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Kingston CurrentsKingston Currents: May 31, 2024In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Christena Lawrie sits down with Jesse Bell of the Independent Wreslting Academy to dive into a unique fundraiser for a local wrestler’s mother battling ALS. Marijo Cuerrier, CEO of Downtown Kingston BIA, stops by to chat about the BIA’s latest initiative, “Blooms: Downtown Kingston Flowerbed Project.”2024-05-3100 min
The Kingstonian PodcastMarijo Cuerrier – “Downtown, everything’s waiting for you”Send us a textIn this episode, we explore the efforts to maintain vibrant downtown cores, with Marijo Cuerrier, a driving force behind the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area.Marijo is the Executive Director of the association and a passionate advocate for transforming ‘downtown’ into the quintessential hub for residents, businesses, and employees alike. In our conversation, she sheds light on the dynamic interplay between local politicians, potential customers, and the association's 700+ members. Discover how Marijo's employs her exceptional communication skills and innovative marketing to attract people downtown for more than ‘shopping’.As mentio...2024-02-2739 min
CFRC Daily News BriefsJuly 13-News BriefIt’s Wednesday July 13th, I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news…
A brand new community park and plans for a trail system are coming to Cataraqui West. The City of Kingston is hosting an interactive virtual meeting this evening to showcase potential designs and invites residents to share feedback. Neal Unsworth, Manager of Parks and Shoreline says, “This is the largest brand-new park in Kingston in more than two decades.”
The new park is 14 acres and is expected to include fields, courts, playground equipment, a splash pad with connect...2022-07-1300 min
Spacing RadioThe Future Fix: Supporting Main StreetsThe COVID-19 pandemic has been an existential threat to local businesses all over the country. In an effort to help these shops keep their doors open, governments, organizations, and Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) have had to get creative.
In this episode, Canadian Urban Institute Senior Planner Ariana Holt talks about the Bring Back Main Street campaign.
We go to Belleville, Ontario, where the Digital Main Street initiative helped that town create the Downtown District Marketplace. Belleville Downtown Improvement Area Executive Director Marijo Cuerrier explains.
And Larry Burke, designer and board member of the Quinpool Road District Association in Halifax, New...2020-11-1822 min