• 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
  • The Corridor October 10 2024
    Oct 10 2024

    In this episode, Christena Lawrie reports on the recent launch of the Kingston Climate Justice Coalition’s local advocacy efforts during a town hall on September 28th. Then, Dinah Jansen reads a report from Michelle Dorey Forestell, LJI Reporter for the Kingstonist on the release of a third quarter report by Kingston Police that indicates a decrease in calls for service in Kingston. Ted Evans, LJI Reporter for CJAI Amherst Island Radio follows with a report on Loyalist Township’s aim to secure provincial funding to help complete the W.J. Henderson Recreation Centre renewal project. Then Brenda Little, CJPE County FM’s LJI Reporter in Picton reports on the County’s celebration of the start of new, all timber hospital construction project in the area. Following that, Jansen reads to stories by Keith Dempsy, LJI Reporter for the Brockville Recorder and Times on the extension of City Cruises tour season in Gananoque and the progress of Gananoque’s revitalization of Rotary Beach. The episode concludes with the weekend weather forecast for the Kingston region.

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    29 mins
  • The Corridor October 3rd 2024
    Oct 3 2024

    In this episode, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Christena Lawrie reports on the uncertain future for the Crossroads Village Project, previously known as the Sleeping Cabin Program in Kingston. Then, host Dinah Jansen reads a story by Owen Fullerton, LJI Reporter for YGK News on the opening of a new Pediatric Applied Behaviour Analysis clinic in Kingston. Ted Evans, LJI Reporter for CJAI Amherst Island Radio follows with a report on Loyalist Township’s retention of low water rates to support a new water station. Jansen then reads a story from Keith Dempsey, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for the Brockville Recorder and Times on Gananoque’s search for a new police chief. Ted Evans follows with another report on a new three year agreement between Loyalist Township and the Amherst Island Recreation Association. The episode ends with local concert and events listings alongside the weekend weather forecast.

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    28 mins
  • The Corridor September 26th 2024
    Sep 26 2024

    In this episode, host Dinah Jansen reads Owen Fullerton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for YGK New’s report on the prioritization of the need for venues in the Kingston music scene. Then she reads Michelle Dorey-Forestell of the Kingstonist’s story on a recent Kingston Police report on local traffic collisions. Ted Evans, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for CJAI FM follows with a report on Lennox and Addington County’s attempts to secure $3 million for improvements to County Road. After that, Brenda Little, LJI Reporter for CJPE County FM in Picton reports on the County’s launch of a new boat cleaning pilot project to combat the transfer of invasive species. CFRC’s own Christena Lawrie then follows with this week’s concerts and events calendar for the Kingston area.

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    26 mins
  • The Corridor, September 19th 2024
    Sep 18 2024

    In this episode of the Corridor, CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Christena Lawrie reports on the upcoming launch and invitation for home movie submissions to be featured at the inaugural Home Movie Day at The Screening Room this October. Owen Fullerton, LJI Reporter for YGK News follows with a story on the commencement of modular bridge building over the Lasalle Causeway read by Dinah Jansen. Jansen also reads a report by Michelle Dorey-Forstell, LJI Reporter for the Kingstonist on lower costs to Kingston Police over move-in weekend at Queen’s University. Ted Evans, LJI Reporter for Amherst Island Radio follows with a report on the Great Lakes Islands Alliance’s announcement of its first ever strategic plan, and Jansen follows with the CFRC Environment Canada Weather Report.

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    24 mins
  • The Corridor, September 12th 2024
    Sep 12 2024

    In this episode CFRC’s Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Christena Lawrie covers new fundraising efforts by Murney Tower for its centennial celebrations next year. Then, Dinah Jansen reads a story by Owen Fullerton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for YGK news on the closure of Blu Martini in downtown Kingston followed by Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Keith Dempsey’s report on the continued closure of the Water Street Bridge in Gananoque. Ted Evans, LJI Reporter for CJAI FM follows with a story on a new online engagement platform for residents in Loyalist Township. Jansen then reads Philip Blancher, Local Journalism Reporter for the Morrisburg Leader’s, story on new changes in Ontario classrooms and Jeff Gard, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for CFWN in Cobourg reports on slower housing sales in Northumberland County. Local concert and events listings follow along with a new segment in partnership with the Kingston Music Office called ‘Release Radar’ followed by weather and traffic for the Kingston area.

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    30 mins