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Today in YGKToday in YGK #296In this episode, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie opens with a few headlines directly from the City of Kingston.
Arts Coordinator Ellie Stirton covers the lastest in the Kingston local arts scene.
Sports Reporter Jessie Bell continues CFRC’s 2025 Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Football season preview series.
Tune in for these updates and more, including this week’s weather and traffic reports, plus CFRC’s concert and events calendars.
2025-08-1124 min
Airwave YGK Artists in ResidenceSadie Williams Interview and Performance at CFRC StudiosCFRC 101.9 FM is pleased to present a live performance by and interview with Airwave YGK Musician-in-Residence, Sadie Williams! On April 20 th 2025 at 1 PM, Sadie joined us for a great interview and performed wonderful music that she composed and rehearsed in our studios during her early spring residency at CFRC. Williams, a […]
2025-07-1839 minAirwave YGK Artists in ResidenceJessica Wolowich Interview and Performance at CFRC StudiosCFRC 101.9 FM is pleased to present a live performance by and interview with Airwave YGK Musician-in-Residence, Jessica Wolowich. Jessica joined us on March 30th 12 PM for a fun interview and performed great new music that she created in our studios during her early spring residency at CFRC. This Kingston-based indie/alt folk singer-songwriter recently […]
2025-07-1828 minAirwave YGK Artists in ResidenceDeandra Henry Interview and Performance at CFRC StudiosCFRC 101.9 FM is pleased to present a live performance and interview with Airwave YGK Musician-in-Residence, Deandra Henry who joined us in our studios in June 2025. Deeply rooted in the vibrant musical culture of Jamaica, Deandra, who began playing guitar at age seven also draws inspiration from a wide variety of genres in her songwriting […]
2025-07-1850 minAirwave YGK Artists in ResidenceOscar Evans Interview and Performance at CFRC StudiosCFRC 101.9 FM is pleased to present a live performance by and interview with Airwave YGK Musician-in-Residence, Oscar Evans! On May 25th 2025 at 1 PM, CFRC broadcast a great interview with Oscar about the outstanding jazz music that he has composed in our studios during his spring residency at CFRC. Oscar Evans has been […]
2025-07-1858 minAirwave YGK Artists in ResidenceEmily Monaghan Interview and Performance at CFRC StudiosCFRC 101.9 FM is pleased to present a live performance and interview with Airwave YGK Musician-in-Residence, Emily Monaghan! This young local songstress is best known for her solo pop, jazz, and blues performances and you can catch her a lot on the open mic scene. Following her time using our studios to create new music […]
2025-07-1840 minToday in YGKToday in YGK #273In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie dives into some of the latest updates directly from the City of Kingston.
In sports, CFRC’s Jesse Belle recaps the season opening games for The Kingston Grenadiers Youth Football Club.
CFRC’s Community News & Arts Coordinator Ellie Stirton gives a rundown of events and concerts coming up in Kingston this week.
Tune in for these updates and more on Today in YGK!
2025-05-1217 min
Campus BeatHey Westerburgers, Heathers is here! A QMT Takeover of CFRC!Ring! Ring! Wanna see something super HOT before the summer? Queen’s Musical Theatre brought Heathers to Kingston!
In this episode, CFRC’s Nathan Zhe chatted with QMT’s Vocal Director Ryan Killoran about QMT and their upcoming production hitting the Baby Grand April 10th-17th! Details below!
Queen’s Musical Theatre is proud to announce “HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL” as our Winter 2025 Production. Book, Music and Lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Kevin Murphy. Based on the film written by Daniel Waters, “HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL” was originally directed
Off-Broadway by Andy Fickman and choreographed by Marguerite Derricks. “HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL” is presented by arrangement...
2025-04-0917 minCampus BeatQueen’s Quilt Club Takeover of CFRCQuilt is Queen’s University’s undergraduate literary publication. It was established by members of the English Department Student Council in 2020, with the goal of providing writers across disciplines at Queen’s University a platform to share their brilliant work and to collaborate with those who might not share their same program of study, but do share a passion for the written word. Quilt strives to bridge the gap between creative and academic writing and foster a space where the intersection between formality and imagination can exist. In this CFRC takeover, the Quilt team chats about Quilt, its upcoming launch event ahead...
2025-04-0159 min
The CorridorThe Corridor, February 13th, 2025This week’s edition of The Corridor begins with a story from the Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for CFRC 101.9fm, Christena Lawrie, and it covers a a controversial non-resident user fee that is being discussed by Kingston City Council. Dinah Jansen reads a story from the LJI Reporter for the Napanee Beaver, Sarah Williams, about a special Black History Month event being held at the Museum of Lennox and Addington. Jesse Bell with an update on USPORTS football player, Taylor Elgersma.
The LJI Reporter from CJAI FM, Ted Evans, with a story about Greater Napanee Council’s deci...
2025-02-1328 min
Airwave YGK Artists in ResidenceKahraba Interview and Performance at CFRC StudiosOn January 20th 2025, local experimental sound artist and DJ Michael Boulos performed live music on CFRC’s airwaves created during his recent Airwave YGK residency, a creative opportunity that supports and showcases young and/or emerging artists. You can learn about his craft through an interview also undertaken with him in this series. Boulos’s project entitled […]
2025-01-3143 min
Campus Beat2025 AMS Referendum Club & Group InterviewsHello again and welcome everyone to another special edition of Campus Beat airing on CFRC 101.9 FM, streaming at cfrc.ca and on your favorite mobile apps like iheartradio. You can find CFRC on instagram at @cfrcmusic, I’m Dinah Jansen and with me is Abyaz Karim, a Masters student in International Business who has recently joined our news team as the Campus News Reporter, alongside our dedicated AMS student volunteer Jaya Kumar, and Jesse Bell, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Producer and Program Coordinator.
Coming up in this episode as part of Campus Beat’s special coverage of AMS a...
2025-01-261h 03
Campus BeatSGPS 2025 Executive Candidates InterviewsHello again and welcome everyone to this special edition of CFRC 101.9 FM’s Campus Beat with host, Dinah Jansen who is joined by Abyaz Karim, a Masters student in International Business who has recently joined the CFRC news team as the Campus News Reporter, alongside one of the station’s dedicated AMS student volunteers, Jaya Kumar.
Coming up, we’re pleased to present conversations we held with each of the Candidates running for SGPS Executive Offices in addition to statements our team has read on behalf of those who could not join us in time for bro...
2025-01-251h 00
Campus BeatAMS All Candidates DebateWelcome to CFRC’s Campus Beat and our coverage of AMS and SGPS Elections and Referenda coming up on January 29th and 30th. In this installment of our special broadcast and podcasts, we have the available recording furnished to us by the AMS of the January 23rd AMS 2025 All Candidates’ Debate, a historic event as it is the first un-slated election of Executives where candidates now run as individuals, not as slated teams of three.
Unfortunately, technical issues encountered by the AMS technical team on the ground in Goodes Commons led to recording issues leading to the...
2025-01-241h 26Today in YGKToday in YGK: January 15, 2025In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie covers the expansion of Home Base Housing’s In From The Cold emergency shelter. Making use of their current resources, the shelter was able to add 10 new beds to raise capacity to 34 individuals. Shelter Services Manager Amanda Brierley sits down with CFRC to share more.
In campus news, CFRC Campus Reporter Abyaz Auntorip Karim sits down with Linda Henderson with 365 Thrive to discuss an upcoming seminar on Queen’s campus entitled “Eating Plan for Stress Management”.
In sports, CFRC Sports Reporter Isabella Garrido di...
2025-01-1520 min
Airwave YGK Artists in ResidenceMichael Zuzek Interview and Performance at CFRC StudiosHello and welcome to our Airwave YGK Musicians-in-Residence podcast edition, originally broadcast on CFRC 101.9 FM and CFRC.ca. In today’s episode, you’ll enjoy a conversation and live studio performance with local emerging artist, Michael Zuzek from November 24th 2024. Zuzek’s creative practice revolves around his background as a classically trained pianist, a path he began […]
2024-11-2636 minToday in YGKToday in YGK: October 21, 2024In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie digs into last week’s Kingston City Council meeting, where it was decided that the Integrated Care Hub would have some additional conditions to meet to receive funding from the City.
CFRC Sports Broadcaster Jesse Bell recaps the Queen’s Homecoming football game, where the Queen’s Gaels were victorious over the Waterloo Warriors.
In addition to these stories, you can catch your CFRC weather and traffic report, and weekly concerts and events calendars.
2024-10-2125 minToday in YGKToday in YGK: October 7, 2024In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie dives into the City’s inaugural Kingston Climate Expo, running until October 20, 2024. CFRC Sports Reporter Isabella Garrido covers the latest updates in Queen’s Gaels football and women’s rugby. CFRC’s News Team also covers upcoming concerts and events, weather and traffic updates for the week ahead, and more.
2024-10-0722 min
The Kingston CuratorBest of the Curator: Season 3, Vol. 2We’re concluding season 3 today with another special featuring (some of) the best of our 2024 season. We’ve been privileged to have a variety of wonderful and insightful artists local and visiting to Kingston stop by on the show, and we want to feature just some of the highlights to thank them for their time, and encourage you to go back and listen to their full interviews if something catches your ear. Throughout this episode, you’ll hear clips from our interviews with the National Youth Orchestra of Canada, dancers Shanique Peart and Shanel Williams, local singer-songwriter Anthea Feaver, artist...
2024-08-2952 minThe Kingston CuratorBest of the Curator: Season 3, Vol. 1We’re winding down our summer season today with a special featuring (some of) the best of our 2024 season. We’ve been privileged to have a variety of wonderful and insightful artists local and visiting to Kingston stop by on the show, and we want to feature just some of the highlights to thank them for their time, and encourage you to go back and listen to their full interviews if something catches your ear. Throughout this episode, you’ll hear clips from our interviews with the Juvenis Festival, artists Carleigh Millburn, Stephen O’Connell and Lucy Simic, and musical...
2024-08-2240 minThe Kingston CuratorTheatre in Kingston: Kick and Push and Fringe on CFRCToday, we’re bringing you two feature interviews from the local theatre scene. First up is the team behind What Brings You In?, to chat about processes both creative and technical that contribute to this unique experience. This show is playing this weekend at the Baby Grand and online to round out this year’s Kick and Push Festival
Next up is Catherine and Victor from Collected Novellas, with a retrospective on their show that just finished its Kingston Fringe run, A Sketchy Kind of Show. We talk remote collaboration, and quick-thinking fixes in the live medium.
We h...
2024-08-1555 minThe Kingston CuratorAugust Arts Kickoff: Fringe & Tett GalleryToday, we’re bringing you three feature interviews from Kingston Fringe and the Tett Gallery.
First up is comedian and performer Freddy Proia, whose Fringe show Mickey Mouse Shot Me in the A** is playing now at the Davies Lounge as a part of Kingston Fringe. We chat about finding the humour in embarrassing moments, and the road from stand-up to Fringe.
Secondly is Jessica Turner, the curator behind the current solo exhibition by artist Jan Kabatoff at the Tett Gallery, entitled Contemplating Glaciers, a Dialogue, running now until August 31st. We chat about the in...
2024-08-0840 minThe Kingston CuratorArts on Campus: Union Gallery & Shortwave Summer CampToday, we’re bringing you two exciting interviews from the arts scene in and around Queen’s Campus and CFRC.
First up is artist Kelby James, whose mixed media exhibition The Garden of Forbidden Fruits and the Laws of Cosmic Consciousness is open at the Union Gallery Project room until July 27th.
Up next, our Shortwave Radio Theatre Camp is in full swing at the station this week, and Lauren, Jesse and Paige from CFRC sat down for a counsellor’s round table, to chat about our opportunity to teach and learn from our camper’s creati...
2024-07-1800 minThe Kingston CuratorLocal Musicians: Anthea Feaver & Tiny Horse!This week, we’re excited to be bringing you a special on local musicians chatting about their recent and upcoming projects.
First up is Wolfe Island singer-songwriter Anthea Feaver, whose upcoming single “Bedtime Story” drops on August 1st. We chat about networking, music education, creativity, and a bit more about the ongoing process of creating her next album.
Up next, Rae and Ciara from local soft rock ensemble Tiny Horse dropped by Listening Queerly on Tuesday for a chill summer chat about their debut LP, First Rodeo, out now, and tell us about what’s inspirin...
2024-07-1100 min
The Kingston CuratorDance & Buskers Rendezvous in KingstonThis week, we’re bringing you a dance focus, and a contribution from CFRC Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie, with more on Buskers Rendezvous.
First off, we’re joined by dancers Shanel Williams and Shanique Peart during their ongoing project with the Local Arts Residency at the Kingston Grand, speaking more about their plans for the piece and preparation for the Ground UP Dance Festival, Kingston’s professional dance festival.
We also revisit our piece with Shanique and festival producer Camille Spencer of the Ground UP Dance Festival, running this year from July 8-13th, about what’s...
2024-07-0400 min
The Kingston CuratorMusic & Movement: NYO Canada, Yarro & Ground UP Dance FestThis week, we’re bringing you a mix of disciplines local to Kingston, in some of our liveliest chats of the summer.
First up is Christie Gray, CEO, and Jonathan Moellman, local violinist and orchestra member, of the National Youth Orchestra of Canada, chatting with us about their ongoing Chamberfest concert series at the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts, and their upcoming Horizons tour performance at the same venue.
Next up is local R&B artist Yarro, fresh off her Skeleton Park Arts Fest performance, chatting about her music and the release of he...
2024-06-2800 minThe Kingston CuratorSkeleton Park Arts Festival on CFRC!This week, we’re bringing you a special on this year’s Skeleton Park Arts Festival, running this year from June 22-23.
First up, we’re featuring an interview with Adam Sturgeon of rock outfit Status/Non-Status, ahead of their SPAF performance on June 22nd. We chat about the tour, who’s with the bad these days, and how to stay prepared and creative as life goes on.
Up next is Heidi Wallace, organizer of the Fat Goose Craft Fair at Skeleton Park Arts Fest, with more you can look forward to from artists, makers and vendo...
2024-06-2000 min
The Kingston CuratorFestivals in June: SPAF, FOLDA & Image+Nation FCQSFFWe’ve got plenty of cool conversations coming your way this episode, from local to national arts festivals!
We’re kicking off our coverage of Skeleton Park Arts Festival, the free, grassroots, multi-disciplinary art festival hits Kingston every summer solstice weekend, this year running from June 22-23rd. Hosts Tyfannie Morgan and Mariah Horner join us for more about what’s to come at SPAF this year.
Up next, we’re joined by SPAF performer Alison Gowan, with more on the hurdy gurdy and Balfolk dance programming heading to SPAF Kingston over the coming weeks.
La...
2024-06-1300 minThe Kingston CuratorSpring Reverb: Lake Porter, Corey Gulkin & KPPThis week, we’re bringing you an all Spring Reverb special, the city-wide music festival and event hitting Kingston running May 30th- June 2nd.
First up, we’ve got festival representative Dyan Chenier of KPP Concerts, with a primer interview on what Spring Reverb is, what to expect, what to look forward to, and how to get involved.
Next up is Martina Lake from Kingston folk act Lake Porter, who will be playing in support of Boston Levi and Bleeker at the Ale House on Friday evening.
Then, Montreal dark folk singer-songwriter Corey Gulki...
2024-05-3000 minThe Kingston CuratorMusic in May: Kaïa Kater & Cantabile ChoirsThis week on the Curator, we’re bringing you two interviews from the local and touring music scene.
First up, we’ll have Geoffrey Sirett, Artistic Director of Cantabile Choirs, giving us an inside look at the organization’s upcoming May 25th performance of Considering Matthew Shepard. Lauren and Geoffrey unpack the work that’s gone into this collaborative effort of music and what to look forward to. This piece includes narration, projection and sound design, and a wide variety of musical styles, and is sure to be a celebration and contemplation of diversity, love and loss. Audience...
2024-05-2300 minThe Kingston CuratorMay Arts Sampler: Decolonizing with Collaborative Art, Wrestling for a Cause & Third Time’s a CharmThis week on the Curator, we’re bringing you all things new, community-based and out of the box with three interview segments.
First up is artist and researcher Carleigh Millburn, who’s heading up a new collaborative art project Making Sense of Decolonization with Artificial Intelligence, Digital and Conventional Art Creation at the Kingston School of Art, running from May 15-30th. We chat about this unique project and how to get involved with it all summer long.
Next up, CFRC Program Manager and event organizer Jesse Bell stops by to chat about a new perf...
2024-05-1600 minThe Kingston CuratorSeason 3 Premiere: Homegrown, Juvenis & Boy GoldenWe’re kicking off Summer 2024 and the third season of the Kingston Curator with a look at local festivals and live music – some of our favourite Curator content!
First up, Homegrown Live organizer Chris Morris joined us to give a retrospective on the May 4th festival that brought over 130 acts to 16 stages across downtown Kingston in support of Joe’s Music MILL.
We’re also joined by Fiona Fox and Remira Pryce of the ongoing Juvenis Festival, Kingston’s Youth Arts Festival, for a check-in on what’s gone well so far and what’s to come.
2024-05-0900 min
Campus Beat2024 Queen’s University Tricolour Award CeremonyHello and welcome to another edition of Campus Beat! In this episode, we share a recording of CFRC’s live broadcast of the 2024 Queen’s University Tricolour Awards Ceremony where Niki Boytchuk Hale, Kyla Gibson, Tara Rezvan, and Meena Waseem were inducted into the Tricolour Society. The event took place at the University Club on April 5th and was broadcasted locally on CFRC 101.9 FM and streamed globally via cfrc.ca.
Named in honour of Dr. Agnes Benidickson, former Chancellor of Queen’s University from 1980 to 1996, the Agnes Benidickson Tricolour Award (ABTA) and induction into the Tricolour Society is the h...
2024-04-0800 min
Airwave YGK Artists in ResidenceRBK Made Performance at CFRC StudiosJoin in the fun with us and enjoy this excellent live to air performance by CFRC’s Airwave YGK Artist-in-Residence RBK Made (aka Ruben Ohanian) undertaken March 8th 2024 on CFRC 101.9 FM and streamed via cfrc.ca. Going by the alias “rbk made”, Ruben is a producer, vocalist, and DJ who combines pop and electronic music […]
2024-03-2600 min
Airwave YGK Artists in ResidenceSaintsbury Performance at CFRC StudiosIn this incredible episode, saintsbury aka Aidan Chin performs a high octane live set from CFRC’s studios as part of their Airwave YGK Artist Residency which took place on March 23rd 2024. Aidan also joined us for an interview with selections of their wonderful music. You can check that out here. Aidan Chin, aka saintsbury […]
2024-03-0800 min
Airwave YGK Artists in ResidenceDavid Parker Performance at CFRC StudiosIn this episode, we are pleased to present local artist David Parker’s live electro-acoustic performance undertaken during his February 2nd 2024 residency at CFRC. During his residency, Parker presented an electro-acoustic composition workshop using magnetic cassette tape to participants. Following the workshop, Parker used tape loops created during the workshop to perform a live, ethereal […]
2024-02-2900 min
Airwave YGK Artists in ResidenceKakaow Performance at CFRC StudiosIn this follow up to our interview with CFRC’s Airwave YGK Artist in Residence Kakaow, aka Ricky Brant, we present here his live performance from our studios on March 24th 2024. Kakaow is an Indigenous creator and multi instrumentalist specializing in digital composition, arrangement, production and performance. His residency was supported by the City of […]
2024-02-2000 min
Campus BeatAMS & SGPS Elections and ReferendaIn this extended episode of Campus Beat we feature interviews with community and student clubs seeking new fees or renewing existing ones during this year’s AMS and SGPS Elections and Referenda occuring February 6th and 7th. Several clubs did not respond to our requests for interview. The AMS Elections Team furnished us with available nomination package pitches which were read by CFRC team members in lieu of an interview.
At the 32 minute mark, listeners will also enjoy the SGPS All Candidates Debate which occurred virtually on January 31st 2024, content of which was furnished to us by the...
2024-02-0200 minCampus BeatCatching up with Team JNN and Union GalleryIn this episode of Campus Beat, we welcome this year’s Alma Mater Society Executive Team candidates now running for election. Team JNN is the only slated team running in the 2024 AMS elections. Jason Kim, Noah Mawji and Nicolas Brasset also known as Nico join us to discuss their experience and their vision for AMS governance for 2024-2025. Following our discussion with Team JNN, we throw it over to CFRC’s Campus News Liaison Erika Singh for an interview with folks from Union Gallery, the student led art gallery at Stauffer Library about Union Gallery’s upcoming annual fundraiser now renam...
2024-02-0200 minCampus BeatSGPS Executive Candidates 2024 – In ConversationIn this episode airing on CFRC 101.9 FM/cfrc.ca at 5:30 ET on January 31st, we feature discussions with the 2024-25 Society of Graduate and Professional Students Executive Candidates currently campaigning ahead of the February 6th and 7th 2024 election period.
We were able to catch up with Emils Matiss, Simran Sharma, Katie Zutautas, Zaid Kassim, and Maya Kawale who joined us to chat about their leadership experience, their campaign platforms for their respective SGPS positions, and the importance of student engagement with the voting process. Unfortunately, we were not able to meet with Julia Tropak running for VP G...
2024-01-3100 min
The CorridorThe Corridor, January 4th 2024In this episode of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Christena Lawrie provides a report on Kingston’s “yellow” grade from the Chamber of Commerce. Local Journalism Initiative News Producer, Jesse Bell reads a report by Owen Fullerton (YGK News) about the ratification of a collective bargaining agreement for the Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario (ETFO). Dinah Jansen reads a story from The Kingstonist’s LJI Reporter, Michelle Dorey Forestell about a potential name change for the Strathcona Paper Centre in Napanee.
Further, Jesse Bell reads stories by LJI Reporter Keith Dempsey (Brockville Recorder and Times) on...
2024-01-0400 minThe CorridorThe Corridor, December 28 2023In this episode of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Christena Lawrie provides a report on the potential name change for Kingston’s arena, the Leon’s Centre, and an interview with the director of the Kingston School of Arts, Victoria Smythe. Local Journalism Initiative News Producer, Jesse Bell reads a report by The Kingstonist’s LJI Reporter, Michelle Dorey Forestell about the approved expansion of Napanee’s Goodyear factory.
LJI News Producer Dinah Jansen reads a story LJI Reporter Owen Fullerton (YGK News) about the city’s strategy to support local musicians. Then, Jesse Bell reads a...
2023-12-2800 minThe CorridorThe Corridor: December 21st 2023In this episode of The Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Christena Lawrie provides a report on the potential name change for Kingston’s arena, the Leon’s Centre. Local Journalism Initiative News Producer, Jesse Bell reads a report by Owen Fullerton (YGK News) about a student-led protest during a town hall meeting at Queen’s University led by Provost Matthew Evans. Dinah Jansen reads a story from The Kingstonist’s LJI Reporter, Michelle Dorey Forestell about a grievance filed by the Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario (ETFO) against the Limestone District School Board. Further, Jesse Bell reads stories by...
2023-12-2100 minThe CorridorThe Corridor – December 14th 2023https://podcast.cfrc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Dec-14-Corridor-Podcast.mp3
In this episode, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Christena Lawrie provides a report on the Kingston Frontenac Public Library providing free menstrual products at all KFPL branches. Then, Local Journalism Initiative News Producer, Jesse Bell covers a pair of pieces from LJI contributors. The first piece from Owen Fullerton (YGK News), is a report on Ted Hsu’s Provincial Liberal Party leadership bid. The second, by LJI Reporter Keith Dempsey, focuses on the proposed Community Improvement Plan (CIP) for the Township of Leeds and Thousand Islands. LJI News Producer Dina...
2023-12-1430 minThe Kingston CuratorA Look Back: 2023 Season FinaleThis episode marks our season finale for the summer, and thus, we’ll be bringing you something a little bit different. We’ve been very fortunate to host tons of amazing guests this season, and so to celebrate, we’ll be bringing you a highlight reel of just some of the performances and interview highlights from right here on the Curator in summer of 2023.
Plus, we’ll be featuring a piece from CFRC Broadcast Jounralist Christena Lawrie and Kingston School of Art Executive Director Maddi Andrews on the school’s upcoming juried exhibition. There’s all of that plus yo...
2023-09-0100 minThe Kingston CuratorAugust Arts Sampler: Belle Park Project, Jerry Leger and the Situation & AtriaThis week, we’re bringing you live music updates and the inside scoop on a one-of-a-kind arts and research event from the Belle Park Project.
First up, Dr. Laura Murray from the Belle Park Project gives us an inside look at the upcoming event from this collective, entitled Unearthed, running August 26th-30th.
In live music news, we hear from Jerry Leger of Jerry Leger & the Situation, after a new single release and ahead of their Saturday main stage performance at the Limestone City Blues Festival. Next up, we hear from vocalist Tom Emmans from Lo...
2023-08-2500 minThe Kingston CuratorAugust Kickoff: The Kick & Push Festival + Bowie LivesWe’re kicking off August arts on the Kingston Curator with three interviews this week, from Lauren and CFRC Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie. Frontman of The Bowie Lives Spectacular, Michael Bell, joins us in conversation ahead of the outfit’s engagement at the Regent Theatre in Picton on August 26th – be sure to check out our CFRC Radio social media to enter to win two tickets to the show!
Later in the hour, Christena is joined by performer and creator Eric Woolfe and assistant production manager and development lead Madeline Smith, both from the Kick & Push Festival. Listen...
2023-08-1100 min
Shortwave Theatre Festival20,000 Leagues under the Sea – A Shortwave Radio Theatre Camp ProductionCFRC 101.9 FM hosted youth ages 12-16 this summer at the station during the first ever Shortwave Radio Theatre Camps! Campers attended our weekly sessions, learned radio production skills and participated in the creation of radio theatre plays for broadcast on August 20, 2023. CFRC’s camps were generously supported by the Kingston Arts Council and also the Dan School of Drama and Music.
Step into a world of mystery and exploration as CFRC’s Shortwave Radio Theatre Camp presents “20 000 Leagues Under the Sea” an enthralling radio drama inspired by Jules Verne.
Join Professor Pierre Aronnax, a renowned scientist...
2023-08-1100 min
Shortwave Theatre Festival“R.U.R.” (Rossum’s Universal Robots) – A Shortwave Radio Theatre Camp ProductionCFRC 101.9 FM hosted youth ages 12-16 this summer at the station during the first ever Shortwave Radio Theatre Camps! Campers attended our weekly sessions, learned radio production skills and participated in the creation of radio theatre plays for broadcast on August 20, 2023. CFRC’s camps were generously supported by the Kingston Arts Council and also the Dan School of Drama and Music.
In a future world humanity’s creations have become their greatest challenge. Robots, once simple machines, now exhibit signs of intelligence and individuality, and maybe a spark of humanity.
Helena, a daring woman of the Hu...
2023-08-1100 min
Shortwave Theatre FestivalBuck Rogers in the 25th Century – A Shortwave Radio Theatre Camp ProductionCFRC 101.9 FM hosted youth ages 12-16 this summer at the station during the first ever Shortwave Radio Theatre Camps! Campers attended our weekly sessions, learned radio production skills and participated in the creation of radio theatre plays for broadcast on August 20, 2023. CFRC’s camps were generously supported by the Kingston Arts Council and also the Dan School of Drama and Music.
In this podcast, listeners can embark on a thrilling journey through time and space as CFRC’s Shortwave Radio Theatre Camp presents, “Buck Rogers in the 25th Century!” Join the fearless Buck Rogers and his intrepid companion...
2023-08-1100 min
Campus BeatInquiry@Queens – Misinformation: Rogue Inquiries Part TwoLaunching Wednesday July 12th 2023 on CFRC 101.9 FM, we’re pleased to broadcast and podcast the first of two Inquiry@Queen’s episodes! In April 2023, CFRC’s Campus News Liaison Erika Singh sat with winning presenters at this annual undergraduate conference at @queensuniversity @queensulibrary in March, a conference with the theme “Misinformation: Rogue Inquiries”.
In this episode, Erika chats with the outstanding undergrad students who presented the following research projects:
“Rethinking Tourism: Misrepresentations, Orientalism, and Colonial Nostalgia in the Contemporary Mass Tourism Industry”, a project by Kai Siallagan with faculty support from Dr. Amet Weldemichael, Department of History.
“No Nut November: Ne...
2023-08-0200 minThe Kingston CuratorTheatre & Tiny Horse on CFRC!Live theatre is in full swing in Kingston, and we’ve got two interviews this week bringing you the latest from the stage. Lauren sits down with Artistic Director of Theatre Kingston Rosemary Doyle ahead of this year’s Theatre Kingston Fringe Festival running August 3-13th. Later, we chat with Jeremy Smith, Artistic Director of Driftwood Theatre, before the company’s final Bard’s Bus Tour kicks off in Kingston on August 5th and 6th after thirty summers of touring.
That’s not all this week, because live music continues into the summer, and local alt-folk band Tiny...
2023-07-2700 minThe Kingston CuratorCanadian Musicians and Ground UP Dance Festival on CFRC!This week, Lauren and Mary are bringing you coverage of fresh releases, Kingston gigs, and upcoming projects for Kingston singer-songwriter Megan Hamilton, Halifax recording artist Keeper E, and Montreal hip hop artist Wyatt James. Megan chats to us in advance of her residency at the Kingston Grand, Keeper E chats about her Kingston gig and ongoing tour, and Wyatt James gives us an inside look at his latest album.
First, though, tune in for an inside look at Kingston’s professional dance festival Ground UP, presented by the Movement Market Collective and running July 4th-8th. Lauren ch...
2023-06-3000 min
Campus BeatCFRC Centennial Plaque Unveiling Ceremony Oct 7 2022Kingston, ON Oct 3, 2022- CFRC 101.9 FM Radio Queen’s University will host a Plaque Unveiling Ceremony of the station’s official Centennial Plaque on October 7th 2022 at 1 pm outside of Carruthers Hall on Queen’s University Campus (62 Fifth Field Company Lane). All members of the Queen’s and Kingston communities are welcome to attend.
Established October 7th 1922, CFRC started as an experimental station 9BT broadcasting a post-game summary of a Queen’s Tricolor-Hamilton Rowing Club exhibition football game. From its original home in Fleming Hall at Queen’s University to Carruthers Hall, its current home, several thousand student and co...
2022-11-2100 min
Campus BeatQueen’s Distinguished Service Award Winners in ConversationIn this special edition of CFRC’s Campus Beat, host Dinah Jansen brings you cheerful conversations with this year’s Queen’s University Distinguished Service Award winners.
Queen’s faculty, staff, students, retirees, elected, appointed, ex officio or honorary members of of University Council, the Queen’s Alumni Association, and the Board of Trustees are invited each year to nominate candidates for a Queen’s Distinguished Service Award. Inaugurated by the University Council in 1974, this award recognizes individuals who have made the University a better place through their extraordinary contributions.
This year’s Distinguished Service Award Winners a...
2022-10-2500 min
CFRC Daily News BriefsOct.11-BriefIt’s Tuesday October 11th. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news…
CFRC 101.9 FM celebrated a century of broadcasting on Friday, as a plaque was unveiled marking 100 years to the day that CFRC took to the airwaves. Former station manager Steve Cutway presented two achievement awards to long-standing volunteers Wayne Vermette and Jim Birch who have broadcasted for over 40 consecutive years on the station. Alex Freedman Executive Director at the Community Radio Fund Canada was at the plaque unveiling ceremony. The Community Radio Fund of Canada funds projects at campus and co...
2022-10-1100 minCFRC Daily News BriefsSept.21-BriefIt’s Wednesday September 21st. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief…In the news…
Kingston Police are looking for help in identifying a suspect in connection with the bear spray incident from this past weekend at The Fall Fair. Around 10 on Saturday evening, a group of youth were fighting in front of the large Ferris wheel, when one of the individuals began spraying at the other youth, while other attendees were inadvertently struck by the spray. Witnesses describe the suspect as male, wearing a black or grey tracksuit with a hoodie co...
2022-09-2100 min
The Kingston CuratorKemi King and CFRC Centennial ConcertThis week we talk with a returning guest, performance artist, director, and writer Kemi King about her upcoming July programming, including two workshops. We also dive into her work with YIKES Co. and their summer activities. Next, we get into our upcoming Centennial Concert on July 29th, listening to a few of the artists that will be performing.
Sign up for Kemi’s workshops by emailing kingstoncircusarts@gmail.com
Follow YIKES Co. on social media @yikestheatreco
Get tickets for CFRC Centennial Concert here
2022-06-3000 minCFRC Daily News BriefsJune 23-News BriefIt’s Thursday June 23rd, Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news…
Kingston Police have issued a safety notice, following the release of high risk offender Christopher Watts who will be living in the Kingston area. Police believe Watts may pose a risk to the community, particularly to females under 18. He is under a residency condition with strict conditions for public safety. He is under a long term supervision order until April, 2027. He is being monitored by the Kingston Police High-Risk Offenders Unit and Correctional Services.
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2022-06-2300 minCFRC Daily News BriefsJune 7- News BriefGood Morning Tuesday June 7th, you are listening to CFRC 101.9 FM in Kingston. I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief.
The Islamic Society of Kingston held a virtual vigil for the Afzaal family last night. Many other communities across Canada held marches and vigils to remember the one year anniversary of the tragic event when a truck jumped a curb in London Ontario, killing 4 members of the family who were out for a Sunday walk. Kingston Islamic Society member Mona Rahman spoke to CFRC news about the vigil…
Rahman added...
2022-06-0700 minCFRC Daily News BriefsMay 30 – News BriefGood Morning it is Monday May 30th, you’re listening to CFRC 101.9 FM in Kingston, I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. Nice day in store, a mix of sun and clouds with a high of 23. In the news…
Queen’s University has announced they are suspending the mandatory masking requirement effective this Wednesday June 1st. A statement was posted to Queens’ website saying the decision is based on the current state of the pandemic in which COVID-19 cases and hospital capacity in our region are stable, and masks are no longer required in most public setti...
2022-05-3000 min
The Shift PodcastThe Shift Podcast-Launching April 11th 2022On the Shift Podcast, facilitated by Student Affairs, you will hear from students from diverse backgrounds about their lived experiences at Queen’s, how these experiences are shaped by identity, their visions for a safer and more inclusive campus climate, and what needs to happen for there to be a meaningful and lasting culture shift.
Please note that on the Shift Podcast, students will share their experiences with harassment, discrimination, and violence. These are difficult topics. If you feel overwhelmed at any point while listening to this podcast, or reflecting on it later, pay attention to your needs. There are resou...
2022-04-0400 min
The Late Late Capitalism ShowEP 86: Jussie’s AngelsI wish that I had Jussie’s girl…
It’s Ladies Night on the pod as the gang discussed the TRIALS and tribulations of three world-renowned girl bosses, Ghislaine, Ramona, and Lizzie II. We also get sidetracked and talk a lot about Jussie Smollet’s trial, and also the cultural appropriation of The Beatles and how they probably jacked off onto the newspaper? Look this is a Jesse-heavy episode and we just let him do his thing.
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The Late Late Capitalism Show is a weekly radio show and podcast! We air on CFRC 101...
2021-12-0350 min
The Late Late Capitalism ShowEP 85: BSeaIran-Contra? More like I-Ran from British Columbia.
Left Chanceless, the remaining crew reflects on Poseidon claiming BC for his own and debates the psychic influence of oceans vs. lake. Later we investigate the latest bloodthirsty remarks from David Suzuki, and check in on the dumbest small business owner in Kingston.
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The Late Late Capitalism Show is a weekly radio show and podcast! We air on CFRC 101.9fm in Kingston on Thursday at Midnight, and you can catch our podcast on all streaming platforms every Friday at 10AM-EST!
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2021-11-2655 min
The Late Late Capitalism ShowEP 84: Doctors Hate UsMake your thingy grow big
NGO’s? Hell no! Or, maybe perhaps? Jesse, Meg, and Chance talk about the effects and symptoms of Doctors Without Borders, while Dean stews on a new revelation – the radical left hates flags.
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The Late Late Capitalism Show is a weekly radio show and podcast! We air on CFRC 101.9fm in Kingston on Thursday at Midnight, and you can catch our podcast on all streaming platforms every Friday at 10AM-EST!
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Our theme song is “Mega Guillotine 2020” by the prophetic and powerful AJJ. Go buy their albu...
2021-11-191h 06
The Late Late Capitalism ShowEP 83: Poppy Fields9/11, lest we forget.
It’s Remembering Day. The day where we Remember all the sacrifices made by our top lads, fit birds, and bloody legends. Pull the pin on your favourite bottle of rum as we discuss the forgotten origins of the Day, the totally legitimate and necessary reasons for World War 1, and the tasteful merchandise you can buy to show our troops you care. Stay tuned for an extremely doompilled discussion on healthcare 18+ months into a pandemic. We’re sorry Jesse sounds this way but before you complain remember that he’s neurodivergent and literally a minor.
2021-11-1250 min
The Late Late Capitalism ShowEP 82: Waging BullFifteen bucks, little man
Jesse’s parole officer had taken him in for “routine inspection” this week, so the rest of the gang gets angry enough that you won’t notice he’s gone. Meghan introduces us to the latest rogue’s gallery haunting Trudeau’s cabinet, Chance lays out just how insulting the Ontario minimum wage hike is, and Dean shares a cutting-edge labour idea from the Globe and Mail: people should work more
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The Late Late Capitalism Show is a weekly radio show and podcast! We air on CFRC 101.9fm in Kingston on Th...
2021-11-051h 00
The Late Late Capitalism ShowThe Late Late Halloween ShowWatch your step
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After 82 classic episodes filled with goofs, gaffes, jokes, interminable op-eds, and discussions of which mayor they hate the most, the hosts of the Late Late Capitalism Show have decided to try something new. In this 35 minute edition of the Late Late Capitalism Show, the gang find themselves facing their worst fears. We’ve got overzealous fans, universe warping vapes, and the trial of the century. Will your hosts make it out alive? More importantly, will they be able to create something even remotely listenable? Only one way to find out. Listener beware, yo...
2021-10-2900 min
The Late Late Capitalism ShowThe Late Late Halloween ShowWatch your step
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After 82 classic episodes filled with goofs, gaffes, jokes, interminable op-eds, and discussions of which mayor they hate the most, the hosts of the Late Late Capitalism Show have decided to try something new. In this 35 minute edition of the Late Late Capitalism Show, the gang find themselves facing their worst fears. We’ve got overzealous fans, universe warping vapes, and the trial of the century. Will your hosts make it out alive? More importantly, will they be able to create something even remotely listenable? Only one way to find out. Listener beware, yo...
2021-10-2933 min
The Late Late Capitalism ShowEP 81: The Queens GambitLol a cop fell
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Put on your $80 Rugby shirt and down four warm cans of James Ready, because LLCS is headed to Homecoming! We bask in the unfiltered Id of Kingstonist comment sections before diving into the history of the event. We figure out how we got here, most importantly, who profits from it.
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The Late Late Capitalism Show is a weekly radio show and podcast! We air on CFRC 101.9fm in Kingston on Thursday at Midnight, and you can catch our podcast on all streaming platforms every Friday at 10AM-EST!
2021-10-2200 min
The Late Late Capitalism ShowEP 81: The Queens GambitLol a cop fell
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Put on your $80 Rugby shirt and down four warm cans of James Ready, because LLCS is headed to Homecoming! We bask in the unfiltered Id of Kingstonist comment sections before diving into the history of the event. We figure out how we got here, most importantly, who profits from it.
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The Late Late Capitalism Show is a weekly radio show and podcast! We air on CFRC 101.9fm in Kingston on Thursday at Midnight, and you can catch our podcast on all streaming platforms every Friday at 10AM-EST!
2021-10-2257 min
The Late Late Capitalism ShowEP 80: Fairy CreekDamn white people go hard
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Dean gives us a rundown on the history and recent updates regarding Fairy Creek. The gang gives their input on the contrast between eco-activism and indigenous land defence.Fuck Teal Jones.
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The Late Late Capitalism Show is a weekly radio show and podcast! We air on CFRC 101.9fm in Kingston on Thursday at Midnight, and you can catch our podcast on all streaming platforms every Friday at 10AM-EST!
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Our theme song is “Mega Gui...
2021-10-1500 min
The Late Late Capitalism ShowEP 80: Fairy CreekDamn white people go hard
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Dean gives us a rundown on the history and recent updates regarding Fairy Creek. The gang gives their input on the contrast between eco-activism and indigenous land defence.Fuck Teal Jones.
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https://laststandforforests.com/
https://www.yintahaccess.com/
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The Late Late Capitalism Show is a weekly radio show and podcast! We air on CFRC 101.9fm in Kingston on Thursday at Midnight, and you can catch our podcast on all streaming platforms every Friday at 10AM-EST!
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Our theme song i...
2021-10-1551 min
The Late Late Capitalism ShowEP 79: Tentacle HentaiMy disappointment is immeasurable.Let it be known that we make good on our threats. This week we play host for Venom: Let There Be Carnage, and think about the movie a great deal more than anyone working on it did. Along the way we encounter serial killer romance, a gay awakening, fetishistic amounts of goop, and, of course, Eminem.
The Late Late Capitalism Show is a weekly radio show and podcast! We air on CFRC 101.9fm in Kingston on Thursday at Midnight, and you can catch our podcast on all streaming platforms every Friday at 10AM-EST!
2021-10-081h 18
The Late Late Capitalism ShowEP 78: Glad To Be BackMichael Phelps down bad
The gang comes down from the heady highs of Election 44 and gets back to regularly scheduled, deeply depressing programming. We discuss the first Truth and Reconciliation Day and the corporations already washing their public image with it, the horrifying events of Western’s Frosh Week, and Kingstonians baying for the blood of Queen’s freshmen. Also Dean provides a single ray of light this week, the blessed return of Canada’s deranged globalist Michaels.
The Late Late Capitalism Show is a weekly radio show and podcast! We air on CFRC 101.9fm in Kingst...
2021-10-011h 04
The Late Late Capitalism ShowEP 77: Same As It Ever WasVoting, am I right folks?
The election happened, the NDP party was torn apart, the PPC got fashion reviewed, and we bullied people so much that we ended up self censoring.
The Late Late Capitalism Show is a weekly radio show and podcast! We air on CFRC 101.9fm in Kingston on Thursday at Midnight, and you can catch our podcast on all streaming platforms every Friday at 10AM-EST! (Apologies for the delay this week, we are back on our regular schedule I promise you)
Our theme song is “Mega Guillotine 2020” by the prophetic and...
2021-09-251h 11
Frosh FMWhat’s CFRC and How To Get Involved!Welcome to FroshFM! This first episode dives into the history of CFRC 101.9FM, the world’s longest running campus radio station right here at Queen’s University! Learn more about us and how to get involved!
2021-08-1300 min
With Opened Mouths: The Podcast‘With Opened Mouths: The Podcast’ Coming Soon!In this brief introduction, With Opened Mouths: The Podcast host Dr. Qanita Lilla, Associate Curator, Arts of Africa highlights to scope of this innovative new podcast series featuring discussions with artists, musicians, curators and spoken word poets about the expression of their practice.
With Opened Mouths: The Podcast is produced by Agnes Etherington Art Centre in partnership with CFRC 101.9 FM. This limited series podcast will be released monthly.
2021-06-2300 minCFRC Daily News BriefsDaily News – Tues. Feb 23 2021Good morning folks, you’re listening to the daily news brief on CFRC 101.9FM. It is Tuesday, February 23’2021, it is 8 am, so I hope you all have your morning coffee on hand, because I know I do. Today we have a high of 2 and a low of negative 3, with some snow. So make sure you bundle today.
KFLA Public Health is reporting 3 new COVID-19 cases in Kingston today, but the good news there are also 13 recovered cases. Which brings our total active cases to remain at 14.
The Royal Canadian College of Organists (RCCO) Kingston Centre is o...
2021-02-2300 minCFRC Daily News BriefsDaily News – Tues. Feb 2 2021 (8am)Good morning folks, you’re listening to the daily news brief on CFRC 101.9FM. It is Tuesday, February 2th, 2021, it is 8 am. Happy Black History. Today we have a high of negative 1 and a low of negative 7 with snow showers, so make sure your bundle up. KFL A is reporting 0 new covid-19 cases today, our resolved number of cases is 2, leaving our told number of active cases to be 9
Queen’s University has announced that Homecoming 2021 will take place over two weekends in October instead of one. “The decision to host two alumni Homecoming weekends is driven by the de...
2021-02-0200 minCFRC Daily News BriefsDaily News – Tues. January 19 2021Good morning folks, you’re listening to the daily news brief on CFRC 101.9FM. It is Tuesday, January 19th, 2021, it is 8 am. Hope you have your morning coffee on hand because I know I do. Today we have a high of negative 1 and a low of negative 8, with snow showers.
KFL A is reporting 0 new covid-19 cases today, our resolved number of cases is 2, leaving our told number of active cases to be 19. Currently, we have 1 person in the ICU and unfortunately, 1 death, are condolences go out to the family.
Today, Tuesday, Jan 19th, 20...
2021-01-1900 minCFRC Daily News BriefsDaily News – Tues. January 12 2021Good morning folks, you’re listening to the daily news brief on CFRC 101.9FM. It is Tuesday, January 12th, 2021, it is 8 am. Hope you have your morning coffee on hand because I know I do. Today we have a high of and a low of negative 5.
KFL A is reporting 4 new covid-19 cases today, our resolved number of cases is 5 , leaving our told number of active cases to be 51. Currently we have 1 person in the ICU and unfortunately 1 death, are condolences go out to the family . Kingston is in stage Grey which means lockdown with Maxim...
2021-01-1200 minCFRC Daily News BriefsDaily News – Tues. December 22 2020Good morning folks, you’re listening to the daily news brief on CFRC 101.9FM. It is Tuesday, December 22th, 2020, it is 8 am. 3 more days till Christmas, Hope you on Santa’s nice list because I know I’m not. Today we have a high of 2 and a low of negative 7.
KFL A is reporting 6 new covid-19 cases today, our resolved number is 21, leaving our told number of active cases to be 86. Kingston is in stage Orange which means we are supposed to take restrictive immediate measures, with a weekly incidence rate of 25 to 39.9 cases per 100,000.
The addit...
2020-12-2200 minCFRC Daily News BriefsDaily News – Tues. December 15 2020Good morning folks, you’re listening to the daily news brief on CFRC 101.9FM. It is Tuesday, December 15, 2020, it is 8 am, so I hope you all have your morning coffee on hand, because I know I do. Today we have a high of negative six and a low of negative 14. It will be sunny but nippy, so make sure you bundle up today.
KFLA Public Health is reporting 7 new COVID-19 cases in Kingston today, our recovered cases are 11, which brings our total number of active cases to remain at 89.
Kingston band The Gertrudes relea...
2020-12-1500 minCFRC Daily News BriefsDaily News- Tues. December 1 2020Here’s your CFRC Daily News Brief for Tuesday, December 1 2020!
KFL&A Public Health is reporting one new COVID-19 case today. Our resolved number is one, leaving our told number of active cases are 25 people.
In similar news, KFL&A Public Health has addressed how one COVID-19 case infected up to 20 people this week. The Kingston Frontenac Lennox & Addington (KFL&A) Public Health Unit has released a video detailing how a single case of COVID-19 was transmitted to up to 20 local individuals over the past week. The case of COVID-19 was originally contracted when an in...
2020-12-0100 minCFRC Daily News BriefsDaily News – Mon. November 23 2020Here’s your CFRC Daily news brief for Monday, November 23 2020!
We have 24 active cases of COVID-19 in the KFLA region. A lot of these cases are in restaurant workers who are employed at fast food restaurants such as Mcdonalds, A&W, Tim Hortons locations and gas stations as well. If you are a restaurant owner or employee, please get tested to ensure the safety of your employees, co-workers, and patrons. You can get tested at the Beechgrove Complex if you are symptomatic or at 2 Shoppers Drug mart locations if you are asymptomatic. Queen’s university students can get...
2020-11-2300 minCFRC Daily News BriefsDaily News – Mon. November 17 2020Good morning folks, you’re listening to the daily news brief on CFRC 101.9FM. It is Tuesday, November 17th, 2020, it is 8 am, so I hope you all have your morning coffee on hand, because I know I do. Today we have a high of 3 and a low negative 7, so make sure you bundle up when you step outside today and don’t forget your mask!
KFLA Public Health is reporting 4 new COVID-19 cases in Kingston today, our recovered cases are 3, which brings our total number of active cases to be 36. Kingston is in status Green, which means prevent...
2020-11-1700 minCFRC Daily News BriefsDaily News – Mon. November 16 2020Here’s your CFRC Daily News Brief for Monday, November 16 2020!
This is week 3 of CFRC’s funding drive! We have amazing prize packs to be won this week if you donate $50 or more through our GoFundMe. This week, you have the chance to win a prize pack with a Brian’s Record Option Gift Certificate, a Party Pack gift certificate from Pita Pit with 10 assorted pitas and drinks, which is perfect to feed your 10 person bubble! We also have a Tommy’s Kingston Assorted Gift Pack, a Tom Savage Music-autographed CD’s from local legend’s catalogue, and CFRC Tot...
2020-11-1600 minCFRC Daily News BriefsDaily News- Tues, November 10 2020Good morning folks, you’re listening to the daily news brief on CFRC 101.9FM. It is Tuesday, November 10th, 2020, it is 8 am, so I hope you all have your morning coffee on hand, because I know I do. Today we have a high of 17 and a low of 13, you know what that means, break out the summer shorts!!
KFLA Public Health is reporting 6 new COVID-19 cases in Kingston today, our recovered cases are 1, which brings our total number of active cases to be 11.
In Kingston’s right now, Kingston Symphony commemorates Remembrance Day in a new d...
2020-11-1000 minCFRC Daily News BriefsDaily News – Fri. November 6 2020Here’s your CFRC Daily News Brief for Friday, November 6 2020!
There are currently 5 active cases of COVID-19 in the KFL&A region. Although the cases are lessening here, please continue to keep up with the health and safety measures put forth by the government. If you have symptoms, get tested at locations throughout the region (Beechgrove Complex) or if you are a Queen’s student, Mitchell Hall is still running tests.
The Shortwave Theatre Festival, a series of original radio plays created by local artists, is still going on on CFRC 101.9FM. Check out the webs...
2020-11-0600 minCFRC Daily News BriefsDaily News – Thurs. October 29 2020Here’s your CFRC Daily news brief for Thursday, October 29 2020!
A Kingston transit rider has tested positive for COVID-19. KFLA Public health reported that the person travelled on Kingston Transit Bus Route 1 from
Tuesday, Oct. 20: northbound trip from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., and southbound trip from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 21: northbound trip from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., and southbound trip from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 22: northbound trip f4rom 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., and southbound trip from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 23: northbound trip from 12 p...
2020-10-2900 minCFRC Daily News BriefsDaily News – Wed. October 28 2020Here’s your CFRC Daily News Brief for Wednesday, October 28 2020!
There is one new case of COVID-19 in the region, bringing our active case count to 7. It was confirmed that a man in his 20s has tested positive for the virus, and it is travel related. Remember to stay safe folks, limit non-essential travel, and wear your masks!
There is a planned power outage for tomorrow morning in the Williamsville and Kingscourt areas. Customers in the following areas will experience 2 power outages that will last 15 minutes at 5am and another at 7am.
● Connaught Stre...
2020-10-2800 minCFRC Daily News BriefsDaily News – Fri. October 23 2020Here’s your CFRC Daily News Brief for Friday, October 23, 2020!
As of today in the KFL&A region there are 6 active cases of COVID-19, with 2 young men having tested positive over the past 24 hours. Please remember to continue with preventative measures and get tested if you display any symptoms.
On Wednesday evening, a two vehicle collision in Kingston’s West End left eight injured and took the life of sixteen year old Scott Legg, an eleventh grade student at Frontenac Secondary School. Legg was pursuing his dreams of obtaining a rugby scholarship. He is remembered by h...
2020-10-2300 min
Nearly NuminousIntroducing the Nearly Numinous PodcastCurious about what “numinous” means? Want to know more about your hosts? Interested in what we mean when we say “religion”? Check out our first episode featuring Steph, Jacqueline, and Rachel!
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2020-09-3000 min
Frosh FMGet Involved with CFRC!Join Steph and Dean, two of your FroshFM hosts, as they talk about all the ways that you can get involved with CFRC (your campus and community radio station – a.k.a. the people who created and host FroshFM!). Tune in to hear about all the opportunities for people who want to explore great music, have their own radio show or podcast, or want to get involved in news reporting.
2020-09-1100 min
Campus BeatA Decade of Service: Daniel Woolf Reflects upon His 10 Years as PrincipalQueen's University Principal and Vice-Chancellor Daniel Woolf joins us to reflect upon his accomplishments during his administrative tenure in service to the University. He also shares a bit about what's coming up on his next adventures and offers some advice for young scholars.
Don't forget, Daniel Woolf has also been a CFRC volunteer for eight years hosting his long running, perennial popular jazz program, Dark Glasses! You can tune in each Monday at 2 PM EST to CFRC 101.9 FM (or stream/download archives at cfrc.ca).
2019-04-2200 min
Shortwave Theatre FestivalWar of the WorldsKingston’s campus/community radio station takes on the Orson Welles classic! Narrated by Principal Daniel Woolf, and with a cast of dozens, this is a new spin on an old classic with a contemporary radio twist. Originally aired on CFRC 101.9 FM in Kingston, Ontario on October 30, 2018.
Locally reimagined, this radio theatre performance was adapted and directed by Ben Charland, produced by Mike Sheppard and stars Maddy Scovil, Graham Banville, Jason Erb, Francesca Pang, Bethany Knapp, Robert Downes, John Rose, Kim Sutherland Mills and Daniel Woolf.
CFRC rebroadcasted this production of War of the Worlds as...
2018-10-3100 min
Campus BeatThe Constant Scholar: Dr. Christo Aivalis, Pierre Trudeau and the Perseverance behind Publishinghttps://podcast.cfrc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cbC.Aivalis-podcast.mp3
September 5 – Dr. Christo Aivalis (PhD’15), historian and current SSHRC Post-Doctoral Fellow at the University of Toronto joins us in studio to discuss themes and arguments raised in his new monograph, The Constant Liberal: Pierre Trudeau, Organized Labour, and the Canadian Social Democratic Left (UBC Press 2018) ahead of his book launch at Novel Idea bookstore in Kingston on September 11th. Dr. Aivalis also shares insights on the ins and outs of developing his doctoral research at Queen’s into this ground-breaking book.
Episode Airs September 5th 2018 on CFRC 101.9 FM. Missed...
2018-09-0500 min
Campus BeatThe Business of Art: A Conversation with Alicia Boutilierhttps://podcast.cfrc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/aliciaboutilier-podcast.mp3
August 22nd – Alicia Boutilier, Chief Curator & Curator of Canadian Historical Art at the Agnes Etherington Art Centre joins us in studio to discuss the recent pilot project Art Worlds: A User’s Guide in collaboration with the Smith School of Business MBA Program. She also discusses exhibitions now under way as of August 25th, including Tau Lewis‘s When Last You Found Me Here exhibit.
Episode Aired 5 PM on Wednesday August 22nd 2018 on CFRC 101.9 FM. Missed it? Download it through CFRC 101.9 FM’s online archive or stream the podcast through...
2018-09-0500 minCampus BeatQueen’s U Alumni Association Shines on CFRC!February 21st–Queen’s University Alumni Association President Sue Bates (Artsci ’91) and QUAA Kingston Branch President Tim Packulak (Sci ’14) join us live in studio for Campus Beat at 5 PM EST! We’ll discuss the QUAA, the activities and outreach efforts of both the Association and the Kingston Chapter, upcoming events, how alumni can stay connected with each other and with Queen’s wherever they are in the world! Tune in live or stream Campus Beat worldwide at www.cfrc.ca!
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2018-02-2700 min