Kingston Currents

In this episode of Kingston Currents, host Christena Lawrie heads downtown to chat with local artist Abby Nowakowski and the city’s Public Art Coordinator Taylor Norris while they work on a project transforming street infrastructure into vibrant public art. She covers Air Canada’s announcement that they will be launching a service to bring passengers from Kingston’s Norman Rogers Airport to...

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. In the second half of the show, Lawrie covers highlights of last week’s Kingston Police Service Board meeting. Tune in to hear these stories and more!

In this episode of Kingston Currents, host Christena Lawrie dives into the discussion at last week’s City Council meeting surrounding the planned shelter at 924 Sydenham Road. Tune in for this story and more, including updates directly from the City of Kingston and the Downtown Kingston BIA.

Local news with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.

Local news updates with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.

The latest in Limestone City local news with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.

The latest in Limestone City local news with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.

Local news with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.

Local news with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.

Local News with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.

Local news with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.

Local news with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.

The latest in Limestone local news with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.

Local news updates with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.

Local news with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.

In this episode of Kingston Currents, host Christena Lawrie covers the biggest events in Limestone City this weekend, ranging from Spirit of Winter kickoff in Springer Market Square this weekend to the premiere of a new work from The Isabel Voices. Lawrie also dives into updates from the Kingston Canadian Film Festival, ReelOut Queer Film Festival, and more.

In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie sits down with Amanda Brierley with Home Base Housing to discuss the addition of 10 beds to their In From The Cold emergency shelter in the face of dropping temperatures and growing demand. She also covers the latest updates from this week’s Kingston City Council meeting, including the decision to move f...

In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie covers the end of Kingston Writersfest, folding after a 16-year run. Artistic Director Aara Macauley joins her to discuss the abrupt end and the impact on staff. Manager of Victory Grounds Ventures Paul Barbeau joins Lawrie to discuss a proposal for an new soccer stadium at Kingston’s Memorial Centre to...

The latest in Limestone local news with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.

In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie covers the latest on the Wolfe Islander IV breakdown, as Islanders and municipal officials call for better ferry service. She sits down with Lionhearts CEO Travis Blackmoore to discuss the opening seven new supportive housing on Brock St.. Lawrie also dives into a $20M film studio project coming to Kingston&#8...

In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie investigates the impact of the ongoing Canada Post strike on local non-profit and charity organizations, and how donors are overcoming the new challenge. She covers the outcome of Meadowbrook-Strathcona Councillor Jeff McLaren’s integrity investigation after being accused of leaking confidential informat...

In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie sits down with Kingston’s very own drag superstar Tyffanie Morgan as she heads into her silver jubilee year, marking 25 years of entertaining as a drag artist. To mark the occasion, she is inviting other Kingston-based performers to submit projects for “Limestone to Limelight: Kingston’s Drag History and Futur...

In this episode of Kingston Currents , CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie brings you stories ranging from key highlights of recent city council meetings to the exciting events marking the start of Kingston’s holiday season. She sits down with guests from the City of Kingston and the Downtown Kingston BIA to dive deep into the latest updates.

In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie covers the kickoff of the 2024 Kingston General Hospital (KGH) Auxiliary Teddy Bear campaign, this year taking on an ambitious goal. She covers the appearance of a 15-foot wooden Trojan Horse at Kingston Health Sciences Centre yesterday, part of CUPE’s Ontario Council of Hospital Unions (OCHU-CUPE) and the Ont...

In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie covers an especially busy week in Limestone City. She sits down with Ban Righ Centre Director Susan Belyea, celebrating 50 years of the centre supporting women on Queen’s University campus. Kingston Symphony Director Evan Mitchell joins Lawrie to discuss their first ever Relaxed Performance  this weekend...