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In this episode: CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie covers new plans for the former Prison for Women property centring on indoor food market and the return of the Treat Accessibly Halloween Village this Saturday, making trick-or-treating more accessible. Sports Reporter Jesse Bell previews the Gaels’ regular season finale against the McMaster Marauders. Henry Walker takes a look at the University District Safety Initiative, some of the events of the university’s 100th Homecoming celebrations, and recent changes in Queen’s financial standing. Bell returns with your weather and traffic report for the rest of the week before Dinah Jansen wraps up the show with highlights from CFRC’s community events and concerts calendars. Tune in for these stories and more.

In this episode: CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie with your local headlines. Sports Reporter Jesse Bell recaps the Gaels Homecoming Football game against the Guelph Gryphons. Henry Walker with his Campus Beat Segment. Bell returns with your weather and traffic report for the rest of the week before Dinah Jansen wraps up the show with highlights from CFRC’s community events and concerts calendars. Tune in for these stories and more.

In this episode: CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie covers two updates from last week’s City Council meeting. Sports Reporter Jesse Bell previews the Gaels’ Homecoming Football game with the 4-2 Guelph Gryphons. Henry Walker take a look at the university’s reading week and 100th Homecoming plans. Additionally, he takes stock of the current rental scene for Queen’s students in Kingston. Bell returns with your weather and traffic report for the rest of the week before Dinah Jansen wraps up the show with highlights from CFRC’s community events and concerts calendars. Tune in for these stories and more.

In this episode: CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie with your local headlines. Sports Reporter Jesse Bell recaps the Gaels Football game against the Windsor Lancers. Henry Walker with his Campus Beat Segment. Bell returns with your weather and traffic report for the rest of the week before Dinah Jansen wraps up the show with highlights from CFRC’s community events and concerts calendars. Tune in for these stories and more.

In this episode: CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie covers Kingston City Council’s pushback against proposed VIA Rail service changes, and the City’s renewed efforts to address safety concerns surrounding e-bikes and e-scooters. Sports Reporter Jesse Bell previews the Queen’s Gaels home game this weekend facing the Windsor Lancers. In Queen’s University campus news with Henry Walker, first, a reminder that today is the last day to submit input on the university’s Truth and Reconciliation Day policies. After that, we take a look at the upcoming fall reading week and Homecoming, along with the reintroduction of the University District Safety Initiative. Bell returns with your weather and traffic report for the rest of the week before Katie Adams wraps up the show with highlights from CFRC’s community events and concerts calendars. Tune in for these stories and more.

In this episode: CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie sits down with local educator Erin Clow, who created a collection of free educational resources to help introduce children to elections, voting and local democracy ahead of this year’s municipal election. Sports Reporter Jesse Bell recaps the Gaels win vs. Western. In Queen’s University campus news, Henry Walker takes a look at the university’s review of its financial allocation model, the new Ann Baker Tuition Award, and how new research at Queen’s is helping in our understanding of invasive species in Ontario. Bell returns with your weather and traffic report for the rest of the week before Katie Adams wraps up the show with highlights from CFRC’s community events and concerts calendars. Tune in for these stories and more.

In this episode: CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie sits down with Downtown Kingston Events Manager Sandi Griffiths for a recap of Kingston’s first-ever RoadTrip Music Festival. Sports Reporter Jesse Bell previews the Gaels next game in London, Ontario. In Queen’s University campus news, Henry Walker covers the results of the 2025 Student Well-being survey, Consent Week programming, and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation initiatives. Plus, the chance to learn from students about their time as participants in the Queen’s Undergraduate Student Summer Research Fellowship and Undergraduate Student Research Assistantship. Bell returns with your weather and traffic report for the rest of the week before Lawrie wraps up the show with highlights from CFRC’s community events and concerts calendars. Tune in for these stories and more.

The September 28th, 2026 edition of Today in YGK.

In this episode: CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie covers a motion that was defered at Council’s last meeting which would seen City staff working on a Humanitarian Infrastructure Framework specifically related to encampments on municipal property. Sports Reporter Jesse Bell previews the Gaels next home game against the Ottawa Gee-Gees. In Queen’s University campus news, Henry Walker covers the stories shaping life on campus, incuding the results of the 2025 Student Well-being survey, Consent Week programming, and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation initiatives. Bell returns with your weather and traffic report for the rest of the week before CFRC Intern Katie Adams wraps up the show with highlights from CFRC’s community events and concerts calendars. Tune in for these stories and more.

In this episode: CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie attends the grand opening on Kingston’s first-ever inclusive playground. Then, she dives into the City’s plan to improve outdoor sport venues following a motion at last night’s Council meeting. Sports Reporter Jesse Bell delivers a preview of the Queen’s Golden Gaels and Carleton Ravens football game coming up this weekend. In Queen’s University campus news, Henry Walker takes to the streets to hear from Queen’s Students about the mood returning to campus for a new academic year before recaping the end of the University District Safety Initiative and a major achievement for three researchers at Queen’s. Bell returns with your weather and traffic report for the rest of the week before CFRC Intern Katie Adams wraps up the show with highlights from CFRC’s community events and concerts calendars. Tune in for these stories and more.

In this episode: CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie dives into two stories from City Council’s last meeting, including the City’s response to the recent breakdown of Canada-U.S. trade negotiations and potential tightening of regulations surrounding the use of leg-hold traps to protect local wildlife. Sports Reporter Jesse Bell supplies the scoop on the Queen’s Gaels football home schedule kick-off against the Waterloo Warriors this weekend. Plus, the latest weather and traffic updates. Tune in for these stories and more.

In this episode: CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie sits down with Liz Coates, Manager of Programming & Outreach with the Kingston Frontenac Public Library, to discuss the major uptick in reading hours recorded in the KFPL 2026 Summer Reading Challenge. Sports Reporter Jesse Bell dives into two Queen’s Football stories, including a record-breaking performance in last weekend’s game in Toronto and a major update on a Queen’s Football Alumus. Plus, the latest weather and traffic updates and upcoming local events and concerts. Tune in for these stories and more.

The August 31st edition of Today in YGK.

The August 26th edition of Today in YGK.

The August 24th edition of Today in YGK.