Kingston Currents

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!

In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie covers an especially busy week in Limestone City.

She sits down with Ban Righ Centre Director Susan Belyea, celebrating 50 years of the centre supporting women on Queen’s University campus.

Kingston Symphony Director Evan Mitchell joins Lawrie to discuss their first ever Relaxed Performance this weekend at the Kingston Grand Theatre, offering a new experience and opening the doors for more audience members.

She also dives into two motions from the latest city council meeting, including an initiative to bring more plant-based food options to Kingstonians, and new conditions to be met for the Integrated Care Hub.

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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 former site of the Sir John A. Macdonald statue in City Park to reignite a conversation they started nearly a decade ago.

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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.

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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 Montreal Street last week, sitting down with Carol Ravnaas, Executive Director, Client Services at the ICH.

Finally, she dives into Kingston’s inaugural Home Movie Day coming to The Screening Room this October.

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 Kindergarten.

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 this weekend at the Memorial Centre Farmer’s Market.

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.