Today in YGK

Host Christena Lawrie brings you the latest from City Hall, incuding the finalization of the City’s purchase of the Lemoine Point Farm property, and Council’s response to impending changes to harm reduction resources in the city. Campus Reporter Henry Walker breaks down rising Queen’s residence fees, a shrinking university deficit, and new data on student mental health. Jesse Bell has...

Host Christena Lawrie brings you the latest from City Hall, incuding the Adelaide Street Ahelter wind-down and Lionhearts’ laundry program extension, and Council’s push to declare student debt a municipal economic concern. Campus Reporter Henry Walker breaks down rising Queen’s residence fees, a shrinking university deficit, and new data on student mental health. Jesse Bell has your week ahead in...

In this episode, host Christena Lawrie brings you the latest from City Hall, including a scaled-back plan for The Tragically Hip final concert 10th anniversary celebrations after community pushback and a new push to explore eco-friendly road salt alternatives. Henry Walker breaks down Queen’s campus updates on student mental health, budget pressures, and new research initiatives. Jesse Bell delive...

In this episode, host Christena Lawrie covers the rebrand of Cultivate Art Commons (formerly Modern Fuel) and what it means for the future of Kingston’s arts community. Campus reporter Henry Walker brings updates on student mental health, St. Patrick’s Day enforcement, potential timetable changes, and more. Jesse Bell delivers your weather and traffic for the week and Giulianna Gonsalves rounds ou...

Christena Lawrie reports on new motions at City Council’s last meeting, including responses to extreme winter and summer weather conditions. Dinah Jansen sits down with Fran Harkness to preview the Great Bach Marathon, a celebration bringing together musicians of all ages to perform the works of Johann Sebastian Bach in support of local music education. Henry Walker brings the latest from Qu...

Christena Lawrie reports on new motions at City Council exploring a driveway windrow clearing service and a potential residential air-conditioning program to support vulnerable residents as extreme weather becomes more common. Henry Walker brings the latest from Queen’s University, including the appointment of an interim AMS president, a proposed expansion of class scheduling into evenings and wee...

Host Christena Lawrie opens this episode speaking with artist Kyla Todd about A Sheltered Life, a powerful new exhibit highlighting the stories of Kingston residents who have faced homelessness. Henry Walker brings the latest from Queen’s University, including the safe return of students stranded abroad, developments following the AMS president’s resignation, and new FlixBus service to campus. Jes...

In this episode, host Christena Lawrie sits down with Events Manager Sandi Griffiths to learn more about the Downtown Kingston BIA’s announcement of a new multu-genre music festival set to launch this fall. Henry Walker delivers the latest from Queen’s University, including the AMS president’s resignation, a biology field course currently stuck in Qatar due to airspace closures, and a long-r...

In this episode, host Christena Lawrie talks the wrap up of Kingston Canadian Film Festival. Henry Walker delivers the latest from Queen’s University, including the AMS president’s resignation and province-wide student protests over OSAP cuts and rising tuition. Jesse Bell brings you the week’s weather and traffic outlook, and Giulianna Gonsalves rounds out the show with a packed lineup of concert...

Christena Lawrie speaks with Kingston Canadian Film Festival director Marc Garniss about why KCFF 2026 is opening and closing with hockey stories, and how Youngblood and Heated Rivalry offer a fresh lens on the sport at a complicated cultural moment. Henry Walker brings you the latest Queen’s campus news, including a confirmed measles exposure, student fundraising efforts, staff survey results, an...

In this episode, host Christena Lawrie reports on the City of Kingston’s purchase of Lemoine Point Farm property, speaking with long-time advocates about what the move means for protecting the land into the future. Henry Walker brings you the latest from Queen’s campus, including public health alerts, student initiatives, and major developments affecting the university community. Jesse Bell wraps...

In this episode, host Christena Lawrie breaks down City Council’s unanimous move to strengthen the City’s Tree By-Law, and the push to secure a Kingston stop on the proposed Alto high-speed rail line. Henry Walker brings you Queen’s campus news, including major changes to provincial post-secondary funding and ongoing scrutiny around AMS governance. Plus, Jesse Bell has your weather forecast and tr...

Christena Lawrie reports on last night’s City Council meeting, including a decision to review outdoor rink operations and the push for answers from Circular Materials Ontario and Emterra Environmental to improve curbside recycling service following widespread complaints. Henry Walker delivers the latest from Queen’s University, including the rollout of new tap-enabled student cards, Relay fo...

Host Christena Lawrie speaks with Lionhearts CEO Travis Blackmore about Kingston’s upcoming Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser and the growing need for food support in the community, before reporting on the extension of downtown’s Spirit of Winter: Enchanted festival. Henry Walker delivers the latest Queen’s campus news, from new student cards and Relay for Life to leaked documents outlining pro...

In this episode of Today in YGK, host Christena Lawrie reports on the latest City Council meeting, including the City’s plan to create a Student Housing Strategy, and the extension of the Spirit of Winter festival downtown. Henry Walker covers the latest Queen’s campus news, including student government controversy and debate sparked by Queen’s long-term academic vision. Jesse Bell brings yo...

In this episode of Today in YGK, host Christena Lawrie reports on the latest City Council meeting, including the deferal of proposed funding for events marking the 10th anniversary of The Tragically Hip’s final concert, and a motion aimed at improving public consultation around supportive and emergency housing. Henry Walker covers the latest Queen’s campus news, including the City’s decision...

In this episode, host Christena Lawrie dives into two stories from the cinema, a collaboration between the Canadian Museum of Health Care and the Cinema Society of Kingston and a milestone moment for the local film industry with the national release of Kingston-shot feature Den Mother Crimson. Henry Walker breaks down key developments on campus, including the recent AMS credit card matter, and ele...

Host Christena Lawrie delivers the latest local headlines, including a conversation with Downtown Kingston’s Sandi Griffiths on the return of the Spirit of Winter festival. Henry Walker breaks down the latest campus politics and student government news, Jesse Bell brings the week’s weather and traffic outlook, and Giulianna Gonsalves rounds things out with concerts and events happening around the...

CFRC broadcast journalist Christena Lawrie covers the Museum of Health Care’s transition to the Canadian Museum of Health Care and Council’s approval of the 2026 municipal budget, including a 3.75 per cent property tax increase and key investments in housing, infrastructure, and emergency services. Henry Walker dives into the latest at Queen’s, highlighting TEDxQueensU 2026, new advisory lea...

This episode, host Christena Lawrie covers the Kingston’s Museum of Health Care announcing its new name as the Canadian Museum of Health Care, reflecting its growing national scope. Henry Walker dives into the latest campus news, from policy and funding updates to student and faculty concerns shaping campus life. Jesse Bell brings you the week’s weather and traffic outlook, and Giulianna Gonsalves...

This episode, host Christena Lawrie covers the launch of Boards Up! Rink Sports in the Square, expanding Kingston’s historic hockey celebrations with four days of outdoor programming. She also covers the latest updates from Kingston City Council, including motions to review fare-free transit, accessible transportation services, and measles vaccination awareness following Canada’s loss of eliminati...

This episode, host Christena Lawrie speaks with Kingston Symphony music director Evan Mitchell about The Music of Star Wars, an upcoming concert celebrating iconic scores from the franchise. Henry Walker delivers the latest from Queen’s University, covering new provincial funding for primary care teaching clinics, major investments in post-secondary facilities, and key campus events shaping studen...

In this episode of Today in YGK, host Christena Lawrie reports on the opening of Kingston’s first queer bar since 2009. Campus News Reporter Henry Walker returns with the first Campus Beat of 2026, bringing students the scoop as the semester gets underway. Jesse Bell delivers the week’s weather and traffic report, before Lawrie wraps up the episode with a roundup of upcoming concerts and events in...

In this episode, host Christena Lawrie discusses the City’s new Bird-Friendly City certification from Nature Canada, and the city’s first Peace Poll to be installed in Breakwater Park in 2026. Jesse Bell provides your weather and traffic reports for the upcoming week. Lawrie also runs through some upcoming concerts and events.

In this episode of Today in YGK, host Christena Lawrie covers this year’s K-Town Countdown event at the INVISTA Centre, the city’s first Peace Poll to be installed in 2026, and more. Jesse Bell provides your weather and traffic reports for the upcoming week, including New Year’s Eve closures. Lawrie also runs through some upcoming concerts and events.