Kingston Currents

Want to keep up with all things current in the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington region? Tune in to Kingston Currents, hosted by CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie. This show features interviews with Kingston community figures at the forefront of local affairs, coverage of local news headlines, and more. You can also listen to Kingston Currents every Friday at 11AM as it airs on CFRC 101.9FM and CFRC.CAThis podcast is brought to you by the generous support of the Community Radio Fund of Canada Local Journalism Initiative program

Kingston Currents is a news podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 147 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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  Kingston Currents

  Kingston Currents: October 1, 2026

  Oct 1, 202623 min

  In this episode: CFRC sits down with 27-year-old Kingstonian Willem Sagriff, who will be hitting the Point Municipal Park track in Sydenham on Saturday, Oct. 3 with the goal of running 100 km to raise funds for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC). Then, WritersFest Director Bruce Geddes sits down to share what the festival will bring this weekend, his experience stepping into the role, the position of the festival after near closure last year, and insights into the Canadian literary landscape at large. Plus, your weather and traffic report for this upcoming weekend, and a few events to keep on your radar from CFRC’s Community Events Calendar. Tune in to dive into all of these stories with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.

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  Kingston Currents: September 24, 2026

  Sep 24, 202631 min

  In this episode: a motion deferred at City Council’s last meeting looking into sanctioned encampments and support. Stand Up for Mental Health founder David Granirer joins CFRC to share more about the program’s comedy show returning to Kingston this weekend, building awareness, raising funds, and challenging stigma surrounding mental health. And, a forward-looking recap of Kingston’s first-ever RoadTrip Music Festival with Downtown Kingston Events Manager Sandi Griffiths. Plus, your weather and traffic report for this upcoming weekend. Tune in to dive into all of these stories with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.

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  Kingston Currents: September 17, 2026

  Sep 17, 202624 min

  In this episode: The grand opening of Kingstons first-ever fully inclusive playground at Shannon Park. Updates from City Council’s last meeting, including two recreation-related updates. Then, recent strides at Kingston Health Sciences Centre’s Emergency Department that have cut ambulance offload times by 44 per cent in the past year. Plus, your weather and traffic report for this upcoming weekend. Tune in to dive into all of these stories with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.

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  Kingston Currents: September 10, 2026

  Sep 10, 202631 min

  In this episode: CFRC sits down with the founders of a music festival celebrating the banjo returning for its second year on Wolfe Island this weekend. Then, updates 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. Plus, your weather and traffic report for this upcoming weekend. Tune in to dive into all of these stories with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.

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  Kingston Currents: September 3, 2026

  Sep 3, 202624 min

  In this episode: CFRC sits down with the Kingston Frontenac Public Library’s Manager of Programming & Outreach Liz Coates to discuss the impressive results of this year’s Summer Reading Challenge. City Council discusses potential changes to the Yards By-Law in response to complaints and a lack of clarity surrounding “naturalized” lawns. And, messages directly from the City for new and returning students as the school year begins. Plus, your weather and traffic report for this upcoming weekend, and a few events to keep on your radar from CFRC’s Community Events Calendar. Tune in to dive into all of these stories with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.

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