Épisodes

  • Today in YGK #339
    Feb 4 2026

    In this episode, host Christena Lawrie dives into two stories from the cinema, a collaboration between the Canadian Museum of Health Care and the Cinema Society of Kingston and a milestone moment for the local film industry with the national release of Kingston-shot feature Den Mother Crimson. Henry Walker breaks down key developments on campus, including the recent AMS credit card matter, and election season for the AMS and various other student societies. Jesse Bell delivers the week’s weather and traffic outlook, and Giulianna Gonsalves rounds things out with concerts and events happening around Kingston.

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    30 min
  • Today in YGK #338
    Feb 2 2026

    Host Christena Lawrie delivers the latest local headlines, including a conversation with Downtown Kingston’s Sandi Griffiths on the return of the Spirit of Winter festival. Henry Walker breaks down the latest campus politics and student government news, Jesse Bell brings the week’s weather and traffic outlook, and Giulianna Gonsalves rounds things out with concerts and events happening around the city.

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    22 min
  • Today in YGK #337
    Jan 28 2026

    CFRC broadcast journalist Christena Lawrie covers the Museum of Health Care’s transition to the Canadian Museum of Health Care and Council’s approval of the 2026 municipal budget, including a 3.75 per cent property tax increase and key investments in housing, infrastructure, and emergency services. Henry Walker dives into the latest at Queen’s, highlighting TEDxQueensU 2026, new advisory leadership at the Queen’s Centre for International and Defence Policy, and the university’s global impact rankings. The episode wraps up with your weekly weather and traffic outlook with Jesse Bell, plus calendars with Giulianna Gonsalves, bringing you concerts and events across Kingston.

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    23 min
  • Today in YGK #336
    Jan 26 2026

    This episode, host Christena Lawrie covers the Kingston’s Museum of Health Care announcing its new name as the Canadian Museum of Health Care, reflecting its growing national scope. Henry Walker dives into the latest campus news, from policy and funding updates to student and faculty concerns shaping campus life. Jesse Bell brings you the week’s weather and traffic outlook, and Giulianna Gonsalves has the scoop on concerts and events happening around town.

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    27 min
  • Today in YGK #335
    Jan 21 2026

    This episode, host Christena Lawrie covers the launch of Boards Up! Rink Sports in the Square, expanding Kingston’s historic hockey celebrations with four days of outdoor programming. She also covers the latest updates from Kingston City Council, including motions to review fare-free transit, accessible transportation services, and measles vaccination awareness following Canada’s loss of elimination status. Henry Walker delivers the latest campus news from Queen’s University, followed by the week’s weather and traffic outlook from Jesse Bell.

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    22 min
  • Today in YGK #334
    Jan 19 2026

    This episode, host Christena Lawrie speaks with Kingston Symphony music director Evan Mitchell about The Music of Star Wars, an upcoming concert celebrating iconic scores from the franchise. Henry Walker delivers the latest from Queen’s University, covering new provincial funding for primary care teaching clinics, major investments in post-secondary facilities, and key campus events shaping student life. Jesse Bell brings you the week’s weather and traffic outlook.

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    30 min
  • Today in YGK #331
    Jan 7 2026

    In this episode of Today in YGK, host Christena Lawrie reports on the opening of Kingston’s first queer bar since 2009. Campus News Reporter Henry Walker returns with the first Campus Beat of 2026, bringing students the scoop as the semester gets underway. Jesse Bell delivers the week’s weather and traffic report, before Lawrie wraps up the episode with a roundup of upcoming concerts and events in Kingston.

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    23 min
  • Today in YGK #330
    Jan 5 2026

    In this episode, host Christena Lawrie discusses the City’s new Bird-Friendly City certification from Nature Canada, and the city’s first Peace Poll to be installed in Breakwater Park in 2026. Jesse Bell provides your weather and traffic reports for the upcoming week. Lawrie also runs through some upcoming concerts and events.

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    18 min