The Corridor

By: CFRC Podcast Network
  • Summary

  • On The Corridor podcast, we feature news stories created by Local Journalism Initiative reporters in Kingston and area including CFRC’s own Chris Lawrie with contributions from CJAI Amherst Island Radio, County FM in Picton, CFWN FM in Cobourg plus LJI print media journalists from The Kingstonist, YGK News, and the Brockville Recorder and Times. The Corridor broadcasts Thursdays at 5 PM EST on CFRC's terrestrial signal 101.9 FM and can be streamed at cfrc.ca. The Corridor has been made possible by our team of staff and volunteers, the Community Radio Fund of Canada, the Local Journalism Initiative, the Queen's University Department of History Internship Program, Queen's University Career Services, and of course our donors. Hosted by Dinah Jansen, Executive Director, Radio Queen's University. From Coburg to Cornwall, Westport to the Lake Ontario & St. Lawrence River waterfronts, we've got you covered.
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Episodes
  • The Corridor, October 31st, 2024
    Oct 31 2024

    This week’s edition of The Corridor begins with a story from the Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for CFRC 101.9fm, Christena Lawrie, that details the new conditions and safety measures put in place related to Kingston’s Integrated Care Hub. Then, Corridor lead anchor, Dinah Jansen, reads a story from the LJI Reporter for The Kingstonist, Michelle Dorey Forestell, about the controversial reasons for the cancellation of a planned drive-through vaccination clinic in Kingston. Corridor news producer, Jesse Bell, with a story from the LJI Reporter for the YGK News, Owen Fullerton, about upcoming IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship hockey games being played in Kingston. Then, Jansen reads a story from the LJI Reporter for the Brockville Reporter & Times, Keith Dempsey, about the rehabilitation of Water Street in Ganonoque.

    The LJI Reporter from CJAI FM, Ted Evans, provides a story about Loyalist Township’s decision to deny a proposed amendment to a zoning bylaw in Odessa. The episode concludes with CFRC’s Environment Canada weather report for the Kingston region, and the community concert and events calendar for October 31st – November 3rd.

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    30 mins
  • The Corridor, October 24th, 2024
    Oct 24 2024

    This week’s edition of The Corridor begins with a story from the Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for CFRC 101.9fm, Christena Lawrie, that details the return of the public art and theatre piece, “Talkin’ Back with Johnny Mac”. Then, Corridor lead anchor, Dinah Jansen, reads a story from the LJI Reporter for YGK News, Owen Fullerton, about the reopening of Roswell’s Rehearsals at 700 Progress Ave. Corridor news producer, Jesse Bell, with a story from the LJI Reporter for the Napanee Beaver, Sarah Williams, that provides information on how to access health care services in Frontenac, Lennox, and Addington Township without a primary care provider. Then, Jansen reads a story from the LJI Reporter for the Brockville Reporter & Times, Keith Dempsey, about TLTI’s agreement to assist with winter maintenance services for the Township of Front of Yonge.

    The LJI Reporter from CJAI FM, Ted Evans, provides a story about the community grant committee’s request for a $50,000 grant from the Partners in Mission Food Bank. The episode concludes with CFRC’s Environment Canada weather report for the Kingston region, and the community concert and events calendar for October 24-27.

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    38 mins
  • The Corridor, October 17th, 2024
    Oct 17 2024

    In this episode, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Christena Lawrie reports on the Kingston’s inaugural Climate Expo. Then, host Dinah Jansen reads a story by the LJI Reporter for The Kingstonist, Michelle Dorey Forestell, about Napanee Council’s support for a “mystery” Kingston Community Health Centre initiative. Jesse Bell reads a story from Owen Fullerton, the LJI Reporter for YGK News, about the closure of Loving Spoonful. Jansen reads a short piece from the LJI Reporter for the Brockville Recorder & Times, Keith Dempsey, about an upcoming planning, information, and public input session related to Ganonque’s physician incentive program. Ted Evans, LJI Reporter for CJAI Amherst Island Radio follows with a story about local concerns over the new Provincial Planning Statement. Brenda Little, the LJI Reporter for CJPE County Radio, with a story about the recent downturn in tourist numbers in Prince Edward County. The episode ends with local concert and events listings alongside the weekend weather forecast.

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    28 mins

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