Kingston Currents

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

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

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

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.