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Join us weekly via podcast or on CFRC 101.9 FM for Today in YGK. This local news program produced by the CFRC News Team features local and campus headline news, special segments, interviews, weather, sports, traffic reports and an events calendar. Have news? Reach out to news@cfrc.ca!

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Host Christena Lawrie leads this episode of Today in YGK with in-depth coverage of Queen’s University medical students advocating for action on housing and homelessness, followed by your weekly weather and traffic updates with Jesse Bell, and a round... more

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Host Christena Lawrie brings you the latest from City Hall, incuding the finalization of the City’s purchase of the Lemoine Point Farm property, and Council’s response to impending changes to harm reduction resources in the city. Campus Reporter Henr... more

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Maddie Andrews
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Fran Harkness
Representative of Royal Canadian College of Organists Kingston Centre
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Kyla Todd
Artist involved in A Sheltered Life exhibit
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Sandi Griffiths
Events Manager with the Downtown Kingston BIA
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Mark Garnes
Festival Director, Kingston Canadian Film Festival
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Liz Duff
Podcaster focusing on Canadian film and TV
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Laurie Fishberg
Producer from the show Heated Rivalry
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Elamin Abdelmagmoud
Panel moderator, cultural commentator
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Jim Biagi
Member of Save Lemoine Point Farm Group
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Christena Lawrie
CFRC's broadcast journalist (local news and features)

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Today in YGK #352
Q: Thank you for that background. Could you walk us through the meaning behind the name Cultivate Art Commons and how that reflects the feedback you received?
The word cultivate reflects the care, time, and mentorship needed to grow an artistic practice, signaling our commitment to nurturing artists and ideas; Commons refers to a shared space belonging to everyone, signaling openness and access, while also highlighting practical resources like workshops, tools, and space.
Today in YGK #286
Q: If fentanyl is so dirty or unpredictable, why is it the drug of choice for so many people?
Many individuals with opioid dependency have no other options available in the illicit market.
Today in YGK #309
Q: Why are you running for this position?
Nan Ma expresses the need for someone to fill the role due to its vacancy and outlines her goals to ensure ongoing support for essential services.
Today in YGK #326
Q: For listeners who might not know, I was wondering if you could give us a bit of an overview of what the Toys for Tickets campaign is?
The campaign allows individuals with parking tickets to pay with toys during a specific period, benefiting the Salvation Army.
Today in YGK #334
Q: What can audiences expect walking into this concert next weekend?
Audiences can expect a celebration of beloved music from the Star Wars universe, expertly performed live.

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Local news and community program focusing on Kingston and Queen's University, with frequent coverage of municipal politics, city infrastructure, and campus life. Episodes regularly feature interviews with city officials, festival organizers, and local advocates, plus timely updates on public health, housing, transportation, and cultural events. A standout strength is its close ties to Kingston's civic ecosystem, weaving in on-the-ground reporting, event calendars, and campus happenings, often pairing practical local guidance with interviews that illuminate city decision-making and community impact.

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