Today in YGK

In this segment of Today in YGK, we get into lots of approaching arts events, including the upcoming closing exhibition for Sounding Board: A Community Conversation, the Watershed Festival, Art After Dark, and more. We also keep you up to date on all things live music in the next few weeks, and discuss the recent Three Minute Thesis competition hosted by Queen’s.

In this segment of Today in YGK, we discuss upcoming fundraising events like the Blues Cruise supporting the Kingston Foodbank. We discuss the upcoming Three Minute Thesis competition hosted this year by Queen’s. We also let you know about all of CFRC’s social media giveaways this week.

In this segment of Today in YGK, we discuss the KFL&A Community Drug Strategy Advisory Committee launching  launching an online survey for community members to share their thoughts on decriminalization of illicit substances for personal use. In campus news, we have an interview with Queen’s graduate student, El Zahraa Mahjed, who will be participating in the Three Minute Thesis competition. We also sit down with award-winning pianist Bruce Liu about his Isabel debut. Plus, local art shows, and live music to look forward to. 

Participate in the KFL&A Community Drug Strategy Advisory Committee anonymous survey on decriminalization by Monday, May 15, 2023.

In this segment of Today in YGK, we discuss the KFL&A Community Drug Strategy Advisory Committee launching  launching an online survey for community members to share their thoughts on decriminalization of illicit substances for personal use. KFL&A’s public health promoter, Sara Tryon, joins us to provide details regarding the survey. We sit down with Interim Director of the Isabel, Gordon E. Smith, to chat about the Bader & Overton Piano Competition. In sports, we have an interview with Valerie Tétreault to discuss Tennis Canada’s Mental Timeout initiative. Tune in to hear these interviews and more local news updates.

Participate in the KFL&A Community Drug Strategy Advisory Committee anonymous survey on decriminalization by Monday, May 15, 2023.

In this segment of Today in YGK, we discuss a new pilot program launched by The City of Kingston supporting community-led tree planting events, a new exhibition by the KHWS, upcoming PhD Community Initiative presentations, the NHL playoffs, and more.

In this segment of Today in YGK, we sit down with Mona Rahman, co-chair of the Give 30 Campaign, to discuss the campaign so far and how to contribute. We discuss the upcoming Juvenis festival, performances at the Grand Theatre, and more.

In this episode of Today in YGK, we discuss the recent Inquiry@Queen’s Undergraduate Research Conference, Queen’s being announced as the host of the 2023 Vanier Cup, and more.

This week on Today in YGK, we discuss No Clearcuts in Kingston (NCK) urging City Council to prioritize sustainability. We also discuss upcoming opporunities for local artists, and other approaching community events.

This week on Today in YGK, we discuss the Limestone City Housing Co-operative that Councillor Jeff Mclaren wants to establish in Kingston. We also discuss the encampment evictions that will most likely take place in the Belle Park/ICH area on Tues, March 21.

In this segment of Today in YGK, Alex sits down with executive director of Martha’s Table, Ronda Candy, to discuss the purchasing of the adjacent property of Martha’s Table as it opens to be a warming centre. We also chat with Paul Murphy about tax season coming up and what students should know for filing taxes for 2022.