Kingston Currents

In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist breaks the news of the closure of Loving Spoonful after 16 years serving the Kingston community, sitting down with the organization’s Treasurer Judy Peterson. She also dives into the latest art exhibition from the Agnes Etherington Art Centre, Talkin’ Back to Johnny Mac , artists and curators returning to the forme...

In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie covers the latest updates from the city, including a deep dive into the inaugural Kingston Climate Expo. She also sits down with Kingston School Of Art Director Victoria Smyth to chat about new opportunities for students at KSOA. Tune in for these stories and more!

In this episode of Kingston Currents, host Christena Lawrie covers Why It’s imPossible , a play written by Kingston’s own Sophia Fabiilli, set to make its world premiere at the Kingston Grand Theatre tonight, an exploration of the complexities of modern parenthood and gender identity. Lawrie also discusses the recent extended closure of the Integrated Care Hub (ICH) following the stabbings on Mont...

In this episode of Kingston Currents, host Christena Lawrie dives into new research conducted on the rise in need for pediatric care at Kingston Health Sciences Centre, and a new event at this years Open Farm Days lineup approaching this weekend. Also included in this episode is a reminder of the upcoming seniors theatre group production at The Spire next week, All I Really Need To Know I Learned...

In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie dives into the latest local news, including the creation of a for-and-by seniors theatre group gearing up for their first performance at The Spire, an update on the Lemoine Point Farm property, progress on the city’s first fully inclusive and accessible playground, and the Loving Spoonful Block Party thi...

In this episode of Kingston Currents, host Christena Lawrie covers the latest in arts & culture news, the upcoming launch of the Wolfe Island IV ferry, and more.

This episode of Kingston Currents covers all things Kick & Push and TK Fringe, 2024, Featuring interviews with representatives and performers in this year’s innovative theatre festival.

In today’s episode, we cover the launch of the Anti-Racist Kingston campaign last Friday, the latest updates on the LaSalle Causeway Closure, and more.

In this episode, Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie covers a new innovative and accessible option for Kingstonians to contribute to the city’s sustainability goals, a new lease on life for the Sleeping Cabins project, and 12 new businesses launched by local youth this summer with Kingston Economic Development’s Summer Company program.

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

In today’s episode, we cover a possible future for Lemoine Point Farm as an Indigenous cultural and creative centre with the LodgePole Arts Alliance. Next, a $1M grant which will allow hospitals in Southeastern Ontario to explore utilizing Generative Artificial Intelligence, sitting down with Dr. David Pichora to discuss how this could impact KHSC. Finally, we sit down with performers and organize...

In today’s episode of Kingston Currents, host Christena Lawrie covers a possible future for Lemoine Point Farm as an Indigenous arts centre, City Council’s discussion on a nighttime train whistle ban at their last meeting, and Kingston’s chapter of the Give 30 Campaign raising a new record total for the Partners in Mission Food Bank.  

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

In today’s episode of Kingston Currents, we will be talking about a heartwarming reunion at Grenville Park that took place last weekend, former residents coming from far and wide to celebrate the neighbourhood and reconnect. Next, we will be getting into the central motion of this week’s Kingston City Council meeting, some messages directly from the City of Kingston, and more.

In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Christena Lawrie sits down with Jesse Bell of the Independent Wreslting Academy to dive into a unique fundraiser for a local wrestler’s mother battling ALS. Marijo Cuerrier, CEO of Downtown Kingston BIA, stops by to chat about the BIA’s latest initiative, “Blooms: Downtown Kingston Flowerbed Project.”

In today’s episode, CFRC’s Christena Lawrie talks Downtown Kingston BIA’s latest project ‘Blooms: The Downtown Kingston Flowerbed Project’. She gives the rundown on invasive species in Kingston with an expert from the Invasive Species Centre. Next, she dives into the highly anticipated S.S. Keewatin launch party taking place at the Great Lakes Museum this Saturday. She also...

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.