Local news with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.

In this episode of Kingston Currents, host Christena Lawrie covers the biggest events in Limestone City this weekend, ranging from Spirit of Winter kickoff in Springer Market Square this weekend to the premiere of a new work from The Isabel Voices.

Lawrie also dives into updates from the Kingston Canadian Film Festival, ReelOut Queer Film Festival, and more.

In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie sits down with Amanda Brierley with Home Base Housing to discuss the addition of 10 beds to their In From The Cold emergency shelter in the face of dropping temperatures and growing demand.

She also covers the latest updates from this week’s Kingston City Council meeting, including the decision to move forward with the proposed soccer stadium at the Memorial Centre and the declaration of food insecurity as an emergency in the city.

Tune in for these stories and more.

In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie covers the end of Kingston Writersfest, folding after a 16-year run. Artistic Director Aara Macauley joins her to discuss the abrupt end and the impact on staff.

Manager of Victory Grounds Ventures Paul Barbeau joins Lawrie to discuss a proposal for an new soccer stadium at Kingston’s Memorial Centre to be considered by city council at their next meeting.

She also revisits stories which will continue to develop in 2025.

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

In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie covers the latest on the Wolfe Islander IV breakdown, as Islanders and municipal officials call for better ferry service.

She sits down with Lionhearts CEO Travis Blackmoore to discuss the opening seven new supportive housing on Brock St..

Lawrie also dives into a $20M film studio project coming to Kingston’s east end in 2025.

Tune in for these stories and more.

In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie investigates the impact of the ongoing Canada Post strike on local non-profit and charity organizations, and how donors are overcoming the new challenge.

She covers the outcome of Meadowbrook-Strathcona Councillor Jeff McLaren’s integrity investigation after being accused of leaking confidential information.

Lawrie also covers the City’s call for Provincial and Federal Governments to redistribute taxes for municipal infrastructure funding, an item discussed at this week’s City Council meeting.

Tune in for these stories and more Limestone local news.

In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie sits down with Kingston’s very own drag superstar Tyffanie Morgan as she heads into her silver jubilee year, marking 25 years of entertaining as a drag artist. To mark the occasion, she is inviting other Kingston-based performers to submit projects for “Limestone to Limelight: Kingston’s Drag History and Future”.

KFL&A Food Policy Council (FPC) Co-chair Ellen Mortfield and Assistant Professor in Environmental Studies at Queen’s University, Kristin Lowitt, call in to discuss the announcement that FPC will be developing a comprehensive food strategy for the region in the coming year.

Lawrie also dives into a recent report from Kingston Police covering the 2024 Queen’s Homecoming and Faux-Homecoming, featuring an interview with Chief of Kingston Police Scott Fraser.

Tune in for these stories and more.

In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie brings you stories ranging from key highlights of recent city council meetings to the exciting events marking the start of Kingston’s holiday season. She sits down with guests from the City of Kingston and the Downtown Kingston BIA to dive deep into the latest updates.

In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie covers the kickoff of the 2024 Kingston General Hospital (KGH) Auxiliary Teddy Bear campaign, this year taking on an ambitious goal.

She covers the appearance of a 15-foot wooden Trojan Horse at Kingston Health Sciences Centre yesterday, part of CUPE’s Ontario Council of Hospital Unions (OCHU-CUPE) and the Ontario Health Coalition’s rally against the privatization of health services in Ontario.

Lawrie also discusses the Agnes Etherington Arts Centre’s announcement of a $2M contribution from Canadian Heritage’s Canada Cultural Spaces Fund, which is being used for renovation of the historic Etherington House.

Also tune in for coverage on the inaugural Welcome to Kingston Day, a new car-sharing pilot progam launching next year, and more!