Today in YGK: February 26, 2025

In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC celebrates the launch of the 25th Kingston Canadian Film Festival, featuring interviews with founding director Alex Jansen, former director Alison Migneault, and current director Marc Garniss, who reflect on the festival’s evolution from a small volunteer-run event to the largest festival in the world dedicated exclusively to […]
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: February 3, 2024

In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie dives into the latest from the Kingston Canadian Film Festival lineup to a new Innovation Club for high school students. Campus Reporter Abyaz Auntorip Karim gets into the lates in Queens’s campus news. In sports, CFRC’s Jesse Bell drops in for a breaking […]
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: January 29, 2024

In this episode of Today in YGK, Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie sits down with Executive Director of ReelOut Queer Film Festival Matt Salton to discuss their 2025 lineup, including brand new programming. Queen’s Campus Reporter Abyaz Auntorip Karim runs through events on campus this week, including student government elections, a yoga session hosted by Thrive […]
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: January 27, 2024

In this episode of Today in YGK, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Christena Lawrie covers updates from the Kingston Canadian Film Festival 2025 lineup. Abyaz Auntorip Karim dives into the latest in Queen’s campus news. In sports, Isabella Garrido covers updates in Queen’s athletics, and Jesse Bell reports some breaking sports news. Tune in for these […]
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: January 22, 2024

In this episode of Today in YGK, Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie dives into the growing partnership between Queen’s Law and the Kingston Native Centre and Language Next, recently bolstered by a $179,000 grant from The Law Foundation of Ontario. Campus Reporter Abyaz Auntorip Karim recaps the current state of negotiations between Queen’s workers and the […]
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: January 20, 2024

In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie covers a highlight from last week’s city council meeting. In campus news, Campus Reporters Jaya Kumar and Abyaz Auntorip Karim kick off coverage of the upcoming SGPS and AMS elections. Sports Reporter Isabella Garrido dives into the latest in the world of Queen’s […]
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: January 15, 2025

In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie covers the expansion of Home Base Housing’s In From The Cold emergency shelter. Making use of their current resources, the shelter was able to add 10 new beds to raise capacity to 34 individuals. Shelter Services Manager Amanda Brierley sits down with CFRC […]
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: January 13, 2024

In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie dives into the community conversation surrounding a proposal for a soccer stadium at the Memorial Centre coming before council at their next meeting. Campus News Reporters Jaya Kumar and Abyaz Auntorip Karim cover the latest as AMS and SGPS election season approaches. Tune […]
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: January 8, 2024

This episode of Today in YGK covers the recent announcement that WritersFest will be ceasing operations due to financial challenges. Former Artistic Director Aara Macauley sits down with CFRC to discuss the leadup to the decision and issues that have arisen throughout the wind down process. Tune in for this story and the latest weather […]
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: January 6, 2024

In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s News Team runs through some of the latest updates directly from the City of Kingston. Also, we dive into your weather and traffic report for the upoming week.
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In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie delves into potential labor disruptions at Queen’s University, as a majority of workers vote in favor of strike action over wage concerns. CUPE 254 President Marie Edwards shares insights on the current negotiations and the challenges faced by staff. We also cover important […]
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: December 23, 2024

In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie covers the Oak Stabilization Program’s move to its new permanent facility at 206 Concession Street, set for January 2025. Next, she delves into potential labor disruptions at Queen’s University, as a majority of workers vote in favor of strike action over wage concerns. […]
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: December 16, 2024

Tune in to this episode of Today in YGK to hear about the upcoming Kingston screening of Daughter of the Sun, featuring an interview with Kingston-born producer Mackenzie Leigh and Director Ryan Ward. This episode also includes the city’s plans to ramp up efforts to tackle graffiti, a roundup of sports updates from the last […]
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: November 27, 2024

In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie sits down with Kingston drag superstar Tyffanie Morgan to chat about her upcoming silver jubilee year, marking 25 years of entertaining as a drag artist. To celebrate, she is also offering an invitation to other Kingston-based performers to highlight the rich history and […]
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: November 25, 2024

In this episode of Today in YGK, Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie recaps the 2023 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory released by the city last week, delving into the progress made towards reaching the city’s climate goals and the challenges to face for a more sustainable future. In campus news, CFRC Reporter Ali Al-Safadi presents a segment […]
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: November 20, 2024

In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie covers a report released by the city covering initiatives from the past year since Intimate Partner Violence and Gender-Based Violence was declared an epidemic in the region. In campus news, Campus Reporter Ali Al-Safadi covers the highlights from the AMS Assembly last night. […]
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: November 18, 2024

In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s News Team covers the latest stories in Kingston, including how you can add some Limestone City flare to your holiday decorating, the fusion of art and science in an upcoming book launch bringing together forces across Queen’s campus, the last week in Ontario University Athletics, and more.
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: November 13, 2024

In this episode of Today in YGK, Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie covers a protest outside of Kingston Health Sciences Centre last week involving a 15-foot tall “Trojan horse”. In campus news, CFRC Campus Reporter Ali Al-Safadi covers the Queen’s chapter of Scholar Strike Canada, including interviews directly from the scene this afternoon. In sports, CFRC […]
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: November 11, 2024

In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie covers a car-sharing pilot program coming to Kingston next year, sitting down with Soren Christianson, a project manager in the city’s Climate Leadership division. In campus news, reporter Ali Al-Safadi sits down with Queen’s University researchers Dr. Kerry Rowe and Dr. John Smol, […]
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: November 6, 2024

In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC ‘s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie covers an item from council last night, where council voted unanimously to express opposition to new provincial bike lane legislation. In campus news, reporter Ali Al-Safadi reflects on the life and legacy of Queen’s Chancellor Murray Sinclair, who passed away on Monday. […]
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: November 4, 2024

In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie is joined by Susan Belyea, Director of the Ban Righ Centre, to chat about the Centre’s 50th anniversary celebrations. Lawrie also discusses the latest Rapid Housing Initiative project now open on MacCauley Street. In Campus News, Campus Reporter Ali Al-Safadi dives into mental […]
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: October 23, 2023

In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie covers a motion passed by City Council encouraging Kingston to explore plant-based food options. CFRC’s Sports Journalist Isabella Garrido recaps the Queen’s Homecoming football game, where the Gaels faced off against the Waterloo Warriors. Tune in for these stories and the latest in […]
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: October 21, 2024

In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie digs into last week’s Kingston City Council meeting, where it was decided that the Integrated Care Hub would have some additional conditions to meet to receive funding from the City. CFRC Sports Broadcaster Jesse Bell recaps the Queen’s Homecoming football game, where the […]
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: October 16, 2024

In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie covers the closure of Kingston non-profit Loving Spoonful after 16 years of operation. She sits down with the organization’s treasurer, Judy Peterson, to discuss the challenging decision made by the board of directors last week. In sports, Jesse Bell prepares CFRC listeners for […]
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: October 14, 2024

This episode of Today in YGK features a special campus news segment, where Dinah Jansen speaks with Leigh Kalin, Associate Vice Principal Strategic Engagement in the Office of Advancement at Queen’s University to learn more about Queen’s University Homecoming taking place October 18th through the 20th. From her, listeners learn about the work staff do […]
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: October 9, 2024

This episode of Today in YGK covers tomorrow’s Gaels Tackle Hunger Initiative taking place tomorrow afternoon, messages directly from the city regarding closures and service impacts during the upcoming long weekend, and more.
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In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie dives into the City’s inaugural Kingston Climate Expo, running until October 20, 2024. CFRC Sports Reporter Isabella Garrido covers the latest updates in Queen’s Gaels football and women’s rugby. CFRC’s News Team also covers upcoming concerts and events, weather and traffic updates for […]
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: September 25, 2024

In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie sits down with a founding member of the Kingston Climate Justice Coalition to get into their upcoming Kingston Climate Action Town Hall this weekend. In sports, Jesse Bell recaps the Queen’s Gaels vs Guelph Gryphons face-off at Richardson Stadium on Saturday. Also tune […]
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: September 18, 2024

In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s News Team covers Consent Week at Queen’s University, the city’s Intercultural Arts Festival this weekend and the upcoming inaugural Kingston Climate Expo. In sports, we give you the rundown on the 2024 Golden Gaels football season. You can also tune in for this week’s weather report, traffic […]
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: September 16, 2024

In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s News Team covers a new event coming to The Screening Room this fall, the latest in the Queen’s Gaels football season, live music this week, and more.
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In this special arts and culture episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s News Team dives into a new initiative at the Spire getting senior performers back on stage, upcoming exhibitions at our local galleries, events, concerts, and more.
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Local news with CFRC’s News Team. Tune in for the latest in sports, civic updates, arts, events, and more.
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Local news with CFRC’s News Team! Tune in for the latest messages directly from the City of Kingston, a preview for the upcoming Gaels football season, upcoming concerts, events, and more.
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: August 7, 2024

In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s News Team covers the latest announcements for Kingston Writersfest 2024, the upcoming Gaels football season, the Kick & Push Theatre Festival, concerts, events, and more.
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In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s News Team covers an update from the Ministry of Transportation for the Wolfe Island ferry, the upcoming temporary closure of KFPL’s Isabel Turner Branch, the upcoming Gaels football season, and more.
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: July 29, 2024

CFRC’s News Team covers the Kick & Push Theatre Festival’s 10th anniversary season, the upcoming Golden Gaels football season, the latest LaSalle Causeway closure updates, and more in this episode of Today in YGK.
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This episode of Today in YGK, we cover tomorrow’s SPAF volunteer concert, featuring an interview with SPAF director Greg Tilson and headlining band Moskitto Bar’s Tangi Ropars. In sports, we have a preview for the upcoming Gaels football season. Tune in for these updates and more!
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: July 22, 2024

In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s News team provides the latest updates on the LaSalle Causeway closure, a preview of the 10th annual Kick & Push Theatre Festival kicking off this week, a sneak peek of the upcoming Gaels football season, and more.
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In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s News Team covers a second chance for the Sleeping Cabins project, the upcoming Gaels football season, the latest in arts and culture, and more.
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In this episode of Today in YGK, host Christena Lawrie sits down with Dr. David Pichora with KHSC to talk about upcoming studies to determine how AI can factor into adminstrative work in Kingston’s hospitals. Lauren Tucker gives you the rundown on all things arts and culture coming up in the city. In sports, Jesse […]
Continue ReadingToday in YGK: July 8, 2024

In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s News Team keeps you posted on the latest messages from the City of Kingston and the Kingston Frontenac Public Library. In sports, tune in for a special preview of the upcoming Gaels Football season. Listen for all this and more, including concerts, events, arts and culture, and […]
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Local news with CFRC’s News Team, including upcoming events, concerts, sports, arts and culture, and more.
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In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s News Team dives into messages directly from the City of Kingston, the 2024 Artists in Residence at the Grand Theatre this summer, a recap of the Queen’s University Football media day, and more.
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Today in YGK: June 26, 2024

In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s News Team covers what you can expect in Kingston for the upcoming long weekend, including special events, concerts, closures, and more.
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Today in YGK: June 24, 2024

CFRC’s News Team covers an update from last week’s Kingston City Council meeting, the latest in arts and culture news, NHL playoff updates, and upcomong events and concerts.
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Today in YGK: June 19, 2024

This episode of Today in YGK covers an event at The Screening Room this evening, a possible discussion of Lemoine Point Farm on last night’s City Council closed meeting agenda, and more. Tune in for the latest with CFRC’s News Team!
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Today in YGK: June 17, 2024

The latest in local news with CFRC’s News Collective, including Partners in Mission Food Bank hitting a major milestone today, and KHSC’s 2024 Exceptional Healer Awards.
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Today in YGK: June 12, 2024

This episode of Today in YGK features coverage a historic gift to advance Queen’s cancer research, the upcoming Festival of Live Digital Art, a preview of what Queen’s football has in store, and more.
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Today in YGK: June 10, 2024

This episode of Today in YGK covers the latest Kingston City Council meeting, the Festival of Live Digital Art coming up this week, NHL Stanley Cup final updates, and more.
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Today in YGK: June 5, 2024

CFRC’s News Team gets you up to speed on the latest local news updates, including sports, arts and culture, and more.
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Today in YGK: June 3, 2024

In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s News Team kicks off the week with local news headlines.
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Today in YGK: May 29, 2024

Tune in to this episode of Today in YGK for the latest messages directly from the City of Kingston, Spring Reverb updates, upcoming events, and more.
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Today in YGK: May 27, 2024

In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s News Team kicks off the week with the latest in Limestone City.
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Today in YGK: May 22, 2024

CFRC’s News Team keeps you posted on the latest in Kingston. Lauren Tucker on Arts Desk, Jesse Bell with the Sports Report and CFRC’s Community Events and Concerts Calendar.
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Today in YGK: May 20, 2024

CFRC’s News Team keeps you posted on the latest in Kingston, including an upcoming charity wrestling show, the reopening of the historic Bellevue House this weekend, the results of the Kingston Business Awards, and more.
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Today in YGK: May 15, 2024

In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s News Team covers the latest on the LaSalle Causeway closure and how it is impacting Kingston’s tourism industry. In sports, we get into Kingston’s own Aaliyah Edwards’ WNBA debut last night. Tune in for upcoming local concerts, events, weather, traffic, and more.
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Today in YGK: May 13, 2024

In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s News Team gets into the latest in limestone local news. CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie covers the City’s decision to move forward with conducting research on the feasability of adding fluoride to Kingston’s drinking water in the future. Lauren Tucker covers all things arts and culture in […]
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Today in YGK: May 8, 2024

Local news with CFRC’s News Team. Get the latest in sports, arts and culture, events, concerts, and more.
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Today in YGK: May 6, 2024

This episode features an interview with Connor Hamlyn, a Queen’s student embarking on a 900 km hike to raise funds and awareness for local charitable organization Lionhearts. The first Arts Desk segment of the summer will get you up to date on all things arts and culture in Kingston. Also, tune in for sports, upcoming […]
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Today in YGK: May 1, 2024

In this episode of Today in YGK, we cover some of the latest headlines, sit down with one of the Inquiry at Queen’s Undergraduate Research Conference winners, get into the latest in sports, and more.
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Today in YGK: April 29, 2024

This episode of Today in YGK covers the launch of Isabel Bader Centre’s tenth anniversary season, the City’s latest statement regarding the Belle Park encampment, and more updates from limestone city. In sports, we cover highlights from the NFL draft, including some Canadian players stepping up. In campus news, we sit down with one of […]
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Today in YGK: April 24, 2024

This episode of Today in YGK features on interview with Old Man Luedeke, who will be performing at a fundraiser for the Skeleton Press this weekend. In campus news, Erika Singh sits down with two winnders from the Inquiry@Queen’s Undergraduate Research Conference. Also, tune in for the latest in sports, upcoming events, and more.
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Today in YGK: April 22, 2024

In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s News Team with a run down of local headlines, and the latest in sports, campus news, concerts, events, and more.
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Today in YGK: April 17, 2024

In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s News Team gets into tonight’s fundraiser for Trellis HIV and Community Care, and the latest in sports, campus news, concerts, events, and more.
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Today in YGK: April 15, 2024

Local news updates with CFRC’s News Team, including updates regarding the LeSalle Causeway closure, the first #WasteNotYGK event of 2024, and more.
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Today in YGK: April 10, 2024

In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s News Team covers the latest in Kingston.
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Today in YGK: April 8, 2024

In this episode of Today in YGK, we run through the latest in Kingston local news, including updates from the City, campus headlines, and an update on the Queen’s Golden Gaels game.
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Today in YGK: April 3, 2024

In this episode of Today in YGK, we run through the latest in 2024 eclipse updates, including safety tips, special events, and service disruptions. We read some updates from the City of Kingston, including an update regarding the Belle Park encampment. We also cover the latest in Queen’s campus news, upcoming concerts, tonight’s special weather […]
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Today in YGK: April 1, 2024

In this episode of Today in YGK, we get into some updates from the City, your latest Queen’s campus news headlines, your events and concerts calendar, and more.
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Today in YGK: March 27, 2024

The latest in Kingston local news with CFRC’s news collective; including campus news, sports, concerts, and more!
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Today in YGK: March 25, 2024

The latest in Kingston local news with CFRC’s news collective; including campus news, sports, concerts, and more!
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Today in YGK: March 20, 2024

The latest in Kingston local news with CFRC’s news collective; including campus news, sports, concerts, and more!
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Today in YGK: March 18, 2024

This episode of Today in YGK features an interview with Kingston’s new Music Officer, Moira Demorest, discussing the future of our local music scene under the Kingston Music Strategy. In campus news, we discuss the sudden rent increase for the Grad Club and their emergency fundraiser. Also, tune in for the latest in sports, concerts, […]
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Today in YGK: March 13, 2024

The latest in Kingston local news with CFRC’s news collective; including campus news, sports, concerts, and more!
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Today in YGK: March 11, 2024

This episode of Today in YGK features updates from last week’s city council meeting, your latest in U Sports, campus news, and more!
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Today in YGK: March 4, 2024

In this episode of Today in YGK, we sit down with Kingston musicians performing at City Hall tonight in honour of International Women’s Day on March 8 and raising awareness for gender-based violence. In campus news, we sit down to chat about Paradise Lost presented by DAN School of Drama & Music at the Isabel […]
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Today in YGK: February 28, 2024

This episode of Today in YGK features updates from the Kingston Canadian Film Festival, the latest in sports, campus news, and more.
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Today in YGK: February 26, 2024

Local news with CFRC’s news team. Tune in for Queen’s campus news, updates from city council last week, your sports rundown, and more.
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Today in YGK: February 19, 2024

Local news updates with CFRC’s News Team. Tune in for AMS election updates, the latest in sports, upcoming events, and more.
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Today in YGK: February 14, 2024

This episode of Today in YGK features a special segment with Dinah Jansen, covering last night’s AMS Assembly and the ongoing AMS executive elections. Tune in for the latest in local sports, campus news, events, and concerts!
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Today in YGK: February 12, 2024

In this episode of Today in YGK, we sit down with Denis Leroux with Joe’s M.I.L.L. to chat about how they have been using their grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) to bring access to instruments to the Kingston community. Also, tune in for campus, sports, and events updates.
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Today in YGK: February 7, 2023

In this episode of Today in YGK, we cover some upcoming events at the Spire, including new senior’s prgramming and a pancake supper in support of All Our Relations Land Trust’s garden project. In campus news, we sit down with a representative with The Campus Observation Room (COR), as the student fee supporting the on-site […]
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Today in YGK: February 5, 2024

In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s News Team zeroes in on the 2024 AMS elections. In our special Campus Beat segment, Dinah Jansen sits down with Calder Bryson, Chief Electoral Officer for the Alma Mater Society. Bryson discusses electoral processes for the AMS Executive Team following the January 31st withdrawal of a team […]
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Today in YGK: January 31, 2024

Local news updates with CFRC’s News team. Tune in for campus updates, sports, events, and more!
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Today in YGK: January 29, 2024

In this episode of Today in YGK, 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 updates in sports, campus news, […]
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Today in YGK: January 24, 2023

This episode of Today in YGK features an interview with Birdbone Theatre regarding their upcoming tour. In campus news, we sit down with curators Bailey Laing and Re Parsons to chat about Union Gallery. Also, tune in for your local news headlines, weather, traffic, events, and more.
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Birdbone Theatre: In Conversation

In this special Today in YGK broadcast, we feature an interview with Aleksandra Bragoszewska (Artistic Director) and Alison Gowan (Musical Director) of Birdbone Theatre. They join us to discuss Birdbone Theatre and the art that goes into making shadow puppet musical theatre come alive for all to enjoy. They also share details on the upcoming […]
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Today in YGK: January 22, 2024

In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s News Team gives you the latest updates from KFPL, the City of Kingston, and more. In campus news, we sit down with one of the members of Queen’s Students vs Cuts to discuss the latest updates on the Queen’s budget situation. Tune in for the latest on […]
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