In this episode of The Corridor broadcasting on CFRC 101.9 FM on October 19th 2023, we catch up with local artist Devon Ellis about her work in special effects and set design with Visual Menace and the upcoming family-friendly DIY Special Effects Makeup Workshop she is facilitating on October 28th at the Broom Factory in Kingston in collaboration with Kingston Canadian Film Festival and Kingston Film and Media. More information about the workshop and tickets is available here.
In other local and regional news from Local Journalism Reporters, Chris Lawrie of CFRC reports on Kingston City Council supports for harm reduction efforts during Queen’s University Homecoming happening October 20-21st 2023. Ted Evans of CJAI FM Amherst Island Radio reports on Loyalist Township Council’s recent vote to relocate the stone walls at MacKinnon Brewery. Katrina Johnston also reads a report from Michelle Dorey-Forestell of the Kingstonist.com about the reopening of the Lunch by George food service program in Kingston. Mia Lehtinen also reads a report by Owen Fullerton of YGK News about concerns by students from India about the ongoing breakdown of diplomatic relations between India and Canada. Finally, Jeff Gard of CFWN FM in Cobourg repots on the Cobourg Legion’s appeal for community support after a break-in at the facility.