Today in YGK

In this episode, host Christena Lawrie covers the rebrand of Cultivate Art Commons (formerly Modern Fuel) and what it means for the future of Kingston’s arts community. Campus reporter Henry Walker brings updates on student mental health, St. Patrick’s Day enforcement, potential timetable changes, and more. Jesse Bell delivers your weather and traffic for the week and Giulianna Gonsalves rounds out the episode with your weekly rundown of local events and concerts.

Christena Lawrie reports on new motions at City Council’s last meeting, including responses to extreme winter and summer weather conditions. Dinah Jansen sits down with Fran Harkness to preview the Great Bach Marathon, a celebration bringing together musicians of all ages to perform the works of Johann Sebastian Bach in support of local music education. Henry Walker brings the latest from Queen’s University, including the appointment of an interim AMS president, a proposed expansion of class scheduling into evenings and weekends, and ongoing discussions about student affordability. Jesse Bell delivers the week’s weather and traffic outlook, and Giulianna Gonsalves rounds out the show with concerts and events happening across Kingston.

Christena Lawrie reports on new motions at City Council exploring a driveway windrow clearing service and a potential residential air-conditioning program to support vulnerable residents as extreme weather becomes more common. Henry Walker brings the latest from Queen’s University, including the appointment of an interim AMS president, a proposed expansion of class scheduling into evenings and weekends, and ongoing discussions about student affordability. Jesse Bell delivers the week’s weather and traffic outlook, and Giulianna Gonsalves rounds out the show with concerts, St. Patrick’s Day festivities, and March Break events happening across Kingston.

Host Christena Lawrie opens this episode speaking with artist Kyla Todd about A Sheltered Life, a powerful new exhibit highlighting the stories of Kingston residents who have faced homelessness. Henry Walker brings the latest from Queen’s University, including the safe return of students stranded abroad, developments following the AMS president’s resignation, and new FlixBus service to campus. Jesse Bell delivers the week’s weather and traffic outlook, and Giulianna Gonsalves rounds out the show with upcoming concerts and events.

In this episode, host Christena Lawrie sits down with Events Manager Sandi Griffiths to learn more about the Downtown Kingston BIA’s announcement of a new multu-genre music festival set to launch this fall. Henry Walker delivers the latest from Queen’s University, including the AMS president’s resignation, a biology field course currently stuck in Qatar due to airspace closures, and a long-running military fellowship set to be discontinued due to a decision from the U.S. Department of War. Jesse Bell brings you the week’s weather and traffic outlook, and Giulianna Gonsalves rounds out the show with a packed lineup of concerts and events happening around town.

In this episode, host Christena Lawrie talks the wrap up of Kingston Canadian Film Festival. Henry Walker delivers the latest from Queen’s University, including the AMS president’s resignation and province-wide student protests over OSAP cuts and rising tuition. Jesse Bell brings you the week’s weather and traffic outlook, and Giulianna Gonsalves rounds out the show with a packed lineup of concerts and events happening around Kingston.

Christena Lawrie speaks with Kingston Canadian Film Festival director Marc Garniss about why KCFF 2026 is opening and closing with hockey stories, and how Youngblood and Heated Rivalry offer a fresh lens on the sport at a complicated cultural moment. Henry Walker brings you the latest Queen’s campus news, including a confirmed measles exposure, student fundraising efforts, staff survey results, and a national championship win for Queen’s cheerleading. Jesse Bell rounds out the episode with your weather and traffic outlook for the week.

In this episode, host Christena Lawrie reports on the City of Kingston’s purchase of Lemoine Point Farm property, speaking with long-time advocates about what the move means for protecting the land into the future. Henry Walker brings you the latest from Queen’s campus, including public health alerts, student initiatives, and major developments affecting the university community. Jesse Bell wraps up the episode with your week’s weather and traffic outlook, plus Dinah Jansen gives a rundown of concerts and events happening around town.

In this episode, host Christena Lawrie breaks down City Council’s unanimous move to strengthen the City’s Tree By-Law, and the push to secure a Kingston stop on the proposed Alto high-speed rail line. Henry Walker brings you Queen’s campus news, including major changes to provincial post-secondary funding and ongoing scrutiny around AMS governance. Plus, Jesse Bell has your weather forecast and traffic updates, and Giulianna Gonsalves rounds out the episode with a packed concerts and events calendar to carry you through the week.

Christena Lawrie reports on last night’s City Council meeting, including a decision to review outdoor rink operations and the push for answers from Circular Materials Ontario and Emterra Environmental to improve curbside recycling service following widespread complaints. Henry Walker delivers the latest from Queen’s University, including the rollout of new tap-enabled student cards, Relay for Life’s 20th anniversary, and a Carr-Harris Cup win for the Gaels. Jesse Bell brings you the week’s weather and traffic outlook, and Giulianna  Gonsalves rounds out the episode with concerts and events happening across Kingston.