The Corridor

This week’s edition of The Corridor begins with a story from the Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for CFRC 101.9fm, Christena Lawrie,  and it a new piece from the Isabel Voices choir called “CREATION”. Dinah Jansen reads a story from the LJI Reporter for the Brockville Recorder & Times, Keith Dempsey, about Ganonoque’s new Mobile Crisis Response Team. Jesse Bell reads a story from th...

This week’s edition of The Corridor begins with a story from the Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for CFRC 101.9fm, Christena Lawrie,  and it covers the controversial decision to explore proposals related to the development of a soccer stadium at the Memorial Centre. Dinah Jansen reads a story from the LJI Reporter for the Brockville Recorder & Times, Keith Dempsey, about a prestigio...

This week’s edition of The Corridor begins with a story from the Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for CFRC 101.9fm, Christena Lawrie,  and it covers the expansion of Home Base Housing’s shelter capacity. Jesse Bell reads a story from the LJI Reporter for YGK News, Owen Fullerton, about the food insecurity emergency in the City of Kingston. Bell also conducts an interview with the General...

This week’s edition of The Corridor begins with a story from the Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for CFRC 101.9fm, Christena Lawrie,  and it covers the abrupt end of Kingston’s Writers Fest. Jesse Bell reads a story from the LJI Reporter for the Brockville Recorder & Times, Keith Dempsey, about Ganonoque’s ongoing Marina Project. Bell also reads a story from the LJI Reporter f...

This week’s edition of The Corridor begins with a story from the Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for CFRC 101.9fm, Christena Lawrie,  and it covers the City of Kingston’s commitment to a three year mural creation project. Corridor Anchor, Dinah Jansen, reads a story from the LJI Reporter for the Brockville Recorder & Times, Keith Dempsey, about Ganonoque’s Robotic Housing project. C...

This week’s edition of The Corridor begins with a story from the Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for CFRC 101.9fm, Christena Lawrie,  and it covers possible labour action at Queen’s University. Corridor News Producer Jesse Bell reads a story from the LJI Reporter for the Brockville Recorder & Times, Keith Dempsey, about Ganonoque Town Council’s decision to allocate leftover funds fr...

This week’s edition of The Corridor begins with a story from the Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for CFRC 101.9fm, Christena Lawrie, that covers a new, education-based approach to dealing with vandalism in the City of Kingston. Then, Corridor lead anchor, Dinah Jansen, reads a story from the LJI Reporter for The Kingstonist, Michelle Dorey Forestell, about the opening of affordable hous...

This week’s edition of The Corridor begins with a story from the Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for CFRC 101.9fm, Christena Lawrie, that covers a local production company’s plans to build a $20 million film studio in Kingston. Then, Corridor lead anchor, Dinah Jansen, reads a story from the LJI Reporter for the Napanee Beaver, Sarah Williams, about future plans for the Market Square Fa...

This week’s edition of The Corridor begins with a story from the Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for CFRC 101.9fm, Christena Lawrie, that covers the City of Kingston’s request for the redistribution of Provincial and Federal tax dollars to fund municipal infrastructure development. Corridor news producer, Jesse Bell, reads a story from the LJI Reporter for The Brockville Recorder &...

This week’s edition of The Corridor begins with a story from the Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for CFRC 101.9fm, Christena Lawrie, that covers the planned 2025 relocation of the Partners in Mission Food Bank. Then, Corridor lead anchor, Dinah Jansen, reads a story from the LJI Reporter for The Brockville Recorder & Times, Keith Dempsey, about a 12% residential tax increase in Gano...

This week’s edition of The Corridor begins with a story from the Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for CFRC 101.9fm, Christena Lawrie, that covers the the findings of 2023’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Report. Then, Corridor lead anchor, Dinah Jansen, reads a story from the LJI Reporter for The Kingstonist, Michelle Dorey Forestell, that provides an update on the Dr. Elaine Ma OHIP...

This week’s edition of The Corridor begins with a story from the Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for CFRC 101.9fm, Christena Lawrie, that covers the impending launch of Kingston’s first car-sharing program. Then, Corridor lead anchor, Dinah Jansen, reads a story from the LJI Reporter for YGK News, Owen Fullerton, about Kingston’s Food Strategy Project. Corridor news producer, Jess...

This week’s edition of The Corridor begins with a story from the Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for CFRC 101.9fm, Christena Lawrie, that covers a massive influx of funding awarded to the Agnes Etherington Arts Centre. Then, Corridor lead anchor, Dinah Jansen, reads a story from the LJI Reporter for YGK News, Owen Fullerton, about the life and legacy of the late Murray Sinclair. Corrido...

This week’s edition of The Corridor begins with a story from the Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for CFRC 101.9fm, Christena Lawrie, that highlights the 50th anniversary of Queen’s University’s Ban Righ Centre. Then, Corridor lead anchor, Dinah Jansen, reads a story from the LJI Reporter for YGK News, Owen Fullerton, about the controversial Bill 212. Corridor news producer, Jesse Bell,...

This week’s edition of The Corridor begins with a story from the Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for CFRC 101.9fm, Christena Lawrie, that details the new conditions and safety measures put in place related to Kingston’s Integrated Care Hub. Then, Corridor lead anchor, Dinah Jansen, reads a story from the LJI Reporter for The Kingstonist, Michelle Dorey Forestell, about the controversial...

This week’s edition of The Corridor begins with a story from the Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for CFRC 101.9fm, Christena Lawrie, that details the return of the public art and theatre piece, “Talkin’ Back with Johnny Mac”. Then, Corridor lead anchor, Dinah Jansen, reads a story from the LJI Reporter for YGK News, Owen Fullerton, about the reopening of Roswell’...

In this episode, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Christena Lawrie reports on the Kingston’s inaugural Climate Expo. Then, host Dinah Jansen reads a story by the LJI Reporter for The Kingstonist, Michelle Dorey Forestell, about Napanee Council’s support for a “mystery” Kingston Community Health Centre initiative. Jesse Bell reads a story from Owen Fullerton, the LJI Reporter for Y...

In this episode, Christena Lawrie reports on the recent launch of the Kingston Climate Justice Coalition’s local advocacy efforts during a town hall on September 28th. Then, Dinah Jansen reads a report from Michelle Dorey Forestell, LJI Reporter for the Kingstonist on the release of a third quarter report by Kingston Police that indicates a decrease in calls for service in Kingston. Ted Evans, LJI...

In this episode, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Christena Lawrie reports on the uncertain future for the Crossroads Village Project, previously known as the Sleeping Cabin Program in Kingston. Then, host Dinah Jansen reads a story by Owen Fullerton, LJI Reporter for YGK News on the opening of a new  Pediatric Applied Behaviour Analysis clinic in Kingston.   Ted Evans, LJI Reporter for...

In this episode, host Dinah Jansen reads Owen Fullerton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for YGK New’s report on the prioritization of the need for venues in the Kingston music scene. Then she reads Michelle Dorey-Forestell of the Kingstonist’s story on a recent Kingston Police report on local traffic collisions. Ted Evans, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for CJAI FM follows...

In this episode of the Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Christena Lawrie reports on the upcoming launch and invitation for home movie submissions to be featured at the inaugural Home Movie Day at The Screening Room this October. Owen Fullerton, LJI Reporter for YGK News follows with a story on the commencement of modular bridge building over the Lasalle Causeway read by Dinah...

In this episode CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Christena Lawrie covers new fundraising efforts by Murney Tower for its centennial celebrations next year. Then, Dinah Jansen reads a story by Owen Fullerton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for YGK news on the closure of Blu Martini in downtown Kingston followed by Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Keith Dempsey’s report on the c...

In this episode, CFRC 101.9 FM’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Christena Lawrie covers a story on a new study on key factors that contribute to the increase in demand for pediatric urgent care in Kingston. Then, Local Journalism Reporter Keith Dempsey of the Brockville Recorder and Times has a report on new water infrastructure funding for the Town of Gananoque.  Following that is Jeff Gard...

In this week’s episode of The Corridor, CFRC’s Christena Lawrie provides a story that covers a recent study highlighting the struggles of Ontario’s healthcare workers. Dinah Jansen reads a story from Owen Fullerton of YGK News about the departure of a primary care provider from a local medical clinic. Ted Evans of CJAI Amherst Island Radio follows with a story about the election of Nathan Townend...

In this week’s episode of The Corridor, CFRC’s Christena Lawrie provides an update on the future of Lemoine’s Point. Jesse Bell reads a story from Owen Fullerton of YGK News that provides an update on the future of a fully accessible playground at Shannon Park. Ted Evans of CJAI Amherst Island Radio follows with two stories. The first is about Loyalist Township’s support of a new multi-residential...