Kingston Currents: October 17, 2023
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All things current in Kingston with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.
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Corridor Regional News October 5 2023
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With this premier episode of The Corridor, we feature a story from Keith Dempsey of the Brockville Recorder and Times for the Local Journalism Initiative about a 35-acre land gift given to the Town of Gananoque. We also have an article by LJI Reporter Owen Fullerton for YGK News about the Kingston Health Coalition and […]
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The Nun 2
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Taylor and Mike review The Nun II while they discuss Halloween in general and answer some fun fan questions about podcasting. A frequent guest host also writes in with some big news…
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Today in YGK: October 16, 2023
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In this episode of Today in YGK, we give you the latest in Queen’s Homecoming news, including alumni events, City initiatives, and safety tips. Also, tune in for traffic, weather and concert updates.
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Episode 4
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In this episode we explore the question: how do participants understand their musician identities? Host Paul Clifford asked the group members to describe their musical influences broadly, if they consider their work to be part of a musical genre or genres and, if so, which ones and how do local audiences generally receive the types […]
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Homecoming 2023 with Karen Bertrand, Vice Principal Advancement
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In this edition of Campus Beat, we cover campus news with feature reportage from Queen’s Journal newsletter, The Campus Catchup plus a great conversation with Queen’s University Vice Principal Advancement, Karen Bertrand. Learn more about Homecoming 2023 events, the University District Safety Initiative in effect October 14-Nov 1st and more. Don’t forget to tune into […]
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: October 11, 2023
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In today’s episode of Today in YGK, we sit down with Nikhil Aurora, Queen’s Astrophysics Postdoc Researcher and Queen’s eclipse coordinator, to chat about the partial eclipse coming up this Saturday, Oct. 14 and the Queen’s Observatory Open House happening alongside it. Tune in for your latest campus news updates, concerts, events, and more.
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Zoe Lord (Chemistry) – Testing the impact of cognitive overload on task performance in virtual reality (VR) to provide insights into VR design for chemistry education
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Chemistry educators are turning to new technology like virtual reality (VR) to bring their students three-dimensional, interactive, and user-controlled learning environments to conceptualize molecular models. With the emergence of VR in chemistry classrooms, educators and developers must consider students’ varying spatial abilities in VR design to ensure that students are not overwhelmed. Students may experience […]
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Food Access
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Have you ever struggled to access food? Mina Boules and Edwin Kiarie talk about their experiences with food insecurity and some of the resources that have helped them.
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: October 9, 2023
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In this segment of Today in YGK, we inform students about the University District Safety Initiative, going into effect on October 14th until November 1st. We also give you some Hoco safety tips with Queen’s First Aid. In addition to your Homecoming updates, you can also get your fix of upcoming concerts, events, and more.
Continue ReadingKingston Currents: October 10, 2023 2023
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All things current in Kingston with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.
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Our Movie Playlist
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Thanks to an amazing fan question, Mike and Taylor discuss what they would put on their movie playlists. They build a playlist that represents them and present it on the show. It’s Halloween season so Taylor is putting out a pool online for you to pick which movie from the famous Halloween series we should […]
Continue ReadingEpisode 3
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In this episode we explore the question: how do improvisors understand success in improvisation? Host Paul Clifford asked the group members to describe how they evaluate the quality of their improvisations as well as how they evaluate the quality of improvised music when they listen to others, both live and recorded. The music you hear […]
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: October 4, 2023
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In this segment of Today in YGK, we discuss the theme of this October’s Islamic History Month, keep you posted on closures for the upcoming long weekend, and more. In campus news, we feature an interview with the Leadership Team of the Engineering Society at Queen’s. Also tune in for our weekly events and concerts […]
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: October 2, 2023
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On this episode of Today in YGK, the CFRC news team keeps you posted on the latest Kingston news, including campus updates, traffic, sports, and more.
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: September 27, 2023
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On this episode of Today in YGK, the CFRC news team keeps you posted on the latest Kingston news, including campus updates, traffic, sports, and more.
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: September 25, 2023
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On this episode of Today in YGK, the CFRC news team keeps you posted on the latest Kingston news, including campus updates, traffic, sports, and more.
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David Rodrigues (Aging and Health) – Dentures and their Nutritional Impact in Older Adults
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Older adults are at an increased risk of experiencing loss of natural dentation; thus experiencing suboptimal nutritional status. So what impact do dentures have on nutritional levels in older adults and what can be done to improve it? For upcoming interviews check out the Grad Chat webpage on Queen’s University School of Graduate Studies & […]
Continue ReadingAccessibility
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How have you navigated Queen’s as a student with a disability? Getachew Gebeyaw Tadese shares his experience with inclusion and accessibility.
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Truth and Reconciliation Week
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Campus Beat on CFRC 101.9 FM relaunched on September 28th 2023 at 5 PM! In this season premier, we cover Truth and Reconciliation Day activities at Queen’s University and feature a discussion on the meaning of ‘Reconciliation’ by Queen’s Chancellor, The Honourable Murray Sinclair. We also cover the new Queen’s Remembers Plinth installation, the opening […]
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Way Too Far Back
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Strike talks finally improve, so we kick off the episode with news on the Writers Guild of America returning to work. Taylor talks about the terrible humour in Once Bitten (1995), and Mike finally reviews Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayham. We also gossip for about 25 minutes.
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Let’s Talk: QHO
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In this episode, Orli and Victoria discuss Queen’s Health Outreach and all the amazing experiences and opportunities they have had as Peer Educators and Campus Outreach Coordinators! If you’re interested in health and education, you won’t want to miss it!
Continue ReadingEpisode 2
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In this episode we explore the question: how do participants improvise and what knowledge do they need to do it? Host Paul Clifford asked the group members to describe some general ideas on how they approach improvisation as well as to describe their musical training background and how they learned to play improvised music. In […]
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Gabrielle Pulver (Environmental Studies) – “Water is Life”: Creative Action to Heal Bodies of Water
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We are all bodies of water, from humans, to other animals, plants, watersheds and waterways; all require water to survive and thrive. Considering ourselves and others bodies of water helps to illustrate the interrelationships between self and others, and water protection involves protecting all life, while also addressing intersecting issues such as racism and colonialism. […]
Continue ReadingBelonging and Burnout
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What do belonging and burnout mean to you? Isabella Aung shares her experiences of belonging and burnout are connected.
Continue ReadingKingston Currents: September 26, 2023
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All things current in Kingston with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.
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Not So Spooky
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This week Taylor reviews Ehrengard: The Art of Seduction from Netflix and Mike reviews A Haunting in Venice and The Pope’s Exorcist. They discuss the latest trailer for The Exorcist: Believer and look back on 5 years of Screening in Kingston. (Featuring a lot of Paul Rudd and Taylor Swift talk)
Continue ReadingEpisode 1
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In this episode we explore the question: how do participants improvise and what knowledge do they need to do it? Host Paul Clifford asked the group members to describe some general ideas on how they approach improvisation as well as to describe their musical training background and how they learned to play improvised music. In […]
Continue ReadingEpisode 0
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In this episode we meet the project group by listening to their shared biographies, and playing an excerpt of their music.
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: September 20, 2023
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In this episode of Today in YGK, we cover the ‘1 Million March for Children’ and the counter-protest in response to the event that took place in confederation park this morning. We also get into the climate strike that took place on Queen’s campus on Friday morning. In addition to these updates, we give you […]
Continue ReadingProcrastination
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How do you procrastinate? Ozge Girgin talks about the ways she procrastinates and strategies for staying focused as a student.
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Kunal Parikh (Aging and Health) – Virtual Training Programs for Informal Caregivers of Older Adults
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Informal caregivers of older adults often feel unprepared and underconfident in their role. Conventional (in-person) caregiver psychoeducation or skills-based interventions are difficult to accommodate in their unpredictable routines. The aim of this study was to map the impact of virtual caregiver psychoeducation interventions on informal caregivers of older adults. For upcoming interviews check out the […]
Continue ReadingKingston Currents: September 19, 2023
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All things current in Kingston with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.
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Trek Boys Are Back
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The Trek boys are back and they really ran out of time fast. Tyler finally saw the rest of Star Trek: Enterprise and gives his review of the entire series. Mike thinks this show is underrated and the two discuss where it sits in Star Trek fandom.
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: September 18, 2023
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In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s news team dives deep into the impact of Meta’s Canadian news ban, featuring an interview with Cris Vilela and Tori Stafford of local news outlet The Kingstonist. In campus news, we sit down with some of this year’s Queen’s Alma Mater Society presidential team. Also be sure […]
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: September 13, 2023
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On this episode of Today in YGK, the CFRC news team keeps you posted on the latest Kingston news, including campus updates, traffic, sports, and more.
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: September 11, 2023
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On this episode of Today in YGK, the CFRC news team keeps you posted on the latest Kingston news, including campus updates, traffic, sports, and more.
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How can you have fun on a tight budget? Johanna Amos shares tips about how to connect with your community but not spend too much money. Guest: Johanna Amos
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Yvonne Runstedler & James Dixon – The experiences of transgender students in Catholic Secondary Schools
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Yvonne Runstedler is doing a PhD in Human Relationships at Wilfrid Laurier University, alongside James Dixon, who is doing a BA in Christian Studies & Global Citizenship. They are special guests this week. Ontario Catholic schools operate under the authority of the provincial Ministry of Education and have denominational rights under the law. Since these […]
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Fun Fall Fan Questions!
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This week we answer a bunch of fun fan questions all themed to fall movie watching. Taylor reviews I Like Movies (Canadian Film!) and Mike reviews Gran Turismo and Cobweb.
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Elizabeth Nelson, PhD in Geography – Designing Intercultural Cities: Community Organizations & Care
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This project explores the experiences of a diverse array of community organizations in Kingston, Ottawa, and Cornwall, Ontario, examining their relationship with municipalities and their role in community development. Despite the numerous logistical, spatial, and financial challenges they encounter, community organizations provide invaluable care work and contribute significantly to overall wellbeing and the vibrancy of […]
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: September 6, 2023
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In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s news team gets into the changes Downtown Kingston BIA made to make Limestone City Blues Fest a hit this year, the KFPL’s upcoming programming for September, and Queen’s student calendar updates. We also give you your fix of sports, weather, traffic, and local events.
Continue ReadingCommunity
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How can you build community in a new place? Navjit Gaurav shares tips about overcaming loneliness by building a community at Queen’s. Guest: Navjit Gaurav
Continue ReadingKingston Currents: September 5, 2023
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All things current in Kingston with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.
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Selena Gomez
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Taylor reviews You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah (Netflix) and Mike reviews Heart of Stone and Bird Box: Barcelona. Not much new out in theatres so we vamp a bit this week.
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TiYGK September 4th 2023
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Join us for the latest episode in local and campus news, events, weather, sports and traffic!
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A Look Back: 2023 Season Finale
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This episode marks our season finale for the summer, and thus, we’ll be bringing you something a little bit different. We’ve been very fortunate to host tons of amazing guests this season, and so to celebrate, we’ll be bringing you a highlight reel of just some of the performances and interview highlights from right here […]
Continue ReadingLLCS 134 – Fordwencol
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Golden Horseshoe? Green Belt? Is this an environmental scandal or a freaking fashion show? Right? Right? Anyways bug Chance to make him watch Welcome to Marwen for the next episode.
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Seeds of Change
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This bonus episode of the Shift Podcast was recorded in front of a live audience during Student Voices Week and featured a panel of all male-identifying students who share their perspectives on male allyship. Tune in to hear Owen, Jared, Chad, Robert and host, Kwame Osei, unpack the need for men to reflect on the […]
Continue ReadingFind Your Peace
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On this bonus episode of The Shift Podcast, a collaboration with the Office of Faith & Spiritual Life, we hear from Jared, Monique and Salma. They address the paradox of language being limiting while also providing a means to self-identify, external versus internal definitions of self, the power of Black womanhood, and how they’ve navigated their educational journeys as Black students of faith at Queen’s. For a list […]
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Food Insecurity: Moving Forward
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Hosted by Christena Lawrie and Chancelor Maracle this three-part special docu-series for CFRC 101.9fm aims to shed light on the issue of food insecurity here in Kingston, Ontario. In our final segment, we now ask how we ought to address this issue on a larger scale. The resounding message is clear. Food banks are overwhelmed […]
Continue ReadingFood Insecurity: How We Can Help
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Hosted by Christena Lawrie and Chancelor Maracle this three-part special docu-series for CFRC 101.9fm aims to shed light on the issue of food insecurity here in Kingston, Ontario. In our second segment we feature interviews with local organizations dedicated to alleviating food insecurity in Kingston.
Continue ReadingKingston and Food Insecurity
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Did you know that 11% of households in the KFL&A region live with food insecurity, meaning they cannot afford to buy the food they want and need for good health? Or that 16.1% of households in Ontario, over 2 million people, were food insecure in 2021? Hosted by Christena Lawrie and Chancelor Maracle this three-part […]
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: August 30
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On this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s news team keeps you posted on upcoming events, including Open Farms starting this Friday, Queen’s student move-in day, concerts, and more. You can also get the latest in sports, traffic, and more.
Continue ReadingHomesickness
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How has homesickness affected your wellbeing? Krissy Liu talks about how homesickness impacted her and shares the strategies she uses to overcome her longing for family, friends, and home.
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Kingston Currents: August 29, 2023
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Limestone local news Tuesday at 5pm with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: August 28, 2023
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On this segment of Today in YGK, we discuss the release of the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce’s Q2 City Council Report Card. In sports, we give you the latest on the Gaels Football opening game on Saturday. We also provide your fix of weather, arts, traffic, and more!
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: August 23, 2023
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On this episode of Today in YGK, we discuss the upcoming Belle Park Project’s event series “Unearthed”, aiming to shed light on the natural and political histories of Belle Park. You get a preview of what you can expect from this Saturday’s Gaels Football kickoff. You can also get your fix of weather, traffic, events, […]
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: August 21, 2023
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On this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s news team keeps you updated on the latest Kingston news. Tune in for your fix of sports, weather, trafic, and more.
Continue ReadingVampire Outlaws
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This week, Taylor and Mike answer some spam emails and real fan emails. Taylor reviews The Out-Laws (Netflix), Mike reviews To Catch A Killer (Netflix) and The Last Voyage of the Demeter with some light spoilers as we see how close his prediction was.
Continue ReadingAugust Arts Sampler: Belle Park Project, Jerry Leger and the Situation & Atria
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This week, we’re bringing you live music updates and the inside scoop on a one-of-a-kind arts and research event from the Belle Park Project. First up, Dr. Laura Murray from the Belle Park Project gives us an inside look at the upcoming event from this collective, entitled Unearthed, running August 26th-30th. In live music news, […]
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Outrageous Worldmaking from a Bright Yellow Kitchen
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Emelie Chhangur, Director Curator of Agnes Etherington Art Centre talks with Qanita Lilla about her radical curatorial practice. Growing up in Paris, Ontario in an assimilationist paradigm, she talks of harnessing experimentation and rejecting the confines of the status quo. Emelie’s lived experience of cultural mixing and of negotiating multiple worlds allows her to open […]
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: August 16, 2023
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Keep up with Kingston local news with CFRC’s news collective. In each episode, get your fix of sports, weather, traffic, and more.
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: August 14, 2023
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Keep up with Kingston local news with CFRC’s news collective. In each episode, get your fix of sports, weather, traffic, and more.
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: August 9, 2023
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Keep up with Kingston local news with CFRC’s news collective. In each episode, get your fix of sports, weather, traffic, and more.
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: August 7, 2023
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Keep up with Kingston local news with CFRC’s news collective. In each episode, get your fix of sports, weather, traffic, and more.
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: August 2, 2023
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Keep up with Kingston local news with CFRC’s news collective. In each episode, get your fix of sports, weather, traffic, and more.
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: July 31, 2023
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In this segment of Today in YGK, CFRC’s News Team gives you the rundown of the Kick and Push theatre Festival so far, sports, traffic, weather, and more.
Continue ReadingKingston Currents: August 22, 2023
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Limestone local news Tuesday at 5pm with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.
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Spoilers, Babies and more theatre
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Taylor and Mike begin this week’s episode by discussing the weird editing of last week’s episode. They also answer a few more fan questions about spoilers, babies and Theatre Camp. Mike reviews 65 and On A Wing and a Prayer and Taylor reviews The Beanie Bubble.
Continue ReadingYGK Collaborates: The Gertrudes Album Release + Cloud 9, Kingston WritersFest
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This week, we’re bringing you conversations across festivals and live music releases, brought to us by collaborations like Kingston folkestra project The Gertrudes, and the teams behind upcoming autumn festivals. Local band The Gertrudes releases their fifth full length album, Just to Please You, on August 18th. Greg Tilson of the band stopped by to […]
Continue ReadingLLCS Ep 133 – Crazy Dean’s Folly
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DJ, gimme a beat! Dean and his big head shows that he’s got street cred. He’s stacking dough like it’s wheat bread. And then he brings up and article that he wishes he read. Uhnn. Lemme hear ya say “Uhnn” Uhnn.
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A Life in Public Health Leadership
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In this week’s episode, Tiffany and Payton are joined by Dr. Bradley Stoner, Head of the Department of Public Health Sciences at Queen’s University and a proponent of the MPH IPAC specialization. Dr. Stoner shares his career journey from anthropology to internal medicine to infectious disease fellowship training, and clinical care and epidemiological analysis of […]
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Theater Camp and Fan Questions
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This week we open up the mailbag and answer some fan questions from the past few weeks. A lot more Barbie talk as we discuss a movie that’s really making an impact…everywhere…all types of impacts. Mike also reviews Theater Camp for a little trip down memory lane.
Continue ReadingAugust Kickoff: The Kick & Push Festival + Bowie Lives
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We’re kicking off August arts on the Kingston Curator with three interviews this week, from Lauren and CFRC Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie. Frontman of The Bowie Lives Spectacular, Michael Bell, joins us in conversation ahead of the outfit’s engagement at the Regent Theatre in Picton on August 26th – be sure to check out our […]
Continue ReadingEP 132: Divorce Unboxing
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The gang is back after a 3.5 month hiatus to discuss some of their favourite subjects – right wing media cannibalism (Chance), Magic: The Gathering (Dean), and our costumer in chief, Justin Trudeau (Jesse).
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20,000 Leagues under the Sea – A Shortwave Radio Theatre Camp Production
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CFRC 101.9 FM hosted youth ages 12-16 this summer at the station during the first ever Shortwave Radio Theatre Camps! Campers attended our weekly sessions, learned radio production skills and participated in the creation of radio theatre plays for broadcast on August 20, 2023. CFRC’s camps were generously supported by the Kingston Arts Council and […]
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“R.U.R.” (Rossum’s Universal Robots) – A Shortwave Radio Theatre Camp Production
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CFRC 101.9 FM hosted youth ages 12-16 this summer at the station during the first ever Shortwave Radio Theatre Camps! Campers attended our weekly sessions, learned radio production skills and participated in the creation of radio theatre plays for broadcast on August 20, 2023. CFRC’s camps were generously supported by the Kingston Arts Council and […]
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Buck Rogers in the 25th Century – A Shortwave Radio Theatre Camp Production
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CFRC 101.9 FM hosted youth ages 12-16 this summer at the station during the first ever Shortwave Radio Theatre Camps! Campers attended our weekly sessions, learned radio production skills and participated in the creation of radio theatre plays for broadcast on August 20, 2023. CFRC’s camps were generously supported by the Kingston Arts Council and […]
Continue ReadingKingston Currents: August 8, 2023
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Limestone local news Tuesday at 5pm with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.
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Movies You Know We’ll Hate
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This week we get to our Oscar Winner’s pick for an episode about Movies you know we’ll hate! Taylor and Mike have both selected movies for the other person that they knew they’d hate. They were forced to watch them and now they’ll review them!
Continue ReadingInfection Control in a Changed World
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In this week’s episode, Tiffany and Payton are joined by Heather Candon, Director of Infection Control at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and an adjunct lecturer at Queen’s University, spearheading the new MPH IPAC specialization. Heather tells us her story of what brought her into IPAC, including how the COVID-19 pandemic has shaped the influence of […]
Continue ReadingIn the Life of a Public Health Physician
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In this week’s episode, Tiffany and Payton are joined by Dr. Sam Buttemer, Director of the Master of Public Health program at Queen’s University and Acting Program Director for the Public Health and Preventive Medicine program at the Queen’s School of Medicine. Dr. Buttemer explains what it means to be a public health physician, discusses […]
Continue ReadingA Biostatistician’s Journey in Public Health
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With technology and the media landscape advancing at ever-increasing rates, there are tantalizing—and overwhelming—opportunities to elevate public health data collection. In this week’s episode Tiffany and Payton are joined by Dr. Wei Tu, a Senior Biostatistician and Data Scientist in the Canadian Cancer Trials Group as well as Assistant Professor in the Queen’s Department of […]
Continue ReadingThe Story of a Public Health Professional
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For today’s episode we ask, “what inspires someone to pursue a career in public health”. In answering this weighty question, Tiffany and Payton are joined by Dr. Duncan Hunter of Queen’s University. Tune in for an inspiring discussion of self-motivation, globetrotting academia, and innumerable contributions to public health. Like all of our episodes, this is […]
Continue ReadingA Tale of Two Cities…and an Epidemiologist
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When populations are diverse and health needs are complex, how do public health leaders know what decisions to make? Queen’s University’s own Dr. Maria Ospina joins Tiffany and Payton to address that very question, and describes her career journey in the field of epidemiology. Listeners will also be treated to engaging discussions of work-life balance, […]
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When lung cancer calls for extra help!
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In medicine, we often use reviews and guidelines to inform best practices that are safe, and effective and are updated regularly based on new forthcoming evidence. The treatment of malignant superior vena cava syndrome, a rare condition where cancer causes obstruction to the blood flow to the heart, is less well studied and has not been reviewed […]
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Inquiry@Queens – Misinformation: Rogue Inquiries Part Two
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Launching Wednesday July 12th 2023 on CFRC 101.9 FM, we’re pleased to broadcast and podcast the first of two Inquiry@Queen’s episodes! In April 2023, CFRC’s Campus News Liaison Erika Singh sat with winning presenters at this annual undergraduate conference at @queensuniversity @queensulibrary in March, a conference with the theme “Misinformation: Rogue Inquiries”. In this episode, Erika chats […]
Continue ReadingKingston Currents: August 1, 2023
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Limestone local news Tuesday at 5pm with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.
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Barbenheimer
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It’s barbenheimer time! Our team reviews Barbie and Openheimer. Taylor talks about her experience being back in a movie theatre for the first time in a year, and the two discuss the success of these movies.
Continue ReadingTravelling in a Multiverse of Hybridity
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In artist Rajni Parera’s marbled landscapes, mutant travellers traverse interstellar terrains as regal environmental combatants. Hers is a multiverse of jewel-coloured intensity, of hairy spoons and delicate seed pods all of whom co-exist as equals in a realm where only the gentle survive. Which life events birthed these ideas and which everyday materialities were harnessed […]
Continue ReadingTheatre & Tiny Horse on CFRC!
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Live theatre is in full swing in Kingston, and we’ve got two interviews this week bringing you the latest from the stage. Lauren sits down with Artistic Director of Theatre Kingston Rosemary Doyle ahead of this year’s Theatre Kingston Fringe Festival running August 3-13th. Later, we chat with Jeremy Smith, Artistic Director of Driftwood Theatre, […]
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: July 26, 2023
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On this week’s episode of Today in YGK, we get into the changes coming to the Kingston’s Bellevue House after Parks Canada’s release of a new management plan. Our arts desk covers the ongoing Kick and Push festival events. In campus news, we chat with Queen’s University Professor of Psychiatry Dr. Anne Duffy about her […]
Continue ReadingKingston Currents: July 25, 2023
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Limestone local news Tuesday at 5pm with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.
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A Barbie Movie Technically
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We discuss the actor and writers strike in Hollywood, and our building anticipation for Barbie and Oppenheimer. We’ll have those reviews next week, so for now here are two other Barbie movie reviews requested by Kyra, our last place finisher in this year’s Oscars Pool.
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: July 24, 2023
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Keep up with Kingston local news with CFRC’s news collective. In this episode, we cover the City’s plan to create a working group to improve student-community relations. You can also get your fix of sports, weather, traffic, and more.
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: July 19, 2023
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Keep up with Kingston local news with CFRC’s news collective. In each episode, get your fix of sports, weather, traffic, and more.
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: July 17, 2023
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In today’s episode, we cover some updates from last week’s final City Council meeting before their short break. We get into upcoming events you won’t want to miss. Also, tune in for your weather and traffic updates.
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: July 12, 2023
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Keep up with Kingston local news with CFRC’s news collective. In each episode, get your fix of sports, weather, traffic, and more.
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: July 10, 2023
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Local news updates with CFRC’s news team! Get your fix of sports, community events, arts and culture, and more.
Continue ReadingKingston Music Special: Erez Zobary, Kris + Dee, & Nice On!
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This week, Lauren is bringing you an all-out music interview special. CFRC chats with Howe Island Rockin the Rock performers and local folk superduo Kris and Dee about their past Isabel Bader Centre residence, upcoming gigs, and recording with The Pursuit of Happiness. Queen’s alum and pop/R&B recording artist Erez Zobary is fresh off her […]
Continue ReadingKingston Currents: July 18, 2023
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Limestone local news on Tuesday at 5pm with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.
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Trailers and Taylors
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This week we discuss the trailers for Wonka and Napoleon. Mike reviews Fool’s Paradise and Taylor reviews My Best Friend’s Exorcism.
Continue ReadingJuly Arts Sampler: Agnes Reopens, AI In Music & Kingston Concerts!
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This week, we’ve got plenty of awesome interviews coming up for you in the local music and arts scenes. In campus and community arts, Lauren sits down with curator and director Emelie Chhangur of the Agnes Etherington Art Centre is bringing us the latest on their reopening and upcoming weekend events. Dr. Kip Pegley, professor […]
Continue ReadingInquiry@Queens – Misinformation: Rogue Inquiries Part One
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Launching Wednesday July 12th 2023 on CFRC 101.9 FM, we’re pleased to broadcast and podcast the first of three Inquiry@Queen’s episodes! In April 2023, CFRC’s Campus News Liaison Erika Singh sat with winning presenters at this annual undergraduate conference at @queensuniversity @queensulibrary in March, a conference with the theme “Misinformation: Rogue Inquiries”. In this episode, […]
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If You Really Want a Pop, Have One!
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This week Mike and Taylor discuss the heat, pop as a movie snack and then eventually they review two films with agin Star Wars stars. Mike reviews Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny and Taylor reviews The Machine.
Continue ReadingJuly Kickoff: Union Gallery, Hotel Wolfe Island Storytelling & Live Music!
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This week, Lauren and Mary are bringing you a variety of interviews from local Kingston legends and awesome arriving newcomers alike. Lauren chats with Union Gallery Curator Vince Ha about the gallery’s summer exhibitions, and reflecting the broader community through art. Later, Moth Radio Hour alumni and co-host of the upcoming True Stories at Hotel […]
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: July 5
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In this segment of Today in YGK, we chat about the Girls Inc. Limestone Girls Summit which took place before the long weekend. Next, we get into the upcoming Kingston Buskers Rendezvous, Artsfest, and more arts events in Kingston. We also give you your fix of sports updates, community events, and more.
Continue ReadingKingston Currents: July 5, 2023
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Limestone local news on Tuesday at 5pm with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.
Continue ReadingKingston Currents: July 4
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In this week’s episode of Kingston Currents features two interviews, starting off with councillor Jeff McLaren discussing the recently approved seed-funding for the Limestone City Co-operative Housing Inc. which came before council last week. Next, we sat down with Justine Marchand, the Girls Ed Program Manager with Girls Inc. Limestone, at their Girls Summit on […]
Continue ReadingKingston Currents: June 27
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In this week’s episode, Christena Lawrie sits down with representatives of some of the unions at Queen’s to discuss their current campaign demanding that Queen’s reopen wage negotiations, as well as the appeal of Bill 124.
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: June 28
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In this episode, we discuss the City’s release of their 2022 Housing and Social Services Report. We get into the release of the Kingston Grand’s artists in residence for this year, and Artsfest approaching. In campus news, we keep Queen’s students posted on their upcoming deadlines for admissions, summer term courses, and upcoming holidays. You […]
Continue ReadingKingston Currents: June 13, 2023
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This week on Kingston Currents, as Kingstonians see blue skies again after a cloudy start to the week, experts weigh in on the impacts of wildfire smoke inhalation and safety air. South Frontenac Township announces the return of the Lake Ecosystem Grants program. We also sit down with Cher Powers, Business Development and Commercialization Manager […]
Continue ReadingTiYGK July 3 2023
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In this episode, the CFRC news team covers the Girls Summit, Limestone City Co-op Housing news, Busker’s Rendezvous, Agnes Reopening, Ground UP w/ Interview, Dance Classes, Domino One Act Fest in addition to weather, local sports, traffic and events.
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It’s Even Canadian!
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This week Taylor and Mike discuss the mid-summer box office numbers and review Blackberry and Asteroid City.
Continue ReadingCanadian Musicians and Ground UP Dance Festival on CFRC!
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This week, Lauren and Mary are bringing you coverage of fresh releases, Kingston gigs, and upcoming projects for Kingston singer-songwriter Megan Hamilton, Halifax recording artist Keeper E, and Montreal hip hop artist Wyatt James. Megan chats to us in advance of her residency at the Kingston Grand, Keeper E chats about her Kingston gig and […]
Continue ReadingDrawing Power From Poetry
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For poet Juliane Okot Bitek storytelling was always in the air. In this episode, she shares with Qanita Lilla that stories have the power to transform who we are and how we situate ourselves in the world. Juliane describes the precarity of belonging, the unexpected joys of ‘unsettlement’, intergenerational memory (contained in the beauty of […]
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