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The latest in Kingston local news with CFRC’s News Team.
In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC celebrates the launch of the 25th Kingston Canadian Film Festival, featuring interviews with founding director Alex Jansen, former director Alison Migneault, and current director Marc Garniss, who reflect on the festival's evolution from a small volunteer-run event to the largest festival in the world dedicated exclusively to Canadian film. In campus news, committee member David Hogan sits down to discuss Context & Meaning, a conference organized by Art History graduate students at Queen’s. Tune in for these stories and more, including the latest weather and traffic updates, and CFRC’s weekly concert and event calendar.
In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie dives into the latest from the Kingston Canadian Film Festival lineup to a new Innovation Club for high school students. Campus Reporter Abyaz Auntorip Karim gets into the lates in Queens’s campus news. In sports, CFRC’s Jesse Bell drops in for a breaking news update in Queen’s athletics. Tune in for these stories and more!
In this episode of Today in YGK, Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie sits down with Executive Director of ReelOut Queer Film Festival Matt Salton to discuss their 2025 lineup, including brand new programming. Queen’s Campus Reporter Abyaz Auntorip Karim runs through events on campus this week, including student government elections, a yoga session hosted by Thrive 365, and mental health workshops. Sports Reporter Isabella Garrido covers the latest in Queen’s University Athletics. Tune in for these updates and more.
In this episode of Today in YGK, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Christena Lawrie covers updates from the Kingston Canadian Film Festival 2025 lineup. Abyaz Auntorip Karim dives into the latest in Queen’s campus news. In sports, Isabella Garrido covers updates in Queen’s athletics, and Jesse Bell reports some breaking sports news. Tune in for these stories and more.
In this episode of Today in YGK, Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie dives into the growing partnership between Queen’s Law and the Kingston Native Centre and Language Next, recently bolstered by a $179,000 grant from The Law Foundation of Ontario. Campus Reporter Abyaz Auntorip Karim recaps the current state of negotiations between Queen’s workers and the university as a possible strike looms on the horizon. Sports Reporter Isabella Garrido dives into the latest updates in Queen’s Athletics. Tune in for these stories and more, including your weekly concerts and events calendar presented by CFRC History Intern Henry Walker.
In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie covers a highlight from last week’s city council meeting. In campus news, Campus Reporters Jaya Kumar and Abyaz Auntorip Karim kick off coverage of the upcoming SGPS and AMS elections. Sports Reporter Isabella Garrido dives into the latest in the world of Queen’s Athletics. Tune in for these stories and more.
In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie covers the expansion of Home Base Housing’s In From The Cold emergency shelter. Making use of their current resources, the shelter was able to add 10 new beds to raise capacity to 34 individuals. Shelter Services Manager Amanda Brierley sits down with CFRC to share more. In campus news, CFRC Campus Reporter Abyaz Auntorip Karim sits down with Linda Henderson with 365 Thrive to discuss an upcoming seminar on Queen’s campus entitled “Eating Plan for Stress Management”. In sports, CFRC Sports Reporter Isabella Garrido dives into the latest in OUA updates. Tune in for these stories and more.
In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie dives into the community conversation surrounding a proposal for a soccer stadium at the Memorial Centre coming before council at their next meeting. Campus News Reporters Jaya Kumar and Abyaz Auntorip Karim cover the latest as AMS and SGPS election season approaches. Tune in for these stories and more, including weather and traffic updates.
This episode of Today in YGK covers the recent announcement that WritersFest will be ceasing operations due to financial challenges. Former Artistic Director Aara Macauley sits down with CFRC to discuss the leadup to the decision and issues that have arisen throughout the wind down process. Tune in for this story and the latest weather and traffic updates for this week.
In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s News Team runs through some of the latest updates directly from the City of Kingston. Also, we dive into your weather and traffic report for the upoming week.
In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie delves into potential labor disruptions at Queen’s University, as a majority of workers vote in favor of strike action over wage concerns. CUPE 254 President Marie Edwards shares insights on the current negotiations and the challenges faced by staff. We also cover important announcements dircetly from the City of Kingston, including updates on city services during the holiday season. In sports, Jesse Bell recaps the Kingston Frontenacs' recent games. Tune in for these stories and more, including upcoming concerts, community events, and weather updates.
In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie covers the Oak Stabilization Program's move to its new permanent facility at 206 Concession Street, set for January 2025. Next, she delves into potential labor disruptions at Queen’s University, as a majority of workers vote in favor of strike action over wage concerns. CUPE 254 President Marie Edwards shares insights on the current negotiations and the challenges faced by staff. We also cover important announcements about city services during the holiday season. In sports, Jesse Bell recaps the Kingston Frontenacs' recent games, including a tough loss to the Oshawa Generals and a comeback against the Peterborough Peets, offering insights as the team heads into the holiday break. Finally, don't miss our roundup of upcoming concerts and community events, from winter activities to local markets, keeping you connected to Kingston!
The latest in Limestone local news updates with CFRC’s News Team.
Tune in to this episode of Today in YGK to hear about the upcoming Kingston screening of Daughter of the Sun, featuring an interview with Kingston-born producer Mackenzie Leigh and Director Ryan Ward. This episode also includes the city’s plans to ramp up efforts to tackle graffiti, a roundup of sports updates from the last week, and more of the latest stories in Kingston.
The latest in Limestone local news with CFRC’s News Team.
In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie sits down with Kingston drag superstar Tyffanie Morgan to chat about her upcoming silver jubilee year, marking 25 years of entertaining as a drag artist. To celebrate, she is also offering an invitation to other Kingston-based performers to highlight the rich history and exciting future of the local drag scene through “Limestone to Limelight: Kingston’s Drag History and Future”. Campus Reporter Ali Al-Safadi recaps last night’s AMS Equity Townhall, hosted by the AMS Social Issues Commission, featuring an interview with AMS Social Issues Commissioner Jana Amer. Sports Reporter Isabella Garrido covers the latest in Kingston sports, including updates in Queen’s Hockey, Basketball, and CFRC’s upcoming Rockin’ Wrestling funding drive show. Tune in for these stories and more on Today in YGK.
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