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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 return of the public art and theatre piece, “Talkin’ Back with Johnny Mac”. Then, Corridor lead anchor, Dinah Jansen, reads a story from the LJI Reporter for YGK News, Owen Fullerton, […]
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In this episode, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Christena Lawrie reports on the Kingston’s inaugural Climate Expo. Then, host Dinah Jansen reads a story by the LJI Reporter for The Kingstonist, Michelle Dorey Forestell, about Napanee Council’s support for a “mystery” Kingston Community Health Centre initiative. Jesse Bell reads a story from Owen Fullerton, the […]
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In this episode, Christena Lawrie reports on the recent launch of the Kingston Climate Justice Coalition’s local advocacy efforts during a town hall on September 28th. Then, Dinah Jansen reads a report from Michelle Dorey Forestell, LJI Reporter for the Kingstonist on the release of a third quarter report by Kingston Police that indicates a decrease in calls for service in Kingston. Ted Evans, LJI […]
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In this episode, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Christena Lawrie reports on the uncertain future for the Crossroads Village Project, previously known as the Sleeping Cabin Program in Kingston. Then, host Dinah Jansen reads a story by Owen Fullerton, LJI Reporter for YGK News on the opening of a new Pediatric Applied Behaviour Analysis clinic in […]
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In this episode, host Dinah Jansen reads Owen Fullerton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for YGK New’s report on the prioritization of the need for venues in the Kingston music scene. Then she reads Michelle Dorey-Forestell of the Kingstonist’s story on a recent Kingston Police report on local traffic collisions. Ted Evans, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter […]
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In this episode of the Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Christena Lawrie reports on the upcoming launch and invitation for home movie submissions to be featured at the inaugural Home Movie Day at The Screening Room this October. Owen Fullerton, LJI Reporter for YGK News follows with a story on the commencement of modular […]
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In this episode CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Christena Lawrie covers new fundraising efforts by Murney Tower for its centennial celebrations next year. Then, Dinah Jansen reads a story by Owen Fullerton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for YGK news on the closure of Blu Martini in downtown Kingston followed by Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Keith Dempsey’s report […]
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In this episode, CFRC 101.9 FM’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Christena Lawrie covers a story on a new study on key factors that contribute to the increase in demand for pediatric urgent care in Kingston. Then, Local Journalism Reporter Keith Dempsey of the Brockville Recorder and Times has a report on new water infrastructure funding […]
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In this week’s episode of The Corridor, CFRC’s Christena Lawrie provides a story that covers a recent study highlighting the struggles of Ontario’s healthcare workers. Dinah Jansen reads a story from Owen Fullerton of YGK News about the departure of a primary care provider from a local medical clinic. Ted Evans of CJAI Amherst Island […]
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In this week’s episode of The Corridor, CFRC’s Christena Lawrie provides an update on the future of Lemoine’s Point. Jesse Bell reads a story from Owen Fullerton of YGK News that provides an update on the future of a fully accessible playground at Shannon Park. Ted Evans of CJAI Amherst Island Radio follows with two […]
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In this week’s episode of The Corridor, CFRC’s Christena Lawrie provides some important information about the 2024 edition of Kingston Writers Fest. Dinah Jansen reads a story from Owen Fullerton of YGK News about about new Federal funding for Kingston’s Great Lakes Museum. Jesse Bell with a story from Keith Dempsey of the Brockville Recorder […]
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In this week’s episode of The Corridor, CFRC’s Christena Lawrie presents a story on the relocation of the Isobel Turner library branch. Dinah Jansen reads a story from Keith Dempsey of the Brockville Recorder & Times about the success of the Les FestivILES music festival. Jesse Bell with the Paris 2024 Olympics Recap. Ted Evans […]
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In this week’s episode of The Corridor, CFRC’s Christena Lawrie covers the launch of Kingston’s anti-racist campaign. Dinah Jansen reads a story from Owen Fullerton of YGK News about the construction of a temporary modular bridge over the LaSalle Causeway. Jesse Bell reads a story from Keith Dempsey of the Brockville Recorder & Times about […]
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In this week’s episode of the Corridor, CFRC’s Christena Lawrie covers the launch of the Youth Entrepreneurship 2024 Summer Company Program. Dinah Jansen reads a story from Owen Fullerton of YGK News about Corus Entertainment’s latest rounds of staff cuts in Kingston. Jesse Bell also reads a story from Owen Fullerton about the end of […]
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In this week’s episode of the Corridor, CFRC’s Christena Lawrie covers new developments through a land donation to support the Sleeping Cabins project in Kingston. Dinah Jansen reads two stories from Owen Fullerton of YGK News about the LCBO’s recent cancellation of plans for limited store openings during the OPSEU strike and KEDCO grants to […]
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On this week’s edition of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Christena Lawrie, provides a story about the Lodgepole Arts Alliance’s proposal to build an Indigenous Arts Centre at Lemoine Point. Dinah Jansen reads a story from the LJI Reporter for YGK News, Owen Fullerton, about the ongoing LCBO strike. In other regional news, […]
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On this week’s edition of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Christena Lawrie, provides a story about a historic donation to the Partners in Mission Food Bank. Dinah Jansen reads a story from the Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for YGK News, Owen Fullerton, about layoffs at Queen’s University. Jesse Bell reads a story from […]
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On this week’s edition of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Christena Lawrie, provides a story about Kingston City Council’s rejection of a proposed overnight train whistle ban. Jesse Bell reads a story from the LJI Reporter for The Kingstonist, Michelle Dorey Forestell, about Kingston City Council’s approval of a pilot “On-Demand” transit service. […]
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On this week’s edition of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Christena Lawrie, provides a story about a $25 million dollar donation to Queen’s University. Dinah Jansen reads a story from the LJI Reporter for The Kingstonist, Michelle Dorey Forestell, that provides an update on the Napanee cyber-security breach that originally occurred in January, […]
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On this week’s edition of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Christena Lawrie, provides a story about a reunion celebrating Kingston’s first housing co-op, Grenville Park. Jesse Bell reads a story from the LJI Reporter for YGK News, Owen Fullerton, about the demolition of the LaSalle Causeway’s Bascule Bridge. In other regional news, the […]
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On this week’s edition of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Christena Lawrie, provides two stories. The first is an update on the closure of the LaSalle Causeway, and the second details the “Downtown Kingston Blooms” initiative. Dinah Jansen reads a story from the LJI Reporter for The Kingstonist, Michelle Dorey Forestell, about the […]
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On this week’s edition of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Chris Lawrie, with a story on Kingston City Council adopting new traffic safety measures. Jesse Bell with a story from the LJI Reporter for The Kingstonist, Michelle Dorey Forestell, about the findings of Dr. Kieran Moore’s report on substance use in Ontario. Dinah […]
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On this week’s edition of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Chris Lawrie, with an update on the closure of the LaSalle Causeway. Jesse Bell with a story from LJI Reporter for YGK News, Owen Fullerton, about the continuing budget cuts at Queen’s University. Dinah Jansen reads a story from the LJI Reporter for […]
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On this week’s edition of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Chris Lawrie, with a story about the City’s decision to conduct research on the feasibility of adding fluoride back to Kingston’s drinking water. Jesse Bell with a story from LJI Reporter for YGK News, Owen Fullerton, about Frontenacs’ goalie Mason Vaccari’s outstanding philanthropic […]
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On this week’s edition of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Chris Lawrie, with a story about Connor Hamlyn’s 900km fundraising hike along the Bruce Trail to raise money for Lionhearts. Jesse Bell with a story from LJI Reporter for YGK News, Owen Fullerton, about Via Rail’s new early bird train stop in the […]
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On this edition of the Corridor CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative reporter, Christena Lawrie, presents a story about the launch of the Isabel Bader Centre’s 10th anniversary season. LJI News Producer Jesse Bell reads three regional news stories. The first story is from the LJI Reporter for YGK News, Owen Fullerton, and it is about the […]
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On this edition of the Corridor CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative reporter, Christena Lawrie, presents a story about Kingston City Council’s decision to move forward with a controversial development. Jesse Bell reads a story by Owen Fullerton from YGK News on the proposed “wind down” of the City’s sleeping cabin program. In other regional news stories, […]
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On this edition of the Corridor CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative reporter, Christena Lawrie, presents a story about the installation of a new bulk water station in Sydenham, Ontario. Jesse Bell reads two stories from LJI reporters. The first is a story by Owen Fullerton from YGK News on the collective bargaining process between Queen’s University […]
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In this episode of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Christena Lawrie provides an interview with members of the Queen’s Community Housing Residents Association (QCHRA) about a proposed 35% rent increase and the impact it will have on current community housing residents. Dinah Jansen reads a story from the Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for […]
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In this episode of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Christena Lawrie provides an interview with members of the Queen’s Community Housing Residents Association (QCHRA) about a proposed 35% rent increase and the impact it will have on current community housing residents. Chloe Weinstein reads a story from the Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for […]
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In this episode of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Christena Lawrie provides a report with some important information from the City of Kingston about the April 8th Solar Eclipse. Chloe Weinstein reads a story from the Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for YGK News, Owen Fullerton, about the fundraising efforts for a beloved Kingston […]
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In this episode of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Christena Lawrie covers a motion passed by City Council to request action from higher levels of government to address Kingston’s healthcare crisis. Chloe Weinstein reads a story from the Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for YGK News, Owen Fullerton, about the new Federal NDP candidate […]
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In this episode of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Christena Lawrie covers Kingston’s most ambitious Give 30 campaign yet. Jesse Bell reads a story from the Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Kingstonist, Michelle Dorey Forestell, about KFL&A Public Health’s “strong opposition” to the proposed closure of the Public Health Ontario lab in […]
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In this episode of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Christena Lawrie covers Kingston Council’s vote to move forward with the next steps in the creation of a new convention center in the downtown core. Jesse Bell reads a story from the Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for YGK News, Owen Fullerton, about the massive […]
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In this episode of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Christena Lawrie highlights an outstanding achievement awarded to the CEO of Kingston Economic Development, Donna Gillespie. Chloe Weinstein reads a story from the Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for YGK News, Owen Fullerton, about the debut of “Dark Highway”, a documentary that covers human trafficking […]
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In this episode of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Christena Lawrie covers the allocation of additional funding to the Joe Chithalen Memorial Musical Instrument Library. Jesse Bell reads a report from Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Owen Fullerton (YGK News), about the findings of a Queen’s University research study on “eco-friendly” road salt alternatives. […]
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In this episode of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Christena Lawrie covers the Ontario Land Tribunal meeting about the Davis Tannery Site. Chloe Weinstein reads a report from Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Owen Fullerton (YGK News), about the City of Kingston’s response to public concerns around the development of a transitional housing site. […]
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In this episode of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Christena Lawrie conducts an interview with Marney McDiarmid about the 25th anniversary of the ReelOut Queer Film Festival. Chloe Weinstein reads a report by Owen Fullerton (YGK News) about the findings from the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennonx & Addington community consultation on the decriminalization of […]
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In this episode of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Christena Lawrie provides a story about Kingston City Council’s decision to delay increasing its greenhouse gas emissions reduction target. Chloe Weinstein reads a report by Owen Fullerton (YGK News) about the Federal government’s decision to cap international student permits for the next two years. […]
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In this episode of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Christena Lawrie hosts an interview with Nurse Practicioner, Maryanne Green about a hybrid healthcare clinic in Kingston. Chloe Weinstein reads a report by Owen Fullerton (YGK News) about an agreement between the City of Kingston and the Federal government to build more housing in […]
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In this episode of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Christena Lawrie provides a report on a meeting regarding the future of Lemoine Point. Chloe Weinstein reads a report by Owen Fullerton (YGK News) about the Kingston Police’s response to an online controversy. Dinah Jansen reads a story from The Kingstonist’s LJI Reporter, Michelle […]
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In this episode of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Christena Lawrie provides a report on a partnership between Kingston Economic Development and the Kingston Frontenac Public Library. Chloe Weinstein reads a report by Owen Fullerton (YGK News) about the results of a Nanos Research survey that polled Ontario’s healthcare workers. Local Journalism Initiative […]
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In this episode of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Christena Lawrie provides a report on Kingston’s “yellow” grade from the Chamber of Commerce. Local Journalism Initiative News Producer, Jesse Bell reads a report by Owen Fullerton (YGK News) about the ratification of a collective bargaining agreement for the Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario […]
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In this episode of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Christena Lawrie provides a report on the potential name change for Kingston’s arena, the Leon’s Centre, and an interview with the director of the Kingston School of Arts, Victoria Smythe. Local Journalism Initiative News Producer, Jesse Bell reads a report by The Kingstonist’s LJI […]
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In this episode of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Christena Lawrie provides a report on the potential name change for Kingston’s arena, the Leon’s Centre. Local Journalism Initiative News Producer, Jesse Bell reads a report by Owen Fullerton (YGK News) about a student-led protest during a town hall meeting at Queen’s University led […]
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In this episode, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Christena Lawrie provides a report on the Kingston Frontenac Public Library providing free menstrual products at all KFPL branches. Then, Local Journalism Initiative News Producer, Jesse Bell covers a pair of pieces from LJI contributors. The first piece from Owen Fullerton (YGK News), is a report on […]
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In this episode, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Christena Lawrie provides a breakdown of the Kingston Chamber of Commerce City Council Report Card. Then, Local Journalism Initiative News Producer, Jesse Bell covers a pair of pieces from LJI contributors. The first piece, a report on proposed austerity measures at Queen’s University, is sourced from LJI Reporter […]
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In this episode, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Chris Lawrie covers the Kingston Museum of Health Care’s recent feature on the History Channel. Mia Lehtinen reads LJI Reporter Owen Fullerton’s YGK News report on Skeleton Park Brewery’s recent acquisition of two new breweries followed by Katrina Johnston reading LJI Reporter Michelle Dorey Forestell’s Kingstonist.com report […]
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In this program we provide Local Journalism Initiative reportage for Kingston and the region. First, we feature a report from Owen Fullerton, Local Journalism Reporter for YGK News on Girls in Kingston and surrounding town having an opportunity to explore trades October 26th 2023 at St. Lawrence College. Next, we have a report from Keith […]
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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 […]
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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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