29 episodes

On The Corridor podcast, we feature news stories created by Local Journalism Initiative reporters in Kingston and area including CFRC’s own Chris Lawrie with contributions from CJAI Amherst Island Radio, County FM in Picton, CFWN FM in Cobourg plus LJI print media journalists from The Kingstonist, YGK News, and the Brockville Recorder and Times. The Corridor broadcasts Thursdays at 5 PM EST on CFRC's terrestrial signal 101.9 FM and can be streamed at cfrc.ca.



The Corridor has been made possible by our team of staff and volunteers, the Community Radio Fund of Canada, the Local Journalism Initiative, the Queen's University Department of History Internship Program, Queen's University Career Services, and of course our donors. Hosted by Dinah Jansen, Executive Director, Radio Queen's University.



From Coburg to Cornwall, Westport to the Lake Ontario & St. Lawrence River waterfronts, we've got you covered.

The Corridor CFRC Podcast Network

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On The Corridor podcast, we feature news stories created by Local Journalism Initiative reporters in Kingston and area including CFRC’s own Chris Lawrie with contributions from CJAI Amherst Island Radio, County FM in Picton, CFWN FM in Cobourg plus LJI print media journalists from The Kingstonist, YGK News, and the Brockville Recorder and Times. The Corridor broadcasts Thursdays at 5 PM EST on CFRC's terrestrial signal 101.9 FM and can be streamed at cfrc.ca.



The Corridor has been made possible by our team of staff and volunteers, the Community Radio Fund of Canada, the Local Journalism Initiative, the Queen's University Department of History Internship Program, Queen's University Career Services, and of course our donors. Hosted by Dinah Jansen, Executive Director, Radio Queen's University.



From Coburg to Cornwall, Westport to the Lake Ontario & St. Lawrence River waterfronts, we've got you covered.

    The Corridor, May 30th, 2024

    The Corridor, May 30th, 2024

    On this week’s edition of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Chris Lawrie, with a story on Kingston City Council adopting new traffic safety measures.

    Jesse Bell with a story from the LJI Reporter for The Kingstonist, Michelle Dorey Forestell, about the findings of Dr. Kieran Moore’s report on substance use in Ontario. Dinah Jansen reads a story from the LJI Reporter for Brockville Recorder & Times, Keith Dempsey, about the renewal of Ganonoque’s garbage and recycling contract. Jesse Bell also reads a story from the LJI Reporter for YGK News, Owen Fullerton, about the future of the Napanee Sea Cadets.

    In other regional news, the LJI Reporter for CJPE, Brenda Little, provides a story about the new South Shore Path in Prince Edward County. LJI Reporter Jeff Gard from CFWN Cobourg with a story about the reclamation of 83 shopping carts as part of a police action in Cobourg. Jesse Bell with the Environment Canada weather report for the Kingston region. Lauren Tucker with CFRC’s Community Concert and Events Calendar.

    The Corridor is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative and the Community Radio Fund of Canada.

    The Corridor, May 23rd, 2024

    The Corridor, May 23rd, 2024

    On this week’s edition of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Chris Lawrie, with an update on the closure of the LaSalle Causeway.

    Jesse Bell with a story from LJI Reporter for YGK News, Owen Fullerton, about the continuing budget cuts at Queen’s University. Dinah Jansen reads a story from the LJI Reporter for Brockville Recorder & Times, Keith Dempsey, about Ganonoque’s new CAO Melanie Kirkby. In other regional news, the LJI Reporter for CJPE, Brenda Little, provides a story about Wellington’s first accessible beach. LJI Reporter Jeff Gard from CFWN Cobourg with a story about the new Waterfront Wisdom Pathrway. Jesse Bell with the Environment Canada weather report for the Kingston region and CFRC’s Community Concert and Events Calendar.

    The Corridor is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative and the Community Radio Fund of Canada.

    The Corridor, May 16th, 2024

    The Corridor, May 16th, 2024

    On this week’s edition of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Chris Lawrie, with a story about the City’s decision to conduct research on the feasibility of adding fluoride back to Kingston’s drinking water.

    Jesse Bell with a story from LJI Reporter for YGK News, Owen Fullerton, about Frontenacs’ goalie Mason Vaccari’s outstanding philanthropic efforts in Kingston. Dinah Jansen reads a story from the LJI Reporter for The Kingstonist, Michelle Dorey Forestell, about Via Rail’s decision to exclude Napanee from its new early morning train service. Jesse Bell reads a second story from Owen Fullerton that provides an update on the closure of the Lasalle Causeway and the impact it has had on Kingston’s tourism industry.

    In other regional news, LJI Reporter for CJAI FM, Amherst Island, Ted Evans, with a story about the upcoming Recreation Month in Loyalist Township. LJI Reporter for CJPE, Brenda Little, with a story about the success of the environmental expo in Picton. LJI Reporter Jeff Gard from CFWN Cobourg presents a story about the the opening of a new youth wellness hub in Port Hope. Jesse Bell with the Environment Canada weather report for the Kingston region and CFRC’s Community Concert and Events Calendar.

    The Corridor is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative and the Community Radio Fund of Canada.

    The Corridor, May 9th, 2024

    The Corridor, May 9th, 2024

    On this week’s edition of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Chris Lawrie, with a story about Connor Hamlyn’s 900km fundraising hike along the Bruce Trail to raise money for Lionhearts. Jesse Bell with a story from LJI Reporter for YGK News, Owen Fullerton, about Via Rail’s new early bird train stop in the Ottawa-Toronto corridor. Dinah Jansen reads a story from the LJI Reporter for The Kingstonist, Michelle Dorey Forestell, about Napanee Town Council’s approval of a $200,000 bid to upgrade the town’s aging CCTV camera system. Jesse Bell reads a story from the LJI Reporter for the Morrisburg Leader, Phillip Blancher, about the Ontario government’s crackdown on cell phone use and vaping in schools for the 2024-2025 school year.

    In other regional news, LJI Reporter for CJAI FM, Amherst Island, Ted Evans, with a story about Loyalist Township’s appeal to the Federal government to reevaluate their current funding model for smaller municipalities. LJI Reporter for CJPE, Brenda Little, with a story about Picton’s first “Repair Cafe”. LJI Reporter Jeff Gard from CFWN Cobourg presents a story about the ambitious 2024 fundraising goal for the Northumberland County chapter of the United Way. Jesse Bell with the Environment Canada weather report for the Kingston region and CFRC’s Community Concert and Events Calendar.

    The Corridor is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative and the Community Radio Fund of Canada.

     

     

    The Corridor, May 2nd, 2024

    The Corridor, May 2nd, 2024

    On this edition of the Corridor CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative reporter, Christena Lawrie, presents a story about the launch of the Isabel Bader Centre’s 10th anniversary season. LJI News Producer Jesse Bell reads three regional news stories. The first story is from the LJI Reporter for YGK News, Owen Fullerton, and it is about the response local cruise lines have had to the continued closure of the Lasalle Causeway. The second story is from the LJI Reporter for The Kingstonist, Michelle Dorey Forestell, and it covers the Federal government’s ambitious housing plan and what it could mean for the City of Kingston. The third story is from the LJI Reporter for the Morrisburg Leader, Phillip Blancher, about the successful funding of 10 projects in South Dundas and Glengarry Counties.

    In other regional news, the LJI Reporter for CJAI FM, Ted Evans, provides a story about Loyalist Township’s response to the closure of Kingston’s Public Health Ontario lab. CJPE’s LJI Reporter Brenda Little with a story about a dispute over maintenance costs for County Road 49. The LJI Reporter for CFWN Cobourg, Jeff Gard with a story about a council vote on providing free transit for residents during the downtown reconstruction project. Jesse Bell with the Environment Canada weather report for the Kingston region and CFRC’s Community Concert and Events Calendar.

    The Corridor is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative and the Community Radio Fund of Canada and is now sponsored by New Leaf Link. New Leaf Link (NeLL) is a non-profit charitable organization that supports adults with developmental disabilities. For more information about NeLL’s programs, please visit their website: https://www.newleaflink.ca/.

    The Corridor, April 25th, 2024

    The Corridor, April 25th, 2024

    On this edition of the Corridor CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative reporter, Christena Lawrie, presents a story about Kingston City Council’s decision to move forward with a controversial development. Jesse Bell reads a story by Owen Fullerton from YGK News on the proposed “wind down” of the City’s sleeping cabin program.

    In other regional news stories, the LJI reporter for CJAI FM, Ted Evans, provides a story about a list of recommendations approved by Loyalist Township’s Council.  CJPE’s Brenda Little with a story about a cost cutting proposal related to Prince Edward County’s green bin program. Jesse Bell with the Environment Canada weather report for the Kingston region and CFRC’s Community Concert and Events Calendar.

    The Corridor is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative and the Community Radio Fund of Canada and is now sponsored by New Leaf Link. New Leaf Link (NeLL) is a non-profit charitable organization that supports adults with developmental disabilities. For more information about NeLL’s programs, please visit their website: https://www.newleaflink.ca/.

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