This week on Today in YGK, host Christena Lawrie brings you local headlines straight from the City of Kingston, from new veterans’ commemorative crosswalks to Kingston’s push for expanded VIA Rail service. Henry Walker reports on the FOCO weekend celebrations and the ongoing University District Safety Initiative, plus CFRC’s news collective delivers your traffic, weather, […]
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In this episode of Today in YGK, host Christena Lawrie sits down with Creepy Doll Museum Curators Kathryn Bahun and Ben Hatcher ahead of their visit to Kingston this weekend with their collection of nearly 200 haunting dolls. Campus Reporter Henry Walker covers the latest at Queen’s, including the impact of the University District Safety […]
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In this episode of Today in YGK, host Christena Lawrie discusses a first-of-its-kind study using psychedelics to treat anxiety taking place at Kingston Health Sciences Centre Research Institute with the study’s principal investigator Dr. Claudio Soares. Campus Reporter Henry Walker covers the latest at Queen’s, including Homecoming celebrations and what to know about the University […]
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In this episode of Today in YGK, host Christena Lawrie covers an update on the City’s Family Physician Recruitment Program and the announcement of Kingston’s official City Birds. Campus Reporter Henry Walker continues his behind-the-scenes look at the DAN School of Drama and Music’s fall major production, The Caucasian Chalk Circle. Jesse Bell runs through […]
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This week on Today in YGK: Christena Lawrie reports on Council’s latest push to protect and expand VIA Rail service through the city. Then, Henry Walker takes us inside the DAN School of Drama and Music’s fall major production, The Caucasian Chalk Circle, for a behind-the-scenes look at its student-led music and performance design. Plus, […]
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This week on Today in YGK: host Christena Lawrie brings you local headlines, including a teaser of Kingston author Jamal Saeed on his newest release Princess Nai and Other Stories and updates from the City of Kingston ahead of the long weekend and Homecoming. Then, Dinah Jansen dives into a special campus election segment, followed […]
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CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie runs through this week’s top headlines from the City of Kingston. Campus Reporter Henry Walker breaks down the latest in campus activism, controversies, and AMS updates, while Sports Reporter Eliza Lee debuts the YGK Sports Minute, bringing you quick hits from Kingston’s sports scene. Tune in for these updates and […]
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In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie dives into some of the highlights from last week’s Kingston City Council meeting. Campus News Reporter Henry Walker debuts the 2026 edition of Campus Corner, covering the Alma Mater Society’s opening Assembly for the academic year, the upcoming Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance General […]
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In this episode, host Christena Lawrie covers some updates from the latest Kingston City Council meeting. Jesse Bell provides your weather and traffic report for this week.
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In this episode, host Christena Lawrie runs through updates directly from the City of Kingston before diving into a groundbreaking new AI tool transforming how coronary artery disease is diagnosed at Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC). Dr. Omar Islam, Head of Diagnostic Radiology at KHSC and Queen’s University, sits down to share more about the […]
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In this episode, host Christena Lawrie covers an update from last week’s City Council meeting. With the 2025 Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Football season just around the corner, Sports Reporter Jesse Bell presses on with CFRC’s 2025 season preview. CFRC Arts Coordinator Ellie Stirton dives into the latest news in Kingston’s vibrant local arts scene. […]
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In this episode, host Christena Lawrie covers an update from last week’s City Council meeting. With the 2025 Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Football season on the horizon, Sports Reporter Jesse Bell presses on with CFRC’s 2025 season preview. Tune in for these updates and more!
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In this episode, host Christena Lawrie covers an update from this week’s City Council meeting, where councillors voted unanimously in favour of more measures to protect turtles along Highway 2 East. With the 2025 Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Football season on the horizon, Sports Reporter Jesse Bell presses on with CFRC’s 2025 season preview. Arts […]
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In this episode, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie opens with a few headlines directly from the City of Kingston. Arts Coordinator Ellie Stirton covers the lastest in the Kingston local arts scene. Sports Reporter Jessie Bell continues CFRC’s 2025 Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Football season preview series. Tune in for these updates and more, including […]
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In this episode, host Christena Lawrie heads downtown to chat with an artist at work on a piece for the City’s Traffic Control Box Pilot Project. CFRC Sports Reporter Jesse Bell presents part four of CFRC’s 2025 Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Football season preview, today zeroing in on the Carleton Ravens. Community News and Arts […]
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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. CFRC Sports Reporter Jesse Bell presents part three of CFRC’s 2025 Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Football season preview, […]
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In this episode, host Christena Lawrie runs through some of the highlights of last week’s Kingston Police Service Board meeting. In sports, Jesse Bell dives into part two of CFRC’s 2025 Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Football season preview, today focusing on the University of Toronto’s Varsity Blues. Community News and Arts Coordinator Ellie Stirton highlights […]
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In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie covers the latest messages directly from the City of Kingston. Sports Reporter Jesse Bell unveils part one of the 2025 Gaels football season preview. Community News and Arts Coordinator Ellie Stirton highlights some events and concerts coming up this week. Tune in for […]
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In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie recaps a heavily discussed item on Council’s agenda last week; the proposed homeless shelter at 924 Sydenham Road. Community News and Arts Coordinator Ellie Stirton covers the latest in arts and culture news, including the 2025 Buskers Rendezvous and a new project from […]
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In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie dives into an update on the Integrated Care Hub’s community drug checking program heard by the Kingston Police Service Board at their last meeting. Sports Reporter Jesse Bell recaps of the OSFL season for the Kingston Grenadiers. Community News and Arts Coordinator Ellie […]
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Tune in for the latest in Limestone City local news with CFRC’s News Team; Christena Lawrie, Ellie Stirton, and Jesse Bell.
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Tune in for the latest in Limestone City local news with CFRC’s News Team; Christena Lawrie, Ellie Stirton, and Jesse Bell.
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In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie covers an update on the Kingston Music Strategy from last week’s city council meeting. Jesse Bell gets into weather and traffic details so you can prepare for the week ahead. Ellie Stirton gives a rundown of local events and concerts you can check […]
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In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie sits down with President of Joe’s M.I.L.L. Denis Leroux and festival organizer Chris Morris to chat about the success of the 2025 HomeGrown Live Music Festival, which achieved record turnout and raised $15,400 for the musical instrument lending library. CFRC’s Ellie Stirton dives […]
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In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie dives into some of the latest updates directly from the City of Kingston. In sports, CFRC’s Jesse Belle recaps the season opening games for The Kingston Grenadiers Youth Football Club. CFRC’s Community News & Arts Coordinator Ellie Stirton gives a rundown of events […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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