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 […]
Continue ReadingLove 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 […]
Continue ReadingLet’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 […]
Continue ReadingThe 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 […]
Continue ReadingZoe 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 […]
Continue ReadingAbbie 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 […]
Continue ReadingIn 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 […]
Continue ReadingKingston Currents: February 28, 2025
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The latest in Limestone local news with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.
Continue ReadingWorld-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), […]
Continue ReadingThe 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 […]
Continue ReadingInternational 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 […]
Continue ReadingToday 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 […]
Continue ReadingFrancisco 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 […]
Continue ReadingThe 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 […]
Continue ReadingAhmad 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, […]
Continue ReadingThe 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 […]
Continue ReadingGabby 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 […]
Continue ReadingTo 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 […]
Continue ReadingThe 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 […]
Continue ReadingChristina 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 […]
Continue ReadingToday 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 […]
Continue ReadingKingston 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 […]
Continue ReadingCurrents 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 […]
Continue ReadingKahraba 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 […]
Continue ReadingThe 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 […]
Continue ReadingToday 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 […]
Continue ReadingPHD-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 & […]
Continue ReadingToday 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 […]
Continue Reading2025 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 […]
Continue ReadingSGPS 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 […]
Continue ReadingSGPS 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. […]
Continue ReadingAMS 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 […]
Continue ReadingKingston Currents: January 24, 2024
In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie runs through some of the highlights of city council’s 2025 budget deliberation process earlier this week. This includes reckoning with the $54M budget presented by Kingston Police, representing a 13.74% increase from 2024. Lawrie also sits down with Constance Carrière-Prill to discuss the growing […]
Continue ReadingAMS 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 […]
Continue ReadingSeason 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 […]
Continue ReadingSGPS 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 […]
Continue ReadingThe 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 […]
Continue ReadingToday 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 […]
Continue ReadingThe 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 […]
Continue ReadingTrent 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 […]
Continue ReadingToday 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 […]
Continue ReadingKingston 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 […]
Continue ReadingThe 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 […]
Continue ReadingToday 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 […]
Continue ReadingAllen 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 […]
Continue ReadingToday 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 […]
Continue ReadingKingston 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 […]
Continue ReadingThe 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, […]
Continue ReadingToday 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 […]
Continue ReadingToday 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.
Continue ReadingThe 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 […]
Continue ReadingCJ 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
Continue ReadingThe 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, […]
Continue ReadingToday 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 […]
Continue ReadingCJ 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
Continue ReadingToday 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. […]
Continue ReadingKingston Currents: December 20, 2024
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The latest in Limestone local news with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.
Continue ReadingThe 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 […]
Continue ReadingToday 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 […]
Continue ReadingKingston 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 […]
Continue ReadingThe 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 […]
Continue ReadingLogan 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 […]
Continue ReadingSolving 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 […]
Continue ReadingKingston Currents: December 6, 2024
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In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie investigates the impact of the ongoing Canada Post strike on local non-profit and charity organizations, and how donors are overcoming the new challenge. She covers the outcome of Meadowbrook-Strathcona Councillor Jeff McLaren’s integrity investigation after being accused of leaking confidential information. Lawrie also covers […]
Continue ReadingThe Corridor, December 5th, 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 planned 2025 relocation of the Partners in Mission Food Bank. Then, Corridor lead anchor, Dinah Jansen, reads a story from the LJI Reporter for The Brockville Recorder & Times, Keith Dempsey, […]
Continue ReadingEileen O’Brien (Biomedical & Molecular Sciences) – Gut healing: uncovering immune pathways contributing to IBD
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an immune disorder leading to chronic inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract. It affects 0.8% of the Canadian population with a recent increased prevalence in the pediatric population. 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-cha
Continue ReadingIWA x CFRC Presents Wrestling School Of Rock
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The Independent Wrestling Academy and CFRC 101.9fm presents Wrestling School of Rock! Live at The Spire on Sydenham Street in Kingston, Ontario on November 30th, 2024! A portion of the proceeds from the event was donated to CRFC 101.9FM’s funding drive! The Independent Wrestling Academy is owned & operated by longtime Ontario Wrestling veterans, KL […]
Continue ReadingKingston Currents: November 29, 2024
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In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie sits down with Kingston’s very own drag superstar Tyffanie Morgan as she heads into her silver jubilee year, marking 25 years of entertaining as a drag artist. To mark the occasion, she is inviting other Kingston-based performers to submit projects for “Limestone to Limelight: […]
Continue ReadingHealth for All
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Get to know our special guest Dr. Jane Philpott. Queen’s University appointed the Honourable Jane Philpott as the Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences and Director of the School of Medicine for a five-year term. During this time she also served as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Southeastern Ontario Academic Medical Organization (SEAMO) […]
Continue ReadingThe Corridor, November 28th, 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 the findings of 2023’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Report. Then, Corridor lead anchor, Dinah Jansen, reads a story from the LJI Reporter for The Kingstonist, Michelle Dorey Forestell, that provides an […]
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: November 27, 2024
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In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie sits down with Kingston drag superstar Tyffanie Morgan to chat about her upcoming silver jubilee year, marking 25 years of entertaining as a drag artist. To celebrate, she is also offering an invitation to other Kingston-based performers to highlight the rich history and […]
Continue ReadingBack from the Dead
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Get to know our guest Dr. Will Sharp an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Department of Medicine at the University of Chicago. Dr. Sharp’s research is to understand the fundamental mechanisms that couple mitochondrial behavior with cellular energetic demand. Specifically, his lab studies how substrate limitations or increased workload of the cell are coupled […]
Continue ReadingIn Conversation with Dr. Nicolas Lamp
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In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Nicolas Lamp of the Faculty of Law to discuss breaking news from the United States concerning announcements from the incoming Donald Trump administration that the new President intends to impose 25% tariffs on goods from both Canada and Mexico heading into the US. To learn more about […]
Continue ReadingFateme Babaha (Pathology & Molecular Medicine- Investigation of Hemophilia A gene therapy
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Hemophilia A (HA) is an X-linked bleeding disorder caused by a mutation in the factor 8 (F8) gene that codes for FVIII coagulation protein. FVIII is naturally synthesized in the liver and the mutation results in the loss of function of FVIII protein which is critical in the blood clotting cascades. HA occurs is 1 […]
Continue ReadingMichael Zuzek Interview and Performance at CFRC Studios
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Hello and welcome to our Airwave YGK Musicians-in-Residence podcast edition, originally broadcast on CFRC 101.9 FM and CFRC.ca. In today’s episode, you’ll enjoy a conversation and live studio performance with local emerging artist, Michael Zuzek from November 24th 2024. Zuzek’s creative practice revolves around his background as a classically trained pianist, a path he began […]
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: November 25, 2024
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In this episode of Today in YGK, Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie recaps the 2023 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory released by the city last week, delving into the progress made towards reaching the city’s climate goals and the challenges to face for a more sustainable future. In campus news, CFRC Reporter Ali Al-Safadi presents a segment […]
Continue ReadingKingston Currents: November 22, 2024
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In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie brings you stories ranging from key highlights of recent city council meetings to the exciting events marking the start of Kingston’s holiday season. She sits down with guests from the City of Kingston and the Downtown Kingston BIA to dive deep into the latest […]
Continue ReadingInfectious Diseases – What Happens After The Acute Phase Is Over Will Surprise You
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Get to know our guest Dr. Tony Bai, joined the Department of Medicine as an Assistant Professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases in November 2021. He graduated from the University of Ottawa School of Medicine. Subsequently, he completed his core internal medicine residency at Queen’s University and his infectious diseases fellowship at McMaster University. […]
Continue ReadingThe Corridor, November 21st 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 impending launch of Kingston’s first car-sharing program. Then, Corridor lead anchor, Dinah Jansen, reads a story from the LJI Reporter for YGK News, Owen Fullerton, about Kingston’s Food Strategy Project. Corridor […]
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: November 20, 2024
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In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie covers a report released by the city covering initiatives from the past year since Intimate Partner Violence and Gender-Based Violence was declared an epidemic in the region. In campus news, Campus Reporter Ali Al-Safadi covers the highlights from the AMS Assembly last night. […]
Continue ReadingBlue Miaoran Dong (Carleton-PhD) – Studying the similarities and differences between tech platforms and privatized infrastructure.
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Although tech platform companies often claim in their advertisements and public relations efforts that they represent the public interest, as private companies, their primary goal is to maximize their own profits. Equating private interests with public interests not only overlooks the issues arising from the increasingly blurred lines between the two but also worsens the […]
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: November 18, 2024
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In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s News Team covers the latest stories in Kingston, including how you can add some Limestone City flare to your holiday decorating, the fusion of art and science in an upcoming book launch bringing together forces across Queen’s campus, the last week in Ontario University Athletics, and more.
Continue ReadingThe Corridor, November 14th, 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 massive influx of funding awarded to the Agnes Etherington Arts Centre. Then, Corridor lead anchor, Dinah Jansen, reads a story from the LJI Reporter for YGK News, Owen Fullerton, about the […]
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: November 13, 2024
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In this episode of Today in YGK, Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie covers a protest outside of Kingston Health Sciences Centre last week involving a 15-foot tall “Trojan horse”. In campus news, CFRC Campus Reporter Ali Al-Safadi covers the Queen’s chapter of Scholar Strike Canada, including interviews directly from the scene this afternoon. In sports, CFRC […]
Continue ReadingMax van Zyl (Chemistry) and the Bader Symposium.
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The Queen’s chapter and why be part of the American Chemical Society will be hosting the “Celebrating the Late Dr. Alfred R. Bader: A 100th Birthday Symposium” on Monday, November 18th, 2024. This interviews highlights the work of Dr Bader and how Queen’s will showcase his love for chemistry and the arts. To round it […]
Continue ReadingInstallation of Shelagh Rogers, 16th Chancellor of Queen’s University
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Hello and welcome to this special podcast featuring the Installation of Shelagh Rogers, 16th Chancellor of Queen’s University held at Grant Hall on November 11th 2024. Chancellor Rogers was installed at the first ceremony of the Fall 2024 Convocation period. The event was live streamed on the Queen’s University website and broadcast on CFRC 101. 9 […]
Continue ReadingInstallation of Shelagh Rogers Reception, November 11th 2024
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Hello and welcome to this special podcast featuring the Installation Reception for Shelagh Rogers, 16th Chancellor of Queen’s University held at the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts on November 11th 2024. The private reception featured several speakers and a special playlist curated by Chancellor Rogers herself. The reception was broadcast via CFRC 101.9 […]
Continue ReadingCampus Beat, November 12th 2024
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Host Dinah Jansen covers campus news headlines including the recent passing of The Honourable Murray Sinclair, the installation of Shelagh Rogers as Queen’s University’s 16th Chancellor on November 11th, recent NSERC accolades for two university scholars, and the University’s recent celebration of this year’s Distinguished Service Award recipients. Campus News Reporter Ali Al-Safadi follows with […]
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: November 11, 2024
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In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie covers a car-sharing pilot program coming to Kingston next year, sitting down with Soren Christianson, a project manager in the city’s Climate Leadership division. In campus news, reporter Ali Al-Safadi sits down with Queen’s University researchers Dr. Kerry Rowe and Dr. John Smol, […]
Continue ReadingKingston Currents: November 8, 2024
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In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie covers the kickoff of the 2024 Kingston General Hospital (KGH) Auxiliary Teddy Bear campaign, this year taking on an ambitious goal. She covers the appearance of a 15-foot wooden Trojan Horse at Kingston Health Sciences Centre yesterday, part of CUPE’s Ontario Council of Hospital […]
Continue ReadingThe Corridor, November 7th, 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 highlights the 50th anniversary of Queen’s University’s Ban Righ Centre. Then, Corridor lead anchor, Dinah Jansen, reads a story from the LJI Reporter for YGK News, Owen Fullerton, about the controversial Bill 212. […]
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: November 6, 2024
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In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC ‘s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie covers an item from council last night, where council voted unanimously to express opposition to new provincial bike lane legislation. In campus news, reporter Ali Al-Safadi reflects on the life and legacy of Queen’s Chancellor Murray Sinclair, who passed away on Monday. […]
Continue ReadingLaura Szczyrba (Geological Sciences) – Modern Coastal Processes
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The coastal zone is shaped by sea level change, wave action, geological characteristics, and human decisions. These processes are spatially continuous, therefore techniques that monitor larger regions, such as remote sensing and numerical modeling, allow for a more detailed understanding of the drivers of coastal change. In Laura’s research, she applies these techniques to understand […]
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: November 4, 2024
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In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie is joined by Susan Belyea, Director of the Ban Righ Centre, to chat about the Centre’s 50th anniversary celebrations. Lawrie also discusses the latest Rapid Housing Initiative project now open on MacCauley Street. In Campus News, Campus Reporter Ali Al-Safadi dives into mental […]
Continue ReadingThe Corridor, October 31st, 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 details the new conditions and safety measures put in place related to Kingston’s Integrated Care Hub. Then, Corridor lead anchor, Dinah Jansen, reads a story from the LJI Reporter for The Kingstonist, Michelle […]
Continue ReadingKingston Currents: November 1, 2024
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In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie covers an especially busy week in Limestone City. She sits down with Ban Righ Centre Director Susan Belyea, celebrating 50 years of the centre supporting women on Queen’s University campus. Kingston Symphony Director Evan Mitchell joins Lawrie to discuss their first ever Relaxed Performance this weekend […]
Continue ReadingRashelle Aldbai (Biomedical & Molecular Sciences) – Impact of cannabis on cancer metastasis mediated through epigenetic rewiring
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The plant Cannabis sativa L. has historically served as a herbal remedy, garnering a considerable surge in both recreational and medicinal domains in contemporary times. However, this increased application has not aligned with our clinical awareness regarding the disturbances associated with cannabis. This assumes heightened significance in the context of palliative care for cancer patients, […]
Continue ReadingCampus Beat Oct 28 AMS Elections and Referenda Coverage
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In this episode, host Dinah Jansen covers campus news headlines including Dr. Jane Philpott’s imminent departure from her deanship in the Faculty of Health Sciences, the Ministry of Labour’s recent issuance of a No Board Report related to collective agreement negotiations between Queen’s University and PSAC 901 (Unit 2) Post Doctoral Fellows, and Norma Barrett’s […]
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