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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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.
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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 […]
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s News Team kicks off the week with local news headlines.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Local news with CFRC’s News Team. Get the latest in sports, arts and culture, events, concerts, and more.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s News Team covers the latest in Kingston.
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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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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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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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The latest in Kingston local news with CFRC’s news collective; including campus news, sports, concerts, and more!
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The latest in Kingston local news with CFRC’s news collective; including campus news, sports, concerts, and more!
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The latest in Kingston local news with CFRC’s news collective; including campus news, sports, concerts, and more!
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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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The latest in Kingston local news with CFRC’s news collective; including campus news, sports, concerts, and more!
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Local news updates with CFRC’s News team. Tune in for campus updates, sports, events, and more!
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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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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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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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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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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 Today in YGK, CFRC’s news team covers all things local news, including sports, campus news, events, and more.
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In this episode of Today in YGK, we sit down with CUPE Ontario Council of Hospital Unions Vice President Dave Verch to talk about a recent poll amongst hospital workers with concerning results. In campus news, we cover a report released by Queen’s revealing a significant decrease in non-academic related misconduct cases. Also, tune in […]
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In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s news team gets into a public meeting taking place tomorrow night to discuss the future of Lemoine Point Farm, a stunning and environmentally crucial site with an uncertain future. We sit down with Business Development Manager Rob Tamblyn to discuss the new partnership between KFPL and Kingston […]
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This episode of Today in YGK features a special segment Kington’s most famous cat, Buckaroo, who has recently gone missing. We also run through updates from the City of Kingston, Utilities Kingston, your weekly weather and traffic report, and more.
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In this episode of Today in YGK, we run through the latest updates from the City on Kingston, Utilities Kingston, the Kingston frontenac Public Library, and more. Tune in for your CFRC traffic and weather report, upcoming concerts, and events calendar.
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In this episode of Today in YGK, we run through the latest updates from the City on Kingston, Utilities Kingston, the Kingston frontenac Public Library, and more. Tune in for your CFRC traffic and weather report, upcoming concerts, and events calendar.
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In this episode of Today in YGK, we discuss some recent updates from the City of Kingston and KFPL, including KFPL’s recent project to support menstrual equity in our community. We also give you the latest campus news, upcmoing concerts, and events for this week.
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In this segment of Today in YGK, CFRC’s News Team keeps you up to date on the latest in local headlines, sports, campus news, upcoming concerts, and more!
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In this episode of Today in YGK, we run through the latest updates from the City on Kingston, Utilities Kingston, the Kingston frontenac Public Library, and more. Tune in for your CFRC traffic and weather report, upcoming concerts, and events calendar.
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In this episode of Today in YGK, we discuss the closure of the Queen’s Bader College location with Vice-Provost Evans. We also get into your latest updates in upcoming events, concerts, and more.
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In this episode of Today in YGK, we sit down with the Director of Skeleton Park Arts Festival, Greg Tilson, to chat about their upcoming concert fundraiser on Saturday in support of the Skeleton Press. We also give you your fix of campus updates, traffic, weather, events and more.
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In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s News Team keeps you posted on the latest updates in sports, campus news, and upcoming events.
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In this episode of Today in YGK, we get into the closure of Queen’s University’s Bader campus. We sit down with Keaton to chat about tomorrow’s concert at the Broom Factory in support of the Integrated Care Hub. Also, we give you your weather, traffic, and events updates.
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Get your fix of Kingston local news with CFRC’s news team! We cover campus news, sports, upcoming events, and more.
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This episode of Today in YGK features an interview with Rowena McGowan, Curator at the Museum of Healthcare at Kingston, regarding the museum’s upcoming feature in The HISTORY Channel’s docu-series, Our War. In sports news, we give you an updated look on the Gael’s position in the U-Sports top 10. You can also get your […]
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