Kingston Currents

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Want to keep up with all things current in the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington region? Tune in to Kingston Currents, hosted by CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie. This show features interviews with Kingston community figures at the forefront of local affairs, coverage of local news headlines, and more. You can also listen to Kingston Currents every Friday at 11AM as it airs on CFRC 101.9FM and CFRC.CA This podcast is brought to you by the generous support of the Community Radio Fund of Canada Local Journalism Initiative program

  1. 4일 전

    Kingston Currents: April 30, 2026

    In this episode: Some highlights from City Council’s last meeting, including a new pilot air-conditioner program to support vulnerable residents ahead of extreme summer heat, Council’s reaction to the Province’s new “bring-your-own” permit option, and new measures to improve oversight of partner organizations in response to the taxi commission fallout. Plus, Inclusive Play Project and local Tim Hortons restaurant owners aim to cross the funding finish line for the Jumpstart Inclusive Playground with this year’s Smile Cookie Campaign.

    23분

  2. 4월 23일

    Kingston Currents: April 23, 2026

    In this episode: Kingston’s 2026 Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign aims to bring the Jumpstart Inclusive Playground across the funding finish line next week, with 100 per cent of proceeds supporting the $1.5 million project that just broke ground in Shannon Park. The Kingston Climate Summit returns for its second year with an expanded two-day event, focusing on community-driven climate action and the theme of biodiversity. Plus, Queen’s professor Dr. Samantha King explores the rise of protein culture in her new book, unpacking the myths, marketing, and social forces behind the trending macronutrient. Tune in to dive into all of these stories with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.

    34분

  3. 4월 16일

    Kingston Currents: April 16, 2026

    In this episode: The latest from City Hall. After unanimous support from Council, a temporary bylaw prohibiting clear cutting is now in effect until the City’s new Official Plan comes into play. In the same meeting, Council votes to explore the creation of a municipal tree conservation incentive program, a new way to protect the city’s tree canopy by rewarding preservation. Also, an update on construction at the Culligan Water Park reveals the project has been delayed, meaning Kingstonians will be going two summers without the facility. Tune in to dive into all of these stories with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.

    15분

  4. 4월 9일

    Kingston Currents: April 9, 2026

    In this episode: Partners in Mission Food Bank prepares for its annual Food Blitz on Saturday, April 11, collecting donations at grocery stores across Kingston. The event comes following five record-breaking years for use of the food bank, with no signs of slowing down. The Transplant Advocate Association marks Green Shirt Day and BeADonor Month in Kingston, both a moment of recognition and a call to action. Celebrated Canadian singer-songwriter and Queen’s University aluma Jill Barber returns to Kingston for Under Paris Skies, a concert of timeless French classics, with the Kingston Symphony this weekend. Tune in to dive into all of these stories with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.

    28분

  5. 4월 2일

    Kingston Currents: April 2, 2026

    In this episode: Researchers at Kingston Health Sciences Centre and Smith Engineering at Queen’s University are redefining how we understand shoulder movement with a first-of-its-kind imaging study, while the Great Lakes Museum prepares to welcome families with its inaugural Bunnies on Boats Easter event. At City Hall, Council finalizes the $12M purchase of Lemoine Point Farm following years of advocacy, approves a temporary extension for Lionhearts’ vocational laundry program after the Adelaide Street Shelter closure, and grapples with the looming closure of Kingston’s consumption and treatment services site, leaving uncertainty around harm reduction as the city pushes for alternatives and potential provincial support. Tune in to dive into all of these stories with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.

    31분

  6. 3월 26일

    Kingston Currents: March 26, 2026

    In this episode, host Christena Lawrie speaks with Executive Director Maddi Andrews about the rebrand of Modern Fuel Artist-Run Centre to Cultivate Art Commons, exploring what the shift means ahead of the organization’s 50th anniversary. The, she dives into updates from City Hall, including a scaled-back plan to mark the The Tragically Hip final concert 10th anniversary following a controversial funding proposal last month, a push to explore eco-friendly road salt alternatives, a motion declaring student debt a municipal economic concern, and more.

    28분

  7. 3월 12일

    Kingston Currents: March 12, 2026

    In this episode, host Christena Lawrie takes you inside A Sheltered Life, a powerful portrait exhibit at the Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning amplifying the stories of residents who have experienced homelessness, speaks with Kingston-born photographer Brett Hitchins on his work being featured in a Canada Post stamp series, and breaks down key City Hall updates, from proposed snow windrow clearing and extreme heat supports to the Alto rail debate and upcoming St. Patrick’s Day safety measures.

    26분

  8. 3월 5일

    Kingston Currents: Mar. 5, 2026

    In this episode, host Christena Lawrie speaks with Queen’s Health Sciences student Cassie Porte about bringing the first-ever Team Cassie & Friends Run to Kingston, raising awareness and support for children living with juvenile arthritis. Downtown Kingston BIA Events Manager Sandi Griffiths shares the story behind RoadTrip, a new multi-genre music festival set to transform the downtown core into a day-long celebration of live music this fall. Kingston Canadian Film Festival director Marc Garniss reflects on KCFF 2026 bookending the festival with two hockey stories that explore the sport through the perspectives of marginalized players.

    29분
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Want to keep up with all things current in the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington region? Tune in to Kingston Currents, hosted by CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie. This show features interviews with Kingston community figures at the forefront of local affairs, coverage of local news headlines, and more. You can also listen to Kingston Currents every Friday at 11AM as it airs on CFRC 101.9FM and CFRC.CA This podcast is brought to you by the generous support of the Community Radio Fund of Canada Local Journalism Initiative program

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