Kingston Currents

Kingston Currents

Want to keep up with all things current in the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington region? Tune in to Kingston Currents, hosted by CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie. This show features interviews with Kingston community figures at the forefront of local affairs, coverage of local news headlines, and more. You can also listen to Kingston Currents every Friday at 11AM as it airs on CFRC 101.9FM and CFRC.CA This podcast is brought to you by the generous support of the Community Radio Fund of Canada Local Journalism Initiative program

Episodes

July 25, 2025 45 mins

In this episode, host Christena Lawrie dives into a report from Kingston Economic Development on the future of Kingston’s film and media industry, featuring an interview with CEO of local production company Branded to Film J. Joly.

In the second half of the show, Lawrie covers highlights of last week’s Kingston Police Service Board meeting.

Tune in to hear these stories and more!

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In this episode of Kingston Currents, host Christena Lawrie dives into the discussion at last week’s City Council meeting surrounding the planned shelter at 924 Sydenham Road.

Tune in for this story and more, including updates directly from the City of Kingston and the Downtown Kingston BIA.

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June 20, 2025 44 mins

Local news updates with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.

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May 30, 2025 41 mins

The latest in Limestone City local news with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.

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May 23, 2025 32 mins

The latest in Limestone City local news with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.

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April 25, 2025 27 mins

Local news with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.

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April 11, 2025 49 mins

Local news with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.

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April 4, 2025 47 mins

Local News with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.

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March 14, 2025 36 mins

Local news with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.

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March 7, 2025 38 mins

Local news with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.

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February 28, 2025 50 mins

The latest in Limestone local news with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.

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February 21, 2025 30 mins

Local news updates with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.

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February 14, 2025 46 mins

Local news with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.

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January 31, 2025 52 mins

In this episode of Kingston Currents, host Christena Lawrie covers the biggest events in Limestone City this weekend, ranging from Spirit of Winter kickoff in Springer Market Square this weekend to the premiere of a new work from The Isabel Voices.

Lawrie also dives into updates from the Kingston Canadian Film Festival, ReelOut Queer Film Festival, and more.

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January 17, 2025 43 mins

In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie sits down with Amanda Brierley with Home Base Housing to discuss the addition of 10 beds to their In From The Cold emergency shelter in the face of dropping temperatures and growing demand.

She also covers the latest updates from this week’s Kingston City Council meeting, including the decision to move forward with the proposed soccer sta...

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January 10, 2025 42 mins

In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie covers the end of Kingston Writersfest, folding after a 16-year run. Artistic Director Aara Macauley joins her to discuss the abrupt end and the impact on staff.

Manager of Victory Grounds Ventures Paul Barbeau joins Lawrie to discuss a proposal for an new soccer stadium at Kingston’s Memorial Centre to be considered by city council at th...

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December 20, 2024 42 mins

The latest in Limestone local news with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.

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December 13, 2024 48 mins

In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie covers the latest on the Wolfe Islander IV breakdown, as Islanders and municipal officials call for better ferry service.

She sits down with Lionhearts CEO Travis Blackmoore to discuss the opening seven new supportive housing on Brock St..

Lawrie also dives into a $20M film studio project coming to Kingston’s east end in 2025.

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December 6, 2024 47 mins

In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie investigates the impact of the ongoing Canada Post strike on local non-profit and charity organizations, and how donors are overcoming the new challenge.

She covers the outcome of Meadowbrook-Strathcona Councillor Jeff McLaren’s integrity investigation after being accused of leaking confidential information.

Lawrie also covers the City...

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November 29, 2024 50 mins

In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie sits down with Kingston’s very own drag superstar Tyffanie Morgan as she heads into her silver jubilee year, marking 25 years of entertaining as a drag artist. To mark the occasion, she is inviting other Kingston-based performers to submit projects for “Limestone to Limelight: Kingston’s Drag History and Future”.

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