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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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
Inside the City of Kingston | Reaction Hub, Local Government Week & More In this episode: Reaction Hub Opens – Kingston's new green chemistry and cleantech centre launches! Bystander Intervention Training – Nov. 5 session teaches safe intervention skills. Students at City Hall – Grade 5 and 6 students explore municipal work during Local Government Week. Council Updates – Child safety zones debated, supportive housing purchases approved. Dawn House Shelter – New 20-bed emergency shelter for women opens. Kingston Transit Hiring – Recruitment event Nov. 5 to hire bus operators. Links & Resources
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!
Inside the City of Kingston | UDSI, Council & Committees In this episode: City Committees – Applications open until Nov. 7! Share your ideas and help shape City priorities. University District Safety Initiative – In effect through Nov. 2 to keep Homecoming celebrations safe. Council Agenda – The upcoming Oct. 21 meeting includes a motion on child safety zones, and information about sidewalk plowing near schools and supportive housing land needs. City Birds – Meet Kingston's official birds: the crow and the cardinal! Links & Resources
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.
Inside the City of Kingston | UDSI, Transit Updates & Community Highlights In this episode: UDSI – University District Safety Initiative returns Oct. 17–Nov. 2 with extra police and Bylaw presence to help stay safe. Transit changes – Temporary route adjustments are now in effect to keep travel smooth during construction. Council highlights – At the Oct. 7 meeting, Council recognized Oct. 23 as Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater (W3) Operator Appreciation Day, shared progress on connecting residents with family physicians, and passed a motion urging Via Rail to maintain service through Kingston. Great Lakes Coastal Cleanup – 115 volunteers collected 400 kilograms of litter and 40 tires at Richardson Beach on Sept. 28 Public Works open houses – We're hiring temporary seasonal drivers and labourers: join sessions Oct. 16 (4–7 p.m.) or Oct. 21 (11 a.m.–1 p.m.) at 701 Division Street.
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!
CFRC's Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie runs through this week's top headlines from the City of Kingston. Campus Reporter Henry Walker breaks down the latest in campus activism, controversies, and AMS updates, while Sports Reporter Eliza Lee debuts the YGK Sports Minute, bringing you quick hits from Kingston's sports scene. Tune in for these updates and more on Today in YGK!
In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie dives into some of the highlights from last week’s Kingston City Council meeting. Campus News Reporter Henry Walker debuts the 2026 edition of Campus Corner, covering the Alma Mater Society’s opening Assembly for the academic year, the upcoming Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance General Assembly, and more. Tune in for these stories along with this week’s weather and traffic reports, and upcoming concerts and events for this week.
What's Happening in Kingston This Week | Child Care, Accessibility Awards, Causeway Closures & More Welcome to Inside Kingston — your weekly source for quick, reliable updates on what's happening in the City of Kingston. In this episode:
What's Happening in Kingston This Week | Princess Street Renewal, Climate Champions & More Welcome to Inside Kingston, your weekly update on City projects, council decisions, community programs, and ways residents can get involved. In this episode:
What's Happening in Kingston This Week | Construction Updates, Speed Cameras, Council Decisions & More Welcome to Inside Kingston — your weekly source for quick, reliable updates on what's happening in the City of Kingston. In this episode:
What's Happening in Kingston This Week | Back to School, Parking Fines, UDSI & More Welcome to Inside Kingston — your weekly source for quick, reliable updates on what's happening in the City of Kingston. In this episode:
Welcome to Inside Kingston — your weekly source for quick, reliable updates on what's happening in the City of Kingston. In this episode:
In today's episode of Inside Kingston, we talk about Better Homes Kingston, a change to the Illumination Policy, a preview of the upcoming council meeting, a reminder about Giveaway Day and the annual Kingston Sheep Dog Trials Festival. You can learn more about everything mentioned in this week's episode here: ✨Better Homes Kingston - https://getinvolved.cityofkingston.ca/better-homes-kingston-program-relaunch ✨Illumination Policy - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/news/posts/changes-coming-in-2026-for-requests-to-light-up-city-hall/ ✨Giveaway Day - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/garbage-and-recycling/collection-calendar/ ✨Sheep Dog Trials Festival - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/arts-culture-and-events/city-calendar-and-events/feature-events/sheep-dog-trials-festival/
In today's episode of Inside Kingston, we talk about how the civic holiday affects municipal services, the proposed Davis Tannery development, a new partnership with Air Canada, completed and ongoing roadwork, updates on upcoming LaSalle Causeway closures, and an exciting development on playground inclusivity. You can learn more about everything mentioned in this week's episode here: ✨Civic Holiday service disruptions - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/news/po... ✨Davis Tannery development - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/news/po... ✨Airport partnership - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/news/po... ✨Projects and construction - https://cityofkingston.ca/council-and... ✨ Traffic alerts - https://CityofKingston.ca/News ✨LaSalle Causeway closures - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/council... ✨Inclusive Playground - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/news/po...
In today's episode of Inside Kingston we talk about the City's Canada Green Building Council awards, groundbreaking clean technology at INVISTA, cool down locations, a preview of city council, a shoutout to local farmer's markets, a reminder about cart-base collection and the return of the neighbourhood tree planting program. You can learn more about everything mentioned in this week's episode here: ✨Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) awards - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/news/po... ✨Clean technology at INVISTA - http://cityofkingston.ca/news/posts/k... ✨Cool down locations: https://www.cityofkingston.ca/communi... ✨Farmer's Market - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/activit... ✨Cart-based Collection - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/garbage... ✨City Council meetings - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/council... ✨Neighbourhood Tree Planting Program - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/climate...
In today's episode of Inside Kingston we talk about the updates on shelter services in the city, Robert Bruce Memorial Parking Garage Public Art, a preview of the upcoming council meeting, pride month, a change in the LaSalle Causeway lift schedule, an update on cart-based waste collection and an upcoming Giveaway day. You can learn more about everything mentioned in this week's episode here: ✨Shelter services - https://getinvolved.cityofkingston.ca... ✨Public art - https://getinvolved.cityofkingston.ca... ✨City Council meetings - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/council... ✨Pride - https://www.visitkingston.ca/your-gui... ✨LaSalle Causeway Lift - https://www.canada.ca/en/public-servi... ✨Cart-based Waste Collection - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/garbage... ✨Giveaway day - https://www.cityofkingston.ca/news/po...
Check out our links below to learn more about the topics from this week's episode of Inside Kingston! Kingston Transit updates: https://www.kingstontransit.ca/schedules-and-maps/ Emergency preparedness: cityofkingston.ca/emergency-services-and-public-health/preparing-for-an-emergency/ Council meeting: https://www.CityofKingston.ca/Council-Meetings Kingston Community Climate Action Fund: https://www.CityofKingston.ca/climate-change-and-environment/climate-change/kingston-community-climate-action-fund/ Extend-a-Family Kingston: https://www.eafkingston.com Lasalle Causeway lift schedule: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/services/infrastructure-buildings/bridges-docks-dams/lasalle-causeway.html Inclusion toolkit: https://www.possiblemadehere.org/employer-toolkit/
In this episode of Tell Me More, we're going to talk about a topic that has drivers gripping their steering wheels a little tighter and cyclists checking their tire repair kits at this time of year….potholes. While potholes might seem like they appear over night, we'll learn from Adam McDonald and Amy Dimock, two members of the City of Kingston Public Works team, why it seems like there more pot holes in the spring, how climate change and Kingston's beautiful lakeside location create challenges for road maintenance and opportunities for innovation and with the help of AI and residents, potholes are being detected and more importantly repaired faster than ever. Opening Track: Tell Me Twice by The Meringues – courtesy of The Meringues. TheMeringues.com Podcast production by City of Kingston Communications & Public Engagement.
Want to keep up with City Council but can't make it to meetings, whether in person or virtual? Tune into Council Catch-up with Mayor Paterson every Wednesday after a Council meeting! He shares the key takeaways on big topics. Find links to the meeting agenda and reports below so you can dig deeper into what matters to you. Agenda Addendum
The Municipal Fee Assistance Program, what's often referred to as MFAP, is an income-based program that provides certain City services for free or at a lower cost:
Customer service at an organization like the City of Kingston is vital; it's what connects community members with the many municipal services and programs. These frontline staff provide answers to questions and can help solve problems. We invited Emily Caird, Manager of Customer Experience, to tell us more about work that is underway to update our Customer Service Strategy and how you can contribute your thoughts and ideas! Visit GetInvolved.CityofKingston.ca to share your input as we update the Customer Service Strategy starting November 2024. Send us your questions or suggestions for future episodes at Podcasts@CityofKingston.ca. Opening Track: Tell Me Twice by The Meringues – courtesy of The Meringues. TheMeringues.com Podcast production by City of Kingston Communications & Public Engagement.
Want to keep up with City Council but can't make it to meetings, whether in person or virtual? Tune into Council Catch-up with Mayor Paterson every Wednesday after a Council meeting! He shares the key takeaways on big topics. Find links to the meeting agenda and reports below so you can dig deeper into what matters to you. View the agenda View the addendum