in YGK #309

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This week on Today in YGK: host Christena Lawrie brings you local headlines, including a teaser of Kingston author Jamal Saeed on his newest release Princess Nai and Other Stories and updates from the City of Kingston ahead of the long weekend and Homecoming. Then, Dinah Jansen dives into a special campus election segment, followed […]

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Queen’s University Ukrainian Student’s Association (QUUSA)

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Coming up in this special Community Group Takeover of our airwaves, we’re chatting with Solomiia Horbasto, co-president of the Queen’s University Ukrainian Student’s Association (QUUSA) . Did you know that Canada has one of the largest Ukrainian diasporas in the world? At Queen’s University, QUUSA hopes to unite just one small part of it. Their […]

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The Importance of Connections and Relationships

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The Importance of Connections and Relationships
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Simarjeet Singh, an undergraduate student in Sociology, discusses learning through challenges by building on his strengths. Simarjeet shares about cultural assumptions and expectations in communication, being vulnerable, and leadership skills.

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Today in YGK #308

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CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie runs through this week’s top headlines from the City of Kingston. Campus Reporter Henry Walker breaks down the latest in campus activism, controversies, and AMS updates, while Sports Reporter Eliza Lee debuts the YGK Sports Minute, bringing you quick hits from Kingston’s sports scene. Tune in for these updates and […]

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Kingston Currents: October 3, 2025

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This week, Kingston author Julie M. Green shares the story behind her new memoir Motherness, reflecting on life as an autistic mother raising an autistic child. Plus, we celebrate the Great Lakes Museum being named Ontario’s top small museum and preview the Kingston Art Tour’s return this weekend.

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The Cancer CHALLENGE: Exercise Changes the Game – Should We Be Funding Exercise Prescription?

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The Cancer CHALLENGE: Exercise Changes the Game - Should We Be Funding Exercise Prescription?
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Get to know our special guest Dr. Christopher Booth! Dr. Booth is a Medical Oncologist and Health Services Researcher at Queen’s University in Kingston, Canada. He is a Professor of Oncology and Public Health Sciences and Director of the Division of Cancer Care and Epidemiology at the Sinclair Cancer Research Institute. During 2014-2024 he held […]

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The Corridor #100

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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 and the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters. The October 2nd edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI Reporter Keith Dempsey (The Brockville Recorder & Times) and Corridor […]

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Today in YGK #307

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The latest in community and campus news with CFRC’s News Team.

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Shelagh Rogers and Colette Steer – Communication Skills

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Shelagh Rogers and Colette Steer - Communication Skills
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Join CJ the DJ for a very special episode with Queen’s University Chancellor Shelagh Rogers! The show focuses on the importance of strong communication skills, storytelling, and being a good listener. Chancellor Rogers also shares about her career in radio and TV which all started at CFRC. For more information check out the Grad Chat […]

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Youth Diversion Program

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Coming up in this special Community Group Takeover of our airwaves, we’re chatting with folks from the Youth Diversion Program. Youth Diversion helps youth overcome challenges by: Providing prevention, intervention and educational services that divert youth from risk and support their ability to thrive. The Youth Diversion Program is a charitable organization which has offered […]

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Being Curious and Open

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Shima Hassanpour, a PhD student in Neuroscience, discusses how curiosity and openness has helped her discover interests and appreciate differences. Shima also talks about how to effectively engage with science topics from podcasts to journal articles.

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Today in YGK #306

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The latest in community and campus news with CFRC’s News Team.

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Kingston Currents: September 26, 2025

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Kingston Currents: September 26, 2025
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From Kingston’s top-ranked Great Lakes Museum to nationwide “Draw the Line” protests, this week’s stories span culture, activism, and development. Host Christena Lawrie covers Indigenous-led actions against Ontario’s Bill 5, a Taylor Swift-inspired downtown takeover, the latest on the controversial project on the former Davis Tannery lands, and more of what’s current in Kingston.

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Ep03 – Love vs Hate

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So what is Love anyway?  Join Savannah Shea and Logan Brown as they go out on the town for a date night, highlighted by Savannah’s beautiful music and Logan’s standup! As well, a story of finding love, that reveals the 4 Human connections and the Science of Synchronization to the Taoist Engineer.

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Writing Between Language: Sadiqa de Meijer

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Sadiqa de Meijer writes between two languages. She has a keen emotional awareness of both Dutch (her mother tongue) and English (the language of her adoptive country). In this conversation with Qanita Lilla, Sadiqa talks about writing “between” these two languages and of having to balance their stylistic tendencies. Interspersed with readings from Sadiqa, we […]

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The Corridor #99

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The Corridor #99
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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 and the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters. The September 25th edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI Reporters Keith Dempsey (The Brockville Recorder & Times) and Michelle […]

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Jessica Caravaggio (English) – Young Adult Fiction, Feminist Theory, and Fandom Studies

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Jessica Caravaggio (English) - Young Adult Fiction, Feminist Theory, and Fandom Studies
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Join Jessica Caravaggio (English) for a discussion of her research Fantasy, Fandom, and Feminist Community-Building which explores the connections of young adult fiction, feminist theory, and fandom studies in different communities of readers. For more information check out the Grad Chat webpage on Queen’s University School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs website – https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/research/share/grad-chat

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Growth through Communication Skills

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Growth through Communication Skills
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Daniel Reddy, a PhD student in Chemistry, discusses the importance of developing communication skills for academic success. Daniel talks about communicating science well, growing through communication fears, and making connections and developing skills through student-led groups.

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Today in YGK #305

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In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie dives into some of the highlights from last week’s Kingston City Council meeting. Campus News Reporter Henry Walker debuts the 2026 edition of Campus Corner, covering the Alma Mater Society’s opening Assembly for the academic year, the upcoming Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance General […]

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Kingston Currents: September 19, 2025

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Local news with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.

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The Corridor #98

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The Corridor #98
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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 and the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters. The September 18th edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI Reporters Keith Dempsey (The Brockville Recorder & Times) and Owen […]

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Learning through Communication

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Learning through Communication
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Raz Abbasi, a PhD Student in Chemical Engineering, discusses how each communication experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. Raz shares about the importance of establishing a network of support and connection, how communication skills are essential for success, and the impact of having a growth mindset.

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Today in YGK #304

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Local news with CFRC’s Christena Lawrie and Jesse Bell.

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Ep 02 – Feelings

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Redefining The Human Senses with Lowell Misener, Electrical Engineer. Interviews with Doug Lawlor and, Jazz Musician, Oscar Evans who both navigate the world without sight.

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The Corridor #97

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The Corridor #97
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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 and the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters. The September 11th edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI Reporters Keith Dempsey (The Brockville Recorder & Times) and Owen […]

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Today in YGK #303

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Local news with CFRC’s News Team.

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Today in YGK #302

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In this episode, host Christena Lawrie covers some updates from the latest Kingston City Council meeting. Jesse Bell provides your weather and traffic report for this week.

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Kingston Currents: September 5, 2025

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Kingston Currents: September 5, 2025
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In this episode, host Christena Lawrie sits down with local artist Colton Fox to chat about the first-ever worldwide release of his award-winning comic Witch Hazel. She covers updates from Kingston Health Sciences Centre, including a new AI tool revolutionizing cardiac care and the appointment of a new Clinical Chair in Breast Health. Lawrie also […]

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The Corridor #96

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The Corridor #96
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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 and the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters. The September 4th edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI Reporters Keith Dempsey (The Brockville Recorder & Times) and Michelle […]

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The Art of Intuitive Writing with Bruce Kauffman

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Bruce discussed the value of an intuitive practice that encourages you to let go of what you think you NEED to do creatively – whether you’re a writer or artist in any discipline, and start tapping into what your intuition has been trying to show you.

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The Kingston Curator’s Summer Summary

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The Kingston Curator's Summer Summary
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In this final episode of The Kingston Curator with Host Ellie Stirton, you can hear this summer’s arts highlights! There have been so many incredible artists and professionals on The Kingston Curator over the past few months, and as August comes to an end… it’s time for a recap! Plus, you can hear all about […]

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Ep01 – I Quit

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Deciding to change your life is a difficult decision. Sometimes your life changes for you and you just gotta go with it. Featuring Peggiy Collins, award winning author and illustrator of children’s books.  

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The Joy of Language, Paint and Yarn: Emebet Belete

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The Joy of Language, Paint and Yarn: Emebet Belete
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In this episode, Qanita Lilla talks with Emebet Belete about her community-driven art projects and her passion for arts education. Emebet shares how her art has been influenced by her youth in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, global travels, and how her art practice has evolved to include large-scale projects which cover pieces of public infrastructure through […]

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The Corridor #95

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The Corridor #95
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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 and the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters. The August 28th edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI Reporters Keith Dempsey (The Brockville Recorder & Times) and Michelle […]

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Today in YGK #301

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Local news with CFRC’s News Team.

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From Page to Stage: Voicing Your Verse

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Airing part 2 a special panel held during the Skeleton Park Arts Festival, featuring poet and author Sadiqa de Meijer, musician and writer Rolly Pemberton (aka Cadence Weapon), and spoken word artist and poet Jermaine Marshall (aka J-Marsh). The artists discuss the differences between written poetry and spoken word, and how to move between them.

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Today in YGK #300

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In this episode, host Christena Lawrie runs through updates directly from the City of Kingston before diving into a groundbreaking new AI tool transforming how coronary artery disease is diagnosed at Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC). Dr. Omar Islam, Head of Diagnostic Radiology at KHSC and Queen’s University, sits down to share more about the […]

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Kingston Authors: Merilyn Simonds and Sadiqa De Meijer

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Kingston Authors: Merilyn Simonds and Sadiqa De Meijer
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This week on The Kingston Curator, get a taste of the Kingston literary scene with local authors Merilyn Simonds and Sadiqa De Meijer. Simonds discusses her lifelong love for writing, her upcoming publication “Walking with Beth”, and her commencement of the Kingston Writers Fest! Then Sadiqa De Meijer, Kingston’s Poet Laureate, discusses her upcoming publication […]

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Kingston Currents: August 22, 2025

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Kingston Currents: August 22, 2025
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In this episode, host Christena Lawrie recaps Kingston City Council’s latest meeting.

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The Corridor #94

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The Corridor #94
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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 and the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters. The August 21st edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI Reporters Keith Dempsey (The Brockville Recorder & Times) and Michelle […]

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Today in YGK #299

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In this episode, host Christena Lawrie covers an update from last week’s City Council meeting. With the 2025 Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Football season just around the corner, Sports Reporter Jesse Bell presses on with CFRC’s 2025 season preview. CFRC Arts Coordinator Ellie Stirton dives into the latest news in Kingston’s vibrant local arts scene. […]

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From Page to Stage: Voicing Your Verse

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From Page to Stage: Voicing Your Verse
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Airing a special panel held during the Skeleton Park Arts Festival, featuring poet and author Sadiqa de Meijer, musician and writer Rolly Pemberton (aka Cadence Weapon), and spoken word artist and poet Jermaine Marshall (aka J-Marsh). The artists discuss the differences between written poetry and spoken word, and how to move between them.

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Today in YGK #298

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Today in YGK #298
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In this episode, host Christena Lawrie covers an update from last week’s City Council meeting. With the 2025 Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Football season on the horizon, Sports Reporter Jesse Bell presses on with CFRC’s 2025 season preview. Tune in for these updates and more!

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Amplify Hope ft. Dupel & Collage Club ft. Rowynne Grant

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Amplify Hope ft. Dupel & Collage Club ft. Rowynne Grant
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This week on The Kingston Curator, get a taste of the Kingston-based rapper Dupel, as he and host Ellie Stirton talk about his Amplify Hope Charity Concert, happening this Sunday August 17th at Tommy’s. Then learn about the TETT Centres new Collage Club! It’s a free arts program run by Ro Grant, the TETT’s current […]

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The Corridor #93

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The Corridor #93
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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 and the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters. The August 14th edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI Reporters Keith Dempsey (The Brockville Recorder & Times) and Phillip […]

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Today in YGK #297

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Today in YGK #297
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In this episode, host Christena Lawrie covers an update from this week’s City Council meeting, where councillors voted unanimously in favour of more measures to protect turtles along Highway 2 East. With the 2025 Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Football season on the horizon, Sports Reporter Jesse Bell presses on with CFRC’s 2025 season preview. Arts […]

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Peer Writing

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Peer Writing
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Learn more about the benefits of writing with peers, including increased engagement, inspiration, and the solidarity of showing up for each other. Enjoy some writing prompts inspired by the group!

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Today in YGK #296

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Today in YGK #296
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In this episode, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie opens with a few headlines directly from the City of Kingston. Arts Coordinator Ellie Stirton covers the lastest in the Kingston local arts scene. Sports Reporter Jessie Bell continues CFRC’s 2025 Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Football season preview series. Tune in for these updates and more, including […]

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TK Fringe Festival: The Turing Test and Love in the First Degree

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TK Fringe Festival: The Turing Test and Love in the First Degree
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This week on The Kingston Curator, host Ellie Stirton sits down with Yuriy Popov and Yana Menov, who will be performing their show The Turing Test at the 2025 TK Fringe Festival. Also featured, is an interview with B.C. Gorrie, the writer and director of another 2025 TK Fringe Festival show, Love in the First […]

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The Corridor #92

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The Corridor #92
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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 and the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters. The August 7th edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI Reporters Keith Dempsey (The Brockville Recorder & Times) and Phillip […]

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Zine Making with Ryan Ewing

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Zine Making with Ryan Ewing
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In this episode, Aara chats with Ryan, the creator of Pocket Thoughts Zines about what zines are, why he loves making them, and why you should give them a try. We’ll also hear a writing prompt and some tunes.

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Queer Discourse

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Queer Discourse
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Ella and her guest Jamie discuss the ups and downs of life online as queer people as well as internet trends in queer online spaces that caused some controversy.

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Kingston Currents: August 1, 2025

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Kingston Currents: August 1, 2025
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In this episode of Kingston Currents, host Christena Lawrie heads downtown to chat with local artist Abby Nowakowski and the city’s Public Art Coordinator Taylor Norris while they work on a project transforming street infrastructure into vibrant public art. She covers Air Canada’s announcement that they will be launching a service to bring passengers from […]

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The Corridor #91

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The Corridor #91
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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 and the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters. The July 31st edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI Reporters Keith Dempsey (The Brockville Recorder & Times) and Sarah […]

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Today in YGK #295

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Today in YGK #295
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In this episode, host Christena Lawrie heads downtown to chat with an artist at work on a piece for the City’s Traffic Control Box Pilot Project. CFRC Sports Reporter Jesse Bell presents part four of CFRC’s 2025 Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Football season preview, today zeroing in on the Carleton Ravens. Community News and Arts […]

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WordLabs Launch Part 2

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WordLabs Launch Part 2
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This week we’re airing part two of our “Value of Creative Writing” talk with authors Adrian Michael Kelly, Aric McBay, Wilding, Bruce Kauffman, and Jermaine Marshall.

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Today in YGK #294

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In this episode, host Christena Lawrie dives into a report from Kingston Economic Development on the future of Kingston’s film and media industry, featuring an interview with CEO of local production company Branded to Film J. Joly. CFRC Sports Reporter Jesse Bell presents part three of CFRC’s 2025 Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Football season preview, […]

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Kingston Currents: July 25 2025

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Kingston Currents: July 25 2025
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In this episode, host Christena Lawrie dives into a report from Kingston Economic Development on the future of Kingston’s film and media industry, featuring an interview with CEO of local production company Branded to Film J. Joly. In the second half of the show, Lawrie covers highlights of last week’s Kingston Police Service Board meeting. […]

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Threnody for the Khoisan: Garth Erasmus

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Threnody for the Khoisan: Garth Erasmus
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In this episode, Garth Erasmus, South African artist and musician talks with Qanita Lilla about how the experience of apartheid and forced removals shaped his artistic practice. He talks about navigating a white world and of balancing the urgent need to respond to the trauma of apartheid while cultivating his artistic voice. Sound work and […]

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The Corridor #90

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The Corridor #90
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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 and the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters. The July 24th edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI Reporters Keith Dempsey (The Brockville Recorder & Times) and Michelle […]

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Pulsed Field Ablation – A Shocking New Way to Cure Atrial Fibrillation

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Pulsed Field Ablation - A Shocking New Way to Cure Atrial Fibrillation
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Get to know our special guest Dr. Sanoj Chacko! Dr. Chacko is a highly qualified and accomplished cardiologist with a background which includes an MBBS degree, MRCP (UK), and a Ph.D. in Cardiovascular Medicine from the UK. He holds the coveted CCT in Cardiovascular Medicine and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians […]

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Today in YGK #293

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In this episode, host Christena Lawrie runs through some of the highlights of last week’s Kingston Police Service Board meeting. In sports, Jesse Bell dives into part two of CFRC’s 2025 Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Football season preview, today focusing on the University of Toronto’s Varsity Blues. Community News and Arts Coordinator Ellie Stirton highlights […]

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WordLabs Launch Part 1

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WordLabs Launch Part 1
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This week, we’ll be airing part one of our launch event conversation on the value of creative writing with WordLabs instructors Adrian Michael Kelly, Aric McBay, Wilding, Bruce Kauffman, and Jermaine Marshall.

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Today in YGK #292

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Today in YGK #292
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In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie covers the latest messages directly from the City of Kingston. Sports Reporter Jesse Bell unveils part one of the 2025 Gaels football season preview. Community News and Arts Coordinator Ellie Stirton highlights some events and concerts coming up this week. Tune in for […]

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10 Years of the Tett Centre and KCFF’s Best of the Fest Screening

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10 Years of the Tett Centre and KCFF’s Best of the Fest Screening
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This week on The Kingston Curator, host Ellie Stirton sits down with Emma MacGregor-Mitchell who is the Marketing and Communications Coordinator for the local Kingston arts hub, The Tett Centre. It turns 10 years old this fall, and they discuss all the anniversary details. Also featured, is a special recap of the Kingston Canadian Film Festival’s […]

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Sadie Williams Interview and Performance at CFRC Studios

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Sadie Williams Interview and Performance at CFRC Studios
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CFRC 101.9 FM is pleased to present a live performance by and interview with Airwave YGK Musician-in-Residence, Sadie Williams! On April 20 th 2025 at 1 PM, Sadie joined us for a great interview and performed wonderful music that she composed and rehearsed in our studios during her early spring residency at CFRC. Williams, a […]

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Jessica Wolowich Interview and Performance at CFRC Studios

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Jessica Wolowich Interview and Performance at CFRC Studios
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CFRC 101.9 FM is pleased to present a live performance by and interview with Airwave YGK Musician-in-Residence, Jessica Wolowich. Jessica joined us on March 30th 12 PM for a fun interview and performed great new music that she created in our studios during her early spring residency at CFRC. This Kingston-based indie/alt folk singer-songwriter recently […]

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Deandra Henry Interview and Performance at CFRC Studios

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Deandra Henry Interview and Performance at CFRC Studios
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CFRC 101.9 FM is pleased to present a live performance and interview with Airwave YGK Musician-in-Residence, Deandra Henry who joined us in our studios in June 2025. Deeply rooted in the vibrant musical culture of Jamaica, Deandra, who began playing guitar at age seven also draws inspiration from a wide variety of genres in her songwriting […]

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Oscar Evans Interview and Performance at CFRC Studios

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Oscar Evans Interview and Performance at CFRC Studios
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CFRC 101.9 FM is pleased to present a live performance by and interview with Airwave YGK Musician-in-Residence, Oscar Evans! On May 25th 2025 at 1 PM, CFRC broadcast a great interview with Oscar about the outstanding jazz music that he has composed in our studios during his spring residency at CFRC. Oscar Evans has been […]

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Emily Monaghan Interview and Performance at CFRC Studios

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Emily Monaghan Interview and Performance at CFRC Studios
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CFRC 101.9 FM is pleased to present a live performance and interview with Airwave YGK Musician-in-Residence, Emily Monaghan! This young local songstress is best known for her solo pop, jazz, and blues performances and you can catch her a lot on the open mic scene. Following her time using our studios to create new music […]

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Kingston Currents: July 18, 2025

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Kingston Currents: July 18, 2025
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In this episode of Kingston Currents, host Christena Lawrie dives into the discussion at last week’s City Council meeting surrounding the planned shelter at 924 Sydenham Road. Tune in for this story and more, including updates directly from the City of Kingston and the Downtown Kingston BIA.

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The Corridor #89

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The Corridor #89
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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 and the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters. The July 17th edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI Reporters Keith Dempsey (The Brockville Recorder & Times) and Michelle […]

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Today in YGK #291

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Today in YGK #291
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In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie recaps a heavily discussed item on Council’s agenda last week; the proposed homeless shelter at 924 Sydenham Road. Community News and Arts Coordinator Ellie Stirton covers the latest in arts and culture news, including the 2025 Buskers Rendezvous and a new project from […]

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Today in YGK #290

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Today in YGK #290
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Local updates with CFRC’s News Team.

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See it Live: The 35th Annual Kingston Buskers Rendezvous & Celtic Folk Band Maggie’s Wake

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See it Live: The 35th Annual Kingston Buskers Rendezvous & Celtic Folk Band Maggie's Wake
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This week on The Kingston Curator, host Ellie Stirton sits down with Sandi Griffiths, the Events Manager of Downtown Kingston as they discuss the 35th Annual Kingston Buskers Rendezvous! Also interviewed is Lindsay Schindler, a fiddle player and vocalist from the Celtic folk band Maggie’s Wake. They discuss the musical style of Maggie’s Wake, their […]

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The Corridor #88

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The Corridor #88
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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 and the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters. The July 10th edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI Reporters Keith Dempsey (The Brockville Recorder & Times) and Owen […]

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Today in YGK #288

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Today in YGK #288
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Local news updates with CFRC’s News Team.

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The Ground UP Dance Festival & The Artist Prosperity Project

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The Ground UP Dance Festival & The Artist Prosperity Project
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This week on The Kingston Curator, host Ellie Stirton sits down with Savannah Shea, a Kingston based singer, songwriter, visual artist, and performer. They discuss her involvement in the Ground UP Dance Festival as a creator and performer of the original production After/Always.  Also interviewed is B.C. Gorrie, the Programs and Communications Coordinator of the […]

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The Corridor #87

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The Corridor #87
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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 and the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters. The July 3rd edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI Reporters Keith Dempsey (The Brockville Recorder & Times) and Owen […]

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Today in YGK #287

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Today in YGK #287
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Local news with CFRC’s News Team.

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Today in YGK #286

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Today in YGK #286
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In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie dives into an update on the Integrated Care Hub’s community drug checking program heard by the Kingston Police Service Board at their last meeting. Sports Reporter Jesse Bell recaps of the OSFL season for the Kingston Grenadiers. Community News and Arts Coordinator Ellie […]

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Local Musicians – Featuring Tiny Horse and Almond Milk

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Local Musicians - Featuring Tiny Horse and Almond Milk
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This episode features in-depth interviews with local Kingston artists Tiny Horse, and Almond Milk! With host Ellie Stirton, they chat all about their recent performances at Skeleton Park Arts Festival, their upcoming projects, and the process of artistic development. Also featured: an update from the Kingston Arts Council about artist prosperity, and local concerts and […]

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Painting as a Refuge: Jega Delisca

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Painting as a Refuge: Jega Delisca
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Artist Jega Delisca talks with Qanita Lilla about his portraiture practice and how he makes his sitters feel seen by empathizing with their vulnerability. He talks about the importance of building rapport and trust but also of activating a balanced understanding of Black masculinity. Jega’s artistic practice challenges male emotional blindness and he talks about […]

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The Corridor #86

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The Corridor #86
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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 and the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters. The June 26th edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI Reporters Keith Dempsey (The Brockville Recorder & Times) and Sarah […]

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Kingston Currents: June 27, 2025

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Kingston Currents: June 27, 2025
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Local news with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.

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Today in YGK #285

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Today in YGK #285
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The latest in Limestone local news with CFRC’s News Team.

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Today in YGK #284

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Today in YGK #284
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The latest in Limestone local news with CFRC’s News Team.

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Skeleton Park Arts Festival – With Trash Panda Brass!

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Skeleton Park Arts Festival - With Trash Panda Brass!
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This week on The Kingston Curator, host Ellie Stirton sits down with Ilinca Stafie, a member of Toronto’s iconicly queer brass band, Trash Panda Brass. The conversation ranges from the bands conception to their plans for Skeleton Park Arts Festival, and the future! Also featured, are Ms. Tyffanie Morgan and Mariah (Mo) Horner, the hosts […]

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Kingston Currents: June 20, 2025

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Kingston Currents: June 20, 2025
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Local news updates with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.

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The Corridor #85

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The Corridor #85
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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 and the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters. The June 19th edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI Reporters Keith Dempsey (The Brockville Recorder & Times) and Michelle […]

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There’s an App for That: How AI is Changing Cervical Cancer Diagnosis in Tanzania

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There’s an App for That: How AI is Changing Cervical Cancer Diagnosis in Tanzania
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Get to know our special guest Dr. Karen Yeates!  Dr. Yeates is a graduate of Queen’s Medical School and received Internal Medicine training in Toronto. She then completed a fellowship in Nephrology at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario combined with a Master in Public Health from Harvard University.  She is co-founder and co-director of the […]

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One Patient at a Time: Precision Medicine in Pulmonary Hypertension

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One Patient at a Time: Precision Medicine in Pulmonary Hypertension
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Get to know our special guest Dr. Jane Leopold!  Dr. Jane Leopold is an Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, and a clinical interventional cardiologist, Director of the Women’s Interventional Cardiology Health Initiative and Director of the Cardiovascular Research Cores at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. She is an internationally recognized vascular biologist with […]

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Today in YGK #283

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Today in YGK #283
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The latest in local news with CFRC’s News Team.

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Today in YGK #282

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Today in YGK #282
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Local news updates with CFRC’s News Team.

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Skeleton Park Arts Festival and Music for a Cause!

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Skeleton Park Arts Festival and Music for a Cause!
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This week on The Kingston Curator, host Ellie Stirton sits down with local song-writer Gregory Van Eyken, local Drag Queen Ms. Tyffanie Morgan, and theatre artist/musician/educator Mariah (Mo) Horner. They discuss Gregory’s new EP which is raising funds for a local mens shelter, and the upcoming Skeleton Park Arts Festival being hosted by both Ms. […]

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The Corridor #84

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The Corridor #84
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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 and the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters. The June 12th edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI Reporters Keith Dempsey (The Brockville Recorder & Times) and Michelle […]

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The Curation Process: The Festival of Live Digital Art!

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The Curation Process: The Festival of Live Digital Art!
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This week on The Kingston Curator, host Ellie Stirton sits down with Marcel Stewart and Adrienne Wong, two talented artists and co-curators of the Festival Of Live Digital Art (FOLDA). They discuss artistic inspirations, the FOLDA curation process, and the collaborative nature of art. Also featured are some local concerts and events which folks can […]

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Today in YGK #281

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Today in YGK #281
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Tune in for the latest in Limestone City local news with CFRC’s News Team; Christena Lawrie, Ellie Stirton, and Jesse Bell.

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Today in YGK #280

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Today in YGK #280
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Tune in for the latest in Limestone City local news with CFRC’s News Team; Christena Lawrie, Ellie Stirton, and Jesse Bell.

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Dance, Visual Art, and Poetry in Kingston

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Dance, Visual Art, and Poetry in Kingston
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This week on The Kingston Curator, host Ellie Stirton spotlights a few different local arts initiatives! First, a collaborative story with local journalist Christena Lawrie and the Kingston School of Dance. Then a conversation with Haley Sarfeld, the Program Director at the Union Art Gallery. And finally, an interview with Kingston’s very own Poet Laurette, […]

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The Corridor #83

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The Corridor #83
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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 and the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters. The June 5th edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI Reporters Keith Dempsey (The Brockville Recorder & Times) and Michelle […]

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Today in YGK #279

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Today in YGK #279
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Local news with CFRC’s News Team.

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Kingston Currents: May 30, 2025

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Kingston Currents: May 30, 2025
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The latest in Limestone City local news with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.

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We Have Always Been Here: Faten Nastas Mitwasi

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We Have Always Been Here: Faten Nastas Mitwasi
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Faten Nastas Mitwasi talks with Qanita Lilla about growing up in Bethlehem in occupied Palestine, the artistic sensibilities she inherited from her parents, and establishing a career as an artist, curator, scholar and arts administrator. Faten shares the physical and emotional challenges of attending art school in Israel and the joys of making site-specific and […]

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The Corridor #82

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The Corridor #82
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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 and the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters. The May 29th edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI Reporters Keith Dempsey (The Brockville Recorder & Times) and Michelle […]

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Today in YGK #278

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Today in YGK #278
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Local news with CFRC’s News Team.

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Today in YGK #277

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Today in YGK #277
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In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie covers an update on the Kingston Music Strategy from last week’s city council meeting. Jesse Bell gets into weather and traffic details so you can prepare for the week ahead. Ellie Stirton gives a rundown of local events and concerts you can check […]

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Kingston Currents: May 23, 2025

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Kingston Currents: May 23, 2025
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The latest in Limestone City local news with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.

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The Corridor #81

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The Corridor #81
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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 and the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters. The May 22nd edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI Reporters Keith Dempsey (The Brockville Recorder & Times) and Michelle […]

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Today in YGK #276

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Today in YGK #276
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Local news updates with CFRC’s News Team.

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Today in YGK #275

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Today in YGK #275
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In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie sits down with President of Joe’s M.I.L.L. Denis Leroux and festival organizer Chris Morris to chat about the success of the 2025 HomeGrown Live Music Festival, which achieved record turnout and raised $15,400 for the musical instrument lending library. CFRC’s Ellie Stirton dives […]

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The Corridor #80

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The Corridor #80
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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 and the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters. The May 15th edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI Reporters Keith Dempsey (The Brockville Recorder & Times) and Michelle […]

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Grad Chat Transitions

Grad Chat - Queen's School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs
Grad Chat - Queen's School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs
Grad Chat Transitions
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This week’s show is hosted by Suyin the DJ Bear. Suyin the DJ Bear interviews CJ the DJ, Colette Steer, and KM on the FM, Katie-Marie McNeill, about Grad Chat’s history and future. As you may have heard, CJ the DJ is retiring from her role at Queen’s University, and she has passed hosting duties […]

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Today in YGK #274

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Today in YGK #274
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the latest in Limestone local news with CFRC’s News Team!

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The Best ICU Stay Is The One That Doesn’t Happen!

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The Best ICU Stay Is The One That Doesn't Happen!
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Get to know our special guest Dr. David Maslove!  Dr. Maslove is a Clinician Scientist in the Departments of Medicine and Critical Care Medicine at Queen’s University, and an Internist and Intensivist at Kingston Health Sciences Centre. His research focuses on the use of physiologic and genomic data to advance precision medicine in the ICU. […]

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The Performative and Transactional Nature of Sex

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The Performative and Transactional Nature of Sex
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Ella and her guest, Melody, discuss how in western culture, under the cisheteropatriachy, sex is seen and treated as a transaction rather than a mutual experience, and how we can move past that.

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Today in YGK #273

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In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie dives into some of the latest updates directly from the City of Kingston. In sports, CFRC’s Jesse Belle recaps the season opening games for The Kingston Grenadiers Youth Football Club. CFRC’s Community News & Arts Coordinator Ellie Stirton gives a rundown of events […]

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The Corridor #79

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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 and the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters. The May 8th edition of The Corridor features a written submission from LJI Reporter Keith Dempsey (The Kingstonist). Audio contributors for this […]

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Peash Saha (Computing) – Improving Efficiency of Societal Services for the Vulnerable through Algorithmic Approach

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Peash Saha (Computing) - Improving Efficiency of Societal Services for the Vulnerable through Algorithmic Approach
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A social choice represents the collective decision of the individuals based on their preferences over the alternatives. There are societal services operated by governmental or non-governmental organizations which implement a social choice model. For example, the allocation of shelters to homeless individuals considers both the preferences of homeless individuals and the shelters. However, the preferences […]

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The Corridor #78

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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 and the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters. The May 1st edition of The Corridor features a written submission from LJI Reporter Sarah Williams (The Kingstonist). Audio contributors for this […]

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Bhavya Bogra (Geography) – Travel Needs of Older Adult Women in Mid-Sized Canadian cities

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Grad Chat - Queen's School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs
Bhavya Bogra (Geography) - Travel Needs of Older Adult Women in Mid-Sized Canadian cities
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With Canada’s aging population and rising immigration rates, this research explores the unique transportation challenges faced by older adult women—both local-born and immigrants—in mid-sized Canadian cities. For upcoming interviews check out the Grad Chat webpage on Queen’s University School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs website.

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Kingston Currents: April 25, 2025

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Local news with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.

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Migratory Routes: Jill Glatt

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Jill Glatt speaks to Qanita Lilla about her large textile pieces informed by local ecologies, community and sustainability. Her practice emphasises the pathways and airways that both seeds and people navigate before they settle. Jill’s work weaves storytelling and botanical dyes together in ways that bring the outside world into the museum space. In this […]

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The Corridor #77

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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 and the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters. The April 24th edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI Reporter Keith Dempsey (Brockville Recorder & Times) and Corridor News […]

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Today in YGK #272

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Local news with CFRC’s News Team.

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Activism in Daily Life: Expressing Moral Codes

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Ella and her guest, Julia, discuss how to navigate expressing our moral beliefs, avoiding hypocrisy, and how you can build sustainable habits for expressing your belief system.

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Nithikaa Shashikanth (Rehabilitation Science) – Parent-Administered Sensorimotor Intervention (PASI) Program

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Nithikaa Shashikanth (Rehabilitation Science) - Parent-Administered Sensorimotor Intervention (PASI) Program
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Nithikaa looks at the effect of the Parent-Administered Sensorimotor Intervention (PASI) on the developmental outcomes in infants born preterm at 18 months of age and to determine the long-term impact of this program. For upcoming interviews check out the Grad Chat webpage on Queen’s University School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs website.

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Today in YGK #271

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The Corridor #76

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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 and the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters. The April 17th edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI Reporter Michelle Dorey Forestell (The Kingstonist), and Corridor News Producer, […]

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Today in YGK #270

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The latest local news updates with CFRC’s News Team.

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Nikta Sadati (English Literature) – Afrofuturism and Diaspora Studies

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Nikta Sadati (English Literature) - Afrofuturism and Diaspora Studies
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Nikta’s research for my dissertation, titled “Queer Remembering: Fractured Memory and Haunted Futures in Contemporary Novels of the Black Diaspora,” focuses on the contemporary re-imagining of archiving Black pasts and futures in Afrofuturist, diasporic, fantasy novels. The authors and texts that I examine refuse the fluidity of time and truth, opting for fantastical representations of […]

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Building Community.

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Ella and her guest, Maria, discuss how to make friends and build community as busy university students

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Today in YGK #269

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Kingston Currents: April 11, 2025

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Local news with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.

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The Corridor #75

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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 and the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters. The April 10th edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI Reporters Michelle Dorey Forestell (The Kingstonist), and Keith Dempsey (Brockville […]

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Today in YGK #268

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Hey Westerburgers, Heathers is here! A QMT Takeover of CFRC!

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Hey Westerburgers, Heathers is here! A QMT Takeover of CFRC!
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Ring! Ring! Wanna see something super HOT before the summer? Queen’s Musical Theatre brought Heathers to Kingston! In this episode, CFRC’s Nathan Zhe chatted with QMT’s Vocal Director Ryan Killoran about QMT and their upcoming production hitting the Baby Grand April 10th-17th!  Details below! Queen’s Musical Theatre is proud to announce “HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL” as our […]

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Danielle Harper (Pathology & Molecular Medicine) – Genetic disruption to decrease breast cancer metastasis

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Danielle Harper (Pathology & Molecular Medicine) - Genetic disruption to decrease breast cancer metastasis
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Danielle studies triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), an aggressive breast cancer subtype associated with poor survival. Unlike other subtypes for which there are targeted therapies, treatment options for TNBC are limited. In order to better understand the biology underlying TNBC, she studies a family of proteins called calpains. For upcoming interviews check out the Grad Chat […]

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Today in YGK #267

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Kingston Currents: April 4, 2025

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Local News with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.

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Kingston and the Islands Federal Candidates in Conversation

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In today’s extended episode, we feature conversations with four of the five MP Candidates for Kingston and the Islands who responded to our invitations for interviews about their campaigns.  We chatted with Mark Gerretsen, incumbent MP for the Liberal Party seeking re-election, alongside Daria Juüdi-Hope, candidate for the NDP; Bryan Paterson, candidate for the Conservative Party […]

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The Corridor #74

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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 and the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters. The April 3rd edition of The Corridor features a written submission from LJI Reporter Michelle Dorey Forestell (The Kingstonist), and a sports […]

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Today in YGK #266

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Margot Smith (Geography) – An Astrobiologists’s study of lipids in spring waters up in the high Arctic

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Margot Smith (Geography) - An Astrobiologists's study of lipids in spring waters up in the high Arctic
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The Arctic is host to cold, hypersaline, perennial springs that flow through 600m of permafrost.  I studied 44 samples from cores, sediments, filtrates and microbial mats from these springs. Surficial life at these springs has been studied for decades, but this is the first investigation that looks at the deep subsurface life. This is of […]

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Queen’s Quilt Club Takeover of CFRC

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Quilt is Queen’s University’s undergraduate literary publication. It was established by members of the English Department Student Council in 2020, with the goal of providing writers across disciplines at Queen’s University a platform to share their brilliant work and to collaborate with those who might not share their same program of study, but do share a […]

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Club Takeover: Queen’s Swing Dance Club

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In this Club Takeover special, we chat with Greg Hicks and Laura Bernier of the Queen’s Swing Dance Club.  This club is a swing dance community active at Queen’s in Kingston ratified by the Alma Mater Society in 1999 and celebrating its jubilee this year.  Each Monday, the group offers beginner lessons followed by social […]

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Art As Experience: Jessica Karuhanga

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In this episode, Qanita Lilla talks with Jessica Karuhanga about her creative journeys from Sarnia, in south western Ontario to London, Ontario. Jessica talks about how her personal geographies shapes her artistic practice. She also talks about Black embodiment, about the audible demands of space, and of moving toward art as experience and embodiment.

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The Corridor #73

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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 and the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters. The March 27th edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI Reporters Michelle Dorey Forestell (The Kingstonist) and Keith Dempsey (the […]

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Today in YGK #265

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Basmah Rahman (English Literature) – Canadian BIPOC Literature and Educational Pedagogies

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Basmah Rahman (English Literature) - Canadian BIPOC Literature and Educational Pedagogies
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Canadian provincial education systems play a vital role in developing the social and academic interests of youth who, typically, spend over thirty hours in classrooms per week. Yet, significant consistency in terms of provincial guidelines and teacher booklists restrict these classrooms’ approaches to diverse literary content. The lack of both diverse content and representative teachers […]

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Today in YGK #264

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The Corridor #72

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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 and the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters. The March 20th edition of The Corridor features a written story from the LJI Reporter for The Brockville Recorder & Times, Keith […]

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Today in YGK #264

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Alyssa Grocutt (Management) – Employee perceptions and behaviours towards tattooed colleagues

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Alyssa Grocutt (Management) - Employee perceptions and behaviours towards tattooed colleagues
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Alyssa’s research focuses on nuances in observer perceptions and treatment of tattooed colleagues based on tattoo content. For upcoming interviews check out the Grad Chat webpage on Queen’s University School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs website.

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Healing the Failing Heart

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Healing the Failing Heart
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Get to know our special guest Dr. Aws Almufleh!  Dr. Almufleh received his medical degree with First Class Honors from King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in 2012. He then completed a Master of Public Health (MPH) at the University of Miami focusing on epidemiology and clinical research. He did internal medicine residency at McGill […]

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Today in YGK #263

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Kingston Currents: March 14, 2024

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Local news with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.

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The Corridor #71

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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 and the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters. The March 13th edition of The Corridor features a written story from the LJI Reporter for The Kingstonist, Michelle Dorey Forestell, and […]

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Today in YGK #262

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Lara Bulger (Cultural Studies) – Documentary Film, how we can use it as a pedagogical tool and a medium for social change

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Lara Bulger (Cultural Studies) - Documentary Film, how we can use it as a pedagogical tool and a medium for social change
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Lara is looking at Canadian documentary film through both a contemporary and historical lens, as well as the limits of radical pedagogy and activism. Some of the themes that interest her include environmental racism, Indigenous sovereignty and food security. For upcoming interviews check out the Grad Chat webpage on Queen’s University School of Graduate Studies […]

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Love and Information

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Love and Information
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Step into the ever-evolving world of the Internet—where reality blurs between a show and a podcast! For this special club takeover, we welcomed Iulia Rus, Assistant Director of the DAN School of Drama and Music’s Winter 2025 Major Love and Information, along with Charlie Hensel, who plays “Z” in the production. Recorded in the cozy […]

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Today in YGK #261

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Let’s Get Revved Up Club Takeover

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Coming up in this special Queen’s Club Takeover of CFRC’s Campus Beat airwaves, we’re chatting with folks from the group Let’s Get Revved Up. The Let’s Get Revved Up club was formed in 2023 with the mission of raising funds and awareness for the Revved Up program. Revved Up is a not-for-profit organization at Queen’s […]

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Kingston Currents: March 7, 2024

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Local news with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.

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The Corridor #70

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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 and the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters. The March 6th edition of The Corridor features a written story from the LJI Reporter for The Kingstonist, Michelle Dorey Forestell, and […]

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Today in YGK #260

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Zoe Brisson-Tsavoussis (Astro-particle Physics) – Neutrinos, Blazars and Black holes

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Zoe Brisson-Tsavoussis (Astro-particle Physics) - Neutrinos, Blazars and Black holes
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My research focuses on looking at black holes. Some black holes are so energetic, that they tear up the bright hot matter spinning around them and funnel it into jets shooting out their top and bottom. And once in a while, we luck out and a few black holes are oriented so that the jets […]

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Abbie Louise Interview and Performance at CFRC Studios

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Abbie Louise Interview and Performance at CFRC Studios
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Get ready for an intimate and inspiring conversation on this week’s episode as we sit down with Abbie Louise (she/her), the Kingston-based, Atlanta-born R&B/indie-folk artist who’s making waves with her soulful sound and heartfelt storytelling. From her Southern roots to her journey as a solo artist, Abbie opens up about how music became her sanctuary—a tool for […]

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In Conversation: 2025 Queen’s University Tricolour Award Winners

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Hello and welcome to another episode of Campus Beat! In this installment, we’re thrilled to sit down with Queen’s University Rector Niki Boytchuk-Hale, along with this year’s Agnes Benidickson Tricolour Award winners: Hannah Burrows, Ore Maxwell, and Zaid Kasim. The Agnes Benidickson Tricolour Award (ABTA)—named in honor of Dr. Agnes Benidickson, Queen’s University Chancellor from 1980 […]

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Today in YGK: March 3, 2025

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Kingston Currents: February 28, 2025

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The latest in Limestone local news with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.

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World-Making with Our Hearts: Anthony Gebrehiwot

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In this episode, artist Anthony Gebrehiwot and Qanita Lilla talk about his photography and digital art practice. Anthony describes the future-thinking themes of his work as being premised on the possibilities of a community of “like-hearted” people who can uplift each other towards new modes of living. Together, they talk about his artworks, Mahaba (2024), […]

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The Corridor, February 27th, 2025

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The Corridor, February 27th, 2025
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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 and the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters. The February 27th edition of The Corridor features a written story from the LJI Reporter for The Kingstonist, Michelle Dorey Forestell, and […]

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International Women’s Day Showcase with Miss Emily and Moira Demorest

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In this special program, CFRC volunteer Rue Mathur (Indie Wake Up Call, Yellow Brit Road, CFRC Live Sessions) sat down for a joyous and insightful conversation with local music legend Miss Emily and Moira Demorest, Music Officer, Tourism Kingston.  They chatted about Miss Emily’s International Women’s Day Showcase taking place at the Broom Factory on […]

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Today in YGK: February 26, 2025

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In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC celebrates the launch of the 25th Kingston Canadian Film Festival, featuring interviews with founding director Alex Jansen, former director Alison Migneault, and current director Marc Garniss, who reflect on the festival’s evolution from a small volunteer-run event to the largest festival in the world dedicated exclusively to […]

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Francisco Zepeda Trujillo (Cultural Studies) – Failed Aspirations: Modernity, Religion, and the Interplay of Social and Political Imaginaries in Twentieth Century Mexico

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Francisco Zepeda Trujillo (Cultural Studies) - Failed Aspirations: Modernity, Religion, and the Interplay of Social and Political Imaginaries in Twentieth Century Mexico
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This research explores the interplay of social and political imaginaries in Mexico, both secular and religious, during the twentieth century. It uses archival research and discourse analysis to examine how liberal and revolutionary political leaders and various Catholic groups have interacted, how they have handled their contradictions, how their relationships and imaginaries have evolved, and […]

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Today in YGK: February 24, 2024

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Kingston Currents: February 21, 2025

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Local news updates with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.

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The Corridor, February 20th, 2025

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This week’s edition of The Corridor begins with a story from the Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for CFRC 101.9fm, Christena Lawrie, and it Kingston Counsel’s motion to set a new cooling standard for residential units. Dinah Jansen with a story from the LJI Reporter for The Kingstonist, Michelle Dorey-Forestell, about the approval of Napanee’s 2025 […]

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Today in YGK: February 19, 2025

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Local news updates with CFRC’s News Team.

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Ahmad Nagib (computing) – Building Trust in Reinforcement Learning for Next-Generation Wireless Networks

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Ahmad Nagib (computing) - Building Trust in Reinforcement Learning for Next-Generation Wireless Networks
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Machine learning is very popular nowadays for solving problems in many fields, including wireless networks such as 5G networks that we use to make calls and connect to the internet using our phones. Next-generation wireless networks (NGWNs), such as 6G networks, will include more diverse devices and applications that make them more complex to control, […]

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Today in YGK: February 17, 2025

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Kingston Currents: February 14, 2024

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Local news with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.

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The Corridor, February 13th, 2025

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This week’s edition of The Corridor begins with a story from the Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for CFRC 101.9fm, Christena Lawrie, and it covers a a controversial non-resident user fee that is being discussed by Kingston City Council. Dinah Jansen reads a story from the LJI Reporter for the Napanee Beaver, Sarah Williams, about a […]

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Gabby Torretto (Pathology & Molecular Medicine) – Assessing BRCA1 Genetic Variants involved in Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer

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Gabby Torretto (Pathology & Molecular Medicine) - Assessing BRCA1 Genetic Variants involved in Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer
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Between 5-10% of breast and 20-25% of ovarian cancers are inherited. The majority of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer cases are caused by deleterious mutations (variants) in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, which normally prevent cancer through protecting and repairing our DNA. Genetic testing is used to identify pathogenic BRCA carriers who would subsequently benefit […]

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Today in YGK: February 10, 2025

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To Alabama and Beyond: A QHERC Club Takeover

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To Alabama and Beyond: A QHERC Club Takeover
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In this special edition of Campus Beat, we’re pleased to welcome members of the Queen’s Royal Canadian Moon Patrol Team, a design team of multidisciplinary engineering students at Queen’s University getting ready to compete in NASA’s 2025 Human Exploration Rover Challenge in Huntville, Alabama this spring. We chatted with team members about their group and […]

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The Corridor, February 6th, 2025

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The Corridor, February 6th, 2025
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This week’s edition of The Corridor begins with a story from the Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for CFRC 101.9fm, Christena Lawrie,  and it a new piece from the Isabel Voices choir called “CREATION”. Dinah Jansen reads a story from the LJI Reporter for the Brockville Recorder & Times, Keith Dempsey, about Ganonoque’s new Mobile Crisis […]

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Today in YGK: February 5, 2024

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Christina Ferazzutti (Biomedical & Molecular Sciences) – Why One Complicated Pregnancy Can Lead to Another: The Role of Immune Memory

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Christina Ferazzutti (Biomedical & Molecular Sciences) - Why One Complicated Pregnancy Can Lead to Another: The Role of Immune Memory
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Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) is a significant complication linked to uncontrolled inflammation, which not only causes immediate distress but also heightens risks in future pregnancies. It is hypothesized that inflammation during pregnancy induces long-term changes in maternal immune cells, altering their responses in subsequent pregnancies and increasing complications. For upcoming interviews check out the Grad […]

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Today in YGK: February 3, 2024

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In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie dives into the latest from the Kingston Canadian Film Festival lineup to a new Innovation Club for high school students. Campus Reporter Abyaz Auntorip Karim gets into the lates in Queens’s campus news. In sports, CFRC’s Jesse Bell drops in for a breaking […]

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Kingston Currents: January 31, 2024

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In this episode of Kingston Currents, host Christena Lawrie covers the biggest events in Limestone City this weekend, ranging from Spirit of Winter kickoff in Springer Market Square this weekend to the premiere of a new work from The Isabel Voices. Lawrie also dives into updates from the Kingston Canadian Film Festival, ReelOut Queer Film […]

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Currents of Liberation: Camille Turner

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Currents of Liberation: Camille Turner
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In the inaugural episode of season three, artist Camille Turner talks with Qanita Lilla about how she balances humour, healing and storytelling to recover Black histories in Canada. In her work, Camille lovingly assembles the detritus of the archive, with its sparse and often painful accounts of Black life. She invokes personas and performance, like […]

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Kahraba Interview and Performance at CFRC Studios

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Kahraba Interview and Performance at CFRC Studios
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On January 20th 2025, local experimental sound artist and DJ Michael Boulos performed live music on CFRC’s airwaves created during his recent Airwave YGK residency, a creative opportunity that supports and showcases young and/or emerging artists. You can learn about his craft through an interview also undertaken with him in this series. Boulos’s project entitled […]

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The Corridor, January 30th, 2025

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This week’s edition of The Corridor begins with a story from the Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for CFRC 101.9fm, Christena Lawrie,  and it covers the controversial decision to explore proposals related to the development of a soccer stadium at the Memorial Centre. Dinah Jansen reads a story from the LJI Reporter for the Brockville Recorder […]

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Today in YGK: January 29, 2024

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In this episode of Today in YGK, Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie sits down with Executive Director of ReelOut Queer Film Festival Matt Salton to discuss their 2025 lineup, including brand new programming. Queen’s Campus Reporter Abyaz Auntorip Karim runs through events on campus this week, including student government elections, a yoga session hosted by Thrive […]

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PHD-CI project with KFL&A Public Health

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PHD-CI project with KFL&A Public Health
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This session talks about the PhD-Community Initiative program at Queen’s University and one of the projects with a community partner (KFL&A Public Health) to provide a Program Evaluation of the Efforts to Prevent Invasive Meningococcal Disease in Kingston. For upcoming interviews check out the Grad Chat webpage on Queen’s University School of Graduate Studies & […]

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Today in YGK: January 27, 2024

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In this episode of Today in YGK, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Christena Lawrie covers updates from the Kingston Canadian Film Festival 2025 lineup. Abyaz Auntorip Karim dives into the latest in Queen’s campus news. In sports, Isabella Garrido covers updates in Queen’s athletics, and Jesse Bell reports some breaking sports news. Tune in for these […]

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2025 AMS Referendum Club & Group Interviews

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2025 AMS Referendum Club & Group Interviews
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Hello again and welcome everyone to another special edition of Campus Beat airing on CFRC 101.9 FM, streaming at cfrc.ca and on your favorite mobile apps like iheartradio.  You can find CFRC on instagram at @cfrcmusic,  I’m Dinah Jansen and with me is Abyaz Karim, a Masters student in International Business who has recently joined […]

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SGPS Referendum Clubs & Groups Interviews 2025

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  Welcome to Campus Beat broad and podcasting from CFRC 101.9 FM.  In this episode, host  Dinah Jansen alongisde Abyaz Karim, Jaya Kumar, and Jesse Bell present conversations with  and read statements from clubs and groups seeking to establish, increase, or continue mandatory or optional fees during the SGPS referendum that takes place January 29th […]

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SGPS 2025 Executive Candidates Interviews

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Hello again and welcome everyone to this special edition of CFRC 101.9 FM’s Campus Beat with host, Dinah Jansen who is joined by Abyaz Karim, a Masters student in International Business who has recently joined the CFRC news team as the Campus News Reporter, alongside one of the station’s dedicated AMS student volunteers, Jaya Kumar. […]

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AMS 2025 Executive Candidates Interviews

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AMS 2025 Executive Candidates Interviews
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Hello again and welcome everyone to this special edition of Campus Beat. Coming up in this episode, we’re pleased to present conversations we held with each of the Candidates running for AMS Executive Offices including Presidential Candidates Jana Amer and Nico Brasset Duque, candidates for Vice President University Affairs, Dreyden George and Alyssa Perisa, and […]

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AMS All Candidates Debate

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Welcome to CFRC’s Campus Beat and our coverage of AMS and SGPS Elections and Referenda coming up on January 29th and 30th.  In this installment of our special broadcast and podcasts, we have the available recording furnished to us by the AMS of the January 23rd AMS 2025 All Candidates’ Debate, a historic event as […]

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Season 3: Trailer

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Season 3: Trailer
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Have you ever wondered: What is the purpose of an artist in the world today?    We are back with a third season of With Opened Mouths: The Podcast. The podcast that makes space for artists, poets, performers, activists and curators to speak for themselves. I’m your host Qanita Lilla, Associate Curator, Arts of Africa […]

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SGPS All Candidates Debate

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In this special installment of Campus Beat, we continue with our special AMS and SGPS Elections and Referenda coverage presenting footage from the January 22nd 2025 Society of Graduate and Professional Students All Candidates Debate which occurred virtually with an almost historic number of candidates running for SGPS office. Video of the debate is available […]

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The Corridor, January 23rd, 2025

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This week’s edition of The Corridor begins with a story from the Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for CFRC 101.9fm, Christena Lawrie,  and it covers the expansion of Home Base Housing’s shelter capacity. Jesse Bell reads a story from the LJI Reporter for YGK News, Owen Fullerton, about the food insecurity emergency in the City of […]

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Today in YGK: January 22, 2024

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In this episode of Today in YGK, Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie dives into the growing partnership between Queen’s Law and the Kingston Native Centre and Language Next, recently bolstered by a $179,000 grant from The Law Foundation of Ontario. Campus Reporter Abyaz Auntorip Karim recaps the current state of negotiations between Queen’s workers and the […]

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The Doctors We Need: Thoughts on the Training of Medical Students to Become the Doctors Canada Needs

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The Doctors We Need: Thoughts on the Training of Medical Students to Become the Doctors Canada Needs
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Get to know our special guest Dr. Tony Sanfilippo as he discusses his new book ‘The Doctors We Need – Imagining a New Path for Physician Recruitment, Training, and Support’. Dr. Sanfilippo, a respected cardiologist and former Associate Dean of Medical Education at Queen’s University, confronts a startling reality: in a nation proud of its […]

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Trent Atkinson (MA, Religious Studies) – Muscular Christianity

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Trent Atkinson (MA, Religious Studies) - Muscular Christianity
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Rooted in Victorian England as a response to a number of social and religious factors, Muscular Christianity is a set of beliefs that revolves around contact sports, the physicality of the male body, and a return to a “traditional” masculinity (a term always fraught), much writing has been done on Muscular Christianity in it’s heyday […]

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Today in YGK: January 20, 2024

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In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie covers a highlight from last week’s city council meeting. In campus news, Campus Reporters Jaya Kumar and Abyaz Auntorip Karim kick off coverage of the upcoming SGPS and AMS elections. Sports Reporter Isabella Garrido dives into the latest in the world of Queen’s […]

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Kingston Currents: January 17, 2024

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Kingston Currents: January 17, 2024
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In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie sits down with Amanda Brierley with Home Base Housing to discuss the addition of 10 beds to their In From The Cold emergency shelter in the face of dropping temperatures and growing demand. She also covers the latest updates from this week’s Kingston City […]

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The Corridor, January 16th, 2025

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The Corridor, January 16th, 2025
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This week’s edition of The Corridor begins with a story from the Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for CFRC 101.9fm, Christena Lawrie,  and it covers the abrupt end of Kingston’s Writers Fest. Jesse Bell reads a story from the LJI Reporter for the Brockville Recorder & Times, Keith Dempsey, about Ganonoque’s ongoing Marina Project. Bell also […]

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Today in YGK: January 15, 2025

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Today in YGK: January 15, 2025
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In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie covers the expansion of Home Base Housing’s In From The Cold emergency shelter. Making use of their current resources, the shelter was able to add 10 new beds to raise capacity to 34 individuals. Shelter Services Manager Amanda Brierley sits down with CFRC […]

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Allen Tian (Biology) – Assessing the impact of invasive mollusk species on native mollusk communities and algal blooms with eDNA

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Allen Tian (Biology) - Assessing the impact of invasive mollusk species on native mollusk communities and algal blooms with eDNA
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Zebra mussels are some of the most high profile and impactful invasive species in Canada, and have transformed the Great Lakes watershed in the past three decades. Voracious feeders that consume all algae, they have clarified our lakes, caked our beaches with their sharp shells, and denied other species precious food. Interactions between zebra mussels […]

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Today in YGK: January 13, 2024

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Today in YGK: January 13, 2024
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In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie dives into the community conversation surrounding a proposal for a soccer stadium at the Memorial Centre coming before council at their next meeting. Campus News Reporters Jaya Kumar and Abyaz Auntorip Karim cover the latest as AMS and SGPS election season approaches. Tune […]

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Kingston Currents: January 10, 2024

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Kingston Currents: January 10, 2024
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In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie covers the end of Kingston Writersfest, folding after a 16-year run. Artistic Director Aara Macauley joins her to discuss the abrupt end and the impact on staff. Manager of Victory Grounds Ventures Paul Barbeau joins Lawrie to discuss a proposal for an new soccer […]

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The Corridor, January 9th 2025

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The Corridor, January 9th 2025
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This week’s edition of The Corridor begins with a story from the Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for CFRC 101.9fm, Christena Lawrie,  and it covers the City of Kingston’s commitment to a three year mural creation project. Corridor Anchor, Dinah Jansen, reads a story from the LJI Reporter for the Brockville Recorder & Times, Keith Dempsey, […]

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Today in YGK: January 8, 2024

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Today in YGK: January 8, 2024
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This episode of Today in YGK covers the recent announcement that WritersFest will be ceasing operations due to financial challenges. Former Artistic Director Aara Macauley sits down with CFRC to discuss the leadup to the decision and issues that have arisen throughout the wind down process. Tune in for this story and the latest weather […]

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Today in YGK: January 6, 2024

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Today in YGK: January 6, 2024
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In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s News Team runs through some of the latest updates directly from the City of Kingston. Also, we dive into your weather and traffic report for the upoming week.

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The Corridor, January 2nd, 2025

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The Corridor, January 2nd, 2025
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This week’s edition of The Corridor begins with a story from the Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for CFRC 101.9fm, Christena Lawrie,  and it covers possible labour action at Queen’s University. Corridor News Producer Jesse Bell reads a story from the LJI Reporter for the Brockville Recorder & Times, Keith Dempsey, about Ganonoque Town Council’s decision […]

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Today in YGK: January 1, 2024

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Local news with CFRC’s News Team.

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CJ the DJ with DJ Bear – What’s happening in 2025

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CJ the DJ with DJ Bear – What’s happening in 2025
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A look at what graduate events are coming up in 2025 from GRADflix to the Three Minute Thesis. For upcoming interviews check out the Grad Chat webpage on Queen’s University School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs website – https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/research/share/grad-chat

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Today in YGK: December 30, 2024

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Local news with CFRC’s News Team.

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The Corridor, December 26th, 2024

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The Corridor, December 26th, 2024
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This week’s edition of The Corridor begins with a story from the Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for CFRC 101.9fm, Christena Lawrie, that covers a new, education-based approach to dealing with vandalism in the City of Kingston. Then, Corridor lead anchor, Dinah Jansen, reads a story from the LJI Reporter for The Kingstonist, Michelle Dorey Forestell, […]

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Today in YGK: December 25, 2024

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Today in YGK: December 25, 2024
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In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie delves into potential labor disruptions at Queen’s University, as a majority of workers vote in favor of strike action over wage concerns. CUPE 254 President Marie Edwards shares insights on the current negotiations and the challenges faced by staff. We also cover important […]

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CJ the DJ with DJ Bear – 2024, It’s a Wrap!

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CJ the DJ with DJ Bear – 2024, It’s a Wrap!
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Reflecting on this years interviews. For upcoming interviews check out the Grad Chat webpage on Queen’s University School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs website – https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/research/share/grad-chat

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Today in YGK: December 23, 2024

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Today in YGK: December 23, 2024
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In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie covers the Oak Stabilization Program’s move to its new permanent facility at 206 Concession Street, set for January 2025. Next, she delves into potential labor disruptions at Queen’s University, as a majority of workers vote in favor of strike action over wage concerns. […]

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Kingston Currents: December 20, 2024

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Kingston Currents: December 20, 2024
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The latest in Limestone local news with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.

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The Corridor, December 19th, 2024

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The Corridor, December 19th, 2024
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This week’s edition of The Corridor begins with a story from the Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for CFRC 101.9fm, Christena Lawrie, that covers a local production company’s plans to build a $20 million film studio in Kingston. Then, Corridor lead anchor, Dinah Jansen, reads a story from the LJI Reporter for the Napanee Beaver, Sarah […]

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Today in YGK: December 18, 2024

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Today in YGK: December 18, 2024
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The latest in Limestone local news updates with CFRC’s News Team.

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Today in YGK: December 16, 2024

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Today in YGK: December 16, 2024
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Tune in to this episode of Today in YGK to hear about the upcoming Kingston screening of Daughter of the Sun, featuring an interview with Kingston-born producer Mackenzie Leigh and Director Ryan Ward. This episode also includes the city’s plans to ramp up efforts to tackle graffiti, a roundup of sports updates from the last […]

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Kingston Currents: December 13, 2024

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Kingston Currents: December 13, 2024
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In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie covers the latest on the Wolfe Islander IV breakdown, as Islanders and municipal officials call for better ferry service. She sits down with Lionhearts CEO Travis Blackmoore to discuss the opening seven new supportive housing on Brock St.. Lawrie also dives into a $20M […]

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The Corridor, December 12th 2024

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The Corridor, December 12th 2024
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This week’s edition of The Corridor begins with a story from the Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for CFRC 101.9fm, Christena Lawrie, that covers the City of Kingston’s request for the redistribution of Provincial and Federal tax dollars to fund municipal infrastructure development. Corridor news producer, Jesse Bell, reads a story from the LJI Reporter for […]

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Today in YGK: December 11, 2024

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Local news with CFRC’s News Team.

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Logan Germain (Biomedical & Molecular Sciences) – The impact of the environmental pollutant triphenyl phosphate on epigenetics in aquatic embryonic cells 

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Logan Germain (Biomedical & Molecular Sciences) - The impact of the environmental pollutant triphenyl phosphate on epigenetics in aquatic embryonic cells 
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Triphenyl phosphate is used as a flame retardant and plasticizer in a wide variety of consumer and industrial products in Canada. TPhP is also an environmental pollutant found in air, water and soil. TPhP has been shown to act as an Endocrine Disrupting Chemical, meaning it interferes with normal hormonal signalling. I’m investigating how epigenetic […]

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Today in YGK: December 9, 2024

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Today in YGK: December 9, 2024
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Local news updates with CFRC’s News Team.

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Solving Existential Problems: A Nobel Pursuit

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Solving Existential Problems: A Nobel Pursuit
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Get to know our special guest Dr. Art McDonald, a native of Sydney, N.S. Canada. He has degrees in physics from Dalhousie University (BSc, MSc) and Caltech (Ph.D.) and fifteen honorary degrees. Following his doctorate, he worked as a Research Officer at AECL Chalk River Laboratories from 1969-1982, then went on to be a Professor […]

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