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Treaty 9 members bring Bill 5 resistance movement on the road
October 6, 2025
By Marissa Lentz-McGrath, Local Journalism Initiative, Timmins Today KINGSTON - When Cassie Chen heard there was a panel in Kingston about Ontario’s Bill 5, she knew she had to be…
Kingston author Julie M Green explores motherhood and autism in new memoir Motherness
October 6, 2025
By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. Just in time for Autism Acceptance Month this October, Kingston-based writer Julie M Green has released her debut memoir,…
Kingston Art Tour returns for a second year this weekend
October 3, 2025
By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. After a successful debut last year, the Kingston Art Tour will be returning this weekend with double the number…
Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus opposes VIA Rail Canada's pilot project to eliminate passenger stops in region
October 2, 2025
By Natalie Hamilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Kawartha Now Saying it would reduce "essential access for residents who rely on rail service," the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus (EOWC) is opposing…
Great Lakes Museum named Ontario’s Top Small Museum in milestone year
September 26, 2025
By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. The Great Lakes Museum in Kingston has been named Ontario’s Choice for Top Small Museum, Art Gallery, or Historic…
The Life of a Showgirl (Kingston’s Version) — Swift-themed events take over downtown ahead of new album release
September 26, 2025
By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. Kicking off today and spanning until October 2, Kingston’s downtown will transform into a celebration of all things Taylor…
Kingston welcomes guests from Treaty 9 region in Indigenous-led actions against provincial Bill 5
September 26, 2025
By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. Indigenous guests from Okiniwak , the Friends of The Attawapiskat River and Legal Advocates for Nature’s Defence (LAND) arrived…
Kingstonians join tens of thousands across Canada in nationwide ‘Draw the Line’ protests
September 25, 2025
By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. Kingston advocates filled the streets on Saturday, September 20 as part of the nationwide Draw the Line protests, uniting…
Islamic History Month 2025 Updates
September 25, 2025
September 25, 2025 - For the 19 th year in a row, Kingston’s City Council has proclaimed October as Islamic History Month. Inaugurated in 2007, Islamic History Month is a…
Council adjusts Kingston Police reporting process, adds crime stats by district
September 24, 2025
By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. At their last meeting council approved changes to the way financial and crime reports from Kingston Police will be…