Today in YGK

Today in YGK

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Today in YGK episodes

  • Today in YGK: December 25, 2024

    In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie delves into potential labor disruptions at Queen’s University, as a majority of workers vote in favor of strike action over wage concerns. CUPE 254 President Marie Edwards shares insights on the current negotiations and the challenges faced by staff.

    We also cover important announcements dircetly from the City of Kingston, including updates on city services during the holiday season.

    In sports, Jesse Bell recaps the Kingston Frontenacs’ recent games.

    Tune in for these stories and more, including upcoming concerts, community events, and weather updates.

    28 min
  • Today in YGK: December 23, 2024

    In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie covers the Oak Stabilization Program’s move to its new permanent facility at 206 Concession Street, set for January 2025.

    Next, she delves into potential labor disruptions at Queen’s University, as a majority of workers vote in favor of strike action over wage concerns. CUPE 254 President Marie Edwards shares insights on the current negotiations and the challenges faced by staff.

    We also cover important announcements about city services during the holiday season.

    In sports, Jesse Bell recaps the Kingston Frontenacs’ recent games, including a tough loss to the Oshawa Generals and a comeback against the Peterborough Peets, offering insights as the team heads into the holiday break.

    Finally, don’t miss our roundup of upcoming concerts and community events, from winter activities to local markets, keeping you connected to Kingston!

    28 min
  • Today in YGK: December 16, 2024

    Tune in to this episode of Today in YGK to hear about the upcoming Kingston screening of Daughter of the Sun, featuring an interview with Kingston-born producer Mackenzie Leigh and Director Ryan Ward.

    This episode also includes the city’s plans to ramp up efforts to tackle graffiti, a roundup of sports updates from the last week, and more of the latest stories in Kingston.

    18 min
  • Today in YGK: November 27, 2024

    In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie sits down with Kingston drag superstar Tyffanie Morgan to chat about her upcoming silver jubilee year, marking 25 years of entertaining as a drag artist. To celebrate, she is also offering an invitation to other Kingston-based performers to highlight the rich history and exciting future of the local drag scene through “Limestone to Limelight: Kingston’s Drag History and Future”.

    Campus Reporter Ali Al-Safadi recaps last night’s AMS Equity Townhall, hosted by the AMS Social Issues Commission, featuring an interview with AMS Social Issues Commissioner Jana Amer.

    Sports Reporter Isabella Garrido covers the latest in Kingston sports, including updates in Queen’s Hockey, Basketball, and CFRC’s upcoming Rockin’ Wrestling funding drive show.

    Tune in for these stories and more on Today in YGK.

    36 min

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Join us weekly via podcast or on CFRC 101.9 FM for Today in YGK. This local news program produced by the CFRC News Team features local and campus headline news, special segments, interviews, weather,…

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