Today in YGK – CFRC Podcast Network

In this episode: CFRC's Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie sits down with Downtown Kingston Events Manager Sandi Griffiths for a recap of Kingston's first-ever RoadTrip Music Festival. Sports Reporter Jesse Bell previews the Gaels next game in London, Ontario. In Queen’s University campus news, Henry Walker covers the results of the 2025 Student Well-being survey, Consent Week programming, and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation initiatives. Plus, the chance to learn from students about their time as participants in the Queen's Undergraduate Student Summer Research Fellowship and Undergraduate Student Research Assistantship. Bell returns with your weather and traffic report for the rest of the week before Lawrie wraps up the show with highlights from CFRC’s community events and concerts calendars. Tune in for these stories and more.

The September 28th, 2026 edition of Today in YGK.

In this episode: CFRC's Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie covers a motion that was defered at Council’s last meeting which would seen City staff working on a Humanitarian Infrastructure Framework specifically related to encampments on municipal property. Sports Reporter Jesse Bell previews the Gaels next home game against the Ottawa Gee-Gees. In Queen’s University campus news, Henry Walker covers the stories shaping life on campus, incuding the results of the 2025 Student Well-being survey, Consent Week programming, and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation initiatives. Bell returns with your weather and traffic report for the rest of the week before CFRC Intern Katie Adams wraps up the show with highlights from CFRC’s community events and concerts calendars. Tune in for these stories and more.

In this episode: CFRC's Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie attends the grand opening on Kingston’s first-ever inclusive playground. Then, she dives into the City’s plan to improve outdoor sport venues following a motion at last night’s Council meeting. Sports Reporter Jesse Bell delivers a preview of the Queen’s Golden Gaels and Carleton Ravens football game coming up this weekend. In Queen’s University campus news, Henry Walker takes to the streets to hear from Queen's Students about the mood returning to campus for a new academic year before recaping the end of the University District Safety Initiative and a major achievement for three researchers at Queen's. Bell returns with your weather and traffic report for the rest of the week before CFRC Intern Katie Adams wraps up the show with highlights from CFRC’s community events and concerts calendars. Tune in for these stories and more.

In this episode: CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie dives into two stories from City Council’s last meeting, including the City’s response to the recent breakdown of Canada-U.S. trade negotiations and potential tightening of regulations surrounding the use of leg-hold traps to protect local wildlife. Sports Reporter Jesse Bell supplies the scoop on the Queen’s Gaels football home schedule kick-off against the Waterloo Warriors this weekend. Plus, the latest weather and traffic updates. Tune in for these stories and more.

In this episode: CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie sits down with Liz Coates, Manager of Programming & Outreach with the Kingston Frontenac Public Library, to discuss the major uptick in reading hours recorded in the KFPL 2026 Summer Reading Challenge. Sports Reporter Jesse Bell dives into two Queen’s Football stories, including a record-breaking performance in last weekend’s game in Toronto and a major update on a Queen’s Football Alumus. Plus, the latest weather and traffic updates and upcoming local events and concerts. Tune in for these stories and more.

The August 31st edition of Today in YGK.

The August 26th edition of Today in YGK.

The August 24th edition of Today in YGK.

The August 19th 2026 edition of Today in YGK.

The August 17th 2026 edition of Today in YGK.

The August 12th 2026 edition of Today in YGK.

The August 3rd edition of Today in YGK begins with a story from Aara Macauley covering Emancipation Day celebrations in the city. Jesse Bell offers part 6 of his OUA Football season preview, and CFRC's Genavieve Hinch concludes the episode with the Events & Concert Calendar for the week.

The July 29th edition of Today in YGK begins with a story from Aara Macauley on recent ALTO developments, including a revised route and council NDA. Jesse Bell offers part 5 of his OUA Football season preview, and CFRC's Genavieve Hinch concludes the episode with the Events & Concert Calendar for the week.

The July 22nd 2026 edition of Today in YGK featuring headlines from Aara Macauley, weather & traffic from Jesse Bell, concerts & events from Genavieve Hinch, and the CFRC PowerPlays Sports Report.

The July 20th 2026 edition of Today in YGK featuring headlines from Aara Macauley, weather & traffic from Jesse Bell, concerts & events from Genavieve Hinch, and the CFRC PowerPlays Sports Report.

The July 15th 2026 edition of Today in YGK featuring headlines from Aara Macauley, weather & traffic from Jesse Bell, concerts & events from Genavieve Hinch, and the CFRC PowerPlays Sports Report.

The July 13th 2026 edition of Today in YGK featuring headlines from Aara Macauley, weather & traffic from Jesse Bell, concerts & events from Genavieve Hinch, and the CFRC PowerPlays Sports Report.

The July 8th 2026 edition of Today in YGK featuring headlines from Aara Macauley, weather & traffic from Jesse Bell, concerts & events from Genavieve Hinch, and the CFRC PowerPlays Sports Report.

The July 6th 2026 edition of Today in YGK featuring headlines from Aara Macauley, weather & traffic from Jesse Bell, concerts & events from Genavieve Hinch, and the CFRC PowerPlays Sports Report.

The July 1st 2026 edition of Today in YGK featuring headlines from Aara Macauley, weather & traffic from Jesse Bell, concerts & events from Genavieve Hinch, and the CFRC PowerPlays Sports Report.

The June 29th 2026 edition of Today in YGK featuring headlines from Aara Macauley, weather & traffic from Jesse Bell, concerts & events from Genavieve Hinch, and the CFRC PowerPlays Sports Report.

The June 24th 2026 edition of Today in YGK featuring headlines from Aara Macauley, weather & traffic from Jesse Bell, concerts & events from Genavieve Hinch, and the CFRC PowerPlays Sports Report.

The June 22nd 2026 edition of Today in YGK featuring headlines from Aara Macauley, weather & traffic from Jesse Bell, concerts & events from Genavieve Hinch, and the CFRC PowerPlays Sports Report.

The June 17th 2026 edition of Today in YGK featuring headlines from Aara Macauley, weather & traffic from Jesse Bell, concerts & events from Genavieve Hinch, and the CFRC PowerPlays Sports Report.

The June 10th 2026 edition of Today in YGK featuring headlines from Aara Macauley, weather & traffic from Jesse Bell, concerts & events from Genavieve Hinch, and the CFRC PowerPlays Sports Report.

The June 8th 2026 edition of Today in YGK featuring headlines from Aara Macauley, weather & traffic from Jesse Bell, concerts & events from Genavieve Hinch, and the CFRC PowerPlays Sports Report.

The June 3rd 2026 edition of Today in YGK featuring headlines from Aara Macauley, weather & traffic from Jesse Bell, concerts & events from Genavieve Hinch, and the CFRC PowerPlays Sports Report.

The June 1st 2026 edition of Today in YGK featuring headlines from Aara Macauley, weather & traffic from Jesse Bell, concerts & events from Genavieve Hinch, and the CFRC PowerPlays Sports Report.

The May 27th 2026 edition of Today in YGK featuring headlines from Aara Macauley, weather & traffic from Jesse Bell, concerts & events from Genavieve Hinch, and the CFRC PowerPlays Sports Report.

The May 25th 2026 edition of Today in YGK featuring headlines from Aara Macauley, weather & traffic from Jesse Bell, concerts & events from Genavieve Hinch, and the CFRC PowerPlays Sports Report.

The May 20th 2026 edition of Today in YGK featuring headlines from Aara Macauley, weather & traffic from Jesse Bell, concerts & events from Genavieve Hinch, and the CFRC PowerPlays Sports Report.

The May 18th 2026 edition of Today in YGK featuring headlines from Aara Macauley, weather & traffic from Jesse Bell, concerts & events from Genavieve Hinch, and the CFRC PowerPlays Sports Report.

The May 18th. 2026 edition of Today in YGK.

The May 11th edition of Today in YGK begins with a story from Aara Macauley on the feasibility of using environmentally friendly alternatives to road salts. Jesse Bell looks offers a quick history on the Kingston Grenadiers youth football team ahead of their May 16th season opener. Christena Lawrie discusses the future of the addictions & treatment hub. CFRC’s Genavieve Hinch concludes the episode with the Events & Concert Calendar for the week.

Christena Lawrie reports on a Council motion aimed at strengthening oversight and accountability for organizations receiving public funds, following issues that led to the dissolution of the Kingston Area Taxi Commission. Council also approves a pilot program to provide air conditioners to vulnerable residents ahead of the summer heat, targeting low-income seniors with medical needs. Jesse Bell breaks down the results of the 2026 CFL Draft, highlighting a strong showing from Queen's Gaels, including a second overall pick for offensive lineman Niklas Henning. Plus, your weekly weather and traffic updates, and a look at events happening around Kingston this week.

In this episode, host Christena Lawrie reports on Kingston's Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign as it works to bring the Jumpstart Inclusive Playground across the funding finish line the week, while City Council debates, and ultimately rejects, the Province's new bring-your-own-alcohol framework for public events. Jesse Bell previews the upcoming CFL Draft, highlighting top Canadian prospects and several Queen's Gaels to watch. Plus, your weekly weather and traffic updates, and a rundown of events happening around Kingston this week.

In this episode, host Christena Lawrie sits down with Queen's University Kinesiology and Health Studies professor Dr. Samantha King to dive into her new book, “Protein: The Making of a Nutritional Superstar”, tracing protein's rise from a scientific concept to a marketing phenomenon, investigating how its popularity has been shaped by industry, culture, and identity. Jesse Bell provides your weather and traffic reports for the week, and Lawrie returns with some upcoming events and concerts.

In this episode, host Christena Lawrie kicks off with headlines, sitting down with Sustainable Kingston's Executive Director to discuss the expanded 2026 Kingston Climate Summit. Henry Walker covers Queen's campus news, including a university budget model review, scrutiny surrounding AMS governance and finances, a student's national win at the NHL Innovation Competition, and evolving street medicine initiatives in Kingston. Jesse Bell brings the latest in sports, speaking with Queen's women's football veteran Claire Chow about the team's rapid rise, championship success, and their push toward nationals. The CFRC team rounds out the show with your weekly weather and traffic outlook, followed by a roundup of upcoming events and concerts across the city.

Christena Lawrie kicks off the show with updates from City Hall, including a report to Council on a significant construction delay in the Culligan Water Park project and updates on how the City is moving forward to protect Kingston’s tree canopy. Campus reporter Henry Walker brings you the latest from Queen’s, covering student housing safety concerns, AMS scrutiny, and university finances. Jesse Bell has your sports update, highlighting the Gaels women's flag football provincial win and national team selections in women's rugby. CFRC’s News Team rounds out the show with your weekly weather, traffic, events, and concerts lineup.

Christena Lawrie leads with local headlines, including Queen's medical students advocating for action on housing and homelessness in Kingston. Campus reporter Henry Walker brings you the latest from Queen’s, covering student housing safety concerns, AMS scrutiny, and university finances. Jesse Bell has your sports update, highlighting the Gaels women's flag football provincial win and national team selections in women's rugby. CFRC’s News Team rounds out the show with your weekly weather, traffic, events, and concerts lineup.

Host Christena Lawrie leads this episode of Today in YGK with in-depth coverage of Queen's University medical students advocating for action on housing and homelessness, followed by your weekly weather and traffic updates with Jesse Bell, and a roundup of local events and concerts across Kingston.