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Council unanimously backs motion to pave a smoother path for Kingston businesses
November 13, 2025
By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. At their last meeting, Council unanimously supported a motion aimed at making Kingston more business-friendly. In response to feedback…
Council revives “Child Safety Zone” proposal with new scope and direction
November 13, 2025
By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. Two weeks after the original motion was withdrawn following significant legal and practical concerns , Council has revisited Councillor…
Greater Napanee council hears of Guitars N' Cars recap, another proposed BESS
November 12, 2025
The Town of Greater Napanee Council met for its regular council meeting on Nov. 10. From a couple of informative deputations to approval of a battery energy storage facility, and…
Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookie campaign returns Nov. 17-23 with local proceeds donated to United Way KFL&A
November 12, 2025
Kingston, ON (November 12, 2025) – Tim Hortons 3 rd annual Holiday Smile Cookie campaign is returning from November 17 to 23 with 100 per cent of proceeds donated to…
Fill a Bus Boot Drive to help kids in need
November 7, 2025
Kingston Community Health Centres, in partnership with Robert Hogan Bus Lines, are calling on the community to help keep local children warm this winter. The Fill a Bus Boot Drive…
Kingston steps into the future of green tech with new RXN HUB
November 6, 2025
By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. Kingston’s clean-tech ambitions took a major step forward last week as the Reaction Hub (RXN HUB) officially opened its…
A peaceful Homecoming season, but students say the spirit was missing
November 6, 2025
By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. Queen’s University Homecoming and “foco” wrapped up with an unusually quiet stretch in the University District this year, prompting…
CFRC Launches Fall 2025 AMS Optional Fee Campaign
November 2, 2025
📣🎙 Keep the Frequency Alive.🎙📣 CFRC 101.9 FM. Your voice in the media since 1922! Vote YES to renew CFRC’s optional $8.22 AMS student fee, November 12–14th! ✉️BALLOTS WILL BE…
'This one's on you,' Hsu tells transportation minister over Wolfe Island ferry debacle
November 2, 2025
By Michelle Dorey Forestell, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Kingstonist Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) Ted Hsu made good on a promise to confront Ontario Minister of Transportation Prabmeet Singh…
St. Lawrence II turns pirate tonight to raise funds for youth sail-training programs
October 31, 2025
By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. Kingston’s Halloween festivities get a nautical twist tonight as the St. Lawrence II transforms into a haunted pirate ship…