The Corridor

Covering the latest developments in regional news from Kingston to Cobourg, The Corridor is made possible through the support of the Radio Fund of Canada and the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters. The March 6th edition of The Corridor features a written story from the LJI Reporter for The Kingstonist, Michelle Dorey Forestell, and audio contributions from Christena Lawrie (CFRC), Ted Evans (CJAI), Jack MacCool (CJPE), and Dan Jones (CFWN).

Covering the latest developments in regional news from Kingston to Cobourg, The Corridor is made possible through the support of the Radio Fund of Canada and the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters. The February 27th edition of The Corridor features a written story from the LJI Reporter for The Kingstonist, Michelle Dorey Forestell, and audio contributions from Christena Lawrie (CFRC), Ted Evans (CJAI), Brenda Little (CJPE), and Dan Jones (CFWN).

This week’s edition of The Corridor begins with a story from the Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for CFRC 101.9fm, Christena Lawrie, and it Kingston Counsel’s motion to set a new cooling standard for residential units. Dinah Jansen with a story from the LJI Reporter for The Kingstonist, Michelle Dorey-Forestell, about the approval of Napanee’s 2025 Municipal Budget. Jesse Bell with a story from the LJI Reporter for the Brockville Recorder & Times, Keith Dempsey, about a regional health initiative aimed at bringing physicians to Ganonoque.

The LJI Reporter from CJAI FM, Ted Evans, with a story about the approval of the “Amherstview West” development plan. LJI Reporter, Jack McCool from CJPE, with a story about PEC’s transition to the province’s new recycling program. The LJI Reporter for CFWN Cobourg, Dan Jones, with a story about the 2025 goals for the newly merged Haliburton Kawartha Northumberland Peterborough Health Unit. The episode concludes with CFRC’s Environment Canada weather report for the Kingston region.

This week’s edition of The Corridor begins with a story from the Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for CFRC 101.9fm, Christena Lawrie, and it covers a a controversial non-resident user fee that is being discussed by Kingston City Council. Dinah Jansen reads a story from the LJI Reporter for the Napanee Beaver, Sarah Williams, about a special Black History Month event being held at the Museum of Lennox and Addington. Jesse Bell with an update on USPORTS football player, Taylor Elgersma.

The LJI Reporter from CJAI FM, Ted Evans, with a story about Greater Napanee Council’s decision not to fund the 7th annual GNAAA juried exhibition. The LJI Reporter for CFRC 101.9fm, Christena Lawrie, with an update on the CUPE labour action at Queen’s University. The LJI Reporter for CFWN Cobourg, Dan Jones, with a story about the positive impact a new warming centre has made in Cobourg. The episode concludes with CFRC’s Environment Canada weather report for the Kingston region.

This week’s edition of The Corridor begins with a story from the Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for CFRC 101.9fm, Christena Lawrie,  and it a new piece from the Isabel Voices choir called “CREATION”. Dinah Jansen reads a story from the LJI Reporter for the Brockville Recorder & Times, Keith Dempsey, about Ganonoque’s new Mobile Crisis Response Team. Jesse Bell reads a story from the LJI Reporter for The Kingstonist, Michelle Dorey Forestell, that provides a recap of the first meeting of the newly formed South East Health Unit.

The LJI Reporter from CJAI FM, Ted Evans, with a story about an upcoming external assessment of Loyalist Township vehicles. The LJI Reporter for CJPE, Brenda Little, with a story about the allocation of funding to make repairs to County Road 49. The LJI Reporter for CFWN Cobourg, Dan Jones, with a story the outstanding legacy of the Five Counties Children’s Centre.

The episode concludes with CFRC’s Environment Canada weather report for the Kingston region.

This week’s edition of The Corridor begins with a story from the Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for CFRC 101.9fm, Christena Lawrie,  and it covers the controversial decision to explore proposals related to the development of a soccer stadium at the Memorial Centre. Dinah Jansen reads a story from the LJI Reporter for the Brockville Recorder & Times, Keith Dempsey, about a prestigious honour awarded to Ganonoque’s poet laureate, Gretchen Huntley. Jesse Bell provides a special sports report about a historic accomplishment for an Ontario-born USPORTS football player.

The LJI Reporter from CJAI FM, Ted Evans, with a story about the impending name change for Edgewood Road and how it will impact residents. The LJI Reporter for CJPE, Brenda Little, with a story about an accessibility workshop tailored to businesses in PEC. The LJI Reporter for CFWN Cobourg, Dan Jones, with a story about the uptick in DUI charges in Northumberland County.

The episode concludes with CFRC’s Environment Canada weather report for the Kingston region.

This week’s edition of The Corridor begins with a story from the Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for CFRC 101.9fm, Christena Lawrie,  and it covers the expansion of Home Base Housing’s shelter capacity. Jesse Bell reads a story from the LJI Reporter for YGK News, Owen Fullerton, about the food insecurity emergency in the City of Kingston. Bell also conducts an interview with the General Manager of The Spire, Sam McLeod. More information on The Spire can be found at: https://thespirekingston.org/

The LJI Reporter from CJAI FM, Ted Evans, with a story about the about the W.J Henderson revitalization project. The LJI Reporter for CFWN Cobourg, Dan Jones, with a story about the possible creation of a nuclear power plant near Port Hope.

The episode concludes with CFRC’s Environment Canada weather report for the Kingston region.

This week’s edition of The Corridor begins with a story from the Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for CFRC 101.9fm, Christena Lawrie,  and it covers the abrupt end of Kingston’s Writers Fest. Jesse Bell reads a story from the LJI Reporter for the Brockville Recorder & Times, Keith Dempsey, about Ganonoque’s ongoing Marina Project. Bell also reads a story from the LJI Reporter for YGK News, Owen Fullerton, about local reactions to the future of the Federal Liberal Party.

The LJI Reporter from CJAI FM, Ted Evans, with a story about the return of Loyalist Township’s Family Day event. CJPE’s LJI Reporter, Brenda Little, with a story about PEC’s New Year’s Levee event. The LJI Reporter for CFWN Cobourg, Dan Jones, with a story about the purchase of essential firefighting equipment by the Cobourg Fire Department.

The episode concludes with CFRC’s Environment Canada weather report for the Kingston region.

This week’s edition of The Corridor begins with a story from the Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for CFRC 101.9fm, Christena Lawrie,  and it covers the City of Kingston’s commitment to a three year mural creation project. Corridor Anchor, Dinah Jansen, reads a story from the LJI Reporter for the Brockville Recorder & Times, Keith Dempsey, about Ganonoque’s Robotic Housing project. Corridor News Producer Jesse Bell reads a story from the LJI Reporter for The Kingstonist, Michelle Dorey Forestell, about the election of new officials for the South East Health Unit.

The LJI Reporter from CJAI FM, Ted Evans, with a story about the creation of a potential Hydrogen peaking plant in Loyalist Township. CJPE’s LJI Reporter, Brenda Little, with a story about the appointment of Detective Aaron Miller to the position of Abuse Issues Investigator. The LJI Reporter for CFWN Cobourg, Dan Jones, with a story about the “Tammie’s Jammies” charity initiative in Northumberland County.

The episode concludes with CFRC’s Environment Canada weather report for the Kingston region.

This week’s edition of The Corridor begins with a story from the Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for CFRC 101.9fm, Christena Lawrie,  and it covers possible labour action at Queen’s University. Corridor News Producer Jesse Bell reads a story from the LJI Reporter for the Brockville Recorder & Times, Keith Dempsey, about Ganonoque Town Council’s decision to allocate leftover funds from 2024 to 2025 & 2026.

The LJI Reporter from CJAI FM, Ted Evans, with a story about the creation of a potential Hydrogen peaking plant in Loyalist Township. CJPE’s LJI Reporter, Brenda Little, with a story about an outstanding achievement of a young entrepreneur in PEC. The LJI Reporter for CFWN Cobourg, Dan Jones, with a story about a Cobourg police investigation into workplace harassment allegations.

The episode concludes with CFRC’s Environment Canada weather report for the Kingston region.