In this episode: An update from the new Lunch by George downtown distribution site, after the organization made the move from their home of over 40 years at St. George’s Cathedral. A statement from South East Public Health as poor air quality continues in the Kingston region. Messages directly from the City, including an update […]
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In this episode: Motions from this week’s City Council meeting aimed at improving everyday life for residents, from neighbourhood pathways to on-street parking. Messages directly from the City, including updates on The Tragically Hip tenth anniversary celebrations, a new pilot project to fight food insecurity, and the launch of the Community Harm Reduction and Public […]
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In this episode: An update on the City’s Multi-Site Visioning and Recreation Facility Capital Planning Project for the Kingston Memorial Centre, Portsmouth Olympic Harbour and Centre 70 sites. Also, some messages directly from the City, Public Health, and the FLA Ontario Health Team. Plus, your weather and traffic updates and events calendar for the upcoming […]
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In this episode: A motion from City Council’s last meeting officially renaming Strathcona Park’s Indian Road after years of debate. Also, some messages directly from the City this week, including your guide to Canada Day in Kingston, how the city is celebrating the FIFA World Cup, welcoming Kingston Fire and Rescue’s new Deputy Chief, and […]
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In this episode: From City Council’s last meeting, an update on the City’s plan for the upcoming Consumption Treatment Services closure. Also, some messages directly from the City, including upcoming community celebrations, a call for election sticker design submissions, and more. Also, your weather and traffic updates and events calendar for the upcoming weekend. Tune […]
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In this episode: Updates from City Council’s last meeting, includng the City’s new plan for the waterfront after the cancellation of the Patry Aquatic Park project and changes to improve equity in ice sports. Also, some messages directly from the City, including upcoming community celebrations, a call for election sticker design submissions, and more. Also, […]
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In this episode: the latest in Kingston nature news. An advocacy-based motion supported unanimously by City Council urges senior levels of government to take steps toward establishing a National Marine Conservation Area in Lake Ontario. Also, some upcoming opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, an update on the City’s response to extreme heat, and precautions to […]
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In this episode: the latest in Kingston nature news. An advocacy-based motion supported unanimously by City Council urges senior levels of government to take steps toward establishing a National Marine Conservation Area in Lake Ontario. A flashback to an interview with Julia Stroud, Excecutive Director of Sustainable Kingston, in anticipation of next week’s Kingston Climate […]
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In this episode: updates directly from City Hall, including a decision from Council’s last meeting taking steps towards a new dome for the John Machin Soccer Park, the unveiling of the Tragically Hip final concert 10th anniversary events this summer, an interactive art exhibition on display at Rideau Heights Community Centre, and more. Also, your […]
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In this episode: the Ontario Premier League soccer season is in full swing, and Kingston is making waves. The Sentinels had an electric home opener at the end of April, bringing semi-professional soccer back to Kingston for the first time in a decade. Along with this early success, franchise owner Victory Grounds Ventures already has […]
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In this episode: An update on the future of Kingston’s addiction and mental health services. With the closure of the city’s Consumption and Treatment Services (CTS) site on the horizon due to loss of Provincial support and recent news of Kingston being approved for a HART Hub, Council discussed and ultimately approved a multi-part response […]
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In this episode: Some highlights from City Council’s last meeting, including a new pilot air-conditioner program to support vulnerable residents ahead of extreme summer heat, Council’s reaction to the Province’s new “bring-your-own” permit option, and new measures to improve oversight of partner organizations in response to the taxi commission fallout. Plus, Inclusive Play Project and […]
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In this episode: Kingston’s 2026 Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign aims to bring the Jumpstart Inclusive Playground across the funding finish line next week, with 100 per cent of proceeds supporting the $1.5 million project that just broke ground in Shannon Park. The Kingston Climate Summit returns for its second year with an expanded two-day […]
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In this episode: The latest from City Hall. After unanimous support from Council, a temporary bylaw prohibiting clear cutting is now in effect until the City’s new Official Plan comes into play. In the same meeting, Council votes to explore the creation of a municipal tree conservation incentive program, a new way to protect the […]
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In this episode: Partners in Mission Food Bank prepares for its annual Food Blitz on Saturday, April 11, collecting donations at grocery stores across Kingston. The event comes following five record-breaking years for use of the food bank, with no signs of slowing down. The Transplant Advocate Association marks Green Shirt Day and BeADonor Month […]
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In this episode: Researchers at Kingston Health Sciences Centre and Smith Engineering at Queen’s University are redefining how we understand shoulder movement with a first-of-its-kind imaging study, while the Great Lakes Museum prepares to welcome families with its inaugural Bunnies on Boats Easter event. At City Hall, Council finalizes the $12M purchase of Lemoine Point […]
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In this episode, host Christena Lawrie speaks with Executive Director Maddi Andrews about the rebrand of Modern Fuel Artist-Run Centre to Cultivate Art Commons, exploring what the shift means ahead of the organization’s 50th anniversary. The, she dives into updates from City Hall, including a scaled-back plan to mark the The Tragically Hip final concert […]
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In this episode, host Christena Lawrie takes you inside A Sheltered Life, a powerful portrait exhibit at the Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning amplifying the stories of residents who have experienced homelessness, speaks with Kingston-born photographer Brett Hitchins on his work being featured in a Canada Post stamp series, and breaks down key City […]
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In this episode, host Christena Lawrie speaks with Queen’s Health Sciences student Cassie Porte about bringing the first-ever Team Cassie & Friends Run to Kingston, raising awareness and support for children living with juvenile arthritis. Downtown Kingston BIA Events Manager Sandi Griffiths shares the story behind RoadTrip, a new multi-genre music festival set to transform […]
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Host Christena Lawrie covers the kickoff of the 2026 Kingston Canadian Film Festival, the City’s purchase securing the future of Lemoine Point Farm after decades of community advocacy, the upcoming Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser in support of Lionhearts, and City Council’s investment in life sciences innovation with Tri-Colour Labs.
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Join host Christena Lawrie for the stories shaping Kingston this week. Get ready for Boards Up! Rink Sports in the Square with Sandy Griffiths of the Downtown Kingston BIA, including historic hockey, curling, ringette, and youth hockey programs. Hear from Evan Mitchell, Music Director of the Kingston Symphony, as he prepares to take audiences to […]
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This week, CFRC’s Christena Lawrie covers the Great Lakes Museum’s screening of Last Boat on the Lake, with insights from visitor experience manager Claire Notman, and the opening of Kingston’s first dedicated queer bar in almost 20 years with owner Paul Fortier. She also dives into the latest in Wolf Island ferry service, and the […]
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In this episode, host Christena Lawrie sits down with Karen Santucci, representing the City’s Bird Team, to dive into Kingston’s official Nature Canada Bird-Friendly City certification, a title the City has been working towards for the past year. Lawrie also covers some of Council’s final decisions of 2025, an ongoing community campaign raising awareness about […]
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In this episode, host Christena Lawrie covers some highlights from last week’s City Council meeting, a new mental health resource launched by four second-year Queen’s University students, and a few stories to get you into the holiday spirit, including the success of this year’s Toys for Tickets program and the ongoing Kingston General Hospital Teddy […]
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In this episode, host Christena Lawrie runs through the latest updates from City Hall, covering this week’s Council meeting. She also sits down with Kingston General Hospital Auxiliary President Chelsea Reynolds to chat about the 2025 Teddy Bear Campaign, which will once again provide funds for new equipment for the Pediatric Program at Kingston Health […]
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In this episode of Kingston Currents, we set sail into some of Kingston’s Halloween highlights, from the S.S. Keewatin’s sell-out spooky event to the St. Lawrence II’s transformation into a haunted pirate ship. We also check in on the growing momentum behind the RXN HUB green tech innovation project and highlight longtime tourism industry leader […]
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This week on Kingston Currents, we’re getting into the Halloween spirit! From the third annual Witches’ Walk taking over downtown this evening to the first spooky season event aboard the S.S. Keewatin, and the delightfully unsettling Creepy Doll Museum coming to the Broom Factory this weekend, we’re exploring the city’s haunted happenings.
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In this episode, host Christena Lawrie covers the announcement of Kingston’s official City Birds after a tight race with over 1,600 votes. She dives into some highlights from last week’s Council meeting, including an update on the City’s Family Physician Recruitment Program and Council’s response to recent announcements from VIA Rail. Lawrie also discusses a first-of-its-kind […]
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This week on Kingston Currents: host Christena Lawrie sits down with local author Jamal Saeed to dive into his new short story collection Princess Nai and Other Stories. Plus, Lawrie reports on City Council’s push to preserve and improve VIA Rail service through Kingston, and we round up the latest City of Kingston updates you […]
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This week, Kingston author Julie M. Green shares the story behind her new memoir Motherness, reflecting on life as an autistic mother raising an autistic child. Plus, we celebrate the Great Lakes Museum being named Ontario’s top small museum and preview the Kingston Art Tour’s return this weekend.
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From Kingston’s top-ranked Great Lakes Museum to nationwide “Draw the Line” protests, this week’s stories span culture, activism, and development. Host Christena Lawrie covers Indigenous-led actions against Ontario’s Bill 5, a Taylor Swift-inspired downtown takeover, the latest on the controversial project on the former Davis Tannery lands, and more of what’s current in Kingston.
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In this episode, host Christena Lawrie sits down with local artist Colton Fox to chat about the first-ever worldwide release of his award-winning comic Witch Hazel. She covers updates from Kingston Health Sciences Centre, including a new AI tool revolutionizing cardiac care and the appointment of a new Clinical Chair in Breast Health. Lawrie also […]
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In this episode, host Christena Lawrie recaps Kingston City Council’s latest meeting.
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In this episode of Kingston Currents, host Christena Lawrie heads downtown to chat with local artist Abby Nowakowski and the city’s Public Art Coordinator Taylor Norris while they work on a project transforming street infrastructure into vibrant public art. She covers Air Canada’s announcement that they will be launching a service to bring passengers from […]
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In this episode, host Christena Lawrie dives into a report from Kingston Economic Development on the future of Kingston’s film and media industry, featuring an interview with CEO of local production company Branded to Film J. Joly. In the second half of the show, Lawrie covers highlights of last week’s Kingston Police Service Board meeting. […]
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In this episode of Kingston Currents, host Christena Lawrie dives into the discussion at last week’s City Council meeting surrounding the planned shelter at 924 Sydenham Road. Tune in for this story and more, including updates directly from the City of Kingston and the Downtown Kingston BIA.
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The latest in Limestone City local news with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.
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The latest in Limestone City local news with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.
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The latest in Limestone local news with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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The latest in Limestone local news with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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: […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist breaks the news of the closure of Loving Spoonful after 16 years serving the Kingston community, sitting down with the organization’s Treasurer Judy Peterson. She also dives into the latest art exhibition from the Agnes Etherington Art Centre, Talkin’ Back to Johnny Mac, artists and curators […]
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In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie covers the latest updates from the city, including a deep dive into the inaugural Kingston Climate Expo. She also sits down with Kingston School Of Art Director Victoria Smyth to chat about new opportunities for students at KSOA. Tune in for these stories and […]
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In this episode of Kingston Currents, host Christena Lawrie covers Why It’s imPossible, a play written by Kingston’s own Sophia Fabiilli, set to make its world premiere at the Kingston Grand Theatre tonight, an exploration of the complexities of modern parenthood and gender identity. Lawrie also discusses the recent extended closure of the Integrated Care Hub […]
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In this episode of Kingston Currents, host Christena Lawrie dives into new research conducted on the rise in need for pediatric care at Kingston Health Sciences Centre, and a new event at this years Open Farm Days lineup approaching this weekend. Also included in this episode is a reminder of the upcoming seniors theatre group […]
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In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie dives into the latest local news, including the creation of a for-and-by seniors theatre group gearing up for their first performance at The Spire, an update on the Lemoine Point Farm property, progress on the city’s first fully inclusive and accessible playground, and the […]
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In this episode of Kingston Currents, host Christena Lawrie covers the latest in arts & culture news, the upcoming launch of the Wolfe Island IV ferry, and more.
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This episode of Kingston Currents covers all things Kick & Push and TK Fringe, 2024, Featuring interviews with representatives and performers in this year’s innovative theatre festival.
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In today’s episode, we cover the launch of the Anti-Racist Kingston campaign last Friday, the latest updates on the LaSalle Causeway Closure, and more.
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In this episode, Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie covers a new innovative and accessible option for Kingstonians to contribute to the city’s sustainability goals, a new lease on life for the Sleeping Cabins project, and 12 new businesses launched by local youth this summer with Kingston Economic Development’s Summer Company program.
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The latest in limestone local news with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.
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In today’s episode, we cover a possible future for Lemoine Point Farm as an Indigenous cultural and creative centre with the LodgePole Arts Alliance. Next, a $1M grant which will allow hospitals in Southeastern Ontario to explore utilizing Generative Artificial Intelligence, sitting down with Dr. David Pichora to discuss how this could impact KHSC. Finally, […]
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In today’s episode of Kingston Currents, host Christena Lawrie covers a possible future for Lemoine Point Farm as an Indigenous arts centre, City Council’s discussion on a nighttime train whistle ban at their last meeting, and Kingston’s chapter of the Give 30 Campaign raising a new record total for the Partners in Mission Food Bank. […]
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the latest in local news with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.
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In today’s episode of Kingston Currents, we will be talking about a heartwarming reunion at Grenville Park that took place last weekend, former residents coming from far and wide to celebrate the neighbourhood and reconnect. Next, we will be getting into the central motion of this week’s Kingston City Council meeting, some messages directly from […]
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In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Christena Lawrie sits down with Jesse Bell of the Independent Wreslting Academy to dive into a unique fundraiser for a local wrestler’s mother battling ALS. Marijo Cuerrier, CEO of Downtown Kingston BIA, stops by to chat about the BIA’s latest initiative, “Blooms: Downtown Kingston Flowerbed Project.”
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In today’s episode, CFRC’s Christena Lawrie talks Downtown Kingston BIA’s latest project ‘Blooms: The Downtown Kingston Flowerbed Project’. She gives the rundown on invasive species in Kingston with an expert from the Invasive Species Centre. Next, she dives into the highly anticipated S.S. Keewatin launch party taking place at the Great Lakes Museum this Saturday. […]
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In this episode of Kingston Currents, hosted by CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie, we discuss the latest on the LaSalle Causeway Closure and the impacts on Kingston’s tourism industry, Kingston’s Aaliyah Edwards making her debut in the WNBA earlier this week, the reopening of the historic Bellevue House after six years of closure, last night’s […]
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The latest in local news with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.
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In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Christena Lawrie sits down with Chris Morris, Director for the Homegrown Live Music Festival, which is happening this Saturday in venues across Kingston. She also covers updates from the City, the latest Chamber of Commerce City Council Report Card, and more.
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In this episode, Christena Lawrie covers the Isabel Bader Centre’s tenth anniversary season launch, the Kingston Chamber of Commerce Q1 City Council Report Card, recapping all of Council’s business-related decisions so far in 2024, messages directly from the City, and more.
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In this episode, we cover a controversial development discussed at City Council last week, an upcoming fundraising concert for The Skeleton Press, the latest workshops at KFPL, messages directly from the City of Kingston, and more.
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In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie sits down to chat with Director Camille Spencer about the H’art Centre’s upcoming performance of “Happy”, their first ever opera-inspired performance and triumphant return to the stage. Next, she sits down with underwater explorer Jill Heinerth and The Spire Manager Sam MacLeod to talk […]
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In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie sits down with Trellis HIV and Community Care’s Michael Yue to talk about their upcoming A Taste for Life fundraiser. Next, she gets into some items on this evening’s city council meeting agenda.
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CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie, runs through the latest headlines in Kingston.
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In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie brings you the latest in local news, including updates regarding the Belle Park encampment, the announcement of a summer concert celebrating a local organizations 140th anniversary, and more.
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In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie sits down with members of Queen’s Community Housing Residents Association to discuss the recently announced rent increase of 10.5 per cent, and other incoming changes. She also gets into what you need to know to enjoy the April 8th eclipse safely, and other updates […]
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This episode of Kingston Currents features updates from the City regarding the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8, updates from the last council meeting, and more.
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In this episode, we sit down with Tsi Tyónnheht Onkwawén:na (TTO)’s Executive Dircector to talk about the construction of their new language learning centre which kicked off last week. We also get into some messages from the City of Kingston, including all you need to know for the Total Eclipse coming up on April 8th, […]
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In this episode, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie sits down with the Let’s Get Revved Up Club to discuss their Walk Roll-a-thon this Saturday. CFRC’s Chloe Paris will be getting into another event organized by the Queen’s Observatory in anticipation of the April 8th eclipse. We will also be discussing Harmon Returns, coming to the […]
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This episode of Kingston Currents features an interview with the City’s Music Officer Moira Demorest on what we have in store for 2024. Tune in for Kingston’s Music Strategy and more updates from the City.
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In this episode of Kingston Currents, we sit down to chat about the return of Seedy Saturday’s, an event run by the Kingston Area Seed System Initiative (KASSI) promoting climate resilience and setting up Kingston gardeners for success this spring. We also run through some updates from the City of Kingston, including the University District […]
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This episode features the latest in Kingston news, including the kickoff of the 2024 Give 30 campaign, campus news headlines, concerts, and more.
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In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist sits down with Mona Rahman to talk about this year’s Give 30 campaign, supporting local food banks during the month of Ramadan. CFRC’s Chloe Paris sits down with Nikhil Aurora to chat about events at the Queen’s Observatory in anticipation of the April 2024 solar eclipse.
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This episode of Kingston Currents zeroes in on the Kingston Canadian Film Festival, featuring interviews with directors for two films being featured this week. CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist sits down to talk about Dark Highway, a documentary feature which exposes the reality of human trafficking in Ontario. Next, we get into Who’s yer Father?, an east […]
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In this episode of Kingston Current’s, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie covers some highlights from last week’s city council meeting, updates from the City, an upcoming event at St. Lawrence College, and more. She also sits down with Jeremy Larter, Director of Maritimer mystery-comedy ‘Who’s yer Father’, one of the films featured in the 2024 […]
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In this episode of Kingston Currents, we talk about a new report released by the Kingston Health Coalition regarding increased costs associated with Kingston Health Sciences Centre’s partnership with a for-profit clinic for cataract surgeries. We sit down with Kingston’s Donna Gillespie, CEO of Kingston Economic Development, who was recently awarded with the highest honour in […]
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In this episode of Kingston Currents, Christena Lawrie sits down with Catherine Elsdon, Minister of Faith United Church and Sydenham Street United, to chat about the Pancake Supper being hosted at The Spire this Tuesday in support of the Indigenous Food Sovereignty Garden. Next, Sam Macleod, Manager at The Spire, joins us to talk about […]
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In this episode of Kingston Currents, we sit down with Kathleen O’Hara with No Clearcuts Kingston Inc. to discuss the upcoming hearing regarding the former Tannery site and the rally NCK is hosting on Sunday. Next, we celebrate 25 years with the ReelOut Queer Film Festival, featuring an interview with founder Marney McDiarmid.
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In this episode of Kingston Currents, we discuss how Kingstonians are observing the National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia. Next, we get into council’s decision to delay increasing the City’s greenhouse gas emission reduction target to 2025. Also, tune in for winter safety reminders from the City […]
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In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist sits down with the CEO of SpacesShared, a homesharing platform that recently entered a partnership with St. Lawrence College to provide students more affordable housing options and foster a greater sense of community in Kingston.
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In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Chloe Paris sits down with two members of Queen’s Musical Theatre to chat about their currently running production; The Prom. Next, Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie sits down with a member of Queen’s Students vs Cuts to discuss the latest updates in the conversation surrounding the Queen’s budget cuts.
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In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie sits down for a conversation with Lory MacDonald, Artfest Ontario’s Director departing after 13 years with running the event. She also runs through some updates from the City, Kingston Frontenac Public Library, St. Lawrence College, and more.
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In this episode of Kingston Currents, we discuss the results of a public meeting which occurred last week to brainstorm ideas for the future of Lemoine Point Farm, featuring an interview with Save Lemoine Point group member Jim Biagi. Next, we sit down with Maryanne Green, a Nurse Practitioner currently advocating with her team, Nurses […]
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In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie, discusses a new partnership between KFPL and Kingston Economic Development bringing business resources to the community in 2024, featuring an interview with Rob Tamblyn, Business Development Manager with Kingston Economic Development. Next, she sits down with CUPE Ontario Council of Hospital Unions Vice President […]
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In this episode of Kingston Currents, we run through our first updates for the new year.
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Limestone local news with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.
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In this episode of Kingston Currents, we through winter and holiday updates in the city, a big decision regarding our downtown arena, and reflect on another year of programming with the Kingston School of Art, featuring an interview with their new Executive Director.
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In this episode of Kingston Currents, we run through everything you need to know for the holiday season here in Kingston, including events, closures, weather, traffic, and more.
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In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Boradcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie, keeps you up to date on what is happening in Kingston this holiday season. She also covers the decision to rename the Leon’s Centre coming before council this evening.
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All things current in Kingston with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.
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In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie, gets into the latest on the Queen’s University budget cuts, starting from the leaked memo last week to the teach-in on Friday. She sits down with Kristen Lemay with the Kingston Frontenac Public Library to discuss their addition of free menstrual products to all […]
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In this episode of Kingston Currents, Christena will be discussing the final season full of exhibitions debuting tomorrow at the agnes etherington art centre before the construction of agnes re-imaginied begins. She also runs through some updates from the City of Kingston, Utilities Kingston, the Kingston Frontenac Public Library, and more.
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In this episode, we get into the new Community Standards Bylaw passed by Kingston City Council last week, an update on the closure of Queen’s Bader College campus with Vice-Provost Evans, and the walk-out held by Queen’s students last week in support of Palestine. We also run through some updates from the Kingston Frontenac Public […]
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In this episode of Kingston Currents, we remind you of the upcoming fundraiser for the Skeleton Press this Saturday. We also run through your latest headlines from the City of Kingston, Utilities Kingston, Kingston Health Sciences Centre, and more.
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In this episode of Kingston Currents, Christena Lawrie runs through what you need to know about the new Community Standards Bylaw which will be up for discussion at tonight’s city council meeting. Next, we sit down with Greg Tilson, Director of the Skeleton Park Arts Festival, to talk about their upcoming fundraiser to support the […]
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In this episode of Kingsotn Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie sits down with the director of the Ban Righ Centre on Queen’s campus to discuss their upcoming programming in preparation for their 50th anniversary in 2024. She also sits down with local musician Keaton and a team member from the Integrated Care Hub to […]
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In this episode of Kingston Currents, Christena Lawrie sits down with Kathleen O’Hara to talk about the recent gala held by No Clearcuts Kingston Inc. at Grant Hall in support of protecting Kingston’s wildlife.
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In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie sits down with Iain Reid, a local author who was recently announced as a finalist in the Governor General Literary Awards. You will get a quick recap the Belle Park encampment case so far, being heard before the Ontario Superior Court this week. You […]
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All things current in Kingston with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.
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