The Corridor

In this week’s episode of The Corridor, CFRC’s Christena Lawrie presents a story on the relocation of the Isobel Turner library branch.

Dinah Jansen reads a story from Keith Dempsey of the Brockville Recorder & Times about the success of the Les FestivILES music festival. Jesse Bell with the Paris 2024 Olympics Recap.

Ted Evans of CJAI Amherst Island Radio follows with an update about the status of the Loyalist Township Electric Vehicle battery plant. Brenda Little of CJPE Prince Edward County with a story covering Karlo Estate’s attempts to set a Guinness World Record. Jeff Gard from CFWN Cobourg with a story about the Cobourg Fixed Route pilot project. The episode wraps with the weather forecast and concert and events listings for the Kingston Area through August 11th.

In this week’s episode of The Corridor, CFRC’s Christena Lawrie covers the launch of Kingston’s anti-racist campaign.

Dinah Jansen reads a story from Owen Fullerton of YGK News about the construction of a temporary modular bridge over the LaSalle Causeway. Jesse Bell reads a story from Keith Dempsey of the Brockville Recorder & Times about an increase of insurance rates in Ganonoque.

Ted Evans of CJAI Amherst Island Radio follows with a story about Loyalist Township’s request for adequate funding from the Provincial government. Brenda Little of CJPE Prince Edward County with a story the accomplishments of a local Special Olympian. The episode wraps with the weather forecast and concert and events listings for the Kingston Area through August 4th.

In this week’s episode of the Corridor, CFRC’s Christena Lawrie covers the launch of the Youth Entrepreneurship 2024 Summer Company Program.

Dinah Jansen reads a story from Owen Fullerton of YGK News about Corus Entertainment’s latest rounds of staff cuts in Kingston. Jesse Bell also reads a story from Owen Fullerton about the end of the OPSEU-LCBO strike.

Ted Evans of CJAI Amherst Island Radio follows with a story about land and agricultural studies taking place in Loyalist Township. Brenda Little of CJPE Prince Edward County with a story about the horse-drawn theatre company, Theatre Roulant. Jeff Gard of CFWN Cobourg with a story on new Canadian citizens in Northumberland County. The episode wraps with the weather forecast and concert and events listings for the Kingston Area through July 28th.

In this week’s episode of the Corridor, CFRC’s Christena Lawrie covers new developments through a land donation to support the Sleeping Cabins project in Kingston.

Dinah Jansen reads two stories from Owen Fullerton of YGK News about the LCBO’s recent cancellation of plans for limited store openings during the OPSEU strike and KEDCO grants to support local youth entrepreneurship. Jansen also reads a story by Keith Dempsey of the Brockville Recorder and Times on the dedication of a new commemorative bench in Gananoque.

Ted Evans of CJAI Amherst Island Radio follows with a story on new land and agricultural studies for the Loyalist Township area and another story on Loyalist Township’s new Master Fire Plan. Jeff Gard of CFWN Cobourg with a story on new provincial funding for a training and development centre in Cobourg. The episode wraps with the weather forecast and concert and events listings for the Kingston Area through July 21st 2024

On this week’s edition of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Christena Lawrie, provides a story about the Lodgepole Arts Alliance’s proposal to build an Indigenous Arts Centre at Lemoine Point. Dinah Jansen reads a story from the LJI Reporter for YGK News, Owen Fullerton, about the ongoing LCBO strike.

In other regional news, the LJI Reporter for CJAI FM Amherst Island, Ted Evans, with a story about the creation of a new master fire plan for Loyalist Township. CFWN’s Jeff Gard provides a story about the cancellation of Northumberland County’s Commuter Connect program. Jesse Bell with the Environment Canada weather report for the Kingston region. Paige Lang with CFRC’s Community Concert and Events Calendar. The Corridor is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative and the Community Radio Fund of Canada.

On this week’s edition of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Christena Lawrie, provides a story about a historic donation to the Partners in Mission Food Bank. Dinah Jansen reads a story from the Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for YGK News, Owen Fullerton, about layoffs at Queen’s University. Jesse Bell reads a story from the LJI Reporter for the Morrisburg Leader, Phillip Blancher, about the provincial government’s decision to pause the wetlands mapping process in the Township of Edwardsburgh-Cardinal.

In other regional news, the LJI Reporter for CJPE Prince Edward County, Brenda Little, with a story about the proposed cutting of endangered butternut trees in Prince Edward County. The LJI Reporter for CFWN Cobourg, Jeff Gard, with a story highlighting the outstanding achievements of a young athlete in Cobourg. Jesse Bell with the Environment Canada weather report for the Kingston region. Paige Lang with CFRC’s Community Concert and Events Calendar. The Corridor is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative and the Community Radio Fund of Canada.

On this week’s edition of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Christena Lawrie, provides a story about Kingston City Council’s rejection of a proposed overnight train whistle ban. Jesse Bell reads a story from the LJI Reporter for The Kingstonist, Michelle Dorey Forestell, about Kingston City Council’s approval of a pilot “On-Demand” transit service. Dinah Jansen reads a story from the LJI Reporter for YGK News, Owen Fullerton, about the announcement of a new building for the Partners in Mission Food Bank.

In other regional news, the LJI Reporter for CJPE Prince Edward County, Brenda Little, with a story about the conversion of a derelict military base into a new cultural hub. Jesse Bell with the Environment Canada weather report for the Kingston region. Paige Lang with CFRC’s Community Concert and Events Calendar. The Corridor is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative and the Community Radio Fund of Canada.

On this week’s edition of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Christena Lawrie, provides a story about a $25 million dollar donation to Queen’s University. Dinah Jansen reads a story from the LJI Reporter for The Kingstonist, Michelle Dorey Forestell, that provides an update on the Napanee cyber-security breach that originally occurred in January, 2024. Jesse Bell reads a story from the LJI Reporter for YGK News, Owen Fullerton, about MP Mark Gerretsen’s response to a proposed piece of legislature related to the Nutrition North Program.

In other regional news, the LJI Reporter for CJPE Prince Edward County, Brenda Little, presents a story about Prince Edward County Council’s plans to address the harassment of municipal staff. Jesse Bell with the Environment Canada weather report for the Kingston region. Paige Lang with CFRC’s Community Concert and Events Calendar. The Corridor is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative and the Community Radio Fund of Canada.

On this week’s edition of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Christena Lawrie, provides a story about a reunion celebrating Kingston’s first housing co-op, Grenville Park. Jesse Bell reads a story from the LJI Reporter for YGK News, Owen Fullerton, about the demolition of the LaSalle Causeway’s Bascule Bridge.

In other regional news, the LJI Reporter for CJPE Prince Edward County, Brenda Little, presents a story about local backlash to a reduction of services at the Picton Marina. LJI Reporter, Jeff Gard, from CFWN Cobourg with a story about Owen Beck’s outstanding performance in the Memorial Cup. Jesse Bell with the Environment Canada weather report for the Kingston region. Paige Lang with CFRC’s Community Concert and Events Calendar.

The Corridor is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative and the Community Radio Fund of Canada.

On this week’s edition of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Christena Lawrie, provides two stories. The first is an update on the closure of the LaSalle Causeway, and the second details the “Downtown Kingston Blooms” initiative. Dinah Jansen reads a story from the LJI Reporter for The Kingstonist, Michelle Dorey Forestell, about the passage of the Garrett’s Legacy Act. Jesse Bell reads a story from the LJI Reporter for YGK News, Owen Fullerton, about the success of Kingston’s Physician Recruitment Program.

In other regional news, the LJI Reporter for CJPE Prince Edward County, Brenda Little, presents a story about a charity open mic night in Picton. LJI Reporter, Jeff Gard, from CFWN Cobourg with a story about the expansion of school bus services in Central Ontario. Jesse Bell with the Environment Canada weather report for the Kingston region. Lauren Tucker with CFRC’s Community Concert and Events Calendar.

The Corridor is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative and the Community Radio Fund of Canada.