Kingston Currents

In this episode of Kingston Currents, hosted by CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie, we discuss the latest on the LaSalle Causeway Closure and the impacts on Kingston’s tourism industry, Kingston’s Aaliyah Edwards making her debut in the WNBA earlier this week, the reopening of the historic Bellevue House after six years of closure, last night’s Kingston Business Awards, the p...

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

In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Christena Lawrie sits down with Chris Morris, Director for the Homegrown Live Music Festival, which is happening this Saturday in venues across Kingston. She also covers updates from the City, the latest Chamber of Commerce City Council Report Card, and more.

In this episode, Christena Lawrie covers the Isabel Bader Centre’s tenth anniversary season launch, the Kingston Chamber of Commerce Q1 City Council Report Card, recapping all of Council’s business-related decisions so far in 2024, messages directly from the City, and more.

In this episode, we cover a controversial development discussed at City Council last week, an upcoming fundraising concert for The Skeleton Press, the latest workshops at KFPL, messages directly from the City of Kingston, and more.

In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie sits down to chat with Director Camille Spencer about the H’art Centre’s upcoming performance of “Happy”, their first ever opera-inspired performance and triumphant return to the stage. Next, she sits down with underwater explorer Jill Heinerth and The Spire Manager Sam MacLeod to talk...

In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie sits down with Trellis HIV and Community Care’s Michael Yue to talk about their upcoming A Taste for Life fundraiser. Next, she gets into some items on this evening’s city council meeting agenda.

CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie, runs through the latest headlines in Kingston.

In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie brings you the latest in local news, including updates regarding the Belle Park encampment, the announcement of a summer concert celebrating a local organizations 140th anniversary, and more.

In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie sits down with members of Queen’s Community Housing Residents Association to discuss the recently announced rent increase of 10.5 per cent, and other incoming changes. She also gets into what you need to know to enjoy the April 8th eclipse safely, and other updates from the City.

This episode of Kingston Currents features updates from the City regarding the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8, updates from the last council meeting, and more.

In this episode, we sit down with Tsi Tyónnheht Onkwawén:na (TTO)’s Executive Dircector to talk about the construction of their new language learning centre which kicked off last week. We also get into some messages from the City of Kingston, including all you need to know for the Total Eclipse coming up on April 8th, what we have in store for the long weekend, and more.

In this episode, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie sits down with the Let’s Get Revved Up Club to discuss their Walk Roll-a-thon this Saturday. CFRC’s Chloe Paris will be getting into another event organized by the Queen’s Observatory in anticipation of the April 8th eclipse. We will also be discussing Harmon Returns, coming to the Isabel this weekend.

This episode of Kingston Currents features an interview with the City’s Music Officer Moira Demorest on what we have in store for 2024. Tune in for Kingston’s Music Strategy and more updates from the City.

In this episode of Kingston Currents, we sit down to chat about the return of Seedy Saturday’s, an event run by the Kingston Area Seed System Initiative (KASSI) promoting climate resilience and setting up Kingston gardeners for success this spring. We also run through some updates from the City of Kingston, including the University District Safety Initiative in effect for St. Patrick’s...

This episode features the latest in Kingston news, including the kickoff of the 2024 Give 30 campaign, campus news headlines, concerts, and more.

In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist sits down with Mona Rahman to talk about this year’s Give 30 campaign, supporting local food banks during the month of Ramadan. CFRC’s Chloe Paris sits down with Nikhil Aurora to chat about events at the Queen’s Observatory in anticipation of the April 2024 solar eclipse.

This episode of Kingston Currents zeroes in on the Kingston Canadian Film Festival, featuring interviews with directors for two films being featured this week. CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist sits down to talk about Dark Highway , a documentary feature which exposes the reality of human trafficking in Ontario. Next, we get into Who’s yer Father? , an east coast comedy with a local connecti...

In this episode of Kingston Current’s, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie covers some highlights from last week’s city council meeting, updates from the City, an upcoming event at St. Lawrence College, and more. She also sits down with Jeremy Larter, Director of Maritimer mystery-comedy ‘Who’s yer Father’, one of the films featured in the 2024 Kingston...

In this episode of Kingston Currents, we talk about a new report released by the Kingston Health Coalition regarding increased costs associated with Kingston Health Sciences Centre’s partnership with a for-profit clinic for cataract surgeries. We sit down with Kingston’s Donna Gillespie, CEO of Kingston Economic Development, who was recently awarded with the highest honour in economic...

In this episode of Kingston Currents, Christena Lawrie sits down with Catherine Elsdon, Minister of Faith United Church and Sydenham Street United, to chat about the Pancake Supper being hosted at The Spire this Tuesday in support of the Indigenous Food Sovereignty Garden. Next, Sam Macleod, Manager at The Spire, joins us to talk about their new senior’s programming in partnership with the S...

In this episode of Kingston Currents, we sit down with Kathleen O’Hara with No Clearcuts Kingston Inc. to discuss the upcoming hearing regarding the former Tannery site and the rally NCK is hosting on Sunday. Next, we celebrate 25 years with the ReelOut Queer Film Festival, featuring an interview with founder Marney McDiarmid.

In this episode of Kingston Currents, we discuss how Kingstonians are observing the National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia. Next, we get into council’s decision to delay increasing the City’s greenhouse gas emission reduction target to 2025. Also, tune in for winter safety reminders from the City and Utilities Kingston, weather, tra...

In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist sits down with the CEO of SpacesShared, a homesharing platform that recently entered a partnership with St. Lawrence College to provide students more affordable housing options and foster a greater sense of community in Kingston.

In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Chloe Paris sits down with two members of Queen’s Musical Theatre to chat about their currently running production; The Prom.  Next, Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie sits down with a member of Queen’s Students vs Cuts to discuss the latest updates in the conversation surrounding the Queen’s budget cuts.