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Update on LaSalle Causeway: Marine navigation channel reopens
June 21, 2024
This information is shared on behalf of Public Services and Procurement Canada. Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) would like to provide an update on the LaSalle Causeway closure, following…
Lemoine Point Farm property suspected to be on ‘closed’ council agenda
June 20, 2024
Story by Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist & Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. Concerns are growing amongst the Save Lemoine Point Farm group (SLPF) and supporters as they suspect the fate…
Documentary on Indigenous astronomy expert comes to Kingston this week
June 20, 2024
Story by Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist & Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. In partnership with the Arthur B. McDonald Canadian Astroparticle Physics Research Institute at Queen’s University, Wilfred Buck is…
Sick City is the cure for your curiosity about Kingston’s medical history
June 18, 2024
The Museum of Health Care’s Sick City outdoor guided tour has returned for the summer! This one hour walking tour digs beneath the pages of the history books to uncover…
Canada Day Celebrations in South Frontenac
June 18, 2024
South Frontenac Township is set to celebrate Canada Day on July 1st with lots of family friendly activities throughout the community during the day, and one spectacular firework finale. This…
Partners in Mission Food Bank marks 40 years serving Kingston community
June 18, 2024
Story by Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist & Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. Today marks a significant milestone for Partners in Mission Food Bank, as the organization arrives at 40 years…
Kingston's newest music studio ready to welcome artists
June 17, 2024
By Owen Fullerton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, YGK News A new music studio in the Kingston area owned and operated by one of the city's biggest emerging bands is ready…
Queen’s University receives transformative $25 million gift for cancer research
June 17, 2024
Story by Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist & Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. At an presentation on Monday, it was announced that Queen’s University alumnus and Chancellor Emeritus Murray Sinclair and…
City of Kingston - This Canada Day, come together to celebrate summer and beat the heat at the coolest party in Kingston!
June 17, 2024
Canada Day will take place in Confederation Park, 209 Ontario Street, this year. The festivities start at 11 a.m. with the Canada Day Parade of People presented by Downtown Kingston…
Local Arts Residency returns for a fourth year to Kingston Grand Theatre
June 17, 2024
Local performing artists are taking centre stage this July for the 2024 Local Arts Residency at the Kingston Grand Theatre. This year’s artists-in-residence are Shanique Peart and Shenel Williams, Krista…