Local News

CFRC local news programming and webpostings for the Kingston area is made possible through the Local Journalism Initiative funded by the Department of Canadian Heritage and admistered through the Community Radio Fund of Canada.

 
WILDLIFE CENTRES ACROSS ONTARIO WORK TO PROTECT BABY ANIMALS

April 14, 2025 — Napanee, Ontario – April 11, 2025 – Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre Inc. is one ofeight Ontario-based wildlife centres sounding the alarm over the growing number oforphaned wildlife in the region.As...

Quinte Energy Storage Centre project granted noise bylaw exemption by Napanee Council

April 14, 2025 — By Michelle Dorey Forestell, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Kingstonist Hydrostor Inc. returned to Greater Napanee to make another presentation to Council and ask for a noise exemption for its energy...

Neurosurgeon’s startup mindset transforms brain tumor care at Kingston Health Sciences Centre

April 12, 2025 — By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) is revolutionizing brain tumor care with its Integrative Brain Tumor Program, launched just over...

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Upcoming concerts

Upcoming concerts in the Kingston Region!

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CFRC Local Concerts Calendar | 2025-04-16 |

Concert Listings Have a concert in Kingston and area that you would like covered on our website and news programming?  Contact us today with details here!   Monday April 21st...

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💥2025 SPRING REVERB lineup announced💥 | 2025-04-14 |

   KPP Concerts is thrilled to announce the first wave of SPRING REVERB artists! Buckle up, get ready, and save the dates: May 29 to June 1! Get ready for SNOTTY...

Upcoming Events

Queen's University and Local Events in the Kingston Region!

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CFRC Weekly Community Events Calendar | 2025-04-16 |

  Community Events Calendar Have a concert in Kingston and area that you would like covered on our website and news programming?  Contact us today with details here! Monday April 21st...

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Coming Up at AGNES | 2024-03-21 |

This Week at Agnes Survey AGNES Engagement Survey Open until 2 May 2025     As we look towards Agnes Reimagined and plan our reopening, we’re building programs and events that serve...

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Airwave YGK

Musician-in-Residence

Sadie Williams | Alt-Folk Artist

Airwave YGK Musician-in-Residence: Sadie Williams, April 20th 1 PM

CFRC 101.9 FM is pleased to present a live performance by our next Airwave YGK Musician-in-Residence, Sadie Williams!

Join us April 20th at 1 PM for a great interview and wonderful music that Sadie has composed and rehearsed in our studios during her early spring residency at CFRC.  
 

Williams, a solo singer/songwriter performs indie/folk/country covers on acoustic guitar and writes original songs that take inspiration from these genres. You may have caught her at her gigs at The Tea Room, as an opener at downtown venues, and busking around Springer Market Square last summer.  

During her residency, Williams used our studios to compose, develop and rehearse five new songs intended for her upcoming EP while drawing on her extensive musical talents including guitar, saxophone, piano, and her Level 6 RCM classically trained voice. Williams released her debut 5-song EP Gone in 2022.  We're thrilled she's in our studios working on her second!

 
In addition to wonderful music she'll perform live on April 20th,  you'll get a chance to learn more about this wonderful artist and what's in store for her this spring and summer. Join us right here on CFRC.ca, tune in on local FM radio at CFRC 101.9 FM and find us on many mobile apps like iheartradio!  
 
Airwave YGK Musician Residencies at CFRC are made possible through the generous support of the City of Kingston and Kingston Arts Council.

Station Updates

Kingston & The Islands MP Candidates on CFRC!

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CFRC 101.9 FM Radio Queen's University's Executive Director Dinah Jansen sat down with each of the Federal Office Candidates for the Kingston & The Islands riding - Bryan Paterson (CPC Candidate), Daria Juüdi-Hope (NDP Candidate), Mark Gerretsen (Liberal Candidate) and Fintan Hartnett (Green Party Candidate).  Candidates fielded questions related to their respective platforms on key issues including rising costs, housing, border security, tariffs and Canadian sovereignty alongside their positions on key areas including overseas conflicts and funding for post-secondary education & research.  Tune in and learn more about your local candidates in their own words on your campus/community radio station!  Airing April 12th 6 PM.

Podcast is also available now HERE! 

CFRC launches Email Version of Radiophile Newsletter

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Check out the latest updates in the latest rendition of our newsletter, Radiophile! 

CFRC will continue to publish annual 'year-in-review' recap newsletters.  However, our new mailer features timely information to our friends and supporters about our programming, staff and volunteers, station news, album reviews, local music features, local concert and events listings and more!

Subscribe today and get all the details on what's happening at CFRC and around town right in your mailbox!  

Our latest newsletter is HERE!

CFRC Live Broadcasts 2025 Tricolour Awards Ceremony

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On April 4th 2025, CFRC renewed its tradition of live-broadcasting the annual Agnes Benedickson Tricolour Award Induction Ceremony.  CFRC teammates Chancelor Maracle and Aara MacAuley provided clean live footage for listeners near and far to enjoy alongside with curated music.  

This year, three Inductees were honored: Hannah Burrows, MSc '25, Ore Maxwell, HealthSci '26 and Zaid Kasim, PhD '26 (and also a current CFRC Radio Queen's University Board Member representing the SGPS!) 

Folks can listen to the archives of the ceremony on our website HERE and select April 4th 2025 Hour 2.  Audio for the ceremony begins around the 25 minute mark.

CFRC Executive Director Dinah Jansen also caught up with each of the Inductees to chat about their leadership and acheivements.  Listen to these inspiring conversations on the Campus Beat podcast HERE!