Today in YGK

In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie dives into the community conversation surrounding a proposal for a soccer stadium at the Memorial Centre coming before council at their next meeting. Campus News Reporters Jaya Kumar and Abyaz Auntorip Karim cover the latest as AMS and SGPS election season approaches. Tune in for these stories and more, including weather and traffic updates.

This episode of Today in YGK covers the recent announcement that WritersFest will be ceasing operations due to financial challenges. Former Artistic Director Aara Macauley sits down with CFRC to discuss the leadup to the decision and issues that have arisen throughout the wind down process. Tune in for this story and the latest weather and traffic updates for this week.

In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s News Team runs through some of the latest updates directly from the City of Kingston. Also, we dive into your weather and traffic report for the upoming week.

Local news with CFRC’s News Team.

Local news with CFRC’s News Team.

In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie delves into potential labor disruptions at Queen’s University, as a majority of workers vote in favor of strike action over wage concerns. CUPE 254 President Marie Edwards shares insights on the current negotiations and the challenges faced by staff. We also cover important announcements dircetly from the City of Kingston, including updates on city services during the holiday season. In sports, Jesse Bell recaps the Kingston Frontenacs’ recent games. Tune in for these stories and more, including upcoming concerts, community events, and weather updates.

In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie covers the Oak Stabilization Program’s move to its new permanent facility at 206 Concession Street, set for January 2025. Next, she delves into potential labor disruptions at Queen’s University, as a majority of workers vote in favor of strike action over wage concerns. CUPE 254 President Marie Edwards shares insights on the current negotiations and the challenges faced by staff. We also cover important announcements about city services during the holiday season. In sports, Jesse Bell recaps the Kingston Frontenacs’ recent games, including a tough loss to the Oshawa Generals and a comeback against the Peterborough Peets, offering insights as the team heads into the holiday break. Finally, don’t miss our roundup of upcoming concerts and community events, from winter activities to local markets, keeping you connected to Kingston!

The latest in Limestone local news updates with CFRC’s News Team.

Tune in to this episode of Today in YGK to hear about the upcoming Kingston screening of Daughter of the Sun, featuring an interview with Kingston-born producer Mackenzie Leigh and Director Ryan Ward. This episode also includes the city’s plans to ramp up efforts to tackle graffiti, a roundup of sports updates from the last week, and more of the latest stories in Kingston.

Local news with CFRC’s News Team.

Local news updates with CFRC’s News Team.

The latest in Limestone local news with CFRC’s News Team.

Local news updates with CFRC’s News Team.

In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie sits down with Kingston drag superstar Tyffanie Morgan to chat about her upcoming silver jubilee year, marking 25 years of entertaining as a drag artist. To celebrate, she is also offering an invitation to other Kingston-based performers to highlight the rich history and exciting future of the local drag scene through “Limestone to Limelight: Kingston’s Drag History and Future”. Campus Reporter Ali Al-Safadi recaps last night’s AMS Equity Townhall, hosted by the AMS Social Issues Commission, featuring an interview with AMS Social Issues Commissioner Jana Amer. Sports Reporter Isabella Garrido covers the latest in Kingston sports, including updates in Queen’s Hockey, Basketball, and CFRC’s upcoming Rockin’ Wrestling funding drive show. Tune in for these stories and more on Today in YGK.

In this episode of Today in YGK, Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie recaps the 2023 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory released by the city last week, delving into the progress made towards reaching the city’s climate goals and the challenges to face for a more sustainable future. In campus news, CFRC Reporter Ali Al-Safadi presents a segment about the Principal’s Responsible Investment Committee, formed in the face of a grave issue brought forth by Queen’s University Apartheid Divest (QUAD). In sports, CFRC Reporter Isabella Garrido dives into the lates OUA updates. Tune in for these stories and more, including upcoming concerts, events, weather, and traffic.

In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie covers a report released by the city covering initiatives from the past year since Intimate Partner Violence and Gender-Based Violence was declared an epidemic in the region. In campus news, Campus Reporter Ali Al-Safadi covers the highlights from the AMS Assembly last night. Sports Reporter Isabella Garrido runs through the latest in OUA. Tune in for these stories and more.

In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s News Team covers the latest stories in Kingston, including how you can add some Limestone City flare to your holiday decorating, the fusion of art and science in an upcoming book launch bringing together forces across Queen’s campus, the last week in Ontario University Athletics, and more.

In this episode of Today in YGK, Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie covers a protest outside of Kingston Health Sciences Centre last week involving a 15-foot tall “Trojan horse”. In campus news, CFRC Campus Reporter Ali Al-Safadi covers the Queen’s chapter of Scholar Strike Canada, including interviews directly from the scene this afternoon. In sports, CFRC Sports Reporter Isabella Garrido runs through the latest OUA updates. Tune in for these stories and more!

In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie covers a car-sharing pilot program coming to Kingston next year, sitting down with Soren Christianson, a project manager in the city’s Climate Leadership division. In campus news, reporter Ali Al-Safadi sits down with Queen’s University researchers Dr. Kerry Rowe and Dr. John Smol, who were honoured with top NSERC awards for their pioneering environmental work. Dr. Rowe’s innovative landfill design protects groundwater from contamination, while Dr. Smol’s research on lake sediment reveals human impacts on ecosystems, guiding conservation efforts. Sports broadcaster Jesse Bell recaps the latest in Queen’s women’s volleyball and men’s rugby. Tune in for all these stories and more!

In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC ‘s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie covers an item from council last night, where council voted unanimously to express opposition to new provincial bike lane legislation. In campus news, reporter Ali Al-Safadi reflects on the life and legacy of Queen’s Chancellor Murray Sinclair, who passed away on Monday. In sports, we cover the latest in Queen’s University Athletics from rugby to rowing. Tune in for these stories and more on Today in YGK.