Kingston Currents: July 4, 2025
Local news with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.
Continue ReadingLocal news with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.
Continue ReadingCovering 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 ReadingIn 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 ReadingThis 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 ReadingArtist 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 ReadingCovering 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 ReadingThis 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 ReadingCovering 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 ReadingGet 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 ReadingGet 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 ReadingThis 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 ReadingCovering 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 ReadingThis 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 ReadingTune in for the latest in Limestone City local news with CFRC’s News Team; Christena Lawrie, Ellie Stirton, and Jesse Bell.
Continue ReadingTune in for the latest in Limestone City local news with CFRC’s News Team; Christena Lawrie, Ellie Stirton, and Jesse Bell.
Continue ReadingThis 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 ReadingCovering 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 ReadingThe latest in Limestone City local news with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.
Continue ReadingFaten 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 ReadingCovering 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 ReadingIn 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 ReadingThe latest in Limestone City local news with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.
Continue ReadingCovering 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 ReadingIn 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 ReadingCovering 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 ReadingThis 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 ReadingGet 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 ReadingElla 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 ReadingIn 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 ReadingCovering 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 ReadingA 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 ReadingCovering 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 ReadingWith 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 ReadingJill 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 ReadingCovering 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 ReadingElla 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 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 ReadingCovering 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’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 ReadingElla and her guest, Maria, discuss how to make friends and build community as busy university students
Continue ReadingCovering 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 ReadingRing! 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 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 […]
Continue ReadingIn 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 […]
Continue ReadingCovering 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 […]
Continue ReadingThe 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 […]
Continue ReadingQuilt 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 […]
Continue ReadingIn 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 […]
Continue ReadingIn 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.
Continue ReadingCovering 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 […]
Continue ReadingCanadian 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 […]
Continue ReadingCovering 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 […]
Continue ReadingAlyssa’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.
Continue ReadingGet 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 […]
Continue ReadingCovering 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 […]
Continue ReadingLara 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 […]
Continue ReadingStep 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 […]
Continue ReadingComing 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 […]
Continue ReadingCovering 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 […]
Continue ReadingMy 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 […]
Continue ReadingGet 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 […]
Continue ReadingHello 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 […]
Continue ReadingThe latest in Limestone local news with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.
Continue ReadingIn 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), […]
Continue ReadingCovering 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 […]
Continue ReadingIn 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 […]
Continue ReadingIn 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 […]
Continue ReadingThis 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 […]
Continue ReadingThis 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 […]
Continue ReadingMachine 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, […]
Continue ReadingThis 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 […]
Continue ReadingBetween 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 […]
Continue ReadingIn 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 […]
Continue ReadingThis 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 […]
Continue ReadingRecurrent 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 […]
Continue ReadingIn 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 […]
Continue ReadingIn 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 […]
Continue ReadingIn 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 […]
Continue ReadingOn 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 […]
Continue ReadingThis 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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