Kingston Currents

In this episode: An update on the future of Kingston’s addiction and mental health services. With the closure of the city’s Consumption and Treatment Services (CTS) site on the horizon due to loss of Provincial support and recent news of Kingston being approved for a HART Hub, Council discussed and ultimately approved a multi-part response to support the community through the transition to the abs...

In this episode: Some highlights from City Council’s last meeting, including a new pilot air-conditioner program to support vulnerable residents ahead of extreme summer heat, Council’s reaction to the Province’s new “bring-your-own” permit option, and new measures to improve oversight of partner organizations in response to the taxi commission fallout. Plus, Inclusive Play Projec...

In this episode: Kingston’s 2026 Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign aims to bring the Jumpstart Inclusive Playground across the funding finish line next week, with 100 per cent of proceeds supporting the $1.5 million project that just broke ground in Shannon Park. The Kingston Climate Summit returns for its second year with an expanded two-day event, focusing on community-driven climate action and...

In this episode: The latest from City Hall. After unanimous support from Council, a temporary bylaw prohibiting clear cutting is now in effect until the City’s new Official Plan comes into play. In the same meeting, Council votes to explore the creation of a municipal tree conservation incentive program, a new way to protect the city’s tree canopy by rewarding preservation. Also, an update o...

In this episode: Partners in Mission Food Bank prepares for its annual Food Blitz on Saturday, April 11, collecting donations at grocery stores across Kingston. The event comes following five record-breaking years for use of the food bank, with no signs of slowing down. The Transplant Advocate Association marks Green Shirt Day and BeADonor Month in Kingston, both a moment of recognition and a call...

In this episode: Researchers at Kingston Health Sciences Centre and Smith Engineering at Queen’s University are redefining how we understand shoulder movement with a first-of-its-kind imaging study, while the Great Lakes Museum prepares to welcome families with its inaugural Bunnies on Boats Easter event. At City Hall, Council finalizes the $12M purchase of Lemoine Point Farm following years of ad...

In this episode, host Christena Lawrie speaks with Executive Director Maddi Andrews about the rebrand of Modern Fuel Artist-Run Centre to Cultivate Art Commons, exploring what the shift means ahead of the organization’s 50th anniversary. The, she dives into updates from City Hall, including a scaled-back plan to mark the The Tragically Hip final concert 10th anniversary following a controversial f...

In this episode, host Christena Lawrie takes you inside A Sheltered Life, a powerful portrait exhibit at the Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning amplifying the stories of residents who have experienced homelessness, speaks with Kingston-born photographer Brett Hitchins on his work being featured in a Canada Post stamp series, and breaks down key City Hall updates, from proposed snow windrow...

In this episode, host Christena Lawrie speaks with Queen’s Health Sciences student Cassie Porte about bringing the first-ever Team Cassie & Friends Run to Kingston, raising awareness and support for children living with juvenile arthritis. Downtown Kingston BIA Events Manager Sandi Griffiths shares the story behind RoadTrip, a new multi-genre music festival set to transform the downtown core i...

Host Christena Lawrie covers the kickoff of the 2026 Kingston Canadian Film Festival, the City’s purchase securing the future of Lemoine Point Farm after decades of community advocacy, the upcoming Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser in support of Lionhearts, and City Council’s investment in life sciences innovation with Tri-Colour Labs.

Join host Christena Lawrie for the stories shaping Kingston this week. Get ready for Boards Up! Rink Sports in the Square with Sandy Griffiths of the Downtown Kingston BIA, including historic hockey, curling, ringette, and youth hockey programs. Hear from Evan Mitchell, Music Director of the Kingston Symphony, as he prepares to take audiences to a galaxy far, far away with The Music of Star Wars c...

This week, CFRC’s Christena Lawrie covers the Great Lakes Museum’s screening of Last Boat on the Lake, with insights from visitor experience manager Claire Notman, and the opening of Kingston’s first dedicated queer bar in almost 20 years with owner Paul Fortier. She also dives into the latest in Wolf Island ferry service, and the launch on the KFL&A Food Policy Council’s regional...

In this episode, host Christena Lawrie sits down with Karen Santucci, representing the City’s Bird Team, to dive into Kingston’s official Nature Canada Bird-Friendly City certification, a title the City has been working towards for the past year. Lawrie also covers some of Council’s final decisions of 2025, an ongoing community campaign raising awareness about Intimate Partner Vi...

In this episode, host Christena Lawrie covers some highlights from last week’s City Council meeting, a new mental health resource launched by four second-year Queen’s University students, and a few stories to get you into the holiday spirit, including the success of this year’s Toys for Tickets program and the ongoing Kingston General Hospital Teddy Bear Campaign.

In this episode, host Christena Lawrie runs through the latest updates from City Hall, covering this week’s Council meeting. She also sits down with Kingston General Hospital Auxiliary President Chelsea Reynolds to chat about the 2025 Teddy Bear Campaign, which will once again provide funds for new equipment for the Pediatric Program at Kingston Health Sciences Centre.

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

In this episode of Kingston Currents , we set sail into some of Kingston’s Halloween highlights, from the S.S. Keewatin’s sell-out spooky event to the St. Lawrence II’s transformation into a haunted pirate ship. We also check in on the growing momentum behind the RXN HUB green tech innovation project and highlight longtime tourism industry leader John Wright, who was recently honoured with a...

This week on Kingston Currents , we’re getting into the Halloween spirit! From the third annual Witches’ Walk taking over downtown this evening to the first spooky season event aboard the S.S. Keewatin, and the delightfully unsettling Creepy Doll Museum coming to the Broom Factory this weekend, we’re exploring the city’s haunted happenings.

In this episode, host Christena Lawrie covers the announcement of Kingston’s official City Birds after a tight race with over 1,600 votes. She dives into some highlights from last week’s Council meeting, including an update on the City’s Family Physician Recruitment Program and Council’s response to recent announcements from VIA Rail. Lawrie also discusses a first-of-its-ki...

This week on Kingston Currents : host Christena Lawrie sits down with local author Jamal Saeed to dive into his new short story collection Princess Nai and Other Stories . Plus, Lawrie reports on City Council’s push to preserve and improve VIA Rail service through Kingston, and we round up the latest City of Kingston updates you need to know this week.

This week, Kingston author Julie M. Green shares the story behind her new memoir Motherness , reflecting on life as an autistic mother raising an autistic child. Plus, we celebrate the Great Lakes Museum being named Ontario’s top small museum and preview the Kingston Art Tour ’s return this weekend.

From Kingston’s top-ranked Great Lakes Museum to nationwide “Draw the Line” protests, this week’s stories span culture, activism, and development. Host Christena Lawrie covers Indigenous-led actions against Ontario’s Bill 5, a Taylor Swift-inspired downtown takeover, the latest on the controversial project on the former Davis Tannery lands, and more of what’s current in Kingston.

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

In this episode, host Christena Lawrie sits down with local artist Colton Fox to chat about the first-ever worldwide release of his award-winning comic Witch Hazel. She covers updates from Kingston Health Sciences Centre, including a new AI tool revolutionizing cardiac care and the appointment of a new Clinical Chair in Breast Health. Lawrie also takes a trip to Lemoine Point Conservation Area for...

In this episode, host Christena Lawrie recaps Kingston City Council’s latest meeting.