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Queen’s students unite to raise funds and awareness to support homeless
March 1, 2025
By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. A dedicated group of Queen’s University students, known as The Kindness Collective, have joined in efforts to support Kingstonians…
Fencing options for City Park baseball diamond sparks passionate debate
March 1, 2025
By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. At council’s last meeting, community members and councillors engaged in passionate discussion over fencing options for the baseball diamond…
Queen’s University graduate student workers prepare for potential strike
February 28, 2025
By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) Local 901, representing over 2,000 graduate student workers at Queen’s University, could…
Kingston Frontenac Public Library recognizes Freedom to Read Week
February 28, 2025
By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. The Kingston Frontenac Public Library (KFPL) is in the midst of celebrating Freedom to Read Week, highlighting various challenged…
Greater Napanee Fire promotes Shawn Armstrong to fire chief
February 27, 2025
By Sarah Williams, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Napanee Beaver At their regular council meeting on Feb. 25, Town of Greater Napanee Council appointed Shawn Armstrong from acting fire chief…
Kingston Police Services Board hears challenges facing Court Services Unit
February 27, 2025
By Michelle Dorey Forestell, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Kingstonist A court system bursting at the seams does a disservice to the community, especially to victims --- especially when cases…
Period Promise Donation Drive encourages community to donate menstrual hygiene products for individuals in need
February 27, 2025
Kingston, ON (February 27, 2025) United Way KFL&A is excited to announce the Period Promise (formerly Tampon Tuesday) Donation Drive. Starting March 1 and running until March 31, 2024, community…
Council votes to sell land for multi-sport complex at St. Lawrence Business Park
February 26, 2025
By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. At their last council meeting, councillors unanimously voted to sell 4.4 acres of land at St. Lawrence Business Park…
Kingston Canadian Film Festival kicks off 25th anniversary year
February 26, 2025
By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. The 2025 Kingston Canadian Film Festival (KCFF) kicks off today, marking its 25th anniversary run. Founded by Alex Jansen…
Feds announce over $3.4 million investment in eastern Ontario life sciences sector
February 24, 2025
By Michelle Dorey Forestell, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Kingstonist Thanks to the federal government, the life sciences in eastern Ontario have received a much-needed boost. On Wednesday, Feb. 19,…