About this podcast
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
The newest 20 of 152 episodes
- Kingston Currents: October 29, 2026 · 19 minIn this episode: 2026 municipal election results, a potential body-worn camera program for Kingston Police, and a recap of Queen’s University Homecoming and ‘Foco’ weekends…
- Kingston Currents: October 22, 2026 · 44 minIn 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…
- Kingston Currents: October 15, 2026 · 22 minIn 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…
- Kingston Currents: October 8, 2026 · 23 minIn 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…
- Kingston Currents: October 1, 2026 · 23 minIn 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…
- Kingston Currents: September 24, 2026 · 31 minIn 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…
- Kingston Currents: September 17, 2026 · 24 minIn 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…
- Kingston Currents: September 10, 2026 · 31 minIn 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…
- Kingston Currents: September 3, 2026 · 24 minIn 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…
- Kingston Currents: August 27, 2026 · 22 minIn 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…
- Kingston Currents: August 20, 2026 · 9 minIn 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…
- Kingston Currents: August 13, 2026 · 26 minIn 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…
- Kingston Currents: August 6, 2026 · 24 minIn 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…
- Kingston Currents: July 30, 2026 · 39 minIn 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…
- Kingston Currents: July 23, 2026 · 20 minIn 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…
- Kingston Currents: July 16, 2026 · 27 minIn 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…
- Kingston Currents: July 9, 2026 · 28 minIn 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…
- Kingston Currents: July 2, 2026 · 24 minIn 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…
- Kingston Currents: June 25, 2026 · 29 minIn 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…
- Kingston Currents: June 18, 2026 · 25 minIn 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…
