Kingston Currents

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 weather and traffic updates and events calendar for the upcoming weekend. Tune in to dive into all of these stories with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.

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 call for election sticker design submissions, and more. Also, your weather and traffic updates and events calendar for the upcoming weekend. Tune in to dive into all of these stories with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.

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 update on the City’s response to extreme heat, and precautions to take as climate factors cause historically high tick activity. Tune in to dive into all of these stories with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.

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 Director of Sustainable Kingston, in anticipation of next week’s Kingston Climate Summit. Also, some upcoming opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, an update on the City’s response to extreme heat, and precautions to take as climate factors cause historically high tick activity. Tune in to dive into all of these stories with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.

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 Rideau Heights Community Centre, and more. Also, your weather and traffic updates and events calendar for the upcoming weekend. Tune in to dive into all of these stories with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.

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 owner Victory Grounds Ventures already has sights set on a stadium for the city in the near future, while players work towards bringing Kingston’s team to the next competitive level. CFRC sits down with Victory Grounds Ventures CEO Paul Barbeau and players from the men’s and women’s teams. Also, some updates on the May long weekend, plus your weather and traffic reports and events calendar for the weekend. Tune in to dive into all of these stories with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.

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 and ultimately approved a multi-part response to support the community through the transition to the abstinence-only recovery model. Also, some updates directly from the City, including major upcoming events, the return of the Rural Community Program Fund, and the results of the Household Travel Survey, capturing evolving travel patterns in Kingston. Plus, your weather and traffic reports and events calendar for the weekend. Tune in to dive into all of these stories with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.

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 organizations in response to the taxi commission fallout. Plus, Inclusive Play Project and local Tim Hortons restaurant owners aim to cross the funding finish line for the Jumpstart Inclusive Playground with this year’s Smile Cookie Campaign.

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