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Kingston Currents
by CFRC Podcast Network
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.CAThis podcast is brought to you by the generous support of the Community Radio Fund of Canada Local Journalism Initiative program
Episodes
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Kingston Currents: October 22, 2026
In this episode: With election day approaching, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie sits down with three of four candidates vying to become the City’s next Mayor: Conny Glenn, Bryan Paterson, and Vanessa Mensah.
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Kingston Currents: October 15, 2026
In this episode: A review of the 928 Sydenham Road shelter after six months of operation reveals positive results, presented to Council at their last meeting. At the same meeting, Council votes to explore options to support the Kingston Racquet Centre as the recreation facility faces financial...
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Kingston Currents: October 8, 2026
In this episode: Kingston City Council’s pushback against proposed VIA Rail service changes, and the City’s renewed efforts to address safety concerns surrounding e-bikes and e-scooters. Then, CFRC sits down with local educator Erin Clow, who created a collection of free educational resources to...
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Kingston Currents: October 1, 2026
In this episode: CFRC sits down with 27-year-old Kingstonian Willem Sagriff, who will be hitting the Point Municipal Park track in Sydenham on Saturday, Oct. 3 with the goal of running 100 km to raise funds for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC).…
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Kingston Currents: September 24, 2026
In this episode: a motion deferred at City Council’s last meeting looking into sanctioned encampments and support. Stand Up for Mental Health founder David Granirer joins CFRC to share more about the program’s comedy show returning to Kingston this weekend, building awareness, raising funds, and...
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Kingston Currents: September 17, 2026
In this episode: The grand opening of Kingstons first-ever fully inclusive playground at Shannon Park. Updates from City Council’s last meeting, including two recreation-related updates. Then, recent strides at Kingston Health Sciences Centre’s Emergency Department that have cut ambulance offload...
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Kingston Currents: September 10, 2026
In this episode: CFRC sits down with the founders of a music festival celebrating the banjo returning for its second year on Wolfe Island this weekend. Then, updates from City Council’s last meeting, including the City’s response to the recent breakdown of Canada-U.S. trade negotiations and...
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Kingston Currents: September 3, 2026
In this episode: CFRC sits down with the Kingston Frontenac Public Library’s Manager of Programming & Outreach Liz Coates to discuss the impressive results of this year’s Summer Reading Challenge. City Council discusses potential changes to the Yards By-Law in response to complaints and a lack of...
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Kingston Currents: August 27, 2026
In this episode: CFRC sits down with David Ellingwood, General Manager of Cataraqui Conservation, to discuss a major restoration project at Lemoine Point that kicked off this week. Then, an announcement for the Kingston Frontenac Public Library regarding this year’s summer reading challenge, a...
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Kingston Currents: August 20, 2026
In this episode: An update on collective bargaining between Queen’s University and the Queen’s University Faculty Association after a strike vote last week, what to expect from the City’s Forever Hip event series this weekend, a call for feedback on how the City engages the community when...
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Kingston Currents: August 13, 2026
In this episode: Council unanimously approves funding for six pilot projects intended to support harm reduction services ahead of the planned closure of Kingston’s Consumption and Treatment Services site at the end of September. An update from Cataraqui Conservation on a project at Lemoine Point,...
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Kingston Currents: August 6, 2026
In this episode: The kickoff of Theatre Kingston’s Fringe Festival, a special uncurated portion of the Kick & Push festival featuring 17 shows over the next 11 days, with Artistic Director Rosemary Doyle. Then some messages directly from the City of Kingston, and an update from Cataraqui...
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Kingston Currents: July 30, 2026
In this episode: Artistic Producer Liam Karry sits down with CFRC to talk about this year’s Kick & Push Festival, running until August 16. Then, artists and organizers sit down to share more about the upcoming Play me Kingston art installation, set to transform downtown into a gallery dedicated…
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Kingston Currents: July 23, 2026
In this episode: An update from South East Public Health as mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus have been detected in the region, the first mosquito pool test positive for the virus this season. Kingston Economic Development celebrates the opening of a new research facility it says will help...
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Kingston Currents: July 16, 2026
In this episode: An update from the new Lunch by George downtown distribution site, after the organization made the move from their home of over 40 years at St. George’s Cathedral. A statement from South East Public Health as poor air quality continues in the Kingston region. Messages directly…
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Kingston Currents: July 9, 2026
In this episode: Motions from this week’s City Council meeting aimed at improving everyday life for residents, from neighbourhood pathways to on-street parking. Messages directly from the City, including updates on The Tragically Hip tenth anniversary celebrations, a new pilot project to fight…
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Kingston Currents: July 2, 2026
In this episode: An update on the City’s Multi-Site Visioning and Recreation Facility Capital Planning Project for the Kingston Memorial Centre, Portsmouth Olympic Harbour and Centre 70 sites. Also, some messages directly from the City, Public Health, and the FLA Ontario Health Team. Plus, your...
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Kingston Currents: June 25, 2026
In this episode: A motion from City Council’s last meeting officially renaming Strathcona Park’s Indian Road after years of debate. Also, some messages directly from the City this week, including your guide to Canada Day in Kingston, how the city is celebrating the FIFA World Cup, welcoming...
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Kingston Currents: June 18, 2026
In this episode: From City Council’s last meeting, an update on the City’s plan for the upcoming Consumption Treatment Services closure. Also, some messages directly from the City, including upcoming community celebrations, a call for election sticker design submissions, and more. Also, your...
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Kingston Currents: June 11, 2026
In this episode: Updates from City Council’s last meeting, includng the City’s new plan for the waterfront after the cancellation of the Patry Aquatic Park project and changes to improve equity in ice sports. Also, some messages directly from the City, including upcoming community celebrations, a...
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Kingston Currents: June 4, 2026
In this episode: the latest in Kingston nature news. An advocacy-based motion supported unanimously by City Council urges senior levels of government to take steps toward establishing a National Marine Conservation Area in Lake Ontario. Also, some upcoming opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, an...
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Kingston Currents: May 28, 2026
In this episode: the latest in Kingston nature news. An advocacy-based motion supported unanimously by City Council urges senior levels of government to take steps toward establishing a National Marine Conservation Area in Lake Ontario. A flashback to an interview with Julia Stroud, Excecutive...
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Kingston Currents: May 21, 2026
In this episode: updates directly from City Hall, including a decision from Council’s last meeting taking steps towards a new dome for the John Machin Soccer Park, the unveiling of the Tragically Hip final concert 10th anniversary events this summer, an interactive art exhibition on display at...
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Kingston Currents: May 14, 2026
In this episode: the Ontario Premier League soccer season is in full swing, and Kingston is making waves. The Sentinels had an electric home opener at the end of April, bringing semi-professional soccer back to Kingston for the first time in a decade. Along with this early success, franchise…
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Kingston Currents: May 7, 2026
In this episode: An update on the future of Kingston’s addiction and mental health services. With the closure of the city’s Consumption and Treatment Services (CTS) site on the horizon due to loss of Provincial support and recent news of Kingston being approved for a HART Hub, Council discussed…
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Kingston Currents: April 30, 2026
In this episode: Some highlights from City Council’s last meeting, including a new pilot air-conditioner program to support vulnerable residents ahead of extreme summer heat, Council’s reaction to the Province’s new “bring-your-own” permit option, and new measures to improve oversight of partner...
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Kingston Currents: April 23, 2026
In this episode: Kingston’s 2026 Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign aims to bring the Jumpstart Inclusive Playground across the funding finish line next week, with 100 per cent of proceeds supporting the $1.5 million project that just broke ground in Shannon Park. The Kingston Climate Summit…
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Kingston Currents: April 16, 2026
In this episode: The latest from City Hall. After unanimous support from Council, a temporary bylaw prohibiting clear cutting is now in effect until the City’s new Official Plan comes into play. In the same meeting, Council votes to explore the creation of a municipal tree conservation incentive...
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Kingston Currents: April 9, 2026
In this episode: Partners in Mission Food Bank prepares for its annual Food Blitz on Saturday, April 11, collecting donations at grocery stores across Kingston. The event comes following five record-breaking years for use of the food bank, with no signs of slowing down. The Transplant Advocate...
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Kingston Currents: April 2, 2026
In this episode: Researchers at Kingston Health Sciences Centre and Smith Engineering at Queen’s University are redefining how we understand shoulder movement with a first-of-its-kind imaging study, while the Great Lakes Museum prepares to welcome families with its inaugural Bunnies on Boats…
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Kingston Currents: March 26, 2026
In this episode, host Christena Lawrie speaks with Executive Director Maddi Andrews about the rebrand of Modern Fuel Artist-Run Centre to Cultivate Art Commons, exploring what the shift means ahead of the organization’s 50th anniversary. The, she dives into updates from City Hall, including a...
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Kingston Currents: March 12, 2026
In this episode, host Christena Lawrie takes you inside A Sheltered Life, a powerful portrait exhibit at the Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning amplifying the stories of residents who have experienced homelessness, speaks with Kingston-born photographer Brett Hitchins on his work being…
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Kingston Currents: Mar. 5, 2026
In this episode, host Christena Lawrie speaks with Queen’s Health Sciences student Cassie Porte about bringing the first-ever Team Cassie & Friends Run to Kingston, raising awareness and support for children living with juvenile arthritis. Downtown Kingston BIA Events Manager Sandi Griffiths…
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Kingston Currents: February 26, 2026
Host Christena Lawrie covers the kickoff of the 2026 Kingston Canadian Film Festival, the City’s purchase securing the future of Lemoine Point Farm after decades of community advocacy, the upcoming Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser in support of Lionhearts, and City Council’s investment in…
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Kingston Currents: January 23, 2025
Join host Christena Lawrie for the stories shaping Kingston this week. Get ready for Boards Up! Rink Sports in the Square with Sandy Griffiths of the Downtown Kingston BIA, including historic hockey, curling, ringette, and youth hockey programs. Hear from Evan Mitchell, Music Director of the...
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Kingston Currents: January 16, 2025
This week, CFRC’s Christena Lawrie covers the Great Lakes Museum’s screening of Last Boat on the Lake, with insights from visitor experience manager Claire Notman, and the opening of Kingston’s first dedicated queer bar in almost 20 years with owner Paul Fortier. She also dives into the latest in...
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Kingston Currents: January 2, 2026
In this episode, host Christena Lawrie sits down with Karen Santucci, representing the City’s Bird Team, to dive into Kingston’s official Nature Canada Bird-Friendly City certification, a title the City has been working towards for the past year. Lawrie also covers some of Council’s final…
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Kingston Currents: December 12, 2025
In this episode, host Christena Lawrie covers some highlights from last week’s City Council meeting, a new mental health resource launched by four second-year Queen’s University students, and a few stories to get you into the holiday spirit, including the success of this year’s Toys for Tickets...
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Kingston Currents: December 5, 2025
In this episode, host Christena Lawrie runs through the latest updates from City Hall, covering this week’s Council meeting. She also sits down with Kingston General Hospital Auxiliary President Chelsea Reynolds to chat about the 2025 Teddy Bear Campaign, which will once again provide funds for…
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Kingston Currents: November 14, 2025
Local news with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.
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Kingston Currents: October 31, 2025
In this episode of Kingston Currents, we set sail into some of Kingston’s Halloween highlights, from the S.S. Keewatin’s sell-out spooky event to the St. Lawrence II’s transformation into a haunted pirate ship. We also check in on the growing momentum behind the RXN HUB green tech innovation...
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Kingston Currents: October 24, 2025
This week on Kingston Currents, we’re getting into the Halloween spirit! From the third annual Witches’ Walk taking over downtown this evening to the first spooky season event aboard the S.S. Keewatin, and the delightfully unsettling Creepy Doll Museum coming to the Broom Factory this weekend,...
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Kingston Currents: October 17, 2025
In this episode, host Christena Lawrie covers the announcement of Kingston’s official City Birds after a tight race with over 1,600 votes. She dives into some highlights from last week’s Council meeting, including an update on the City’s Family Physician Recruitment Program and Council’s response...
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Kingston Currents: October 10, 2025
This week on Kingston Currents: host Christena Lawrie sits down with local author Jamal Saeed to dive into his new short story collection Princess Nai and Other Stories. Plus, Lawrie reports on City Council’s push to preserve and improve VIA Rail service through Kingston, and we round up the…
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Kingston Currents: October 3, 2025
This week, Kingston author Julie M. Green shares the story behind her new memoir Motherness, reflecting on life as an autistic mother raising an autistic child. Plus, we celebrate the Great Lakes Museum being named Ontario’s top small museum and preview the Kingston Art Tour’s return this weekend.
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Kingston Currents: September 26, 2025
From Kingston’s top-ranked Great Lakes Museum to nationwide “Draw the Line” protests, this week’s stories span culture, activism, and development. Host Christena Lawrie covers Indigenous-led actions against Ontario’s Bill 5, a Taylor Swift-inspired downtown takeover, the latest on the…
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Kingston Currents: September 19, 2025
Local news with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.
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Kingston Currents: September 5, 2025
In this episode, host Christena Lawrie sits down with local artist Colton Fox to chat about the first-ever worldwide release of his award-winning comic Witch Hazel. She covers updates from Kingston Health Sciences Centre, including a new AI tool revolutionizing cardiac care and the appointment of…
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Kingston Currents: August 22, 2025
In this episode, host Christena Lawrie recaps Kingston City Council’s latest meeting.
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Kingston Currents: August 1, 2025
In this episode of Kingston Currents, host Christena Lawrie heads downtown to chat with local artist Abby Nowakowski and the city’s Public Art Coordinator Taylor Norris while they work on a project transforming street infrastructure into vibrant public art. She covers Air Canada’s announcement…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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.CAThis podcast is brought to you by the generous support of the Community Radio Fund of Canada Local Journalism Initiative program
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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...
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