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, 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...

In this week’s episode of The Corridor, CFRC’s Christena Lawrie provides some important information about the 2024 edition of Kingston Writers Fest. Dinah Jansen reads a story from Owen Fullerton of YGK News about about new Federal funding for Kingston’s Great Lakes Museum. Jesse Bell with a story from Keith Dempsey of the Brockville Recorder & Times about an upcoming TLTI Council meeting abou...

In this week’s episode of The Corridor, CFRC’s Christena Lawrie presents a story on the relocation of the Isobel Turner library branch. Dinah Jansen reads a story from Keith Dempsey of the Brockville Recorder & Times about the success of the Les FestivILES music festival. Jesse Bell with the Paris 2024 Olympics Recap. Ted Evans of CJAI Amherst Island Radio follows with an update about the stat...

In this week’s episode of The Corridor, CFRC’s Christena Lawrie covers the launch of Kingston’s anti-racist campaign. Dinah Jansen reads a story from Owen Fullerton of YGK News about the construction of a temporary modular bridge over the LaSalle Causeway. Jesse Bell reads a story from Keith Dempsey of the Brockville Recorder & Times about an increase of insurance rates in Ganonoque. Ted...

In this week’s episode of the Corridor, CFRC’s Christena Lawrie covers the launch of the Youth Entrepreneurship 2024 Summer Company Program. Dinah Jansen reads a story from Owen Fullerton of YGK News about Corus Entertainment’s latest rounds of staff cuts in Kingston. Jesse Bell also reads a story from Owen Fullerton about the end of the OPSEU-LCBO strike. Ted Evans of CJAI Amherst Island Radio fo...

In this week’s episode of the Corridor, CFRC’s Christena Lawrie covers new developments through a land donation to support the Sleeping Cabins project in Kingston. Dinah Jansen reads two stories from Owen Fullerton of YGK News about the LCBO’s recent cancellation of plans for limited store openings during the OPSEU strike and KEDCO grants to support local youth entrepreneurship. Jansen also reads...

On this week’s edition of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Christena Lawrie, provides a story about the Lodgepole Arts Alliance’s proposal to build an Indigenous Arts Centre at Lemoine Point. Dinah Jansen reads a story from the LJI Reporter for YGK News, Owen Fullerton, about the ongoing LCBO strike. In other regional news, the LJI Reporter for CJAI FM Amherst...

On this week’s edition of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Christena Lawrie, provides a story about a historic donation to the Partners in Mission Food Bank. Dinah Jansen reads a story from the Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for YGK News, Owen Fullerton, about layoffs at Queen’s University. Jesse Bell reads a story from the LJI Reporter for the Mor...

On this week’s edition of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Christena Lawrie, provides a story about Kingston City Council’s rejection of a proposed overnight train whistle ban. Jesse Bell reads a story from the LJI Reporter for The Kingstonist, Michelle Dorey Forestell, about Kingston City Council’s approval of a pilot “On-Demand” trans...

On this week’s edition of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Christena Lawrie, provides a story about a $25 million dollar donation to Queen’s University. Dinah Jansen reads a story from the LJI Reporter for The Kingstonist, Michelle Dorey Forestell, that provides an update on the Napanee cyber-security breach that originally occurred in January, 2024. Jes...

On this week’s edition of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Christena Lawrie, provides a story about a reunion celebrating Kingston’s first housing co-op, Grenville Park. Jesse Bell reads a story from the LJI Reporter for YGK News, Owen Fullerton, about the demolition of the LaSalle Causeway’s Bascule Bridge. In other regional news, the LJI Reporter...

On this week’s edition of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Christena Lawrie, provides two stories. The first is an update on the closure of the LaSalle Causeway, and the second details the “Downtown Kingston Blooms” initiative. Dinah Jansen reads a story from the LJI Reporter for The Kingstonist, Michelle Dorey Forestell, about the passage of the G...

On this week’s edition of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Chris Lawrie, with a story on Kingston City Council adopting new traffic safety measures. Jesse Bell with a story from the LJI Reporter for The Kingstonist, Michelle Dorey Forestell, about the findings of Dr. Kieran Moore’s report on substance use in Ontario. Dinah Jansen reads a story from the L...