Today in YGK – CFRC Podcast Network

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.

Host Christena Lawrie speaks with Lionhearts CEO Travis Blackmore about Kingston's upcoming Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser and the growing need for food support in the community, before reporting on the extension of downtown's Spirit of Winter: Enchanted festival. Henry Walker delivers the latest Queen's campus news, from new student cards and Relay for Life to leaked documents outlining proposed long-term changes at the university. 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.

In this episode of Today in YGK, host Christena Lawrie reports on the latest City Council meeting, including the City’s plan to create a Student Housing Strategy, and the extension of the Spirit of Winter festival downtown. Henry Walker covers the latest Queen's campus news, including student government controversy and debate sparked by Queen's long-term academic vision. Jesse Bell brings you the week's weather and traffic outlook, and Giulianna Gonsalves rounds things out with concerts, events, and Valentine's week happenings across Kingston.

In this episode of Today in YGK, host Christena Lawrie reports on the latest City Council meeting, including the deferal of proposed funding for events marking the 10th anniversary of The Tragically Hip's final concert, and a motion aimed at improving public consultation around supportive and emergency housing. Henry Walker covers the latest Queen's campus news, including the City’s decision to create a Student Housing Strategy, student government controversy, and debate sparked by Queen's long-term academic vision. Jesse Bell brings you the week's weather and traffic outlook, and Giulianna Gonsalves rounds things out with concerts, events, and Valentine's week happenings across Kingston.

In this episode, host Christena Lawrie dives into two stories from the cinema, a collaboration between the Canadian Museum of Health Care and the Cinema Society of Kingston and a milestone moment for the local film industry with the national release of Kingston-shot feature Den Mother Crimson. Henry Walker breaks down key developments on campus, including the recent AMS credit card matter, and election season for the AMS and various other student societies. Jesse Bell delivers the week's weather and traffic outlook, and Giulianna Gonsalves rounds things out with concerts and events happening around Kingston.

Host Christena Lawrie delivers the latest local headlines, including a conversation with Downtown Kingston's Sandi Griffiths on the return of the Spirit of Winter festival. Henry Walker breaks down the latest campus politics and student government news, Jesse Bell brings the week's weather and traffic outlook, and Giulianna Gonsalves rounds things out with concerts and events happening around the city.

CFRC broadcast journalist Christena Lawrie covers the Museum of Health Care's transition to the Canadian Museum of Health Care and Council's approval of the 2026 municipal budget, including a 3.75 per cent property tax increase and key investments in housing, infrastructure, and emergency services. Henry Walker dives into the latest at Queen’s, highlighting TEDxQueensU 2026, new advisory leadership at the Queen's Centre for International and Defence Policy, and the university's global impact rankings. The episode wraps up with your weekly weather and traffic outlook with Jesse Bell, plus calendars with Giulianna Gonsalves, bringing you concerts and events across Kingston.

This episode, host Christena Lawrie covers the Kingston's Museum of Health Care announcing its new name as the Canadian Museum of Health Care, reflecting its growing national scope. Henry Walker dives into the latest campus news, from policy and funding updates to student and faculty concerns shaping campus life. Jesse Bell brings you the week's weather and traffic outlook, and Giulianna Gonsalves has the scoop on concerts and events happening around town.

This episode, host Christena Lawrie covers the launch of Boards Up! Rink Sports in the Square, expanding Kingston's historic hockey celebrations with four days of outdoor programming. She also covers the latest updates from Kingston City Council, including motions to review fare-free transit, accessible transportation services, and measles vaccination awareness following Canada's loss of elimination status. Henry Walker delivers the latest campus news from Queen's University, followed by the week's weather and traffic outlook from Jesse Bell.

This episode, host Christena Lawrie speaks with Kingston Symphony music director Evan Mitchell about The Music of Star Wars, an upcoming concert celebrating iconic scores from the franchise. Henry Walker delivers the latest from Queen's University, covering new provincial funding for primary care teaching clinics, major investments in post-secondary facilities, and key campus events shaping student life. Jesse Bell brings you the week's weather and traffic outlook.

In this episode of Today in YGK, host Christena Lawrie reports on the opening of Kingston's first queer bar since 2009. Campus News Reporter Henry Walker returns with the first Campus Beat of 2026, bringing students the scoop as the semester gets underway. Jesse Bell delivers the week's weather and traffic report, before Lawrie wraps up the episode with a roundup of upcoming concerts and events in Kingston.

In this episode, host Christena Lawrie discusses the City’s new Bird-Friendly City certification from Nature Canada, and the city’s first Peace Poll to be installed in Breakwater Park in 2026. Jesse Bell provides your weather and traffic reports for the upcoming week. Lawrie also runs through some upcoming concerts and events.

In this episode of Today in YGK, host Christena Lawrie covers this year’s K-Town Countdown event at the INVISTA Centre, the city’s first Peace Poll to be installed in 2026, and more. Jesse Bell provides your weather and traffic reports for the upcoming week, including New Year’s Eve closures. Lawrie also runs through some upcoming concerts and events.

On this episode of Today in YGK, host Christena Lawrie covers the latest from Kingston City Council, and the final stretch of a campaign supporting local hospitals. Jesse Bell brings you your weather and traffic for the week, before Lawrie returns with a look at upcoming concerts and events around the city.

On this episode of Today in YGK, host Christena Lawrie covers local healthcare updates, including a year-end fundraising campaign supporting Kingston hospitals and new investments in mental health and addiction care at Kingston Health Sciences Centre. She also reports on the launch of Kingston's “See It. Name It. Change It!” campaign to address intimate partner violence. Jesse Bell brings you your weather and traffic for the week, before Lawrie returns with a look at upcoming concerts and events around the city.

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This week on Today in YGK, Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie runs through some headlines directly from the City before getting into highlights from last week’s Council meeting. Campus Reporter Henry Walker covers the latest at Queen’s, including the foco weekend celebrations and the ongoing University District Safety Initiative. Plus, CFRC's News Collective delivers your traffic, weather, and events calendar to wrap up the show.

This week on Today in YGK, host Christena Lawrie brings you local headlines straight from the City of Kingston, from new veterans' commemorative crosswalks to Kingston's push for expanded VIA Rail service. Henry Walker reports on the FOCO weekend celebrations and the ongoing University District Safety Initiative, plus CFRC's news collective delivers your traffic, weather, and events calendar to wrap up the show.

In this episode of Today in YGK, host Christena Lawrie sits down with Creepy Doll Museum Curators Kathryn Bahun and Ben Hatcher ahead of their visit to Kingston this weekend with their collection of nearly 200 haunting dolls. Campus Reporter Henry Walker covers the latest at Queen’s, including the impact of the University District Safety Initiative, in effect until Nov. 2. Jesse Bell runs through weather and traffic updates. Ellie McArthur highlights events and concerts coming up this week. Tune in for these updates and more!

In this episode of Today in YGK, host Christena Lawrie discusses a first-of-its-kind study using psychedelics to treat anxiety taking place at Kingston Health Sciences Centre Research Institute with the study’s principal investigator Dr. Claudio Soares. Campus Reporter Henry Walker covers the latest at Queen’s, including Homecoming celebrations and what to know about the University District Safety Initiative, in effect until Nov. 2.  Jesse Bell runs through weather and traffic updates. Ellie McArthur highlights events and concerts coming up this week. Tune in for these updates and more!

In this episode of Today in YGK, host Christena Lawrie covers an update on the City’s Family Physician Recruitment Program and the announcement of Kingston’s official City Birds. Campus Reporter Henry Walker continues his behind-the-scenes look at the DAN School of Drama and Music's fall major production, The Caucasian Chalk Circle. Jesse Bell runs through weather and traffic updates for the week, including closures to look out for over Queen’s Homecoming weekend. Tune in for these updates and more, including a roundup of upcoming concerts and events.

This week on Today in YGK: Christena Lawrie reports on Council's latest push to protect and expand VIA Rail service through the city. Then, Henry Walker takes us inside the DAN School of Drama and Music's fall major production, The Caucasian Chalk Circle, for a behind-the-scenes look at its student-led music and performance design. Plus, your Thanksgiving week weather and traffic updates, and  a full concerts and events calendar for Kingston and Queen's Homecoming weekend.

This week on Today in YGK: host Christena Lawrie brings you local headlines, including a teaser of Kingston author Jamal Saeed on his newest release Princess Nai and Other Stories and updates from the City of Kingston ahead of the long weekend and Homecoming. Then, Dinah Jansen dives into a special campus election segment, followed by Henry Walker with the latest in Queen's campus news, Eliza Lee with YGK Sports, and Ellie McArthur rounding things out with your Kingston events calendar. Tune in for all of these updates and more with CFRC’s News Team!