Ep 02 – Feelings

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.
Continue ReadingThe Corridor #97

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 […]
Continue ReadingIzzah Wahab (DBMS) Estrone Uses a Biased GPCR Signaling Paradigm to Modulate Cancer Progression

This week join Izzah Wahab for a discussion of her research on estrogren, specifically E1, and how it uses he GPCR signaling paradigm in relation to cancer progression. 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
Continue ReadingToday in YGK #302

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.
Continue ReadingKingston Currents: September 5, 2025

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 […]
Continue ReadingThe Corridor #96

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 […]
Continue ReadingEducational Development Associates Kim, Paul, and Hebatella from the Centre for Teaching and Learning

This week we have Kim Hill-Tout, Paul Akpomuje, and Hebtalla Ouda discuss their roles as Educational Development Associates at the Centre for Teaching and Learning. They discuss supports available to graduate student educators and how to get involved. For upcoming interviews check out the Grad Chat webpage on Queen’s University School of Graduate Studies & […]
Continue ReadingThe Kingston Curator’s Summer Summary

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 […]
Continue ReadingEp01 – I Quit

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.
Continue ReadingIntroduction – the 8 Connections

Join 8 on their adventure to discover the 8 Connections. A Radio Play produced by Taoist Engineering and featuring the music of Nolan Hubbard
Continue ReadingThe Joy of Language, Paint and Yarn: Emebet Belete

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 […]
Continue ReadingThe Corridor #95

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 […]
Continue ReadingToday in YGK #300

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 […]
Continue ReadingKingston Authors: Merilyn Simonds and Sadiqa De Meijer

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 […]
Continue ReadingKingston Currents: August 22, 2025

In this episode, host Christena Lawrie recaps Kingston City Council’s latest meeting.
Continue ReadingThe Corridor #94

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 […]
Continue ReadingToday in YGK #299

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. […]
Continue ReadingToday in YGK #298

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!
Continue ReadingAmplify Hope ft. Dupel & Collage Club ft. Rowynne Grant

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 […]
Continue ReadingThe Corridor #93

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 […]
Continue ReadingToday in YGK #297

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 […]
Continue ReadingToday in YGK #296

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 […]
Continue ReadingTK Fringe Festival: The Turing Test and Love in the First Degree

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 […]
Continue ReadingThe Corridor #92

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 […]
Continue ReadingZine Making with Ryan Ewing

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.
Continue ReadingQueer Discourse

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.
Continue ReadingKingston Currents: August 1, 2025

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 […]
Continue ReadingThe Corridor #91

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 […]
Continue ReadingToday in YGK #295

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 […]
Continue ReadingWordLabs Launch Part 2

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.
Continue ReadingToday in YGK #294

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, […]
Continue ReadingKingston Currents: July 25 2025

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. […]
Continue ReadingThrenody for the Khoisan: Garth Erasmus

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 […]
Continue ReadingThe Corridor #90

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 […]
Continue ReadingPulsed Field Ablation – A Shocking New Way to Cure Atrial Fibrillation

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 […]
Continue ReadingToday in YGK #293

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 […]
Continue ReadingWordLabs Launch Part 1

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.
Continue ReadingToday in YGK #292

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 […]
Continue Reading10 Years of the Tett Centre and KCFF’s Best of the Fest Screening

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 […]
Continue ReadingSadie Williams Interview and Performance at CFRC Studios

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 […]
Continue ReadingJessica Wolowich Interview and Performance at CFRC Studios

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 […]
Continue ReadingDeandra Henry Interview and Performance at CFRC Studios

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 […]
Continue ReadingOscar Evans Interview and Performance at CFRC Studios

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 […]
Continue ReadingEmily Monaghan Interview and Performance at CFRC Studios

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 […]
Continue ReadingKingston Currents: July 18, 2025

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.
Continue ReadingThe Corridor #89

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 […]
Continue ReadingToday in YGK #291

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 […]
Continue ReadingSee it Live: The 35th Annual Kingston Buskers Rendezvous & Celtic Folk Band Maggie’s Wake

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 […]
Continue ReadingThe Corridor #88

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 […]
Continue ReadingToday in YGK #289
Local updates with CFRC’s News Team, including the latest in sports, events, weather, traffic, and more!
Continue ReadingKingston Currents: July 4, 2025
Local news with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.
Continue ReadingThe Ground UP Dance Festival & The Artist Prosperity Project

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 […]
Continue ReadingThe Corridor #87

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 […]
Continue ReadingToday in YGK #286

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 […]
Continue ReadingLocal Musicians – Featuring Tiny Horse and Almond Milk

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 […]
Continue ReadingPainting as a Refuge: Jega Delisca

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 […]
Continue ReadingThe Corridor #86

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 […]
Continue ReadingSkeleton Park Arts Festival – With Trash Panda Brass!

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 […]
Continue ReadingThe Corridor #85

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 […]
Continue ReadingThere’s an App for That: How AI is Changing Cervical Cancer Diagnosis in Tanzania

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 […]
Continue ReadingOne Patient at a Time: Precision Medicine in Pulmonary Hypertension

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 […]
Continue ReadingSkeleton Park Arts Festival and Music for a Cause!

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. […]
Continue ReadingThe Corridor #84

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 […]
Continue ReadingThe Curation Process: The Festival of Live Digital Art!

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 […]
Continue ReadingToday in YGK #281

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

Tune in for the latest in Limestone City local news with CFRC’s News Team; Christena Lawrie, Ellie Stirton, and Jesse Bell.
Continue ReadingDance, Visual Art, and Poetry in Kingston

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, […]
Continue ReadingThe Corridor #83

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 […]
Continue ReadingKingston Currents: May 30, 2025

The latest in Limestone City local news with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.
Continue ReadingWe Have Always Been Here: Faten Nastas Mitwasi

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 […]
Continue ReadingThe Corridor #82

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 […]
Continue ReadingToday in YGK #277

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 […]
Continue ReadingKingston Currents: May 23, 2025

The latest in Limestone City local news with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.
Continue ReadingThe Corridor #81

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 […]
Continue ReadingToday in YGK #275

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 […]
Continue ReadingThe Corridor #80

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 […]
Continue ReadingGrad Chat Transitions

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 […]
Continue ReadingThe Best ICU Stay Is The One That Doesn’t Happen!

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. […]
Continue ReadingThe Performative and Transactional Nature of Sex

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.
Continue ReadingToday in YGK #273

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 […]
Continue ReadingThe Corridor #79

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 […]
Continue ReadingPeash Saha (Computing) – Improving Efficiency of Societal Services for the Vulnerable through Algorithmic Approach

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 […]
Continue ReadingThe Corridor #78

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 […]
Continue ReadingBhavya Bogra (Geography) – Travel Needs of Older Adult Women in Mid-Sized Canadian cities

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.
Continue ReadingMigratory Routes: Jill Glatt

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 […]
Continue ReadingThe Corridor #77

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 […]
Continue ReadingActivism in Daily Life: Expressing Moral Codes

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.
Continue ReadingNithikaa Shashikanth (Rehabilitation Science) – Parent-Administered Sensorimotor Intervention (PASI) Program

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.
Continue ReadingThe Corridor #76

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, […]
Continue ReadingNikta Sadati (English Literature) – Afrofuturism and Diaspora Studies

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 […]
Continue ReadingBuilding Community.

Ella and her guest, Maria, discuss how to make friends and build community as busy university students
Continue ReadingThe Corridor #75

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 […]
Continue ReadingHey Westerburgers, Heathers is here! A QMT Takeover of CFRC!

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 […]
Continue ReadingDanielle Harper (Pathology & Molecular Medicine) – Genetic disruption to decrease breast cancer metastasis

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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