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Queen’s student who inspired national charity leads first-ever Cassie + Friends Kingston Run for juvenile arthritis awareness
March 6, 2026
By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. Queen’s University students are bringing a national movement supporting children with rheumatic diseases to Kingston. Cassie Porte was just…
Downtown Kingston announces launch of new multi-genre music festival coming this September
March 6, 2026
By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. The Downtown Kingston BIA has announced the launch of RoadTrip , a new multi-genre music festival set to take…
Two local UCV events named to Top 100 events in Ontario
March 4, 2026
By Phillip Blancher, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Morrisburg Leader MORRISBURG – Two popular events held annually at Upper Canada Village have been named as Top 100 events in Ontario…
THE COST OF HEAVEN wins Playback Prize for Best Film at KCFF
March 2, 2026
KINGSTON, ON (March 2, 2026) – For the second year in a row, French-language films have won the major awards at Kingston Canadian Film Festival , led by Mathieu’s Denis’…
City acquires Lemoine Point Farm property after years of uncertainty
February 27, 2026
By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. After a highly anticipated court ruling, the City of Kingston has officially moved forward with the purchase of Lemoine…
In hockey’s birthplace, KCFF looks at the game through a new lens with ‘Youngblood’ and ‘Heated Rivalry’
February 27, 2026
By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. In a fitting nod to hockey’s birthplace, the 2026 Kingston Canadian Film Festival (KCFF) is framed by two stories…
Faraday endorses proposed Alto high speed rail station in Madoc
February 27, 2026
By Michael Riley, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Bancroft Times At their Feb. 4 council meeting, Faraday Township council endorsed the forthcoming Alto high speed rail corridor coming soon which…
Kingston Canadian Film Festival returns for its 26th year
February 27, 2026
By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. The Kingston Canadian Film Festival is back for its 26th year, with the 2026 edition running through March 1.…
Gananoque to study Stone Street pedestrian crossover
February 25, 2026
By Keith Dempsey, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Town of Gananoque council has directed staff to examine the feasibility and cost of installing a pedestrian crossover at the intersection of Stone…
Local parkour coach champions inclusiveness
February 25, 2026
By Sarah Williams, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Napanee Beaver For Cora Wright, owner of Pegasus Movement Academy (PMA), parkour is more than a sport. It’s a way of life,…