Local News

CFRC local news programming for the Kingston area is made possible through the Local Journalism Initiative funded by the Department of Canadian Heritage and admistered through the Community Radio Fund of Canada.

 
Have your say: Help update Kingston’s Community Gardens Policy

June 3, 2023 — The City of Kingston seeks feedback from residents.  The City of Kingston’s Community Gardens Development and Operations Policy is undergoing review and we are seeking input from the community.The City seeks feedback...

Katarokwi Indigenous Art and Food Market returns Sundays in Springer Market Square

June 3, 2023 — Indigenous vendor market runs each Sunday, June 4 to September 24   June 2, 2023   (Kingston, Ontario, Canada) – June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada and also...

Weekly Traffic Report: June 2 to 8

June 3, 2023 — Motorists, cyclists and pedestrians: review the listing of streets and related messages below for travel information of interest to you.  Road Closures   Alfred Street – Brock to Johnson –...

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Upcoming Events

CFRC and Local Events in the Kingston Region!

Bruce Kauffman

CFRC's Own Bruce Kauffman Launching New Book | 2023-06-04 |

Sunday, June 4th at 6pm, head on down to Novel Idea as poet, spoken word promoter and "Finding a Voice" program host Bruce Kauffman launches his latest poetry collection. Setting...

This week's concerts

This Week's Local Concert Listings May 30-June 4 | 2023-05-30 |

May 30 Tom Savage hosts Happy Hour Jam from 4-7 pm at the Standeasy in the Royal Canadian Horse Artillery Club (located at 193 Ontario St.) With free cover, you’re...

Spring Reverb

Spring Reverb | 2023-06-01 |

Spring Reverb returns for its second year June 1-4th 2023! Check out the lineup of great LIVE music including Keaton, Status, Non-Status, Piner, F*cked UP, Oakridge Ave., Wilderness, Gord Sinclair...

YBR

Yellow Brit Road

Aarushi Mathur

Indie | Alternative

Featured Program

Yellow Brit Road Wins CRABO award for Best in "Music: Alternative or Similar" at the National Campus/Community Radio Association Conference in Calgary.  Her submission was titled  "Yellow Brit Road: an alternative journey exploring music and shattering expectations". Congratulations Aarushi!
 
About the show: Yellow Brit Road is a show for all things British music and beyond! We cover new artists and releases, music festivals, classic albums and moments in music and pop culture history. From grime to Glastonbury, and poets to punk rock, from U2 to unsigned bands, and Belfast to Brighton, we’ve got it all!
 
About the Host: Aarushi Mathur, or 'Rue' on the radio, is a fourth-year Queen's University student who has hosted Yellow Brit Road for three years.  She continued her programming during the pandemic while at home in Mumbai, India submitting content across oceans every single week.  Aarushi has been an active contributor on so many other past and present programs as well including What the Punk?! Indie Wake Up Call, This Just In and more! 
 
 

Station Updates

CFRC Accessibility Plan

CFRC 101.9 FM Radio Queen's University has developed a new Accessibility Plan and invites members of the public to provide feedback.

RQU Strategic Plan

CFRC has a New Strategic Plan! Please email station@cfrc.ca for alternative formats.

Centennial Celebrations Photos Collected in 2022!

CFRC has Collected Some Lovely Photos throughout 2022 for our Centennial Celebrations!