Kingston Currents

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 Seniors Association. CFRC’s Chloe Paris also sits down with Queen’s Observatory to discuss their upcoming Open House this weekend.

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, traffic, and more.

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.

In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie sits down for a conversation with Lory MacDonald, Artfest Ontario’s Director departing after 13 years with running the event. She also runs through some updates from the City, Kingston Frontenac Public Library, St. Lawrence College, and more.

In this episode of Kingston Currents, we discuss the results of a public meeting which occurred last week to brainstorm ideas for the future of Lemoine Point Farm, featuring an interview with Save Lemoine Point group member Jim Biagi. Next, we sit down with Maryanne Green, a Nurse Practitioner currently advocating with her team, Nurses for Kingston, to open a Nurse Practitioner led clinic in Kingston.

In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie, discusses a new partnership between KFPL and Kingston Economic Development bringing business resources to the community in 2024, featuring an interview with Rob Tamblyn, Business Development Manager with Kingston Economic Development. Next, she sits down with CUPE Ontario Council of Hospital Unions Vice President Dave Verch to talk about a recent poll amongst hospital workers with concerning results. Tune in for these interviews and more local news on Kingston Currents.

In this episode of Kingston Currents, we run through our first updates for the new year.

Limestone local news with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.