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
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...
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...
The latest in Limestone local news with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.
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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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...
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”.
KFL&A Food Policy Council (...
In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie brings you stories ranging from key highlights of recent city council meetings to the exciting events marking the start of Kingston’s holiday season. She sits down with guests from the City of Kingston and the Downtown Kingston BIA to dive deep into the latest updates.
In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie covers the kickoff of the 2024 Kingston General Hospital (KGH) Auxiliary Teddy Bear campaign, this year taking on an ambitious goal.
She covers the appearance of a 15-foot wooden Trojan Horse at Kingston Health Sciences Centre yesterday, part of CUPE’s Ontario Council of Hospital Unions (OCHU-CUPE) and the Ontario Health Coalition’s rally again...
In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie covers an especially busy week in Limestone City.
She sits down with Ban Righ Centre Director Susan Belyea, celebrating 50 years of the centre supporting women on Queen’s University campus.
Kingston Symphony Director Evan Mitchell joins Lawrie to discuss their first ever Relaxed Performance this weekend at the Kingston Grand Theatre, offe...
In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist breaks the news of the closure of Loving Spoonful after 16 years serving the Kingston community, sitting down with the organization’s Treasurer Judy Peterson.
She also dives into the latest art exhibition from the Agnes Etherington Art Centre, Talkin’ Back to Johnny Mac, artists and curators returning to the former site of the Sir John A. Macdonald ...
In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie covers the latest updates from the city, including a deep dive into the inaugural Kingston Climate Expo.
She also sits down with Kingston School Of Art Director Victoria Smyth to chat about new opportunities for students at KSOA.
Tune in for these stories and more!
In this episode of Kingston Currents, host Christena Lawrie covers Why It’s imPossible, a play written by Kingston’s own Sophia Fabiilli, set to make its world premiere at the Kingston Grand Theatre tonight, an exploration of the complexities of modern parenthood and gender identity.
Lawrie also discusses the recent extended closure of the Integrated Care Hub (ICH) following the stabbings on Montreal Street last week, sitting down ...
In this episode of Kingston Currents, host Christena Lawrie dives into new research conducted on the rise in need for pediatric care at Kingston Health Sciences Centre, and a new event at this years Open Farm Days lineup approaching this weekend. Also included in this episode is a reminder of the upcoming seniors theatre group production at The Spire next week, All I Really Need To Know I Learned in Kindergarten.
In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie dives into the latest local news, including the creation of a for-and-by seniors theatre group gearing up for their first performance at The Spire, an update on the Lemoine Point Farm property, progress on the city’s first fully inclusive and accessible playground, and the Loving Spoonful Block Party this weekend at the Memorial Centre Fa...
In this episode of Kingston Currents, host Christena Lawrie covers the latest in arts & culture news, the upcoming launch of the Wolfe Island IV ferry, and more.
This episode of Kingston Currents covers all things Kick & Push and TK Fringe, 2024, Featuring interviews with representatives and performers in this year’s innovative theatre festival.
In today’s episode, we cover the launch of the Anti-Racist Kingston campaign last Friday, the latest updates on the LaSalle Causeway Closure, and more.
In this episode, Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie covers a new innovative and accessible option for Kingstonians to contribute to the city’s sustainability goals, a new lease on life for the Sleeping Cabins project, and 12 new businesses launched by local youth this summer with Kingston Economic Development’s Summer Company program.
The latest in limestone local news with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.
In today’s episode, we cover a possible future for Lemoine Point Farm as an Indigenous cultural and creative centre with the LodgePole Arts Alliance. Next, a $1M grant which will allow hospitals in Southeastern Ontario to explore utilizing Generative Artificial Intelligence, sitting down with Dr. David Pichora to discuss how this could impact KHSC. Finally, we sit down with performers and organizers for the 34th edition of Buskers ...
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