Citizen K – CFRC Podcast Network
Looking for a clear picture on the issues affecting your community? Then don’t miss Citizen K, a weekly show presenting long-form interviews, diverse perspectives and stories not being covered by other local media in the Kingston, Ontario region. Citizen K is hosted by Karim Mosna, CFRC 101.9 FM Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. #ygk
Episodes
This week on Citizen K, host Karim Mosna covers first, Queen’s PHD student collaboration with Ottawa based ABLE2 to recruit and retain volunteers, followed by coverage of National Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebrations including the grand opening of Tipi Moza’s new transitional housing unit, and finally coverage of the Newcomer Youth event this Saturday at Kingston Frontenac Public Libraries’ Calvin Park Branch.
This week on Citizen K, in the first segment, host Karim Mosna looks at a project where students from the Smith School of Business Executive Master’s of Business Administration (EMBA) program give back to the local community by building bicycles in a YMCA partnership. Mosna also provides details on a food pilot project from local charity, The Food Sharing Project, which serves healthier foods to students instead of pre-packaged foo...
This week on Citizen K, Karim Mosna sits down with CBC Radio’s Shelagh Rogers to look back on her start in broadcasting here at CFRC, and her thoughts on campus and community radio today. Karim also explores a new exhibit at The Tett Centre celebrating education in Nigeria, and he speaks with Islamic Society of Kingston Member Mona Rahman about a virtual vigil held for the Afzaal family. Tune in on 101.9 FM, cfrc.ca and subscribe t...
On this week’s Citizen K, Karim Mosna chats with each of the local candidates about the key issues they hope to tackle right away. Then he chats with Dajana Turkovic, an analyst working on the Workforce Development and In-Migration Strategy to learn more about current challenges in recruiting and retaining workers.
In this episode of Citizen K, Ontario Nurses’ Association President Cathryn Hoy responds to local candidates’ comments on healthcare, and provides context on Bill 124. We also spoke with Wendy Vuyk from Kingston Community Health Centres about the Kingston Speaks Inclusion Project, which surveys local residents about their interactions with police in areas including equity, inclusivity and accessibility.
In this pilot episode, host Karim Mosna first explores the special City of Kingston Council meeting on May 12th 2022 regarding the Belle Park encampment and Council’s decision to ‘pause’ eviction of homeless individuals residing in the space. In the next segment, Lisa Kerr, Assistant Professor of Criminal Law at Queen’s University shares insights on the new statistic revealed in a report from Canada’s correctional investigator, Iva...
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