In this episode, host Christena Lawrie sits down with Events Manager Sandi Griffiths to learn more about the Downtown Kingston BIA’s announcement of a new multu-genre music festival set to launch this fall. Henry Walker delivers the latest from Queen’s University, including the AMS president’s resignation, a biology field course currently stuck in Qatar due […]
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In this episode, host Christena Lawrie talks the wrap up of Kingston Canadian Film Festival. Henry Walker delivers the latest from Queen’s University, including the AMS president’s resignation and province-wide student protests over OSAP cuts and rising tuition. Jesse Bell brings you the week’s weather and traffic outlook, and Giulianna Gonsalves rounds out the show […]
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Christena Lawrie speaks with Kingston Canadian Film Festival director Marc Garniss about why KCFF 2026 is opening and closing with hockey stories, and how Youngblood and Heated Rivalry offer a fresh lens on the sport at a complicated cultural moment. Henry Walker brings you the latest Queen’s campus news, including a confirmed measles exposure, student […]
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In this episode, host Christena Lawrie reports on the City of Kingston’s purchase of Lemoine Point Farm property, speaking with long-time advocates about what the move means for protecting the land into the future. Henry Walker brings you the latest from Queen’s campus, including public health alerts, student initiatives, and major developments affecting the university […]
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In this episode, host Christena Lawrie breaks down City Council’s unanimous move to strengthen the City’s Tree By-Law, and the push to secure a Kingston stop on the proposed Alto high-speed rail line. Henry Walker brings you Queen’s campus news, including major changes to provincial post-secondary funding and ongoing scrutiny around AMS governance. Plus, Jesse […]
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Christena Lawrie reports on last night’s City Council meeting, including a decision to review outdoor rink operations and the push for answers from Circular Materials Ontario and Emterra Environmental to improve curbside recycling service following widespread complaints. Henry Walker delivers the latest from Queen’s University, including the rollout of new tap-enabled student cards, Relay for […]
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Host Christena Lawrie speaks with Lionhearts CEO Travis Blackmore about Kingston’s upcoming Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser and the growing need for food support in the community, before reporting on the extension of downtown’s Spirit of Winter: Enchanted festival. Henry Walker delivers the latest Queen’s campus news, from new student cards and Relay for […]
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In this episode of Today in YGK, host Christena Lawrie reports on the latest City Council meeting, including the City’s plan to create a Student Housing Strategy, and the extension of the Spirit of Winter festival downtown. Henry Walker covers the latest Queen’s campus news, including student government controversy and debate sparked by Queen’s long-term […]
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In this episode of Today in YGK, host Christena Lawrie reports on the latest City Council meeting, including the deferal of proposed funding for events marking the 10th anniversary of The Tragically Hip’s final concert, and a motion aimed at improving public consultation around supportive and emergency housing. Henry Walker covers the latest Queen’s campus […]
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In this episode, host Christena Lawrie dives into two stories from the cinema, a collaboration between the Canadian Museum of Health Care and the Cinema Society of Kingston and a milestone moment for the local film industry with the national release of Kingston-shot feature Den Mother Crimson. Henry Walker breaks down key developments on campus, […]
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Host Christena Lawrie delivers the latest local headlines, including a conversation with Downtown Kingston’s Sandi Griffiths on the return of the Spirit of Winter festival. Henry Walker breaks down the latest campus politics and student government news, Jesse Bell brings the week’s weather and traffic outlook, and Giulianna Gonsalves rounds things out with concerts and […]
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CFRC broadcast journalist Christena Lawrie covers the Museum of Health Care’s transition to the Canadian Museum of Health Care and Council’s approval of the 2026 municipal budget, including a 3.75 per cent property tax increase and key investments in housing, infrastructure, and emergency services. Henry Walker dives into the latest at Queen’s, highlighting TEDxQueensU 2026, […]
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This episode, host Christena Lawrie covers the Kingston’s Museum of Health Care announcing its new name as the Canadian Museum of Health Care, reflecting its growing national scope. Henry Walker dives into the latest campus news, from policy and funding updates to student and faculty concerns shaping campus life. Jesse Bell brings you the week’s […]
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This episode, host Christena Lawrie covers the launch of Boards Up! Rink Sports in the Square, expanding Kingston’s historic hockey celebrations with four days of outdoor programming. She also covers the latest updates from Kingston City Council, including motions to review fare-free transit, accessible transportation services, and measles vaccination awareness following Canada’s loss of elimination […]
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This episode, host Christena Lawrie speaks with Kingston Symphony music director Evan Mitchell about The Music of Star Wars, an upcoming concert celebrating iconic scores from the franchise. Henry Walker delivers the latest from Queen’s University, covering new provincial funding for primary care teaching clinics, major investments in post-secondary facilities, and key campus events shaping […]
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In this episode of Today in YGK, host Christena Lawrie reports on the opening of Kingston’s first queer bar since 2009. Campus News Reporter Henry Walker returns with the first Campus Beat of 2026, bringing students the scoop as the semester gets underway. Jesse Bell delivers the week’s weather and traffic report, before Lawrie wraps […]
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In this episode, host Christena Lawrie discusses the City’s new Bird-Friendly City certification from Nature Canada, and the city’s first Peace Poll to be installed in Breakwater Park in 2026. Jesse Bell provides your weather and traffic reports for the upcoming week. Lawrie also runs through some upcoming concerts and events.
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In this episode of Today in YGK, host Christena Lawrie covers this year’s K-Town Countdown event at the INVISTA Centre, the city’s first Peace Poll to be installed in 2026, and more. Jesse Bell provides your weather and traffic reports for the upcoming week, including New Year’s Eve closures. Lawrie also runs through some upcoming […]
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On this episode of Today in YGK, host Christena Lawrie covers the latest from Kingston City Council, and the final stretch of a campaign supporting local hospitals. Jesse Bell brings you your weather and traffic for the week, before Lawrie returns with a look at upcoming concerts and events around the city.
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On this episode of Today in YGK, host Christena Lawrie covers local healthcare updates, including a year-end fundraising campaign supporting Kingston hospitals and new investments in mental health and addiction care at Kingston Health Sciences Centre. She also reports on the launch of Kingston’s “See It. Name It. Change It!” campaign to address intimate partner […]
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This week on Today in YGK, Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie runs through some headlines directly from the City before getting into highlights from last week’s Council meeting. Campus Reporter Henry Walker covers the latest at Queen’s, including the foco weekend celebrations and the ongoing University District Safety Initiative. Plus, CFRC’s News Collective delivers your traffic, weather, […]
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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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