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Local conservation project receives national recognition at Water Canada Awards
November 24, 2025
By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. Watersheds Canada is celebrating one of the biggest honours in its 23-year history after taking home the Small Project…
Kingston gears up for tonight’s 21st annual Nighttime Santa Parade
November 22, 2025
By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. Downtown Kingston will be glowing tonight as the 21st annual Nighttime Santa Parade rolls down Princess Street at 5…
A 31-year tradition continues with release of new Kingston landmark ornaments
November 21, 2025
By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. After 31 years, the Downtown Kingston BIA is still uncovering iconic local landmarks to feature in its annual pewter…
Tri-Colour Classic charity basketball game hits the court for 4th annual edition
November 17, 2025
By Owen Fullerton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, YGK News The student organized charity basketball game dubbed "The Tri-Colour Classic" was hosted at Slush Puppie Place on Thursday night, marking the…
Nature Conservancy of Canada announce conservation of Kingston area land
November 16, 2025
By Owen Fullerton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, YGK News The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) announced on Friday that nearly 350 hectares of land in the Frontenac Arch is to…
Kingston Symphony performs ‘Murdoch Mysteries’ live at the Kingston Grand Theatre next weekend
November 14, 2025
By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. Fans of the hit CBC series Murdoch Mysteries are in for a unique treat later this month, as the…
Kingston Arts Council Releases the Artist Prosperity Project Survey Report
November 14, 2025
After collecting data through the Artist Prosperity Survey, the Kingston Arts Council (KAC) is excited to announce the publication of the Artist Prosperity Project Survey Report. The recently published report…
Queen’s joins 100+ campuses in inaugural Fall Get Together campaign for Canadian Blood Services
November 13, 2025
By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. Queen’s University has joined Canadian Blood Services’ first-ever Fall Get Together campaign, a nationwide challenge uniting 106 colleges and…
Leeds and Thousand Islands appoints new councillor
November 13, 2025
Lansdowne resident Krista LeClair has been appointed as the new Ward 3 councillor for the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands, following a unanimous vote at Monday night’s council…
3rd Annual Pro-Am Charity Hockey Tournament returns to Kingston - Friday, November 14th
November 13, 2025
Former Pros Rick Vaive, Gary Leeman and Mike Zigomanis help raise funds to fight local homelessness Hockey Helps the Homeless (HHTH) is excited to return to Kingston for the third…