The Corridor

On this week’s edition of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Chris Lawrie, with an update on the closure of the LaSalle Causeway. Jesse Bell with a story from LJI Reporter for YGK News, Owen Fullerton, about the continuing budget cuts at Queen’s University. Dinah Jansen reads a story from the LJI Reporter for Brockville Recorder & Times, Keith Dempsey,...

On this week’s edition of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Chris Lawrie, with a story about the City’s decision to conduct research on the feasibility of adding fluoride back to Kingston’s drinking water. Jesse Bell with a story from LJI Reporter for YGK News, Owen Fullerton, about Frontenacs’ goalie Mason Vaccari’s outstanding philanthropic effort...

On this week’s edition of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Chris Lawrie, with a story about Connor Hamlyn’s 900km fundraising hike along the Bruce Trail to raise money for Lionhearts. Jesse Bell with a story from LJI Reporter for YGK News, Owen Fullerton, about Via Rail’s new early bird train stop in the Ottawa-Toronto corridor. Dinah Jansen reads a story from...

On this edition of the Corridor CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative reporter, Christena Lawrie, presents a story about the launch of the Isabel Bader Centre’s 10th anniversary season. LJI News Producer Jesse Bell reads three regional news stories. The first story is from the LJI Reporter for YGK News, Owen Fullerton, and it is about the response local cruise lines have had to the continued cl...

On this edition of the Corridor CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative reporter, Christena Lawrie, presents a story about Kingston City Council’s decision to move forward with a controversial development. Jesse Bell reads a story by Owen Fullerton from YGK News on the proposed “wind down” of the City’s sleeping cabin program. In other regional news stories, the LJI report...

On this edition of the Corridor CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative reporter, Christena Lawrie, presents a story about the installation of a new bulk water station in Sydenham, Ontario. Jesse Bell reads two stories from LJI reporters. The first is a story by Owen Fullerton from YGK News on the collective bargaining process between Queen’s University and the several unions that represent 5000...

In this episode of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Christena Lawrie provides an interview with members of the Queen’s Community Housing Residents Association (QCHRA) about a proposed 35% rent increase and the impact it will have on current community housing residents. Dinah Jansen reads a story from the Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for the Morrisburg Leader...

In this episode of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Christena Lawrie provides an interview with members of the Queen’s Community Housing Residents Association (QCHRA) about a proposed 35% rent increase and the impact it will have on current community housing residents. Chloe Weinstein reads a story from the Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for YGK News, Owen Ful...

In this episode of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Christena Lawrie provides a report with some important information from the City of Kingston about the April 8th Solar Eclipse. Chloe Weinstein reads a story from the Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for YGK News, Owen Fullerton, about the fundraising efforts for a beloved Kingston business, The Grad Club. Dinah Jans...

In this episode of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Christena Lawrie covers a motion passed by City Council to request action from higher levels of government to address Kingston’s healthcare crisis. Chloe Weinstein reads a story from the Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for YGK News, Owen Fullerton, about the new Federal NDP candidate for Kingston and the Islands, Da...

In this episode of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Christena Lawrie covers Kingston’s most ambitious Give 30 campaign yet. Jesse Bell reads a story from the Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Kingstonist, Michelle Dorey Forestell, about KFL&A Public Health’s “strong opposition” to the proposed closure of the Public Health Ontario lab...

In this episode of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Christena Lawrie covers Kingston Council’s vote to move forward with the next steps in the creation of a new convention center in the downtown core. Jesse Bell reads a story from the Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for YGK News, Owen Fullerton, about the massive turnout for CDK’s new patient registration days. Simon...

In this episode of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Christena Lawrie highlights an outstanding achievement awarded to the CEO of Kingston Economic Development, Donna Gillespie. Chloe Weinstein reads a story from the Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for YGK News, Owen Fullerton, about the debut of “Dark Highway”, a documentary that covers human trafficking in Ontario....

In this episode of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Christena Lawrie covers the allocation of additional funding to the Joe Chithalen Memorial Musical Instrument Library. Jesse Bell reads a report from Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Owen Fullerton (YGK News), about the findings of a Queen’s University research study on “eco-friendly” road salt alternatives. Dinah J...

In this episode of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Christena Lawrie covers the Ontario Land Tribunal meeting about the Davis Tannery Site. Chloe Weinstein reads a report from Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Owen Fullerton (YGK News), about the City of Kingston’s response to public concerns around the development of a transitional housing site. Dinah Jansen covers a...

In this episode of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Christena Lawrie conducts an interview with Marney McDiarmid about the 25th anniversary of the ReelOut Queer Film Festival. Chloe Weinstein reads a report by Owen Fullerton (YGK News) about the findings from the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennonx & Addington community consultation on the decriminalization of personal drug...

In this episode of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Christena Lawrie provides a story about Kingston City Council’s decision to delay increasing its greenhouse gas emissions reduction target. Chloe Weinstein reads a report by Owen Fullerton (YGK News) about the Federal government’s decision to cap international student permits for the next two years. Dinah Jansen reads a...

In this episode of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Christena Lawrie hosts an interview with Nurse Practicioner, Maryanne Green about a hybrid healthcare clinic in Kingston. Chloe Weinstein reads a report by Owen Fullerton (YGK News) about an agreement between the City of Kingston and the Federal government to build more housing in the region. Dinah Jansen reads a story f...

In this episode of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Christena Lawrie provides a report on a meeting regarding the future of Lemoine Point. Chloe Weinstein reads a report by Owen Fullerton (YGK News) about the Kingston Police’s response to an online controversy. Dinah Jansen reads a story from The Kingstonist’s LJI Reporter, Michelle Dorey Forestell about the expansion of...

In this episode of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Christena Lawrie provides a report on a partnership between Kingston Economic Development and the Kingston Frontenac Public Library. Chloe Weinstein reads a report by Owen Fullerton (YGK News) about the results of a Nanos Research survey that polled Ontario’s healthcare workers. Local Journalism Initiative News Producer,...

In this episode of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Christena Lawrie provides a report on Kingston’s “yellow” grade from the Chamber of Commerce. Local Journalism Initiative News Producer, Jesse Bell reads a report by Owen Fullerton (YGK News) about the ratification of a collective bargaining agreement for the Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario (ETFO). Dinah Jansen...

In this episode of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Christena Lawrie provides a report on the potential name change for Kingston’s arena, the Leon’s Centre, and an interview with the director of the Kingston School of Arts, Victoria Smythe. Local Journalism Initiative News Producer, Jesse Bell reads a report by The Kingstonist’s LJI Reporter, Michelle Dorey Forestell abou...

In this episode of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Christena Lawrie provides a report on the potential name change for Kingston’s arena, the Leon’s Centre. Local Journalism Initiative News Producer, Jesse Bell reads a report by Owen Fullerton (YGK News) about a student-led protest during a town hall meeting at Queen’s University led by Provost Matthew Evans. Dinah Jansen...

https://podcast.cfrc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Dec-14-Corridor-Podcast.mp3 In this episode, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Christena Lawrie provides a report on the Kingston Frontenac Public Library providing free menstrual products at all KFPL branches. Then, Local Journalism Initiative News Producer, Jesse Bell covers a pair of pieces from LJI contributors. The first piece from...

In this episode, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Christena Lawrie provides a breakdown of the Kingston Chamber of Commerce City Council Report Card. Then, Local Journalism Initiative News Producer, Jesse Bell covers a pair of pieces from LJI contributors. The first piece, a report on proposed austerity measures at Queen’s University, is sourced from LJI Reporter Owen Fulle...