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It’s Thursday December 8th. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news…   The INVISTA Centre will keep it’s name for another two year term after Kingston City Council approved the extension of the naming rights agreement with INVISTA Canada until 2025. Site Manager with INVISTA Kingston Dennis McAllister says,“INVISTA considers the City of Kingston a preferred partner, and we’re honoured to be able to extend our naming rights partnership with the City. The two years we lost due to the pandemic was a challenging time for us all, but we’re moving forward, and we take great pride in being able to support the Kingston community.”   The City of Kingston has announced that Sadiqa de Meijer has been appointed as Kingston’s new Poet Laureate. The honorary four-year term position celebrates the contribution of poetry and literary arts to life in Kingston. Mayor Bryan Paterson welcomed the new poet laureate at Tuesday night’s council meeting. She has received a Governor G

It’s Wednesday December 7th. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news…   With the United Nations Biodiversity Conference or COP15 beginning in Montreal today and the UN’s COP27 having recently wrapped up, Just Recovery Kingston and Kingston Youth Climate Action are sponsoring a City and Climate Town Hall online tonight at 7, with three panelists discussing opportunities and obstacles for climate justice at the local level. The panelists will discuss: How Kingston can meet the 50% by 2030 target required by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, and what can be done in response to the climate crisis at the municipal level. The panelists include:-Mary Jane Philp of 350 Kingston Ian Borsuk of Environment Hamilton and Burnaby city councillor Alison Gu. To register visit the Just Recovery Kingston Website, and join me at 5 on The Scoop for an exclusive interview with Mary Jane Philp of 350 Kingston.   A new museum telling the story of local Holocaust survivors has open

It’s Tuesday December 6th. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news…   Education workers in Ontario have voted to accept the four year deal offered by the provincial government. The ratification vote brings lengthy, and at times contentious, negotiations between the two sides to a close after strike action saw schools across Ontario close in early November. CUPE 1480 Local President Erin Provost says  “They had concessions for a lot of things and we didn’t end up losing anything. We kept everything basically as status quo and we ended up with a dollar an hour raise. It isn’t nearly enough, but it’s more than we’ve seen in over a decade.” 76% of 55,000 education workers participated in the ratification vote between November 24 and December 4, with 73% of those voting in favour of the agreement. Provost said that the recent court decision to overturn the public sector wage-suppressing Bill 124 didn’t really have any bearing on members’ willingness to go back t

It’s Monday December 5th. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. The United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington has announced a new Youth Peer Support Program for youth in the region. The program will work with youth aged 16- 24 on a referral basis. Youth seeking support will then be matched with trained peers  with lived experience over the age of 18. This past summer, Resolve Counseling hired a Youth Program Facilitator with the financial support from United Way. Director of Community Services at Resolve, Tara Everitt says, “The Facilitator is working with youth and agencies to really develop a model that works for our community, we want young people to know they are not alone. We want to help support them to build hope. It is youth supporting youth.” The community-driven initiative was identified through a special youth mental health committee spearheaded by Kingston Health Sciences Centre and United Way KFL&A. The committee discussed multiple challenges youth often fa

It’s Friday December 2nd. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. The Kingston Community Climate Action Fund have announced three projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the community. the City of Kingston’s Community Climate Action Fund is seeking to raise $112,308 to support the projects. The projects include the Frontenac Club Day Care Integration Programme to build retrofits to create 20 new licensed daycare spaces in Kingston and a new wheelchair-accessible preschool and infant rooms. The retrofits will improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Ongwanada is looking to purchase an electric wheelchair transport bike that can be used to help residents maintain their mental and physical health and Sustainable Kingston is looking to purchase an electric vehicle that will replace gas-powered vehicle use.  Donations to the fund are accepted at all Kingston Community Credit Union branches, the KCCU will match donations made through the bank up to $5,000.    T

It’s Thursday December 1st. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news…   The Kingston Humane Society has launched Home For The Holidays today, as adoptable cat numbers soar to over 90. As part of the campaign, all adult cats can be adopted for $50, while all senior, VIP or special needs cats can be adopted for $25. Executive Director Gord Hunter says, “Our goal is to get at least half of these cats into loving homes before January,” “We’ve had another year of operating well over capacity and one of the consequences of being over capacity is that many of our cats have longer stays.”Many of them have been through hell before they end up at our door and we want the remainder of their lives to be the absolute best.” According to a release from the KHS,During the holiday season, animal shelters can find themselves bursting at the seams. Foster volunteers are frequently not able to care for animals over the holidays and the public is more concerned about strays due to w

It’s Wednesday November 30th, Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news…   Kingston Police have arrested and charged a 14 year old with making death threats. Police received a call on Friday in regards to an allegation of a potential threat made towards Kingston Secondary School by an unknown individual on social media. Later Friday afternoon, police arrested a youth in Kingston’s north end, they were released on conditions and with a court date.    The Agnes Etherington Art Gallery won 5 Ontario Galleries Awards. Agnes Director and Curator Emelie Chhangur says, “The awards are an important moment to reflect on the social and civic impact that public galleries have on our communities and to celebrate the extraordinary work we undertake—work that often goes unnoticed because it is so seamless, I am mega proud of Agnes this year, whose activities, hard work and innovative practices have rightfully been acknowledged by our peers across the province.” Agnes was recogn

It’s Tuesday November 29th, Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news…   A “Stop Bill 23” protest took place outside Kingston City Hall on Sunday morning. Environmental groups including: 350 Kingston, River First YGK, Seniors for Climate Action Now and Kingston Youth Climate Action were at the rally. This comes as local environmental groups and Cataraqui Conservation are expressing concern over the proposed bill.  Queen’s University environmental sciences master’s student and member of Kingston Youth Climate Action Mary Anne Schoenhardt says, “It reduces the authority that Conservation Authorities have in the development process and their ability to enter into partnerships with municipalities, it will prevent how they are able to assign or give permits for development…they won’t be able to consider species at risk as well as consider pollution.” The bill, also referred to as the More Homes Built Faster Act, aims to build 1.5 million homes over the next decade

It’s Monday November 28th, Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news…   The City of Kingston has announced the Waabaan Crossing Bridge will officially open on Tuesday December 13th officially marking the transition to the bridge’s community-selected name. The Waaban Crossing is the largest infrastructure project taken on by the City to date, with the City of Kingston and the Governments of Canada and Ontario each contributing $60 million toward the project.  According to a release from the city, “The new crossing will support ongoing growth and development in the Kingston community, enhance access for emergency services and advance the City’s active transportation network.” Mayor Bryan Paterson says, “As we move forward with the new name Waaban Crossing, the bridge offers each of us a chance to reflect on the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Peoples in Kingston, encouraging us to continue to work together to build a thriving community.”  The of

It’s Thursday November 24th. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news…   The City of Kingston has announced the 2022 Accessibility Award Recipients. The Community Organization award will go to Polson Park Public School for it’;s continued upgrades to their playground. Nominator Stacy Watson says.” By reducing the physical barriers and rethinking the playground, the school created spaces where all children can play together and engage in a variety of activities. 3 Community Members will also be receiving awards. Bailey Daniels who works with Motion Kingston will be recognized for helping others gain independence and confidence by providing clients and their families with mobility and accessibility equipment. Associate professor of mechanical and materials engineering at Queen’s University, Claire Davies for designing assistive technology to increase independence for persons with disabilities, and owner of SignAble Vi5ion Leah Riddell, who educates individuals, businesse

It’s Wednesday November 23rd. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news…   A Homelessness Forum hosted by Lawson Health Research institute showcasing findings from across Canada was held at the INVISTA Centre yesterday.  Assistant Scientific Director at Lawson Dr. Cheryl Forchuk says, “We have been to every province and territory in Canada to collect data. We have interviewed more than 400 people experiencing homelessness in each community and have had focus groups with 190 service providers, Our ultimate goal is to gather the most accurate numbers of people experiencing homelessness across the country so we can collectively work together towards solutions such as an increase of services that are targeted to address specific concerns and vulnerable populations in each unique community.” My conversation with Dr. Forchuk is coming up this afternoon at 5 on The Scoop Groups and individuals will gather on River Street this Saturday to remember Indigenous Grandmother Laurel C

It’s Tuesday November 22nd. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news… A new facility in Kingston is looking to bring healing and growth through community and psychedelics, Neuma which opened its doors in September is hosting two events this week. Today, Neuma is holding a dedicated sampler class for frontline workers, hoping that healthcare staff who especially in the last few years have been overwhelmed and stressed, can access tools that can help bring relief. Neuma Co-founder Cory Firth says “Psychedelics have the potential of not being this constant pill we pop,”“It has a tool to be able to teach people how to take some sovereignty back into their health and wellness practices and allows them to build skills for themselves to help sort of manage and improve on their symptoms of mental health.”   Neuma has paired up with the Kingston Economic Development Corporation for a Psychedelic Culture Connection event happening at Mitchell Hall on Queen’s campus tomorrow

It’s Monday November 21st. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news…   Effective December 21st, 2023, after 38 years of service, Kingston Police Chief Antje McNeely announced her upcoming retirement from Kingston Police. In an announcement McNeely said, “Throughout my tenure as Chief, I have been committed to the promotion of equity, diversity and inclusion as well as member wellness within our organization.” Chair of the Kingston Police Services Board Jarrod Stearns says, “She has loyally served the people of Kingston and has been a champion of diversity and equality, both internally and externally. She has been a strong advocate for disadvantaged persons and underrepresented groups. Chief McNeely will be remembered for reaching out and collaborating with external agencies and initiatives, like Kingston Speaks Inclusion, to address inequities and the root causes of crime.” McNeely was Deputy Chief for 7 years, and served as Chief of Police for 5 years.   Utilities

It’s Thursday November 17th. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news…   55 thousand education workers across the province could once again be on strike as of Monday, just shy of two weeks after their initial strike action ended. The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) gave five day strike notice yesterday morning, saying bargaining talks with the province had broken down just a week after employees returned to work in schools. The Conservative government has increased their offer when it comes to wages, by roughly a dollar per hour , however President of CUPE-OBSCU Laura Walton said it’s not enough, and maintained that improving supports for students is an important part of negotiations that has been largely ignored. She said, the Ford government came back with an offer that still was “without a single cent for students” and has left the union no choice. At this time, the Limestone District school board has yet to release an official board statement and it’s u

It’s Wednesday November 16th. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news… Next Thursday November 24th and Saturday November 26th are the final drop-off days this year at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility at the Kingston Area Recycling Centre. The City asks that prior to heading to the Household Hazardous Waste facility to check your residence for hazardous waste items like pesticides, batteries, pool chemicals, removers or strippers, paint thinners, bleach motor oil antifreeze, propane cylinders and compact fluorescent light bulbs. Proof of residency is also required. After the facility closes for the season, batteries can still be dropped off at City Hall, the INVISTA Centre, or at the main office at The Recycling Centre, and compact fluorescent bulbs can also still be dropped off at The Recycling Centre. The City says to never put hazardous waste in the garbage or down the drain.   This Saturday afternoon, Right Livelihood Award recipient, and founder of the research or

It’s Tuesday November 15th. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news… Kingston Health Sciences Centre has received 10 pediatric transfer patients from Southeastern Ontario over the past month. This is due to a recent surge of young patients experiencing respiratory illnesses as a result of COVID-19. This month Ontario Health directed hospitals to prepare to receive pediatric transfers due to large volumes at CHEO in Ottawa and SickKids in Toronto. At the same time, the KHSC is reporting increased demand for pediatric care in Kingston and the surrounding region. Executive Vice-President of Patient Care and Chief Nursing Officer Jason Hann  says, “We have been seeing record volumes at the Children’s Outpatient Clinic at our Hotel Dieu Hospital site, about 85 percent of which is related to respiratory illness, “Throughout September we saw an average of about 250 children per week at the clinic, and last two weeks we have seen more than 320.” He adds the Pediatric Inten

It’s Monday November 14th. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news..   The Wolfe Island Ferry experiences service disruptions over the weekend. The Ferry was shut down between 9pm Friday night and 7am Saturday morning due to a crew shortage. It was also temporarily out of service Saturday morning due to wind conditions between 9:15 and shortly after 10 before resuming regular service.   A coalition of local community partners known as SUPPORT NOT STIGMA  is receiving over 1.3 million dollars in federal funding to support a new initiative that aims to provide a region-wide anti-stigma and education strategy in an effort to allow the broader community to understand the roots of substance abuse disorder.  Project Engagement Manager Candice Christmas says “We’re really hoping that if we can teach people about the roots of addiction we can build more compassionate citizens,” Support Not Stigma will also partner with Youth Diversion to launch a research program to better u

Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement for Kingston, from the remnants of Hurricane Nicole total rainfall amounts of 30 to 50 mm are possible by early Saturday morning. The rain, which could be heavy at times could cause reduced visibility. Drivers are advised to turn on their lights and maintain a safe following distance. Localized flooding in poor drainage areas and water pooling on roads are possible. According to Environment Canada, the heaviest rainfall amounts are expected to remain over New York State.   Starting Monday November 14th, Kingston Health Sciences Centre will introduce several changes to its COVID-19 practices. As of Monday, all outpatients and visitors will be expected to self-screen for symptoms of infectious illness consistent with signage posted at hospital entrances (e.g., fever, cough, chills, sore throat) . Active screening and the online pre-appointment screening tool will be discontinued.  KHSC will re-open additional public entrances at the Murray Building (HD

It’s Thursday November 10th. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news…   Kingston City Council will meet tonight at 7. Council will review the 2023 to 2025 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan put forth by the Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee. The plan contains strategies for the removal and prevention of barriers in the areas of customer service, employment, transit, information and communication. This is the third multi-year accessibility plan put forth by the city.   Also coming up at tonight’s meeting, chief administrative officer Lanie Hurdle will present a report on the city’s strategic plan from 2019-2022. According to the council agenda, the summary report will provide an update on motions and petitions debated and passed between December 2018 and October 2022. It will also help inform the incoming city council of strategic initiatives that are not yet complete which provides context for the 2023 budget. Council will also review progress on the Mayor’s Task

It’s Wednesday November 9th. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news… Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) has declared a COVID-19 outbreak on the Connell 9 unit at its Kingston General Hospital site. Currently six patients are associated with the outbreak. Only designated essential care providers who have been approved by the care team and who actively participate in a loved one’s care are permitted on the unit at this time. COVID-19 outbreaks are also ongoing on the Connell 3, Davies 5, Kidd 6 and Connell 10 units. KFL&A Public Health has been notified, and KHSC is notifying patients, visitors and staff affected by the outbreaks. KHSC is also completing the necessary contact tracing and testing for individuals on the units.   Applications for The Better Homes Kingston program has surpassed targets within the first six months. As a result, the City has paused application intake, interested residents can join a waitlist while the city explores new opportunities to finan

It’s Tuesday November 8th. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news…   The Kingston General Hospital Auxiliary has launched its 2022 Teddy Bear Campaign. The 19th annual campaign aims to raise $25,000 through the sponsorship of 250 teddy bears at $100 per bear. The money raised goes toward purchasing patient care equipment for the pediatric program at Kingston Health Sciences Centre.Representatives from Royal Canadian Legion Branch 560, their Ladies Auxiliary and the Young at Heart Club kicked off the 2022 campaign yesterday with a combined donation of $4,000. Last year, the campaign raised $27,000, bringing its overall contribution since 2004 to over $460,000. The Teddy bear campaign runs until Dec. 23 For more information on how to donate, visit: kingstonhsc.ca   Kingston Economic Development Corporation has launched intake of the 2023 Queen’s Apprenticeship: Kingston. The program connects new Queen’s graduates from the arts, humanities and social sciences with a King

It’s Monday November 7th. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news…    Kingston Health Sciences Centre has declared a COVID-19 outbreak on the Connell 10 unit at its Kingston General Hospital site.  Three patients are associated with the outbreak, and the unit is closed to all but essential visitors (those with a loved one who is critically ill or nearing end of life). KFL&A Public Health has been notified, and KHSC is in the process of notifying patients, visitors and staff affected by the outbreak. KHSC is also completing the necessary contact tracing and testing for individuals on the unit. The Connell 3 and Davies 5 units at the KGH also remain on outbreak status.   Fall battery Collection is running this week. You can put your single-use household batteries out for collection in a clear, sealed plastic bag alongside your curbside waste on your collection day starting today and running through Saturday November 12th. Car, tool and other types of large batteries will n

It’s Friday November 4th. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news…   Kingston Police arrested and charged a 34 year old from Kingston in connection with the arson at Rochleau Court on Princess Street on August 4th. The accused is charged with arson causing property damage.    The former home of Queen’s University’’s Film and Media Department is slated to be torn down this month. The buildings have been vacant since September of 2014 when the department relocated to the Isabel Bader Centre for the performing arts. A City of Kingston report to Heritage Kingston submitted earlier this year noted The 154 and 160 Stuart Street property was assessed as part of a Cultural heritage study in 2015 and was found to have “limited cultural value” and was not recommended for redesign given the building’s condition. The trees surrounding the property will be protected during demolition and the site will be retained for future re-development.   A film by Laudato Si’ Moveme

It’s Thursday November 3rd. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news..,.   Kingston Health Sciences Centre has declared COVID-19 outbreaks on the Connell 3 and Davies 5 units at its Kingston General Hospital site. Four patients are associated with the outbreak on Connell 3 and five patients have now tested positive on Davies 5. Both units are currently closed to all but essential visitors. KFL&A Public Health has been notified, and KHSC is in the process of notifying patients, visitors and staff affected by the outbreak. KHSC is also completing the necessary contact tracing and testing for individuals on the unit.   Kingston Police and By-Law reported for the second week in a row, individuals at large gatherings drinking on rooftops, climbing trees while intoxicated and jumping from rooftops into crowds of partygoers. Projectiles were also thrown throughout the crowd and, in one case struck an individual, which required them to be transported to Kingston General Hospital by F

It’s Wednesday November 2nd, I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news…   Protestors outside Kingston City Hall chanted “Woman, Life, Freedom,” and “Say Her Name: Mahsa Amini,” as they formed a human chain in support of the people of Iran on Saturday afternoon. One of the protestors who asked to be identified as JF says the chain symbolizes the unity of Iranian people. She says, it’s no longer just a movement, it’s a revolution. People are fighting with their lives for really peaceful protests, they get shot by real gun shots to death…People of Iran are trying to say we don’t want this regime, they have to be gone, these people are not representing our beautiful country…People with different ethnicities and different religions raise their voice for the first time because they were really suppressed.” The protests were sparked in September, after the death of 22 year old Mahsa Jina Amini while in morality police custody. Full coverage of the human chain coming up this

It’s Monday October 31st. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news… The 2022 World Broomball Championships will be going on at The INVISTA Centre tomorrow through Saturday, bringing in close to 600 players from 36 teams from as far as France, Italy and Japan. The event was originally scheduled to take place in Kingston in 2020 but was postponed due to COVID-19. Megan Knott, Executive Director of Tourism Kingston says, “We are pleased to welcome players and coaches from around the world. I invite them all to explore all there is to see and do in Kingston. And I hope local residents will get out to the INVISTA Centre next week to watch the players in action.” Games run from 8am-4pm, no tickets required. Kingston Frontenac, Lennox and Addington Public Health are reminding residents to get your flu shot to protect yourself and vulnerable people. They recommend all residents get immunized early. KFL&A received lab confirmation of the first case of Influenza A for the 2022/2023

It’s Friday October 28th. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news…   On Wednesday November 9th at 7pm, you can join Mayor Bryan Paterson for the sixth annual Mayor’s Arts Awards ceremony and reception in Memorial Hall at City Hall. The ceremony will honour 5 recipients of the 2022 program celebrating their contributions to the arts in Kingston. The City, through the Arts & Culture Services department, administers the Mayor’s Arts Awards program and works with the Kingston Arts Council to document and promote the work of award recipients. The nomination of award recipients is facilitated through the City of Kingston Arts Advisory Committee that establishes a Nominations Working Group each year for this purpose.  Admission to the event is free and it will be live-streamed on Youtube. The award winners will also be recognized at council meeting on November 10th.   Utilities Kingston wants customers to know that Neptune Technology Group will visit homes and businesses in

It’s Wednesday October 26th. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news… 30.5% of all eligible voters in the city of Kingston cast a ballot in the Municipal election. That’s down from 41.3% who voted in the 2018 election. 14,876 people voted online this election, up from 12,943 in the 2018 election. One person is seriously injured following the first of an expected two weekends of street parties in Kingston.  A male in his 20s was struck by a pickup truck that was towing a catering trailer on Brock Street west of Alfred. He was rushed to Kingston General Hospital with serious injuries. Another partygoer was injured from falling off of a roof, though the injuries sustained were not considered serious. With many climbing roofs and trees, Police reminded partiers to “prioritize their wellbeing by keeping both feet on the ground”. With the University District Safety Initiative in effect, police were out to patrols the large crowds assembling in the streets as drones also sca

It’s Tuesday October 25th. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news…   Kingston Police has obtained Transport Canada authorization to restrict the airspace around Queen’s University during the official Homecoming weekend as well as anticipated unsanctioned activities occurring on other dates. No drones are allowed within a half a mile radius of the intersection of Abderdeen and Earl Street. This restriction comes into effect on Friday starting at 8 am and runs until  SUnday October 30th to 8pm. Police say, In past years drones have endangered pedestrians, have interfered with traffic and the operations of emergency responders Anyone who violates this rule can be fined up to 1 thousand dollars . The restrictions were also put in effect this past weekend.   Police lifted the nuisance party declarations on Brock between Division and Barrie Street. Police  laid a total of 5 fines each with a 2 thousand dollar penalty over the weekend.   Rolled aluminum producer Novelis is

It’s Monday October 24th. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news… It’s Voting Day! Kingston Transit and Kingston Access Bus will be offering free transit to electors today during voting place hours. You must show your Voter Information Notice when you board the bus. Free transportation on Kingston Access Bus will be for registered users of that service only and when reserving their transportation, the elector will have to identify which voting place they are going to. Both in-person and online voting is open until 8 p.m. however you need to register for online voting by 5 this afternoon. For all the information on voting including registration and to find your voting location, go to cityofkingston.ca/vote   Voter turnout in Kingston since the 2000s has consistently hovered around a percentage in the high 30s to low 40s, which is fairly typical across the province and Acting Deputy City Clerk Derek Ochej says municipal elections consistently see lower turnout than their p

It’s Friday October 21st. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news…   October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and experts at Kingston Health Sciences Centre’s new Breast Imaging Kingston facility are encouraging eligible individuals to book an appointment for a mammogram. This is part of a campaign aimed at improving breast screening rates in the region, which have declined through the COVID-19 pandemic as an additional 11,500 people in southeastern Ontario were added to the backlog directly as a result of COVID-19. Breast screenings through mammograms take about 10 minutes to complete and can detect cancers before symptoms have developed, and the cancer is less likely to have spread to other areas of the body. KHSC Radiologist, Dr. Doris Jabs says, Proactive screening is the best method to catch cancer early…and people have much higher survival rates.” Screening is offered seven days per week at Breast Imaging Kingston, 820 John Marks Avenue.   H’art Centre is ho

It’s Thursday October 20th. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news…   The City of Kingston has once again received an AA + credit rating with a stable outlook from S&P Global Ratings. The S&P Global Ratings report highlights the City’s well-diversified economy, noting its large, stabilizing public sector and ongoing private investment that is helping to foster growth. The report also acknowledges the City’s gradually declining debt and strong liquidity. Chief Financial Officer and City Treasurer with The CIty of Kingston Desiree Kennedy says, “A strong credit rating is an important validation of the City’s fiscal policies and practices,” “It provides both investors and residents with a level of confidence in the way the City manages its finances.” The AA+ rating is the second-highest bond rating assigned by the agency.    The Kingston East Community Centre has welcomed two naming rights sponsors who in turn are supporting expanded programming for community

It’s Wednesday October 19th. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news… Half of the city’s sitting councillors have decided not to run in this month’s municipal election. Many of those choosing not to run pointed to similar difficulties leading to them stepping away from their role, namely the overall time commitment and frustration caused by other levels of government.  Mary Rita Holland of Kingscourt-Rideau who recently ran in the provincial election as the MPP candidate for the NDP says, “Being a municipal representative, it’s very rewarding but some of the structural challenges that I have been dedicated to for the last while in trying to help people who are vulnerable and marginalized… it’s challenging in the role as a municipal councillor when you don’t have some of the levers at your disposal that would make those changes.” Simon Chapelle of Loyalist-Cataraqui and Chair of the Ontario Parole Board, said the time commitment of a city council position is

It’s Tuesday October 18th. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news…   The Coalition of Kingston Communities is hosting Mayor’s Meeting 2022 tonight at 7 over Zoom. It’s an opportunity for the community to hear from the candidates and ask questions. For more information and to register go to the Coalition of Kingston communities website.   The Queen’s community is remembering Calvin Huang-Fu, a PhD student in the Department of History, who died October 7th.  A statement from Queen’s says, “Calvin was passionate about his studies and found his niche as he was a huge Francophile. He had completed a summer exchange in France and fell in love with the countryside, hoping to return later to continue his studies. He was very kind and quiet but would light up when talking about topics of interest. Calvin also loved cycling, including working on bikes, and was planning a ride from Kingston to Ottawa.” A memorial was held on Saturday, October 15 at Elgin Mills Cemetery

It’s Monday October 17th. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news… A rally was held on Friday evening in solidarity with unhoused residents living in the encampment next to the Integrated Care Hub. The rally was organized by ICH encampment residents with the help of Mutual Aid Kingston-Katarokwi, citing fear that a large scale eviction could happen at virtually any moment. Residents of the encampment and ICH staff were among the speakers at Friday’s demonstration, with members of the community gathering to put forward their support. Mutual Aid’s Sayyida Jaffer said when it comes to the city’s homeless, and particularly those struggling with mental health and addiction, people need to really try to differentiate between being uncomfortable and being unsafe, “I ask all of us who have come here in solidarity to work on on having those difficult conversations with your friends, neighbours, coworkers, about public space and how we can share it and support people in gettin

It’s Friday October 14th. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news…   With homecoming approaching, the university district safety initiative goes into effect today and will run until November 1st. Bylaw Enforcement and Kingston Police are reminding post-secondary school community members living in or visiting Kingston to stay safe, respect your neighbours, avoid attending and hosting large gatherings as the high-risk behaviours often associated with large gatherings and nuisance activities put Kingston’s emergency services under pressure; every preventable call to Kingston Fire & Rescue and Kingston Police could mean a delayed response for other emergencies in the city and puts additional pressure on local health care services. Monetary Penalties can be issued for nuisance party infractions. Students fined under the UDSI may also face non-academic sanctions through their college or university. Kingston Police are aware of an unsanctioned event that has been planned for t

It’s Thursday October 13th. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news…   Kingston Police are looking for help in identifying a suspect who approached children and made inappropriate comments and requests in a park on Maccauley Street in Kingston’s north end. Police describe the individual as male, indigenous, between the age of 20 and 35 with short dark hair, and discoloured teeth. He was wearing a camo jacket, blue jeans and dark shoes. An image can be found on Kingston Police’s facebook page. Anyone with information is asked to contact police.   Local Digital Automotive Marketplace startup Vendde is partnering with Loyalist Collegiate and Vocational Institute to support the relaunch of the school’s auto tech program. Vendde has donated a vehicle for auto tech students to gain hands-on experience. According to a release from Vendde, the company plans to partner with more schools to offer opportunities in automotive and in digital marketing. Vendde is known as the peop

It’s Wednesday October 12th. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news…  This week marks a century of Fire Prevention Week. Kingston Fire & Rescue have a series of local events. Today, firefighters and prevention staff will run fire drills at avrious schools, Tomorrow Sparky The Fire Dog will be on Transit Buses and will  be visiting Cataraqui Town Centre on Friday morning. Delbert Blakney, Fire Inspector with KFR says “During a fire you only have a minute or two to escape. When the smoke alarm sounds or fire is discovered you must escape quickly.”  According to a release KFR is challenging Kingstonians to plan a record-breaking escape!  There will also be various Open Houses, with opportunities to meet firefighters and learn about opportunities to become a volunteer firefighter.   The participants of the second edition of the Music Video Initiative have been announced. The project is a partnership between THe Kingston Film Office, a division of Tourism Kingston and

It’s Tuesday October 11th. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news… CFRC 101.9 FM celebrated a century of broadcasting on Friday, as a plaque was unveiled marking 100 years to the day that CFRC took to the airwaves. Former station manager Steve Cutway presented two achievement awards to long-standing volunteers Wayne Vermette and Jim Birch who have broadcasted for over 40 consecutive years on the station. Alex Freedman Executive Director at the Community Radio Fund Canada was at the plaque unveiling ceremony. The Community Radio Fund of Canada funds projects at campus and community radio stations says it’s a very unique place this station plays in the community. “It is a part of the community, it is run by people from the community…These are the voices from the community… Campus radio is the first place that you hear those early Canadian artists…Shelagh Rodgers started on this radio station.This is the place where those original voices get a microphone in front of

It’s Thursday October 6th. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news…   Queens University Principal Patrick Deane released a statement on the protests in Iran. Deane wrote in a letter to the Queen’s community, “Like so many of you, I have watched with horror the events unfolding in Iran. The latest attacks by Iranian police on students protesting at Tehran’s Sharif University have brought this matter even closer to home. For several weeks, the world has watched as brave citizens have taken to the streets after the senseless death of a young woman at the hands of an oppressive regime. They have used their voices to challenge and criticize sexism, inequity, violence, and abuse. The role of universities is to encourage critical thought and to create safe spaces for people to debate freely and without encumbrance. The spectacle of that space threatened, even terminated by brute force and intimidation demands a strong and unequivocal response from Queen’s and other univers

It’s Wednesday October 5th. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news… The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Kingston Police have laid an additional 19 charges in the ongoing Project Shamrock investigation. 38 year old Michael Mark HAAIMA, of Kingston, is now charged with 95 offenses. Initially 10 victims were identified and through continued investigation and public awareness, additional victims have been identified. He was arrested on April 6th. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact police.  Effective today, through to the end of January 2023, University Avenue between Union Street and Earl Street will be closed to through-traffic. The closure is for safety reasons as construction vehicles remove debris from the demolition of the west wing of the John Deutsch University Centre. All vehicles are being rerouted around the closure, the east sidewalk by the JDUC is also closed. Pedestrians can use the west sidewalk and the bike lane remains open. Queen’s Un

It’s Tuesday October 4th. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news..   Kingston Health Sciences Centre has declared a COVID-19 outbreak on the Connell 10 unit at its Kingston General Hospital site. There are currently three COVID positive patients on the unit. Visitor restrictions are in place and only essential visitors are permitted on the unit at this time. KFL&A Public Health has been notified, and KHSC is notifying patients, visitors and staff affected by the outbreak. KHSC is also completing the necessary contact tracing and testing.   In just 20 days, Kingston will elect  its next mayor, district councillors, and School Board trustees. Online voting opens tomorrow at 10am and will be available until 8pm on Election Day- October 24th. Voters must be registered for online voting by 5pm on election day. Your Voter Information Notice will contain your unique Voter Identification Number and instructions on how to obtain a PIN number to access online voting. Kingston Trans

It’s Monday October 3rd. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. A cool start to the day, but the sun will warm things up to a high of 16. Right now it’s zero. In the news…   A sacred fire at City Park was one of many across Kingston marking National Truth and Reconciliation Day on Friday. Aboriginal Outreach Rural Service Worker with Kingston Interval House Lorie Young shared that she is a residential school survivor. She said, “It was a great wrong, a great injustice, it’s genocide, oppression, and it’s a violent act. Many people participated in that great wrong, as we walk forward through this path of enlightenment we want to create awareness and bring people together so it doesn’t happen again.” I will have more coverage of the sacred fire here on CFRC tomorrow afternoon at 5 on Citizen K.   One of the largest festivals in India was celebrated in Kingston for the first time yesterday. Durga Puja is a festival honouring the Hindu Goddess Durga. President of the newly fo

It’s Friday September 30th. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news…   Today is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Locally, Kingston City Council has declared it a civic holiday, to encourage the community to observe the occasion.There will be no garbage, recycling or green bin collection today, Friday’s collection will be pushed to tomorrow. All administrative offices are closed today. However, Kingston Transit and the Access Bus will be running as normal. All Kingston Frontenac Public Library branches are open, arenas and community centres are also open, the Tett Centre building will be open, however the office will be closed, and Utilities Kingston will remain open today.   Tomorrow, October 1st is the start of Islamic History Month with both in person and virtual events planned. City Hall will be lit up in green Saturday night starting at 6:30 to commemorate the month. The theme for the month is Multicultural Flavours of Muslim Cuisine: Culinary contributions

It’s Thursday September 22nd. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. Beautiful sunny morning right now, but expect skies to cloud over with a slight chance of a late morning shower, a high of 16 with the temperature dropping to 10 this afternoon. Right now it’s 14. In the news…   Kingston Economic Development Corporation/’s has won a Gold Rank from the International Economic Development Council’s 2022 Excellence in Economic Development Awards Program for the Kingston-Syracuse Pathway. The Cross border partnership facilitates research and development, provides access to resources for international entrepreneurs and startups to expand into Canada and The U.S. According to a release from Economic Development, The overall vision of the Kingston-Syracuse Pathway is to enhance connectivity and position the region as a leading global innovation ecosystem. The Corporation received the award on Tuesday at the IEDC’s annual conference in Oklahoma City.    With a month to go until the

It’s Wednesday September 21st. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief…In the news…   Kingston Police are looking for help in identifying a suspect in connection with the bear spray incident from this past weekend at The Fall Fair. Around 10 on Saturday evening, a group of youth were fighting in front of the large Ferris wheel, when one of the individuals began spraying at the other youth, while other attendees were inadvertently struck by the spray. Witnesses describe the suspect as male, wearing a black or grey tracksuit with a hoodie covering his face. Anyone with information is asked to call Kingston Police.    Queen’s University will be cancelling all afternoon classes next Friday September 30th as The University encourages students, staff and faculty to attend National Day for Truth and Reconciliation events. Principal and Vice Chancellor Patrick Deane says, “This is an important day for our country and our institution to reflect on its past and to take steps to realize a

It’s Tuesday September 20th. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news… Kingston City Council is scheduled to meet tonight. On the agenda, Providence Village Inc. are seeking council approval in principle for their vision to repurpose the current Providence Manor site on Sydenham Street as a community hub with a focus on affordable and market housing and complementary community uses. They are also seeking council to approve a transfer of up to $50 thousand dollars from theAffordable Housing Capital Subsidy budget, to put toward development of this project. Providence Manor will move to a new site at 1200 Princess Street.    With all the coverage of Queen Elizabeth The Second’s funeral and her recent passing, Kingston Police are warning Cybercriminals and scammers can take advantage of high-profile news stories to catch your attention and manipulate your emotions. In a release Kingston police say In the coming weeks, it is expected that cybercriminals and scammers will be r

It’s Monday September 19th. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. Showers today, the high 22. Right now we are at 16. In the news..   Internationally renowned muralist and graphic artist Peru Dyer Jalea will begin constructing his mural Kingston: A Moment in the City today. The public art installation is a partnership between The City of Kingston and HighPoint Developments.The mural will be installed at a new residential building at 168 Division Street, which is at the intersection of Division and Princess Street. The City of Kingston supported the artist selection and commissioning process, while Highpoint Developments is funding the project and will own and maintain the mural once installed. Jalea says he was surprised that his mural was chosen, he explains “My approach is always abstract which is not always what the community wants because it takes a certain kind of sensitivity to grasp the energy of the design.” He says the design is rooted in his almost 30 years of doing graff

It’s Friday September 16th. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news..   Kingston Economic Development recently hosted a diplomatic delegation from 12 European and Asian countries. According to a release from Economic Development, the visit was part of the Corporation’s initiatives to promote investment attraction and collaboration, and to support bilateral trade and foreign direct investment in Kingston and the surrounding region. During their two day visit, the delegates met with stakeholders from Kingston’s municipal, academic and industrial sectors. They visited Queen’s Cardiopulmonary Unit, and learned about the carbon to metal coating institute. They also had the chance to learn about the company Li-Cycle as well as Octane which specializes in personalized medicine and cell and gene therapy.  CEO of Kingston Economic Development Corporation Donna Gillespie says, “It was a great privilege to host such esteemed guests representing twelve countries. Kingston is rea

It’s Thursday September 15th. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news… Starting this morning, Kingstonians have a new intercity transit service. German company Flix Bus is adding a Kingston stop on its Toronto to Ottawa line. The stop will be at the curbside drop off zone at 275 Wellington Street between Barrack Street and Tragically Hip way. Trips to Toronto from Kingston start at $21.19, while trips to Ottawa start at $19.99 with the line making 2 trips per day in both directions.   North America President and COO, Pierre Gourdain says he hopes Flix Bus will become a household brand and that people will think differently about how they travel. (AUDIO CLIP) Flix Bus is the only bus platform in the world that offers its passengers the ability to offset CO2 emissions. Customers can purchase “CO2 Compensation” tickets during booking, with one to three per cent of the original ticket price being added to their ticket. Toronto-bound buses will depart from Kingston at 11:25

It’s Wednesday September 14th. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news..   Queens University will be making adjustments to future Move-In Days after receiving complaints from several parents about their experience. One parent, who asked to remain anonymous told YGK News, the experience was “appalling” and that a plan to situate over 4,500 students on one day is doomed to fail…it was a chaotic, disastrous experience.” Executive Director of Housing & Ancillary Services at Queens University, Leah Wales says, “We acknowledge that this year’s return to a one-day move-in did not go as planned, including a high volume of traffic in areas, impacting community members and a number of parents and families. We apologize to all who were impacted by traffic delays, as this was not the experience we hoped to provide. Queen’s is conducting a thorough debrief with all our partners including the police and traffic control specialists that we worked with this year and we will ma

It’s Tuesday September 13th. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news… A 55 year old man is facing various charges after a stabbing incident on a Kingston Transit bus and after shots were fired at police. Early Thursday afternoon a 40 year old woman was stabbed in the abdomen on a bus. The victim is currently in stable condition. Later that afternoon, police found the identified suspect in their apartment on Princess and Portsmouth, the accused fired a shot from a high power rifle at the officers, one officer was struck by Shrapnel, taken to hospital and subsequently released. The OPP were called in early Friday morning and remained on scene with Kingston Police, the accused surrendered at 5 on Friday afternoon. Barry Scott Wood faces 2 counts of aggravated assault, with an additional 7 firearm related charges. Seasonal water level adjustments have begun on managed lakes in Cataraqui Region. With recent rainfall causing higher water flow through some water control structures

It’s Monday September 12th. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news…   The City of Kingston and Province of Ontario have unveiled plans for the Kingston & Region Community Training Farm project. The Farm will be housed on the Collins Bay Institution property, and will be managed by Loving Spoonful in partnership with St. Lawrence College.  Mayor Bryan Paterson says, “This project will create employment opportunities and positive employment outcomes in a sector that experienced significant labour market shortages pre-pandemic, while strengthening the resilience of the local food ecosystem and positioning the community for economic growth.” I’ll have more coverage of the Kingston & Region Community Training Farm project this afternoon on The Scoop at 4:30.   ​​United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington revealed their 2022 goal on Friday  to raise $3,808,000. United Way KFL&A 2022 Campaign Chair Jane LaPointe made the announcement which includes two don

It’s Thursday September 8th. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news…   Kingston City Council rejected Jay Patry Enterprises’s condo development proposal at Tuesday Night’s meeting. Eight councilors supported The Planning Committee’s recommendation to reject the application. Patry’s proposal included a Minister’s Zoning Order to allow for development on the former Davis Tannery Lands.  Councilor Jim Neill said that David Suzuki and Elizabeth May among other experts have spoken against the project. Mayor Bryan paterson had asked council to support the project. He says “I am confident that this is a plan that has been signed off by every reviewing agency…Trees can be replanted, people can’t…This is a project that I believe needs to be supported. We can’t say housing is a priority and then say no to a project like this,” says Paterson. President of Jay Patry Enterprises Jay Patry says in a release, “The decision is extremely disappointing particularly

It’s Wednesday September 7th. Good Morning I’m Jeff Williams with your daily news brief. In the news…   Kingston has been ranked as one of the top twenty places to invest in Canada by Site Selector magazine. From April 2021 to the end of March 2022, there have been local investments including Frulact’s expansion, Coca Cola’s new facility and the announcement of Li-Cycle’s Centre of Excellence.  Co-founder and Executive Chairman of Li-Cycle Tom Johnston says,“Kingston has played a critical role in Li-Cycle’s success to-date, as it’s where we developed our technologies and opened our first commercial facility.” CEO of the Kingston Economic Development Corporation Donna Gillespie says, “Kingston Economic Development recently hosted an international delegation to promote Kingston as a location for foreign direct investment and we were thrilled to be able to share this news and latest ranking.”    The Cloud 9 Electronic Music Festival is debuting this Saturday at Number 9 Gardens featur

It’s Tuesday September 6th. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. Sunny today, warming up to 25. Right now it’s a cool 14.   In the news… Kingston City Council is scheduled to meet tonight. A main item on the agenda is to decide whether to accept Patry’s request for a Ministerial Zoning Order to allow for Patry’s condo development property on the former Davis Tannery lands. The MZO would mean amendments to the city’s official plan and zoning-by-laws allowing for residential development on the land of 2 River Street and 50 Orchard Street. At the City’s Planning Committee meeting in August, 4 of 6 councillors voted against Patry’s proposal and the MZO. Several environmental groups have also written letters opposing Patry’s proposal.    Over 4,500 new Queen’s University students moved in on Saturday to the 17 residence buildings.  This school year it was all done in one day. Over the past two years residence occupancy was restricted to 90% and the move in period was s

It’s Friday September 2nd. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news…   Tomorrow, September 3rd is student move-in-day. 4,600 students are set to move into the 17 Queen’s University residence buildings. Each residence is running at full capacity this year. In order to keep routes clear for students to move-in, streets around residences will be closed starting this evening including Queen’s Crescent, Bader Lane, Lower Albert Street, Collingwood Street (south of Union) and St. Lawrence Avenue. University and Albert streets will be closed to all traffic at Union, and Albert will be closed at King. Stuart St and Bader Lane will also be closed to all traffic. For move in day tomorrow several streets will become one-way streets. Bader Lane from University to Albert will be west-bound only, University Avenue from Union to Stuart Street traffic will be southbound, Albert Street from Union to King, traffic will be one-way southbound Stuart Street from University to Albert will be

It’s Thursday September 1st. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news..   MP Mark Gerretsen was at the Kingston Airport on Tuesday to announce through the Federal Government’s Regional Air Transportation Initiative, that the city of Kingston will receive 1.3 million dollars to support increased safety measures and strategic planning to enable the airport to adapt to a Post-Covid environment. The investment will also allow the airport to bring back more than 18 thousand passengers between Kingston and Toronto. The Regional Air Transportation Initiative also made contributions to 3 other airports including: Cornwall Regional, Huronia Regional and the Arnprior Airport.   The Community Foundation for Kingston and Area are accepting proposals for the Fall 2022 Community Grants Program. All registered charities are eligible to apply for up to 16 thousand dollars in funding to support operations, overhead costs and ongoing programs. The deadline to apply is October 17th. For more

It’s Wednesday August 31st. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news… Kingston Police have released photos as they look to identify three suspects in connection to a stabbing incident that happened August 7th just before 1:30 in the morning in the area of Princess and Division. The photos can be viewed on Kingston Police’s Facebook and Twitter pages. The victim was released from hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Anyone with information is asked to contact Kingston Police. South Frontenac Fire and Rescue personnel now have 109 new specialized helmets. The helmets increase protection for firefighters with integrated and retractable eye protection. This purchase is thanks to a Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada grant worth over $51 thousand dollars. Deputy Fire Chief Alex Bennett says  “Having the very best equipment means everything because in an emergency, every second counts. An added benefit is the potential for long-term cost savings, since th

It’s Tuesday August 30th. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news… With the return to school just a week away, the medical officers from the Kingston, Frontec, Lennox and Addington Public Health and  Hastings Prince Edward Public Health have issued a joint statement saying, While there continues to be a risk of COVID-19 as with other infectious illnesses, families and educators must all work together to keep the risk as low as possible. The statement lists the following public health measures: Screen for illness each school day and keep your child home if they’re sick. Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, keep up to date with regular vaccines preventing polio, measels, hepatitis B and more, and keep vaccination records up to date. The statement adds “School communities will continue to support healthy and safe classrooms, reduce the spread of illness through enhanced cleaning, absence monitoring, hand hygiene, respiratory etiquette, and ventilation best practices

Well if you’ve been missing the heat today’s your day, Increasing clouds this morning with a high of 30 feeling closer to 38 with the humidity. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news…   Kingston youth shelter announced they have a new home. The new facility will be located at 365 Nelson Street. It will be able to house up to 24 people overnight, while it’s current 234 Brock Street location can only offer 6 beds, the temporary shelter out of Queen’s MacBrown Hall has 16 sleeping pods in the gymnasium.  Youth Shelter Executive Director Anne Brown says, “The programming opportunities will be a lot greater than in the space that we’re in now.” There will be private space for a prevention diversion worker and family mediation worker on staff.  The space at Mac Brown hall will no longer be used by the shelter, but its Brock Street location will remain open to youth for services like showers, laundry and speaking to councillors. This story courtesy of Owen Fullerton

It’s Friday August 26th. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. Cloudy with a chance of afternoon showers and risk of a thunderstorm, high 25. Then we head into a beautiful sunny weekend with highs in the mid 20’s. Right now it’s 19. In the news… While an investigation is ongoing after a 36 year old was arrested for driving through a homeless encampment next to the Integrated Care Hub, police released a statement stating that the driver unintentionally struck a tent at a low speed, and assured the public this was not a targeted attack on the ICH or occupants of its grounds. The release states the driver attempted to flee from a crowd which assembled around the vehicle after it initially struck a tent where two people were isolating for COVID. “The driver of the motor vehicle then drove directly to Kingston Police headquarters where they were arrested on charges related to this incident.” Three were transported to hospital with varying injuries, none of which are life threatenin

In this episode we run through the community events calendar for August 22nd-28th, keeping you up to date on performances, live music, art exhibitions, and more happening this week in Kingston.

It’s Thursday August 25th. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news…   Queen’s University has announced a booster shot will not be required, and masking will not be mandatory to attend classes or to live in Queen’s residence for the upcoming Fall 2022 semester. The statement comes a day after Western University announced students would be required to have one booster shot and wearing a mask would be mandatory in classrooms. However, the statement notes “Students, faculty, and staff in the Faculty of Health Sciences accessing hospital or other external facilities are required to adhere to the guidelines, policies, and procedures of the institution which they are attending, The university adds, requirements may be reinstated “with short notice” and students may suddenly find their in-person university activities “restricted or discontinued.” Fall term classes begin on September 6th. This story courtesy of YGK News.   Mayor Bryan Paterson, a member of the 29 Ont

It’s Wednesday August 24th. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news…   The City of Kingston has received 7.4 million dollars from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation to put towards 47 new housing units for the homeless or those at risk of homelessness. The projects through the National Housing Strategy’s Rapid Housing Initiative  include Tipi Moza’s Indigenous Housing Centre serving 19 adults which is already open, Ongwanada at 3 Cassidy Street which will have seven units for youth transitioning from children’s services into adult developmental services, the Kingston Frontenac Housing Corporation’s Curtis Crescent apartments will house nine youth, one unit of which will be barrier free and finally, The East Wing of Dawn House at 805 Ridley Street will house 12 women and their children. Mayor Bryan Paterson says all three levels of government are needed to solve the affordable housing crisis.  The projects are set for completion by the end of October with occu

It’s Tuesday August 23nd. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news… Kingston Police in partnership with London Police, and with the assistance of the OPP, Toronto and Durham Police have made an arrest in connection with the October 2021 murders of Nico Soubliere and Carl Anne Delphin. From video footage during the investigation, Kingston police identified the suspect as Gregory Anthony Beasely. Police arrested Beasely in Toronto on August 17th. He has been charged with two counts of first degree murder, with additional firearm related charges.   Kingston Fire & Rescue are reminding residents to make sure smoking materials are fully extinguished in a non combustible container, after a fire at Uxbridge Crescent home caused major damage over the weekend. The exact cause of the fire is undetermined, Kingston Fire & Rescue suspect smoking materials were present. All residents escaped and were not hurt, damage is estimated at over 300 thousand dollars.   Kingston Economic Develop

It’s Monday August 22nd. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief…In the news…   The Canada Foundation For Innovation has awarded two Queens University affiliated research facilities over $120 million. SNOLAB based near Sudbury, an Internationally renowned research facility studying dark matter and the neutrino particle will receive 100 million to continue supporting astro particle research, while the Canadian Cancer Trial Groups based at Queen’s will receive 20 million dollars to support research network testing innovations in cancer treatments. Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry with the Government of Canada Francois-Phillipe Champagne made the announcement at SNOLAB on Friday saying, “”We’re making sure that Canada is equipped to support the next generation of researchers who will tackle the world’s most pressing issues and who will advance our society for all to thrive.”   A tentative deal has been reached for Donald Gordon Conference Centre employees. Negoti

It’s Friday August 19th. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news..   Kingston Health Sciences Centre’s Volunteer Services have donated over 70 thousand dollars to the University Hospitals Kingston Foundation.The funding will go towards purchasing patient care equipment for Hotel Dieu to benefit pediatric, ear, nose, throat and gastroenterology patients. The equipment includes a wireless capsule technology helping gastrointestinal specialists measure stomach acid in a patient’s esophagus, a flexible laryngoscope to help with visualizing a patient’s ear, nose and throat, syringe pumps to deliver medications, a patient lift  and procedure lights for ambulatory clinics. According to a release from the KHSC, many of the members of volunteer services are retired healthcare workers who to date have donated more than 3 million dollars to help purchase patient care equipment at Hotel Dieu Hospital.   A Queens Health Sciences Student has been named a Champion of Mental Health

Good Morning it’s Thursday August 18th. I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news…   Culligan Water Park is temporarily closed after a glass bottle was shattered on the deck and into the pool over the weekend. According to a release from the city, pool draining began on Monday, and will still take several days to finalize, a water company will then be hired to complete the process. Aquatics staff hope to re-open Culligan Water park on Saturday August 20th. The Memorial Splash pad remains open.    On September 11th, communities across Canada will join the walk of hope in support of Ovarian Cancer Canada. A team of Queen’s University students researching ovarian cancer are organizing this year’s Kingston walk. PhD student in Biochemistry and Cell Biology Jacob Kment says, “This is a walk that stands for hope of a future without ovarian cancer.”  Participants can sign up to walk in-person or virtually. The $20 registration fee goes directly to Ovarian Cancer Canada, other items su

It’s Wednesday August 17th. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news…   Kingston Police have released video footage as they continue investigating the suspect in the arson case from Thursday August 4th at Modern Primitive on Princess Street. In a press release Kingston Police say, “The suspect can be seen exiting Rochleau Court… The suspect then crosses to the north side of Princess before continuing westbound.. The suspect is wearing a yellow top, light colored pants and carrying a bag over their left shoulder.” The video can be viewed on the Kingston Police Facebook Page. Anyone with information is asked to contact Kingston Police.   Non-profit organizations and registered charities can now apply to receive funding for projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, assist with climate change adaptation or technological innovation. Applications for the Kingston Climate Change Action Fund are now open. Organizations can book a one-on-one meeting with Climate Leadershi

In this episode we run through the community events calendar for August 15th-21st, keeping you up to date on performances, live music, art exhibitions, and more happening this week in Kingston.

It’s Tuesday August 16th, Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news… All students entering Grade 9 can sign up for their free Kingston Transit bus pass for the upcoming school year. Grade 10 through 12 students with a valid pass will have their passes automatically renewed. This comes after council voted to make the Kingston Transit pass program for high school students ongoing and permanent. Grade 12 students who are planning to return for a victory lap will not have their passes automatically renewed and will need to renew their pass. To either sign up for or renew a pass,  complete the online form at KingstonTransit.ca/StudentPass and then bring the form along with a birth certificate and timetable of classes to either City Hall or the Cataraqui Centre.    The City of Kingston’s financial services team is hosting a visioning session to shape the future of what participatory budgeting could look like for the community. The session will include presentations from the Dir

Good Morning, I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. If you’re just heading out, you might want to grab a sweater or a light jacket, it’s only 13 degrees now, heading for a high of 24 under sunny skies. Much the same in store for the weekend. In the news…   Kingston Police have confirmed that arson is the suspected cause of last week’s major fire which set the whole back of the 100 block on Princess Street ablaze causing 300 thousand dollars in damages to Modern Primitive and the apartments above. The investigation is ongoing.    The OPP are warning of a bank fraud phone scam in the region. According to the OPP, victims of the scam are receiving phone calls from someone claiming to be with a bank telling them their credit card has been compromised. The fraudster then requests pin numbers and passwords, and advises the victim to leave their debit and credit card in an envelope outside the front door to be picked up and destroyed. The OPP say do not provide banking passwords or information to

It’s Wednesday August 10th. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news…   Premier Doug Ford’s throne speech as well as the budget proposed a 5% increase for the Ontario Disability Support Program payments. Kingston and The Islands MPP Ted Hsu says “The small size of the increase when compared to cumulative inflation is wholly inadequate and unconscionable. Ford should have spent more time during the election campaign talking to voters…He would have heard from real people on ODSP about how they have been crushed by the dramatic rise in the cost of living.” He adds, “I urge Premier Ford to reconsider his numbers and, to be fair, set the reference point for that inflation adjustment well back in the past.”   Hsu was named Liberal critic for Energy, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry as well as critic for Citizenship and Multiculturalism. He says, “My background as a scientist, financial executive, and environmental leader give me a unique perspective on these

In this episode we run through the community events calendar for August 8th-14th, keeping you up to date on performances, live music, art exhibitions, and more happening this week in Kingston.

It’s Monday August 8th. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. We are still under a heat warning, Showers and thunderstorms and humid today high 29, feeling closer to 39 with the humidex. Cooling off for tomorrow. In the news…   The Wolfe Island Ferry service ran off schedule yesterday, after avoiding a service shut down. The Ministry of Transportation originally reported that ferry service would be shut down for the Sunday morning 8 o’clock run, and would not restore regular operations until the evening, due to an unexpected crew shortage. However later in the morning MTO reported that they found a qualified crew member, effectively avoiding the shutdown, with the service running off schedule for yesterday morning.    Kingston Police have charged an Uber Eats driver after he allegedly sexually assaulted a passenger on July 3rd. The driver in a SUV offered the victim a ride and identified himself as a ride-share. The driver then sexually assaulted the victim, when the vehicle slow

It’s Thursday August 4th. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news…   A resounding 96% vote from Hospitality and Food Services staff at Queen’s University’s Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre was recently triggered by pay gaps between Donald Gordon employees and those doing the same jobs on main campus. According to CUPE 229, there is close to a $6 an hour pay gap for those at Donald Gordon as compared to other workers on campus. CUPE 229 President Sheri Ferris says, “We hope for the same respect as main campus workers, we are hoping to bridge that gap and make it a fair system.” Negotiations between CUPE and the employer, Aramark will resume on August 17th.  Ferris says, “We are certainly preparing ourselves in case there’s a strike…`Early September we would be in a strike position if talks break down.” Communications Manager, Corporate Communications at Aramark, Chris Collom wrote in an email, “ The company intends to keep working with the Union t

It’s Wednesday August 3rd, Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news..   Kingston Police have released new video footage of a suspect as they continue their investigation into the murders of Nico Soubliere and Carl Anne Delphin from October of last year. According to police with the assistance from the public, they have received footage of the previously identified suspect in the case. Detective Constable Joel Fisher says the male being named as a suspect can be seen trying to hide his identity by overdressing and is believed to go by the street name Sophia. He adds it is believed the parties knew each other and the Sydendam Street Parking lot, the location of the murders, was intended to be the site of a drug transaction. The video can be viewed on the Kingston Police’s Youtube Channel. Anyone with information is asked to contact police.    Three camps aimed at fostering diversity within health science and engineering are debuting on campus this week. One of the camps is T

In this episode we run through the community events calendar for the very first week of August, keeping you up to date on performances, live music, art exhibitions, and more happening this week in Kingston.

It’s Tuesday August 2nd, I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news… Kingston Health Sciences’ Urgent Care Centre closed 3 hours early yesterday. Just after 5pm the hospital announced they had reached capacity for the number of patients they could safely care for given the staffing situation. The UCC’s regular hours are 8am to 8pm. KHSC recommends visiting the website rightplacerightcare.com for alternate care options.   Sustainable Construction material provider Lafarge Canada is co-funding a low carbon concrete design research project at Queen’s University. Lafarge is also providing their ECOPact concrete. Much of the research will be done in Queen’s Civil Engineering labs and a lab will be constructed at the Kingston Fire and Rescue Training Centre. Team lead and Civil Engineering Professor at Queen’s Dr. Neil Hoult says, “It’s going to be both actively used by Kingston’s Fire Services as a classroom and as a living lab so that Queen’s and St. Lawrence College students

It’s Friday July 29th. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news..   With the encampment protocol reinstated and over 100 unhoused people currently camping, Home Base Housing Executive Director Tom Greening tells CFRC news, if everybody camping wants to use an emergency shelter there are certainly not enough spaces available. Greening says “There’s no way by the fall or winter that the city or anybody for that matter will be able to build new affordable housing.. He adds that he hopes for some additional overnight shelter beds prior to the cold weather arriving.   Princess Street from Division to Ontario will be closed to traffic tomorrow from 10 to 5 as Downtown Kingston BIA’s Princess Street Promenade makes a full return. Local retailers, restaurants, and community groups will have lots of activities happening. Side streets between Ontario and Division will also be closed, however Barrie and Bagot will remain open. According to the BIA, this will be the first full-sca

It’s Thursday July 28th. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news…   Queen’s University Chancellor and the former chair of The Truth and Reconciliation Commission The Honourable Murray Sinclair issued a statement in response to the historic apology from Pope Francis, saying the Holy Father’s statement leaves a deep hole in the acknowledgement of the full role of the church in the Residential School system. He went on to say the church was a lead co-author of the darkest chapters in the history of this land.” Former Interim Executive Director of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and Designated Fellow at the School of Policy Studies at Queen’s University Bob Watts/ tells CFRC News there’s a need for action. He adds the doctrine of discovery had no place then and it has no place now. Watts helped negotiate the Indian Residential School settlement agreement  My full conversation with Bob Watts will air this coming Civic Monday at 4::30 On The Scoop. Chancellor

It’s Wednesday July 27th. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news…   Family and Children’s Services of Frontenac, Lennox and Addington have formed a partnership with Addiction and Mental Health Services of KFL&A. This comes after receiving an Ontario Trillium Foundation Resilient Communities grant of over 86 thousand dollars. Through the partnership, a dedicated mental health and addiction worker will collaborate with Family and Children’s Services Staff in supporting individuals and families. Community Relations and Communications Manager for Family & Children’s Services of FL&A Amanda Liebeck says both organizations have the individual’s best interest in mind, but we do two separate things.  Liebeck says this program is only available to families already receiving service from Family & Children’s Services.   The YMCA of Eastern Ontario’s Send A Kid To Camp Fundraiser has surpassed its goal by more than 30% YMCA of Eastern Ontario CEO Rob Adams says, “In

Good Morning, it’s Tuesday July 26th. I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. More sun today, the high 25. In the news…   This Thursday the City of Kingston will release a comprehensive report on the Davis Tannery Development. Patry Inc’s proposal is to build 1700 condo units in the Rideau and River street area. The Planning Committee will meet to vote on the proposal next Thursday August 4th, then the proposed development will be put before council on August 9th. Perspectives on the proposal coming up this afternoon at 5 on Citizen K here on CFRC.   Director of the Isabel Bader Centre, Tricia Baldwin will step down in September as she has accepted a new position as executive director of Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre in Whitehorse. During her time with the Isabel, she created the Isabel Overton Bader Canadian Violin Competition, the Bader and Overton Canadian Cello Competition, the Isabel Human Rights Arts Festival, and she  collaborated with curator Dylan Robinson to start the Ka’tarohkwi Fest

It’s Monday July 25th. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. A gorgeous cooler day today, Sunny with a high of 24. Right now it’s 21. In the news…   Over 30 thousand Hydro One Customers in the area lost power on Saturday morning after a fire broke out at the Lennox power plant. Customers in Napanee, Amherst Island, Marysville, Odessa, and much of Prince Edward County were affected by the outage. Firefighters arrived on the scene and no one was hurt. Power was restored by 7 on Saturday evening.   5 Local sport organizations are receiving emergency relief funding. The Ontario Sport Network has distributed $7 million in funding to over 2 hundred organizations in the province. Locally, The Kingston Frontenacs Hockey Club, Kingston Pickleball Club, Loyalist Township Minor Hockey Association, the Gananoque Islanders and Third Shot Drop will receive funding. Neil Lumsden, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport says the grant ensures local sport organizations can continue offering opportu

It’s Friday July 22nd, I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. Sunny and hot today, the high 30, Right now it’s 21.  In the news…   MP Mark Gerretsen was at Innovation Park yesterday to announce a 2.5 million dollar investment from the Government of Canada to support GreenCentre Canada The funding for Green Centre will go toward a program supporting clean-tech entrepreneurs in areas including energy and fuels, resource recovery, water treatment and consumer products from renewable sources. Green Centre Scientists will produce the successful entrepreneur’s project at no cost to the applicant. The funding is through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario.   Starting September 12th, you will be able to link to International AirTransat flights in Montreal directly from Kingston. Pascan Aviation announced an interline agreement with the City of Kingston offering regularly scheduled flights from YGK airport to Montreal. Passengers can then connect to hundreds of flights throug

It’s Thursday July 21st, I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news…   Queen’s University has launched Canada’s first Advanced Leadership for Social Impact Fellowship program. According to a release from Queen’s, the one year course will provide tools, knowledge and networks to take on the world’s greatest challenges including housing affordability and climate change.  Co-director of the program Jean-Baptiste Litrico, says the ALSI Fellowship “doesn’t look at social problems in isolation or from one perspective. The program is grounded in the belief that real issues are systemic and require a multidimensional leadership approach to inspire tangible solutions.” The hybrid-learning program will begin in October.   The Kingston Frontenac Public Library is looking for community input on its facilities plan. The 20 year plan was developed with the consulting firm, Monteith Brown Planning. Director of Service Design and Delivery with the KFPL, Kimberly Sutherland-Mills says they

It’s Wednesday July 20th, Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news…   Kingston Frontenac, Lennox & Addington Public Health are warning that heat and high humidity can be hazardous to your health with the potential to cause dehydration, heat exhaustion, stroke and even death. With the humidex reaching the upper 30’s, it’s harder for sweat to evaporate which is necessary to cool the body. KFL& A Public Health says the health risks are highest for those who work or exercise in the heat, those without access to air-conditioning, young children, older adults and those with chronic illnesses. KFL&A Public Health recommends checking on someone who may be at high risk, to drink plenty of water, avoid direct sun exposure, take a break from the heat, close the curtains and never leave people or pets inside a parked car or direct sunlight.    Close to 19 thousand Utilities Kingston customers briefly lost power late Monday evening. According to Utilities Kingston the 4 minute powe

It’s Tuesday July 19th. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news…   Effective Thursday July 21st, Kingston Transit will be temporarily reducing service on select routes. Routes 4, 11, 12 and 15 will go from half hour service to hourly. Sunday service will be unchanged. City of Kingston Communications said in an email, Routes 11, 12 and 15 historically, have lower ridership, particularly in the summer, and Express Service is nearby for routes 4, 11 and 12. In a release from the City of Kingston, Director of Kingston Transit Jeremy DaCosta says, we need to consolidate some schedules to ensure consistent service across our entire transit network. The release adds staffing shortages are contributing to the short-term service reductions.  City of Kingston Communications said in an email. “Kingston Transit is working to restore service for impacted routes as soon as possible. New hires are being trained and we continue to interview more applicants. As new operators are added, s

It’s Monday July 18th. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. Showers with the risk of a thunderstorm today, we could see between 15 and 25 millimeters of rain with a high of 23, right now it’s 21. In the news…   With inflation at a record high since the 80s, Assistant Professor, Continuing Adjunct Policy Studies at Queen’s University, Eugene Lang says we can expect to continue to see incremental interest rate increases as the Bank of Canada tries to cool an overheated economy. Lang says,  “We’re starting from interest rates at a very low and stimulative rate… the bank is moving them up to what they regard as a neutral rate/ where they will neither stimulate or contract the economy…They forecast that next year 2023, they think they can get inflation to 4% and by 2024, they hope to get it down to 2%,”  The Bank of Canada recently raised interest rates a full percentage point, the highest increase since 1998. Interest rates in Canada are currently 2.5% Catch my full con

It’s Friday July 15th. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news…   The first lab confirmed case of monkeypox has been identified in the region. Case management continues for the individual and contact tracing is complete. Medical Officer of Health with Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington Public Health, Dr. Olgaza says “There is no increased risk of monkeypox to KFL&A residents deriving from this case…monkeypox does not spread easily between people. We recommend that individuals are aware of symptoms and seek immediate medical attention if symptoms present.” According to a release from KFL&A Public Health, in Ontario the most commonly reported risk factors are engaging in sexual or intimate contact with more than one partner.    Vaccination will no longer be mandatory for City of Kingston employees as of August 1st after Kingston City Council voted to suspend the vaccination mandate. City of Kingston Commissioner Neil Carbone says “We have been in touch with pub

It’s Thursday July 14th. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news..   Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Minister of Science and Innovation Francois Philippe Champagne were at Queens’ University yesterday to announce a major deal with Umicore that will bring the first electric battery facility of its kind in North America to Loyalist Township. Umicore is investing $1.5 billion for the plant. Trudeau says construction of the new facility will create a thousand new jobs, and hundreds of long-term positions once the facility is running. Umicore CEO Mathias Miedrich says it will be a 100% clean energy plant transforming minerals into active battery materials.  He says there are three reasons for choosing Loyalist Township to construct the facility, the availability of clean energy, resources, and critical talent. The battery facility will supply materials for a million electric vehicles a year. Construction is set to begin in 2023 and is slated for completion in 2025.   A COVID-1

It’s Wednesday July 13th, I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news…   A brand new community park and plans for a trail system are coming to Cataraqui West. The City of Kingston is hosting an interactive virtual meeting this evening to showcase potential designs and invites residents to share feedback. Neal Unsworth, Manager of Parks and Shoreline says, “This is the largest brand-new park in Kingston in more than two decades.” The new park is 14 acres and is expected to include fields, courts, playground equipment, a splash pad with connections to future nature trails. The meeting is tonight at 6 over zoom, a link to register is on the Get Involved Kingston Website. Residents can also drop in to INVISTA Centre tomorrow afternoon between 4 and 6 to view project plans and provide feedback.   Murney the police horse will return to the streets of Kingston within the next four weeks. Executive Director of The Downtown Kingston BIA, Marijo Cuerrier says, “In the police world they cons

It’s Tuesday July 12th. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news….   A COVID-19 Outbreak at a pod at Providence Care Hospital is over. The outbreak was declared on June 30th after four patients tested positive for the virus at Lakeview 2 Pod A. All quarantine precautions and measures that were put in place have been lifted. Providence Care will continue to actively screen all staff for COVID symptoms, require staff to practice physical distancing and wear appropriate protective equipment. All visitors must pass a screening and wear a mask.  A Kingston resident is facing 76 charges following a joint investigation between Kingston Police and the OPP. Project Shamrock began in January after Kingston Police were alerted of an individual luring victims through social media . The Provincial Human Trafficking Intelligence-led Joint Forces Strategy, made up of the Kingston, Ottawa and Peterborough Police Services and the OPP Digital Forensics conducted an investigation, identifying

In this episode we run through the community events calendar for July 11th to 17th, keeping you up to date on performances, live music, art exhibitions, and more happening this week in Kingston.

It’s Monday July 11th. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news…   Tomorrow is Amazon Prime Day. While it’s a big day for deals, Kingston Police are warning it’s prime time for scams. Cybercriminals may include the amazon logo in phishing emails, or may send emails with links to fake Amazon pages asking for credentials. Police recommend if you receive any emails from Amazon to not click on links in the email, but to go directly to Amazon’s website and log in. They also recommend enabling Multi-Factor Authentication on your account.   The Queens’ Indigenous Identity Final Report has been released. First Peoples Group in Ottawa were contracted to do the report in light of community concerns around Indigenous identity of Queens faculty and staff sparked by a document titled “Investigation into false claims to Indigenous identity at Queen’s University” The report presents seven recommendations for hiring policies and procedures based on Grandfather teachings inclu

It’s Friday July 8th. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. A beautiful start to the weekend in store, sun and clouds today the high 24. Right now it’s 18.   Kingston Police are investigating a sexual assault that occurred in the Division and Colborne Street area early on Sunday morning. A 24 year old woman was approached by a male suspect in an SUV who said he was an UBER driver and offered her a ride. According to the release, the white crossover SUV appeared to be equipped in a similar way to other UBER vehicles with a cell phone attached to the dashboard. While inside the vehicle, the woman was sexually assaulted by the driver. She yelled, the driver stopped and she fled the scene. The suspect is described as Hispanic, in his late 50’s to early 60’s with a medium build. Anyone with information is asked to contact Kingston police.   A new 5 year strategy has been released from the Council of the Great Lakes Region. The strategy: Forging a Future Without Waste aims to clean up

It’s Thursday July 7th. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news…   Service interruptions are still occurring for Kingston Transit users. For instance, for a few hours this past Saturday, one of the routes was reduced from a 30 minute frequency to hourly. According to Director of Transit Services Jeremy DaCosta, one of the biggest variables in service disruption is COVID-19. He says, “The impacts of COVID are still real…staff on a daily basis may screen out of the workplace because they may have COVID or symptoms related.” Another key factor is the layoff of part-time staff and reduced service during the pandemic. He says, “Coming out of COVID  as ridership is returning…we have a deficit of bus drivers…Every day we continue to hire staff…we have at least 7 more in active training and more that are planning to start training soon, so the situation is definitely improving.”   A gift will fund a music program for marginalized youth for the next three years. S

It’s Wednesday July 6th. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. A mix of sun and clouds today, with a high 25. Right now it’s 18. In the news…   A major fire caused the destruction of an entire shop on Creekford Road. A massive blaze erupted at Pat Rogers Towing Yard closing Creekford between Bayridge Drive and Gardiners Road for several hours on Monday afternoon. According to Kingston Fire & Rescue the fire started in a service garage. No one was hurt. Damages are estimated at one million dollars.   Kingston Health Sciences Centre declared a COVID-19 outbreak on the Connell 10 Unit at the Kingston General Hospital on Monday night after four patients tested positive . The unit is closed to visitors, and increased COVID safety measures have been implemented. KHSC is notifying all patients, visitors and staff who are affected, and is completing contact tracing and testing for everyone on the unit.    The Neighbourhood Tree Planting Program is back, offering Kingston residents disco

It’s Tuesday July 5th. Good Morning, I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news…   Representatives from the City of Kingston and the Kingston Frontenac Housing Corporation, along with MP Mark Gerretsen will gather at 1316 Princess Street at 10 this morning to break ground on a large mixed housing project. The project will include 92 units, with 52 of them being non-market units. According to a release from the City of Kingston, the project is being developed with one of the City’s largest investments to date in an affordable housing project. The new 92 unit building is expected to be completed by 2024.  Kingston Co-Operative Homes is also preparing to construct a 38-unit affordable housing project adjacent to this site.   The Royal Military Colleges of Canada Alumni Association has released a statement in response to the Arbour Report. The Association says the board of directors “recognize that systemic and cultural failings enabled abuse to occur and persist.” Among the recommend

It’s Monday July 4th. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. A beautiful start to the first week of July.Sunny today high 27, right now it’s 15. In the news…   Kingston Police are investigating a sexual assault that happened early on Canada Day near Brock and University. Just before three in the morning, a 20 year old woman was attacked. She screamed and the suspect fled. Two bystanders then came to help. The suspect is described as about 30 years old, tanned with dark hair and about six feet tall. At the time of the incident, he was wearing grey cargo pants, black boots and a light coloured t-shirt. Kingston Police are looking to speak with the bystanders and anyone else who may have information.      Despite long wait times for surgical procedures with Kingston Health Sciences Centre and reports of staff shortages and strain in the health care system province-wide, a Medical Director of Perioperative Services, Dr. Romy Nitsch is optimistic that things are getting better in the

It’s Thursday June 30th. Good Morning I’m Cyndy Gibson with your daily news brief. In the news…   Kingston Health Sciences Centre is reducing hours at the Urgent Care Centre for tomorrow, Canada Day right through Sunday. The centre will only be open from 8 am until 5pm for urgent, non-life-threatening injuries and illnesses that need to be addressed within a 24 hour period. KHSC President Dr. David Pichora says, “It was a difficult decision…in order to consolidate physicians and staff in the Emergency Department…we must ensure we have the resources to meet the needs of the sickest people in our region, such as those who have suffered a stroke, heart-attack or traumatic injuries.” The UCC will resume regular hours on Monday. The KHSC recommends visiting rightplacerightcare.ca to find the best care option.   City Council voted in favour of a motion at last night’s meeting to have no sanctioned encampment on private property, to relocate 358 thousand dollars of potential encampment funding to

In this episode we run through the community events calendar for June 27th to 3rd, keeping you up to date on performances, live music, art exhibitions, and more happening this week in Kingston.

It’s Wednesday June 29th. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news…   City Council will hold a special meeting tonight to explore various options for the encampment pilot project. Council will also discuss a recommendation to enter an agreement with Dawn House to arrange for temporary use of the west wing of 805 Ridley Drive to create housing for an additional 17 women and children.   The Kingston General Hospital Site Auxiliary has donated over 345 thousand dollars toward the Kingston Health Sciences Centre redevelopment, The funding will support patient care programs, equipment and staff education. The KHSC said in a tweet “Your commitment to the best health care for patients and families is always inspiring.”   With the upcoming Canada Day long weekend, The Wolf Island Ferry is warning of longer than usual wait times with the highest volume of traffic expected on Thursday and Friday.  Passengers are asked to consider alternatives including taking public transit and

It’s Monday June 27th, Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news…   Kingston Police are looking for help in locating 13 year old Dylan Mullis-Ramsay. Police say Ramsay was last seen on Saturday near Russell Street. He is also often near Rideau Heights and St. Lawrence College. He is described as 5 foot 5, with short blonde hair and blue eyes and wearing a sling on his right arm as he has a broken collar bone. Anyone with information is asked to contact Kingston Police.   School Buses will soon add a new colour to their indicator flashing lights. The ‘Eight Lamp Amber-Red Warning System for School Buses’ is part of the Ontario Government’s Safer School Buses Bill that was passed last year. While school buses currently have eight overhead red lights, all buses built in 2005 or later, four of those lights will now need to be amber. Amber will signify that a bus is slowing to come to a stop, while the other four red lights will still be used when the bus has stopped and to

In this episode we run through the community events calendar for June 20th to 27th, keeping you up to date on performances, live music, art exhibitions, and more happening this week in Kingston.

It’s Friday June 24. Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news…   With Canada’s inflation rate reaching a record high 7.7%, Partners In Mission Food Bank has seen demand at 19% higher so far this year than in all of 2021, which was also a record breaking year. Food Bank Executive Director Dan Irwin says, “When those who were managing on their own, get hit with higher gas bills, higher grocery bills, it’s really starting to impact them..This isn’t just a bump, we’re up a lot over our record year last year.” Irwin says so far the food bank is still managing to meet the unprecedented demands. The Partners In Mission Food Bank is accepting both monetary and food donations. Anyone who needs help can contact the Food Bank.   Kingston Youth Shelter has received a $14,000 donation with proceeds coming from the Kingston and Area Real Estate Association’s Bowl-a-Thon which returned after a 2 year hiatus. Youth Shelter Executive Director Anne Brown says the funds “help

It’s Thursday June 23rd, Good Morning I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news…   Kingston Police have issued a safety notice, following the release of high risk offender Christopher Watts who will be living in the Kingston area. Police believe Watts may pose a risk to the community, particularly to females under 18. He is under a residency condition with strict conditions for public safety. He is under a long term supervision order until April, 2027. He is being monitored by the Kingston Police High-Risk Offenders Unit and Correctional Services.   Kingston City Council authorized a budget amendment for Housing and Homelessness services valued at over 600 thousand dollars. The City also extended existing contracts with HomeBase Housing for Emergency Shelter Services for a 1 year term. Executive Director of HomeBase Housing Tom Greening says “a 1 year renewal is disappointing….the city extended contracts for all kinds of services for 2 year terms, except for emergency shelter servi

Good Morning, it’s Wednesday June 22nd. I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news…   Tipi Moza opened its new transitional housing project at 113 Lower Union Street yesterday.At full occupancy the project will house 19 indigenous community members.  Executive Director of Tipi Moza, Winnie Peters says, “That’s pretty big when you consider the amount of people who are homeless, that’s going to give them a safe place to call home, food security and a chance to get back on the right path.” Peters says a lot of people who struggle with homelessness have mental illness and addictions. According to Peters there are support workers on staff who will work with the clients daily, and the organization is trying to deliver more culturally appropriate programming such as learning languages, beading and crafting. Kingston and the Islands MPP Ted Hsu says, “The supportive, culturally appropriate housing will help pass on culture and not pass on the trauma from previous generations to a future

Good Morning, it’s Tuesday June 21st. I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. In the news…   Mayor Bryan Paterson has filed his nomination papers as he seeks a third term. Paterson says, “In the midst of tough times, I believe we can rise to meet our challenges together…That’s why I’ve decided to run for re-election this fall. In his announcement, he laid out priorities for the coming council term including: Expanding housing options, Creating New Partnerships to Meet Community Challenges and to help ease pressures related to the cost of living. The municipal election is on October 24th.   Kingston City Council will meet tonight at 7 to review a Housing and Homelessness budget amendment. The recommendation also asks council to authorize the city to extend existing contracts with Home Base Housing for EMergency Shelter Services to fund the 2-18 Concession Street Warming Centre as an overnight drop in until April, 2023 and to execute an agreement with Dawn House to provide emergency housing

Good Morning, it’s Monday June 20th, I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. A gorgeous day today, Sunny with a high of 24. Right now, it’s 13. In the news…   Queens University is welcoming back the classes  of 2020 and 2021 along with this year’s graduates as in-person convocation ceremonies return. The Ceremonies start today and run through Friday June 24th at The Leon’s Centre. It’s estimated that a total of 8 thousand graduates will cross the stage to receive their degrees over the course of this week. Ceremonies run at 10am and 3pm each day, and will also be live streamed via the university’s website. City Hall will be lit up in Queens official colours tonight and  then again on Wednesday through Friday evening to honour the graduates. These are the first in-person convocation ceremonies since 2019.    Kingston Community Health Sciences Centre is decommissioning its pandemic alternate facility by next Thursday June 30th. According to the KHSC the decision comes as COVID-19 relate

Good Morning, it’s Friday June 17th. I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. Nice start to the weekend, Mix of sun and clouds today, the high 23. In the news…   Kingston Police are reaching out to the public for assistance in the double homicide investigation from October of last year. 21 year old Ottawa based rapper Lito and 29 year old Nico Soubliere from Ottawa were murdered near Syndenham Road and Highway 401. Police say in a release, “Investigators have reason to believe people may be in possession of evidence of the homicides that they may be unaware of.” They ask to review residential, commercial, and vehicle-mounted video footage collected on or around October 16th of 2021. Anyone who believes they may have information related to the homicides, is asked to contact Kingston Police or Crime Stoppers.   Kingston Police are warning of yet another scam, this time on Facebook. According to police in this scam cybercriminals hack users’ Facebook accounts then send messages with links to th

Good Morning it is Thursday June 16th, I’m Cyndy Gibson with your daily news brief. Showers and risk of a thunderstorm and humid today, the high 24, Currently it’s 19 degrees out there. In the news…   Kingston Police are warning of smishing scams. Police say scammers are capitalizing on the home delivery market which has grown during the pandemic. Cybercriminals impersonate home delivery companies such as Purolator, Canada Post or DHL and send fake failed delivery text messages with links to a phony website to reschedule a delivery. The website then requests personal and financial information in order to reschedule. This information goes right to the scammers. Police advise to never tap on a link sent in an email or text that you weren’t expecting and to verify the legitimacy of the message by going to the official website of the company to find and follow their contact information.   This is a challenging time of year for those with seasonal allergies, particularly with sensitivity to trees. Chair

Good Morning, it’s Wednesday June 15th, I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. A warm one today, a high expected of 26. In the news…   The City of Kingston has released its annual housing and social strategies report for 2021.The 56 page document includes descriptions of initiatives in areas of Child Care, Social Assistance, Homelessness Services, Community, Social and Affordable Housing. The report highlighted the opening of a new food distribution warehouse, transitional housing projects, the Portsmouth Olympic Harbour sleeping cabins, and a tiny home project for veterans. The report also included  results of the community safety & well being plan, and the homelessness review, along with facts and figures on wait lists for assistance programs, details on social services that are available and information on who is accessing these services.The report is available at cityofkingston.ca   Seasonal water restrictions go into effect today. Residents and businesses with odd number addresses may wate

It’s Tuesday June 14th, it’s 8 o’clock. I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. Sunny skies today, high 23. Right now we are sitting at 15 degrees. In the news…   Kingston Police are looking for help in locating a 35 year old Toronto man. Police say Shane Morrow had traveled to Kingston and was last seen on Friday near the Kingston Shopping Centre. His current whereabouts  are unknown and police say his family is concerned for his well being. Morrow is described as 5 ft.9 with a slim build, dark brown shaved hair  with several tattoos including a skull on one arm. He was last seen wearing red shorts and a blue t-shirt. Anyone with information is asked to call Kingston police.    Queens University has unveiled a new name for its UK Campus, The Bader International Study Centre will be renamed Bader College. According to a release from Queens, the name change provides an opportunity to restate their vision for the campus as a venue for educating students from different countries and worldviews

Good Morning it is Monday June 13th, I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. Sunshine in store to start the week, the high 21.    In the news…   While the mask mandate has been lifted in Ontario, masks will still be required at The Kingston General and at Hotel Dieu. In a statement, The Kingston Community Health Sciences Centres says  “Masking is a critical safety measure in our high-risk environment where we care for some of the most vulnerable and frail patients in Southeastern Ontario.” The KHSC adds moving forward, they will be guided by our internal infection control experts about the safe and appropriate time to revise safety practices.   Utilities Kingston has repaired the sewer break on Days Road and are thanking west end residents for reducing their water and sewage use from Thursday to Saturday. They report the Kingston West sewer system  is now operating under normal conditions. Residents can return to regular usage, however Utilities Kingston says they encourage conserving water

Good Morning it is Friday June 10th, I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. It’s currently 13 degrees, a mix of sun and cloud today the high 22.   In the news..   A 13 year old was arrested yesterday after a lockdown at Frontenac Secondary School and subsequent hold and secure measures were put in place at other west end schools. Police were called just after 11 yesterday morning, witnesses observed the accused carrying what appeared to be a handgun. Information revealed the accused was not a registered student at Frontenac and was with three other youths, the group had split up, so as a precautionary measure Bayridge Public and Secondary, along with Holy Cross Secondary were put under hold and secure. Police investigated and arrested the accused who did not have a firearm, another member of the group was carrying a  Glock Style BB Gun. The lockdown and hold and secure was then lifted.  The accused is charged with possession of an imitation weapon dangerous to the public peace and carrying a conc

Good Morning it is Thursday June 9th, I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. Showers today, high 17. In the news…   Kingston is one of four cities to be shortlisted to host the inaugural Sail Grand Prix event in Canada.  Sail Grand Prix says in a release, The event would generate significant economic impact, enliven the sailing community, and produce international media coverage. John Curtis who is leading the bid for Kingston says “With SailGP, we’ll get to welcome 40 million sailing fans to Kingston via free livestreams. That is on a level of awareness for our community not seen since the final Tragically Hip concert,” The bid is for the 2023-2024 season. According to Curtis, SailGP advises host cities that they prefer to run events for three to four years in their chosen locations. The selection process will close in late October. The other cities on the shortlist are: Halifax, Montreal and Victoria. This story courtesy of Kingstonist news.   Costs of residence at Queens University are se

It’s Wednesday June 8th, I’m Jeff Williams with your daily news brief. Currently it’s 15 degrees, cloudy today, the high today 23. In the news,   Council voted to authorize agreements with the Alma Mater Society of Queens’ University and Student Association of St. Lawrence College to provide a Universal Transit pass for a three year period from September 2022 to the end of August 2025. Kingston Transit Manager Jeremy DaCosta says, “Starting in September, We intend fully to return to the specialized Queens routes particularly the #17 late night shuffle, route 18 to the train station and route 20 connecting Williamsville to the portal.”   Just before last night’s city council meeting, Kingston Frontenac Public Library workers gathered outside city hall to protest the “Staffless Library Pilot Project,” which was discussed before council in relation to the library’s budget. The project affecting the Pittsburg Branch, would use a suite of technology including door key-pad entry, self-service

Good Morning Tuesday June 7th, you are listening to CFRC 101.9 FM in Kingston. I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief.   The Islamic Society of Kingston held a virtual vigil for the Afzaal family last night. Many other communities across Canada held marches and vigils to remember the one year anniversary of the tragic event when a truck jumped a curb in London Ontario, killing 4 members of the family who were out for a Sunday walk.  Kingston Islamic Society member Mona Rahman spoke to CFRC news about the vigil… Rahman added City Hall was lit up purple and green last night. Purple was Yumna Afzaal’s favourite colour and green has been adopted to stand against Islamophobia   Over 3 million dollars from the federal government has been allocated to assist local businesses with digitization.    MP Mark Gerretsen made the announcement yesterday at the Kingston Economic Development Corporation. Gerretsen says”These businesses in downtown Kingston who have only ever served off the street can now est

Good Morning , it is Monday June 6th. I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief.It’s currently 13 degrees, A mainly cloudy day today with a moderate chance of showers late this morning, High 23, showers return this evening.   In the news…   The Kingston Economic Development Corporation is set to make a significant announcement at 10 this morning regarding the Canada Digital Adoption Program to support local businesses in Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington County and Gananoque. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the launch of the program in March to help medium and small businesses grow their online presence and adapt to the digital economy. The event will be live streamed on the Corporation’s Facebook page.   The City of Kingston is looking for input on its Multi-Year Accessibility Plan. Andrew Ashby, Chair of the Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee says “One in four Ontarians has a disability. Some people are born with different abilities, and others develop them as they age or

Good Morning it is Friday June 3rd, I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. It’s currently 13 degrees, a mix of sun and cloud with a slight chance of a late afternoon shower today, the high 24. In the news..   Doug Ford and the Progressive Conservatives have scored a 2nd majority government, while NDP Leader Andrea Horwath and Liberal Leader Steven Del Duca will step down. Liberal Ted Hsu will take one of the eight Liberal seats in Ontario. Hsu was elected for Kingston and the Islands with 37.7% of the final vote, NDP candidate Mary Rita Holland had just over 31% while Conservative Gary Bennett had 24.6%. The PC ‘s won 83 out of the 124 seats in Ontario’s legislature.    UBER is now licensed and regulated by the Kingston Area Taxi Commission. This comes after Kingston City Council voted to regulate ride-sharing companies in Kingston and Loyalist Township in March. Now all UBER drivers operating in the Kingston area will be covered under the issued license. Licensing and enforcement are administ

Good Morning it is Thursday June 2nd, I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. A mainly cloudy day today, high 24.   It’s election day in Ontario. If you are eligible to vote, bring your voter information card and a piece of valid ID to the polling station indicated on the card. If you have recently moved and are not on the voters list, then you can present any piece of ID showing your name and current residential address to register and vote. You can find out information on your voting location and more on the elections ontario website. The polls are open from 9am to 9pm.   Kingston Police and The OPP are warning against increased reports of the “emergency/grandparent scam” in the Kingston area where scammers claim to be a grandchild or a loved one and make a frantic call asking for help. Kingston Police note often the caller requests bail money and has the victim place it in a shoe box, the scammer would then hire a courier company to deliver it to someone involved in the scam. Police say cash

Good Morning it is Wednesday June 1st, I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. Showers in the forecast today with a high of 21. In the news…   Kingston Health Sciences declared a COVID-19 outbreak at the KGH. Three patients on the Connell 10 Unit tested positive for COVID. In a media release, the hospital says  the unit is allowing essential visitors only which is defined as those with a loved one who is critically ill or nearing end of life. KFL& A Public Health has been notified. KHSC is completing contract tracing and testing for all on the unit, and notifying all patients, staff and visitors affected by the outbreak.   Kingston has been ranked the top small city in Canada for a startup ecosystem in Startupblink’s Global Startup Ecosystem Index. StartupBlink noted that Kingston is an inspiring city that punches over its weight for a small city with a population between 100,000 – 300,000 and highlighted startups including: Li-Cycle, Elentra and Kings Distributed Systems. Mayor Bryan Patterson

Good Morning it is Tuesday May 31st, you’re listening to CFRC 101.9 FM in Kingston, I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. A warm day today, a mix of sun and cloud, slight chance of an afternoon shower or thunderstorm with a high of 28! In the news… Kingston Health Sciences Centre has achieved the highest possible honour through Accreditation Canada. KHSC’s exemplary standards recognition comes from meeting all of Accreditation Canada’s Required Organizational Practices.  The announcement highlighted KHSC’s innovation supporting transformative patient care, a clear commitment to integrated quality and safety plans, broad involvement of patient experience advisors, solid relationships supporting local and regional collaboration, and a remarkable response to the COVID-19 pandemic. KHSC also scored 99.3% compliance rate on 3000 plus best practice global standards. This story courtesy of Kingstonist News.   Kingston Police continue to search for a missing 14 year old girl. Kara Russell was last

Good Morning it is Monday May 30th,  you’re listening to CFRC 101.9 FM in Kingston, I’m Karim Mosna with your daily news brief. Nice day in store, a mix of sun and clouds  with a high of 23. In the news… Queen’s University has announced they are suspending the mandatory masking requirement effective this Wednesday June 1st. A statement was posted to Queens’ website saying the decision is based on the current state of the pandemic in which COVID-19 cases and hospital capacity in our region are stable, and masks are no longer required in most public settings. However, there are some exceptions, the university asks students to inquire with their departments on PPE requirements. Later in the summer, Queens will review the masking policy in preparation for the fall semester. This story courtesy of Owen Fullerton of YGK News.    The Level One Fire Ban has been lifted for all of South Frontenac Township. Residents can return to having campfires and cooking fires. Fire Chief Darcy Knott says he is pleas

In this episode we run through the community events calendar for May 30th to June 5th, keeping you up to date on performances, live music, art exhibitions, and more happening this week in Kingston.

Good Morning it is Friday May 27th, this is your daily news brief on CFRC 101.9 FM, I’m Karim Mosna. We’re expecting showers today with a high of 18. St. Lawrence College will drop their mask mandate on June 1st. Masks will only be required in St.Lawrence Campus Health Centres or in areas that PPE is necessary in a particular learning or working environment. Queens University’s mask mandate is scheduled to end by the end of May, unless a review determines otherwise. This story courtesy of Owen Fullerton, YGK News Queens University researchers are leading a research initiative to more accurately diagnose Lyme Disease. The MyLyme project is running its third annual survey for Canadians affected by tick-borne illnesses. One of the researchers, Madelaine Gravelle, a Masters of Psychology student, says this year there is an increased focus on understanding how Lyme Disease shows up differently in different regions of Canada, and how that information can better inform health policy, empower practitioners and

In this episode we run through the community events calendar for May 23rd to May 29th, keeping you up to date on performances, live music, art exhibitions, and more happening this week in Kingston.

In this episode we run through the community events calendar for May 16th to May 22nd, keeping you up to date on performances, live music, art exhibitions, and more happening this week in Kingston.

In this episode we run through the community events calendar for May 9th to May 16th, keeping you up to date on performances, live music, art exhibitions, and more happening this week in Kingston.

Here’s your CFRC Daily news brief for the morning of Tuesday, March 9 2021! As of right now, we have 21 active cases of COVID-19 in the KFLA region. Remember to stay safe by practicing proper hand hygiene, staying apart from those not in your household, wearing your masks, and limiting your travel outside of our region. In recent news, the Kingston Kiwanis Music festival has moved to a virtual platform. Those looking for admission into the festival uploaded performances to YouTube to be judged by 7 adjudicators. In an article reported in the Kingstonist, “Every performer was emailed written comments about their performances,” said Cherrilyn Yalin, a member of the Planning Committee. “Unfortunately, because of COVID-19 restrictions, band, orchestra, and choir entries were not possible, although family ensembles were permitted. Last year registrations totaled 445, and this year we saw 292.” If you’d like to view the the Highlights Concert, it will air on March 24th on YourTV at 9pm. And will also be

Here’s your CFRC Daily News Brief for the afternoon of March 4 2021.

Good morning folks, you’re listening to the daily news brief on CFRC 101.9FM. It is Tuesday, February 23’2021, it is 8 am, so I hope you all have your morning coffee on hand, because I know I do. Today we have a high of 2 and a low of negative 3, with some snow. So make sure you bundle today. KFLA Public Health is reporting 3 new COVID-19 cases in Kingston today, but the good news there are also 13 recovered cases. Which brings our total active cases to remain at 14. The Royal Canadian College of Organists (RCCO) Kingston Centre is offering scholarships for pianists of all ages seeking to develop their skills on the pipe organ. Scholarships provide 10 hours of free organ lessons with a qualified instructor. The application deadline is March 31. Auditions for qualified applicants will be held in April. The Kingston Centre receives financial support for these scholarships from the National RCCO office, local individuals and churches, and raises funds by sponsoring centre events. Each student has the opportu

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Here’s your CFRC Daily News Brief for the afternoon of Wednesday, February 17 2021! We’re at 26 COVID 19 cases in Kingston, with 1 hospitalized and 1 in the intensive care unit. As Kingston’s vaccination strategy begins to unfold, with 2 arenas for mass immunization secured, please continue to stay safe, and stay as local as possible. Do your part for the community. Downtown kingston is back. Businesses, shoppers, and diners can expect more elbow room as the city plans to relaunch the outdoor Love Kingston Marketplace initiative during the second summer of the COVID-19 pandemic. The initiative will be launched in April or May, promoting businesses that took a hit during the pandemic’s peak. Businesses will operate outdoors, and improve physical distancing downtown for pedestrian movement, seating, and dining.

Here’s your CFRC Daily News Brief for the morning of Wednesday, February 17 2021! There was one new case of COVID-19 on Tuesday bringing our active case count to a total of 26 people. Yesterday, the vaccine strategy for KFLA was unveiled in a press release. The Invista centre’s MNP rink and Napanee’s Strathcona Paper Centre will both be used for mass vaccination once the region receives sufficient supply. Immunization for the general public is anticipated for Phase 3. The facilities announced yesterday can accommodate up to 3000 immunizations per day.  Starting in March the province is opening a vaccine appointment booking system which will allow people to book appointments online or over the telephone. This is not currently available and more updates will come online as we get closer. This past long weekend, Kingston Fire and Police had to make several ice rescues from people falling through the ice. They have issued a reminder that ice can be very variable and dangerous on Lake Ontario. Conditions ca

Here’s your CFRC Daily News Brief for the morning of Tuesday, February 16 2021! As of this morning we have 20 active cases of COVID-19 in the KFLA region. Remember that despite being in the green zone, still wear your masks, practice proper hand hygiene, limit your travel outside of the region, and do what you can to protect yourself and your community! At tonight’s City Council Meeting, council will vote on the revised shopping proposal for the Love Kingston Marketplace. Mayor Bryan Paterson said “It’s kind of like a new and improved version where I think we learned from last year about what worked well and adjusted things that maybe didn’t work as well,” as reported in Global News. The Love Kingston marketplace happened this past summer and aimed to block off streets and sidewalks in the downtown area to make more room for shopping, dining, programming, art space, and more during the summer months to provide businesses with a way of engaging with folks during the pandemic. Have a news update to

Hello, it’s 1 pm on Friday, February 5th, 2021. Happy Black History Month. I hope you are having a good Friday so far and You are listening to our daily news brief on CFRC 101.9fm. Here are some events that are coming up this weekend and later this month for Black History Month. So tonight Black Luck Collective is hosting an event today to cultivate a safe place for the Black Kingston Community. This event is just so the Black identifying folks know that they are not isolated here and to uncover our dependable and visible community. The meeting is this evening at 5:30, if you have more questions check out the Black Luck Collective’s Facebook page. Also, Queens University African Caribbean Student Association (ACSA) is hosting a virtual dance party called Topic like it hot. Where you can hear dancehall music, soca, hip-hop, and Afrobeats being played all through the evening. This event will be taking place on Zoom to still implement social distancing protocols. The event will be taking place tomorrow Satur

Here’s your CFRC Daily News Brief for the morning of Friday, February 5th 2021! There are currently 14 reported cases in the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington region with two new COVID-19 cases reported on Wednesday. One being a health care worker in her fifties and the other is in her early thirties and her case is thought to be related to an outbreak. One woman is hospitalized in the intensive care unit on a ventilator. Please continue to keep up with safety measures and if you develop symptoms be sure to get a test! Approximately seventy percent of people living in retirement homes under long term care or are high-risk have received the first dose of COVID-19. This is around 1200 people! About 800 others in the region have also been vaccinated. Because of the delays, Kingston will not manage to vaccinate all long-term care residents however this is still a great advancement! Have a news update to share? Reach out to [email protected] today!

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Here’s your CFRC Daily News Brief for the afternoon of Wednesday, February 3 2021! We’ve gone down to 12 COVID 19 cases in Kingston, with 1 hospitalized and 1 in the intensive care unit. Stay safe, and do your part for the community. On February 1, the delivery of the first 150-foot long concrete girders marked a milestone for Kingston’s historic Third Crossing project — a project that aims to connect Kingston over the Cataraqui River. Placement of the girders will begin near the west shore and continue east towards the steel main span throughout 2021. Kingston is asking skaters to obey COVID 19 rules while on outdoor rinks. Users are now limited to a maximum capacity of 5 or 10 people on the ice at a time, depending on the rink you frequent. Other restrictions include wearing a mask while skating, and a ban of hockey sticks and pucks.  Have a news update to share? Reach out to [email protected] today!

Here’s your CFRC Daily News Brief for the afternoon of Tuesday, February 2nd 2021! Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox and Addington Public Health is reporting no new cases of COVID-19 on Monday. There was one positive case reported on Sunday and no new cases on Saturday. The Kingston region has nine total active cases. One of those individuals is in hospital in the intensive care unit and on a ventilator. According to local public health’s COVID-19 dashboard on its website, only seven new cases have been reported in the region since Jan. 24: six in Kingston and one in South Frontenac Township. Of those seven cases, 57 percent were via close contact, 29 percent were travel-related and 14 percent were linked to outbreaks. The region’s weekly case average has dropped to 3.3 per 100,000 cases in the past seven days. For more information check out the article created by the Whig-Standard.  Have a news update to share? Reach out to [email protected] today!

Good morning folks, you’re listening to the daily news brief on CFRC 101.9FM. It is Tuesday, February 2th, 2021, it is 8 am. Happy Black History. Today we have a high of negative 1 and a low of negative 7 with snow showers, so make sure your bundle up. KFL A is reporting 0  new covid-19 cases today, our resolved number of cases is 2, leaving our told number of active cases to be 9 Queen’s University has announced that Homecoming 2021 will take place over two weekends in October instead of one. “The decision to host two alumni Homecoming weekends is driven by the desire to be responsive to alumni and to accommodate the projected number of attendees in event venues on campus and accommodations within the city of Kingston and beyond,” said a statement on their Homecoming website. “Our plans for in-person Homecoming weekend will be subject to public health guidelines and may need to be modified or cancelled.” Homecoming will take place from October 15 -17, 2021 for classes whose graduation year end

Here’s your CFRC Daily News Brief for the afternoon of Monday, February 1 2021! This past weekend we had one new case of COVID-19 and we have a total of 11 active cases in the region.  After three nights last week City council has approved the 2021 budget  for Kingston which includes an extra 1 million dollars added to the budget for local businesses, recreation and social service not-for-profits and arts based not for profits . An important announcement in light of the recent news from the Ontario Chamber of Commerce that announced Kingston’s local economy as one of the hardest hit in the province. The report found that 58% of organizations had to let staff go this past year in the Kingston area compared to 47% province wide.  It was announced recently that our rental Vacancy rate in the region has risen to 3.2%. A healthy vacancy rate is around 3% and just two years ago we were below 1%. This is progress and Mayor Paterson says he is very pleased and that this confirms we are heading in the right dir

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Here’s your CFRC Daily News Brief for the afternoon of Thurs. January 28 2021! Tonight, the AMS of Queen’s University is holding assembly at 6pm over Zoom for members to attend. Decisions will be made regarding those who applied for AMS executive, undergraduate trustee, and clubs who were being nominated for referenda. We will keep folks updated as news is released but if you are an AMS member and would like to attend, you can visit myams.org for more information. It was announced yesterday that the Kingston Resident with the B117 COVID variant in Kingston acquired the variant after a visit to the Muskoka-Simcoe area. They believe that this trip was the way that this person was infected. Don’t forget we are still in a lockdown and that non-essential travel is limited. Please stay within our KFLA region, and do your part to keep our community safe by wearing your masks, practicing proper hand hygiene, staying 6 feet apart with those outside of your household, and only leaving the house for essential reas

Here’s your CFRC Daily News Brief for the morning of Thurs. January 28 2021! Starting September 2021, tuition fees for international PhD students at Queen’s University will be assessed at the same rate as those paid by domestic students. “With this new tuition policy, we are setting up international PhD students for success and making Queen’s a more attractive choice for graduate education for the most promising emerging scholars from around the world,” said Fahim Quadir, Vice Provost and Dean of the School of Graduate Studies (SGS). “This decision is a part of a broader set of efforts underway to enhance the overall graduate student experience at Queen’s.” The Queen’s University Gazette reports that this new policy is one of the first outcomes of the report released by the Working Group on Graduate Student Success in fall 2019. Following that final report, the School of Graduate Studies established another working group to assess graduate student funding.  That group then developed a new p

Good morning folks, you’re listening to the daily news brief on CFRC 101.9FM. It is Tuesday, January 19th, 2021, it is 8 am. Hope you have your morning coffee on hand because I know I do. Today we have a high of negative 1 and a low of negative 8, with snow showers. KFL A is reporting 0  new covid-19 cases today, our resolved number of cases is 2, leaving our told number of active cases to be 19. Currently, we have 1 person in the ICU and unfortunately, 1 death, are condolences go out to the family.    Today,  Tuesday, Jan 19th, 2021 there will be a city council meeting, the council will vote on a measure designed to provide some temporary property tax relief for small business owners. If approved as recommended, the property tax pre-authorized payment program will be extended to allow for the deferral of up to two installments to November and December 2021. Additionally, a by-law will be presented to Council to provide for the levying and collecting of 2021 interim property taxes, including the follo

Here’s your CFRC Daily News Brief for Wednesday, January 13 2021! A COVID-19 update; yesterday in the KFLA public health region we had 3 new cases bringing our active case count to 47 cases. Yesterday in Kingston, long-term care workers received their first dose of the vaccine at KGH. This is exciting news in the face of new provincial measures coming our way on Thursday.  The announcement came yesterday that Ontario is declaring our second provincial state of emergency to address COVID-19 and is initiating a stay-at-home order. All of this begins this evening at midnight and in effect starting tomorrow. These new orders requires everyone to to remain at home with the exceptions of going to the grocery store or other food retailer, pharmacy, and accessing health care services.  The goal of these new measures are to limit our mobility around town to reduce our daily contacts and potential exposures to the virus.  It is important to remain with those only who reside in our households. A few clarifications:

Good morning folks, you’re listening to the daily news brief on CFRC 101.9FM. It is Tuesday, January 12th, 2021, it is 8 am. Hope you have your morning coffee on hand because I know I do. Today we have a high of  and a low of negative 5.   KFL A is reporting 4  new covid-19 cases today, our resolved number of cases is 5 , leaving our told number of active cases to be 51. Currently we have 1 person in the ICU and unfortunately 1 death, are condolences go out to the family . Kingston is in stage Grey which means lockdown with Maximum measures, as trends continue to worsen after measures from Control level are implemented. Please continue to stay home, wear your mask, and keep social distancing from one another.    On another note, Loving Hands Kingston is organizing and accepting donations, Following the large fire at a housing complex in Verona where more than 30 people lost their homes on January 7th, donations are being accepted via LovinghandsKingston.ca and food, clothing and toiletry items can be d

There are currently 56 active cases of COVID-19, with two in the intensive care unit, in the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington region. COVID cases have been rising with over ten new cases reported yesterday. Please continue to observe the provincial lockdown and follow health and safety measures. The City of Kingston created the hub project, self described as a public engagement initiative intended to connect neighbourhoods by art. It will run from January to September of this year. It will feature art and poetry installations at the intersection of Princess and Division. One of which is a billboard with a brief poem written by Kingston’s poet laureate Jason Heroux.

Here’s your CFRC daily news brief for Wednesday, January 6 2021! COVID-19 update; yesterday in the KFLA public health region we had 12 new cases and 53 active cases. Dr. Moore advises anyone who has traveled over the winter break or is arriving in the Kingston area to please monitor very closely and get tested if you have any symptoms.  Starting this evening, Jan 6th, Stages Night Club will be open as a warming centre to offer respite during our cold winter evenings. The shelter will be open Wednesday, Friday and Sunday evenings from 8-11pm. Masks and sanitizer will be provided for guests when you arrive. The shelter will offer washroom access, hot drinks, snacks, hygiene supplies and warm winter clothing. This is important initiative is through a partnership between Kinston Street Mission and Lion Hearts with support form Stages Night Club and the United Way. Kingston Street Mission and Lionhearts are taking donations to support the cost of the program. Check out their webpages to donate.  The federal

Here’s your CFRC Daily News Brief for Tuesday, January 5th 2021! We have 45 active cases of COVID-19 in the KFLA region. We are still in lockdown until January 23rd so don’t forget to do your part by keeping our community as well as yourselves safe. Wear your masks, wash and sanitize your hands, stay 6 feet apart, and limit your interactions to only those in your household as much as possible.  As winter continues and the snow will as well, the city is asking residents to make garbage collection a little easier for our collectors so that they are not faced with challenging stops as they make thousands of them each week. The city recommends you to Keep a path from the road to your collectibles clear of snow and ice and to choose a safe and visible ground-level location on the right side at the end of your driveway or walkway (as you face the street), or on the boulevard closest to the curb. Do not place your garbage bins on snow banks as that makes it difficult for collectors to retrieve the bins. Have a

Public health reported sixteen new COVID cases since New Year’s Day in the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington region. Students across the province are moving to remote learning after the holidays to reduce the spread of COVID. From January 4th-8th, elementary students from kindergarten to Grade 8 in both the Limestone District School Board and the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board will be temporarily joining virtual classrooms. Students in secondary schools will learn remotely from January 4th-25th.  Within both boards, some in-person options will be available for students with special needs who are part of specialized classrooms like school to community. Frontenac Ontario Provincial Police are asking for information from the public about a possible drowning incident on Christmas Eve. On the 24th around 9:30pm, police & Fire rescue received a call from a witness who claimed they heard calls for help and that personal belongings had been found on the ice of Anglin Bay near the La

Here’s your CFRC Daily News Brief for Tuesday, December 29 2020! As you may have heard, a historic building on Princess Street collapsed last week on Christmas Day, that was in fact The Carnovsky Bakery building. The developers have however vowed to rebuild the building as reported in an article in the Kingston Whig. The building collapsed due to a weakened foundation at about 4:30am on Christmas morning, also due to the amount of rain that Kingston received around Christmas. The plan is to rebuild the building quite accurately to what it used to be like to maintain its heritage in what ways they can. In regards to COVID-19 in the community, the dashboard on the public health unit has not been updated to the holidays, but will be updated regularly starting today. However, it will not be updated between January 1st to the 3rd. If you are experiencing symptoms and require a test, you can book an appointment with the Beechgrove Complex, open daily from 9am to 4pm. Don’t forget to wash your hands, wear your m

Here’s your CFRC Daily News Brief for Monday, December 28 2020! Queen’s University students are asked not to return to Kingston until after the lockdown is over on January 23rd unless absolutely necessary. International students and those set to move into on-campus housing are “strongly encouraged” to postpone travel if they can. A historic limestone building at the corner of Princess and Victoria streets collapsed in the early hours of Christmas morning. The building used to be a bakery, dating back to the 1840s, and in 2016 was given protection under Kingston’s Heritage Act. The Carnovsky Bakery building was to be restored for commercial use, and incorporated into the development of a new condo under construction on Princess Street between Victoria & Nelson. The City of Kingston says the cause of the collapse is currently under investigation. Have a news update to share? Reach out to [email protected] today!

Here’s your CFRC Daily News brief for Friday, December 25 2020! We have a total number of 72 active cases of COVID-19 in the KFLA region as of this morning. Let’s continue to do our part and keep our community safe. Don’t forget that starting at 12:01am tomorrow, the entire province of Ontario is going into a lockdown. This means everything will be closed except for grocery stores, pharmacies, essential workplaces, and places for medical appointments.  Don’t forget if your garbage collection is usually taken today, it will be collected on Sunday, December 27th instead. There will also not be any Kingston transit service today, but will resume tomorrow with Sunday service on Boxing Day.  Have a news update to share? Reach out to [email protected] today!

Here’s your CFRC Daily News Brief for Thursday, December 24 2020! Modern Fuel Exhibition from 12-5 today. In the Main Gallery: “A Vast Metabolism” by Noah Scheinman. In the State of Flux Gallery: “100WOMEN100YEARS ACHIVE” by Liz Rae Dalton and Kathy Piercy. In the Window Space: “Reflections”, Modern Fuel’s annual juried exhibition featuring Natasha Jabre, Taylor Kennedy, Michèle LaRose, Mathew Nagendran and Paula Whyle. You can find more information about this event on their website at: modernfuel.org/exhibitions.  In the KFLA area, there are 72 active COVID cases, 433 cases resolved and a total of 505 cases. Wait times are over an hour and the centre is open from 9 am to 4 pm for anyone considering getting tested. Have a news update to share? Reach out to [email protected] today!

Here’s your CFRC Daily News Brief for Wednesday, December 23 2020! COVID-19 update; yesterday in the KFLA public health region we had 6 new cases and 12 recoveries. That leaves us at 80 active cases. Of course we are heading into a lockdown starting on boxing day and lasting until Jan 23rd. Yesterday, the City of Kingston released an update on services that will remain open during the lockdown. You can find complete information about what’s open and closed on their webpage. City ofkingston.ca/resident/covid19. I will share that outdoor amenities are remaining open as long as physical distancing is able to be maintained. This included skating rinks and playgrounds, parks and trails. As businesses and organizations begin to adapt to lockdown criteria, the Kingston Frontenac Public Library has immediately returned to curbside-pick up at all sixteen of their branches. The library staff will alert you when your order is ready. This means happy reading for all of us, a really important service during this winte

Good morning folks, you’re listening to the daily news brief on CFRC 101.9FM. It is Tuesday, December 22th, 2020, it is 8 am.  3 more days till Christmas, Hope you on Santa’s nice list because I know I’m not. Today we have a high of  2 and a low of negative 7. KFL A is reporting 6 new covid-19 cases today, our resolved number is 21, leaving our told number of active cases to be 86. Kingston is in stage Orange which means we are supposed to take restrictive immediate measures, with a weekly incidence rate of 25 to 39.9 cases per 100,000.  The additional measures include limited hours of operations for certain settings, limits on the hours for sale at food and drink establishments, limits on the number of individuals permitted in certain settings and required screening of patrons to establishments. With the change to orange-restrict level in KFL&A, it is even more important that we consider how to make the holiday season and celebrations safe, everyone must take steps to protect themselves and loved on

Here’s your CFRC Daily News Brief for Monday, December 21st 2020! The sharp rise in COVID-19 cases over the past two weeks has brought the active coronavirus case count to 101 individuals that have tested positive. As a result, The Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington region has officially moved into the orange zone under Ontario’s COVID-19 framework as of today. This means that last call for liquor is now 9PM, and only four people will be allowed to be seated together at a restaurant or a bar. Kingston is planning to stay in the orange zone for the next 28 days. There was a major covid outbreak in the medium security prison Joyceville Institution last Thursday. There were 80 inmates that tested positive. Correctional Service Canada says all employees and inmates have been given medical masks and face shields. Dr.Kieran Moore suggests that the number of active cases in the area are expected to drop as Queen’s University students head home for the holidays. Police say the two teenage boys that went

Here’s your CFRC Daily news brief for Friday, December 18 2020! There are currently 104 active cases of COVID-19 in the KFL and A region. A large increase from last week. As the cases continue to rise, please keep up with the health and safety measures put forth by the government. If you have symptoms or have been in contact with someone who has tested positive, get tested at locations throughout the region or if you are a Queen’s student, Mitchell Hall is still running tests. With the rising cases in Kingston and the Queen’s community, Queens will be implementing additional public health and safety measures. In the Athletics and Recreation Centre there will be reduced capacity in all spaces including the pool and masks must be worn during activities. Study spaces such as Mackintosh-Corry hall are reduced to only ten people. Additionally food services such as the common ground will also be reduced to ten per room and a limit of four people per table. Dining halls are advising students to take out their

Here’s your CFRC Daily news brief for Thursday, December 17 2020! The monthly Elm Coffeehouse is on tonight from 7-9. With a feature performance by The Ropes! If you’d like to check out this virtual event go signup on their website at skeletonparkarts.ca In the KFLA area, there are 115 active COVID cases, 323 cases resolved and a total of 438 cases. Wait times are over an hour and the centre is open from 9 am to 4 pm for anyone considering getting tested. Have a news update to share? Reach out to [email protected] today!

Here’s your CFRC Daily News Brief for Wednesday, December 16 2020! A COVID-19 update; we had 15 new cases yesterday bringing our active case count to 99 cases In the Kingston Frontenac and Lennox and Addington Health Region.  Yesterday, in Ottawa, the first COVID-19 vaccine was distributed to some long-term care workers. They are expecting by Friday a total of 1500 workers at 10 care homes across Ottawa will be vaccinated. Other provinces are starting vaccine roll outs as well. It’s nice that vaccines are finally starting to get distributed.  That being said, Kingston public health is saying multiple COVID-19 cases are linked to house parities in Kingston. If you attended a house party, make sure to get tested and stay within your households. Keep our community safe.  Our local United Way has community donation drive underway. They are looking for:  Non perishable food, clothing, new hats, mittens, socks, new and gently used winter boots and hygiene products. These will be distributed to members in ou

Good morning folks, you’re listening to the daily news brief on CFRC 101.9FM. It is Tuesday, December 15, 2020, it is 8 am, so I hope you all have your morning coffee on hand, because I know I do. Today we have a high of negative six and a low of negative 14. It will be sunny but nippy, so make sure you bundle up today.   KFLA Public Health is reporting 7  new COVID-19 cases in Kingston today, our recovered cases are 11, which brings our total number of active cases to remain at  89. Kingston band The Gertrudes release their new single on December 11, 2020, and are simultaneously making a big difference in their local community, by donating proceeds to street health. Greg Tilson, co-composer for The Gertrudes said in a media release that the new single is “…is an attempt to express and reflect on some of the anxiety and a profound sense of isolation so many people are experiencing at this time…”All proceeds from “Emergency To Emergency” will be donated to Street Health Centre. Wendy Vuyk, D

Here’s your CFRC Daily News Brief for Friday, December 11 2020! There are currently 75 active cases of COVID-19 in the KFL&A region. A large increase from last week. As the cases rise please continue to keep up with the health and safety measures put forth by the government. If you have symptoms, get tested at locations throughout the region or if you are a Queen’s student, Mitchell Hall is still running tests. Two COVID-19 cases have been traced back to several house parties held last weekend that occurred on Dec 4th and 5th. All those in attendance at these parties are required to self-isolate and get tested if symptoms occur. So far this month there have been ten reported cases in the Queen’s community. Continue to be careful and avoid gatherings. The annual Geminid Meteor shower will be at its peak on Sunday. It is said to be the best meteor shower of 2020. Though it is visible throughout the evening, it’ll be at its peak at 2AM. Another astronomical event soon will be the rare Great Conjunction o

Here’s your CFRC daily news brief for Thursday, December 10 2020! We now have 67 active cases of COVID-19 in the KFL&A region. This is the highest case number we have reached. Several cases are linked to the Third day worship centre, as well as some parties that took place in the University District on Dec 4 and Dec 5. If you experience symptoms, please visit the Beechgrove complex to get tested, or students can go to Mitchell Hall on Queen’s university campus to get tested. Isolate immediately, and stay safe out there folks. Despite the rise in COVID numbers, the City of Kingston has opened the skating rink at Springer Market Square as of yesterday. Only 25 skaters will be allowed on the ice at a time, on a first-come first-serve basis. The rink is open 7 days a week, weather permitting, from 7am to 10pm. Please ensure you physically distance if you choose to participate in this fun winter activity, and wear a mask as recommended.  As released in a statement from the Canadian Forces Base, there will be

Here’s your CFRC Daily News Brief for Wednesday, December 9 2020! A COVID-19 update; we have 53 active cases in the Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox and Addington health region and had 5 new cases yesterday on Tuesday.  With this surge in cases, our medical officer of Health, Dr. Moore is urging residents to keep following  public health recommendations in order to keep our community healthy.   There are changes proposed to conservation authorities across Ontario. The City of Kingston joined other cities in opposing these changes to the Conservation Authority Act which is actually included in Bill 229 a COVID-19 recovery bill. The Bill passed yesterday at Queen’s park. This bill has the potential to change the ability of conservation authorities to directly provide input on development projects that impact environmentally sensitive lands such as our wetlands and forests, removes the ability of conservation authorities to appeal municipal planning decisions that have potential impacts and allows the mini

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Here’s your CFRC Daily News Brief for Tuesday, December 1 2020! KFL&A Public Health is reporting one new COVID-19 case today. Our resolved number is one, leaving our told number of active cases are 25 people. In similar news, KFL&A Public Health has addressed how one COVID-19 case infected up to 20 people this week. The Kingston Frontenac Lennox & Addington (KFL&A) Public Health Unit has released a video detailing how a single case of COVID-19 was transmitted to up to 20 local individuals over the past week. The case of COVID-19 was originally contracted when an individual had to travel to Toronto for work, Dr. Moore said, noting that he has changed a few details in the transmission description to protect the identities of those involved. Kingston Health Sciences Centre confirmed on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020, that two employees at Kingston General Hospital had tested positive for COVID-19.Dr. Moore noted that this is just one example of several investigations underway by Public Health this week. The key lesso

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Here’s your CFRC Daily news brief for Wednesday, November 25 2020! For a daily COVID-19 update, as of Monday we are in the yellow-protect level of the province’s COVID-19 response framework. Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox-Addington presently have 9 active cases and reporting 2 new cases on Tuesday. Flu vaccines are available in the region. The KFL&A Public Health Authority is recommending to connect with your health care provider if your local pharmacy has a wait-list at this time. Announced yesterday, charities and non-profit organizations can apply for a grant of up to 25,000 dollars through the community investment fund funded by the City of Kingston and the United Way. The fund supports innovative and collaborative responses to social needs in our community. The application period runs until Jan 22nd 2021. To find out more information check out United Way KFLAs webpage.  We are also going to see new light installations downtown Kingston to bring some winter cheer this season. This is a partnership be

Here’s your CFRC Daily news brief for Monday, November 23 2020! We have 24 active cases of COVID-19 in the KFLA region. A lot of these cases are in restaurant workers who are employed at fast food restaurants such as Mcdonalds, A&W, Tim Hortons locations and gas stations as well. If you are a restaurant owner or employee, please get tested to ensure the safety of your employees, co-workers, and patrons. You can get tested at the Beechgrove Complex if you are symptomatic or at 2 Shoppers Drug mart locations if you are asymptomatic. Queen’s university students can get tested at Mitchell Hall on campus. As of today, the KFLA region and the Leeds-Grenville-Lanark regions are moving to the “Yellow” protect level from the previous Green level. This means that more provisions will be put in place to ensure the safety of our residents. You can find more information about what the Yellow status means by visiting cfrc.ca/news . At the beginning of the pandemic, food banks in Kingston saw a spike in the demand f

Here’s your CFRC Daily News Brief for Friday, November 20 2020! The cases in the KFL&A region are rising. Health officials are now reporting 28 new cases over the last few weeks. As the cases rise please be extra careful and continue to follow health and safety measures. If you develop any symptoms please get tested. Recent cases of COVID-19 in Kingston have been linked to fast food restaurants. KFLA public health has claimed that 15 cases have been associated with workers at 10 different restaurants. Health officials have now asked that restaurant staff be tested. Although, luckily, the customers have not been positive, if you are a restaurant staff member please get tested to protect your coworkers. Tomorrow from 2-3 and 5:30-6:30 Santa is coming to town! A family living in Kingston will be taking advantage of their Santa suit and cheering up children from a distance. Their address is 5316 Road 38. Drive by and say hi! Please be careful as you drive by and refrain from stopping as it is a busy road. Have

Here’s your CFRC Daily News Brief for Thursday, November 19 2020! In a news publication released by the City of Kingston, the city is continuing its efforts to make it easier to get around Kingston through active modes of transportation, a new multi-use pathway is being developed along the south side of Cataraqui Woods Drive between Sydenham Road and Centennial Drive. As the City finalizes the design for this project, it is inviting area residents, pedestrians and cyclists to suggest locations for rest areas along the pathway and get a better understanding of the project. Those interested in providing input on the rest areas are encouraged to visit the Get Involved page for the project. You can visit getinvolved.cityofkingston.ca to offer your input.  The City’s Department of Building Services is preparing to take over the process for administering sewage system inspections. While this service has been provided by KFL&A Public Health since 1998, responsibility for the process will shift to the City, effe

Here’s your CFRC Daily News Brief for Wednesday, November 18 2020! Queen’s Student Wellness Services is running a flu vaccine clinic for Queen’s University students this week, until November 20th. Students can book an appointment by calling 613-533-2506. The clinics will be held in Mitchell Hall rooms 126 and 130. Students are required to bring their student ID, provincial health card (such as OHIP), or University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) information. Students should also wear a short-sleeve shirt and a mask, and be prepared for a short wait to monitor after effects of the vaccine. Public health experts advise that the flu vaccine is the most effective way to protect the health of individuals and communities during the annual flu season, which usually peaks in the winter. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the flu vaccine may also help to reduce strain on medical resources, as the flu can lead to an increase in hospital admissions.

Good morning folks, you’re listening to the daily news brief on CFRC 101.9FM. It is Tuesday, November 17th, 2020, it is 8 am, so I hope you all have your morning coffee on hand, because I know I do. Today we have a high of 3  and a low negative 7, so make sure you bundle up when you step outside today and don’t forget your mask! KFLA Public Health is reporting 4  new COVID-19 cases in Kingston today, our recovered cases are 3, which brings our total number of active cases to be  36. Kingston is in status Green, which means prevent and standard measures. Wear your face mask, wash your hands, and keep a 6-foot distance. Get ready to get active: Artillery Park set to reopen for recreational use Nov.17 Starting on Tuesday, Nov. 17, the Artillery Park Aquatic Centre, 382 Bagot St., will reopen for recreational use under the province’s re-opening framework and through guidance from KFLA Public Health in two stages: Fitness Centre and gymnasium – will be available for drop-in use starting Tuesday, Nov. 1

Here’s your CFRC Daily News Brief for Monday, November 16 2020! This is week 3 of CFRC’s funding drive! We have amazing prize packs to be won this week if you donate $50 or more through our GoFundMe. This week, you have the chance to win a prize pack with a Brian’s Record Option Gift Certificate, a Party Pack gift certificate from Pita Pit with 10 assorted pitas and drinks, which is perfect to feed your 10 person bubble! We also have a Tommy’s Kingston Assorted Gift Pack, a Tom Savage Music-autographed CD’s from local legend’s catalogue, and CFRC Tote with toque, mug, pen, pin, calendar and tshirt while supplies last. Be sure to visit www.cfrc.ca/donatenow to donate through our GoFundMe in which if you donate $50 or more, you will be entered to win. You can also donate directly through Queen’s University and be issued a tax receipt. Tomorrow at 12:15pm the Agnes Etherington Art Centre will be hosting a virtual event; Deep Looking, Featuring Rembrandt and Company. Through a contemplation practice

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Here’s your CFRC Daily News Brief for Wednesday, November 11 2020. There are now 13 active cases of COVID-19 in the KFLA region. Yesterday, two tests came back positive; a woman in her 40s in which transmission is still under investigation, and a male between the ages of 10 and 19, due to close contact. Please stay safe, wear your masks, sanitize your hands, and limit your social interactions with those outside your household. Besides getting tested for COVID-19, even if you’re asymptomatic, consider getting your flu shot this year. You can book an appointment to do so at the Kingston Flu Vaccine Clinic for this Friday, November 13, at the Memorial Centre. There is a planned power outage in the Williamsville area, tomorrow at 5am to 7am for those who are customers on Princess Street from Chatham to Victoria. This power outage is necessary to allow workers to install new underground electrical distribution equipment on behalf of your electricity distributor, Kingston Hydro Corporation. Today is remembrance

Good morning folks, you’re listening to the daily news brief on CFRC 101.9FM. It is Tuesday, November 10th, 2020, it is 8 am, so I hope you all have your morning coffee on hand, because I know I do. Today we have a high of 17 and a low of 13, you know what that means, break out the summer shorts!! KFLA Public Health is reporting 6 new COVID-19 cases in Kingston today, our recovered cases are 1, which brings our total number of active cases to be  11. In Kingston’s right now, Kingston Symphony commemorates Remembrance Day in a new digital performance. Kingston Symphony is performing, digitally, to showcase a brand new piece called Tracing Colville by awarding winning Canadian composer and Kingston resident, Dean Burry. Tracing Colville was recorded remotely and individually by over 40 musicians in the Kingston Symphony and four musicians in the Sinfonia Rotterdam while in isolation in their homes, in honour of Remembrance Day and to commemorate  the 75th anniversary of the end of WW2  A Fun Fact: about

Here’s your CFRC Daily News Brief for Monday, November 9 2020! We still have under 10 cases of COVID-19 in the KFL&A region. One case was resolved over the weekend, however, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School is reporting 3 cases of COVID-19 which has made them shut down the school for today, Monday as well as Tuesday. The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board is not sharing more information to maintain privacy but information has been shared to impacted families and staff through a software called “Schoolmessenger” as reported in the Kingston Whig-Standard.  To all Queen’s students listening, it’s the CommonGround Coffeehouse’s 2oth anniversary and in honour of this special day, they have a special deal where you can get some cake for 20%! Treat yourself during this tough week 9 coming up, and start the week off sweet! Have a news update to share? Reach out to [email protected] today!

Here’s your CFRC Daily News Brief for Friday, November 6 2020! There are currently 5 active cases of COVID-19 in the KFL&A region. Although the cases are lessening here, please continue to keep up with the health and safety measures put forth by the government. If you have symptoms, get tested at locations throughout the region (Beechgrove Complex) or if you are a Queen’s student, Mitchell Hall is still running tests. The Shortwave Theatre Festival, a series of original radio plays created by local artists, is still going on on CFRC 101.9FM. Check out the website www.shortwavetheatre.com or our website www.cfrc.ca for showtimes and details. Tonight, at 8pm and 8:30 we have two different Thousand Islands Playhouse’s podcasts, and then at 9pm we have a play called “Talk to Me” with a talkback at 10pm. Last night, around 6PM a fire started in a three-story apartment building. The fire was contained within the hour, however, unfortunately, two were found deceased in the building. The situation is still

Here’s your CFRC Daily News Brief for Thursday, November 5 2020! In good news, city council voted unanimously to donate $39,000 to Lionhearts, a local Kingston charity, who will use the funds to move their meal program to Stages Nightclub for the next six months, as reported in The Kingstonist. CAO, Lanie Hurdle said that since the beginning of the pandemic, Lionhearts has been providing free meals everyday to those in need. Not only will Lionhearts be providing their service out of Stages nightclub, but will also house Kingston Street mission’s nightly drop-in program which offers a warm place out of the cold, refreshments, a social venue, free access to clothing and toiletries, and more. It runs nightly from 8-11:30pm every night from October to April, usually out of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, but now from Stages Nightclub. This evening, at 7:30pm, Grand OnStage is pleased to present contemporary dance artist and choreographer, Christine Friday. Christine is an Anishinaabe kwe from the Temagami

Here’s your CFRC Daily News Brief for Tuesday, November 3 2020! KFLA Public Health is reporting 1 new COVID-19 case in Kingston today, with 4 recovered cases, which brings our total number of active cases to remain at 6. On November 7th, Rebecca MacDonald from the Tett Centre for Creativity and Learning is hosting a Custom Embroidery Ornament Workshop. In this workshop you get to choose between two different wreath patterns for your custom embroidery ornament and you get to  learn all the skills needed to complete it. You get to make theme yourselves.  In this class, you will learn all the stitches needed to create this piece and the confidence to finish the piece at home. This event is $62.55, which includes all the supplies needed to make you custom ornament. These supplies include: 3″ hoop needle fabric thread printed pattern with instructions No experience necessary, suitable for ages 13+. Class runs Saturday November 7th from 9 am – 11.45 am at the Tett Centre (in the activity room) you can re

Here’s your CFRC Daily News Brief for Friday, October 30 2020! As of today in the KFL&A region there are 8 reported cases of COVID-19. There is one new case in the Queen’s community. The student who tested positive resides off campus and is following strict quarantine measures. Remember to continue with preventative measures and get tested if you display any symptoms. If you are a Queen’s student and develop symptoms or have been in contact with a positive case, please contact student health services and get a test at Mitchell Hall. With Halloween tomorrow refrain from trick or treating if feeling unwell, try to remain within your own community, disinfect packages before eating candy, wear masks and avoid getting too close to doors. Ensure that you celebrate the holiday with as little people outside your bubble as possible, remember to remain two metres away and provide hand sanitizer. As we are well into fall, the city will begin to collect leaves next week. Leaves must be in brown bags or bins and wil

Here’s your CFRC Daily news brief for Thursday, October 29 2020! A Kingston transit rider has tested positive for COVID-19. KFLA Public health reported that the person travelled on Kingston Transit Bus Route 1 from Tuesday, Oct. 20: northbound trip from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., and southbound trip from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21: northbound trip from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., and southbound trip from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22: northbound trip f4rom 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., and southbound trip from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23: northbound trip from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., and southbound trip from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m If you believe that you might have come in contact with this person based on their travel history, please isolate yourself, and if symptoms do appear, please go get tested by making an appointment at the Beechgrove Complex or going to the asymptomatic testing locations. The City is asking for resident input as it developed a community safety and well-being plan. This input will help city staff and co

Here’s your CFRC Daily News Brief for Wednesday, October 28 2020! There is one new case of COVID-19 in the region, bringing our active case count to 7. It was confirmed that a man in his 20s has tested positive for the virus, and it is travel related. Remember to stay safe folks, limit non-essential travel, and wear your masks! There is a planned power outage for tomorrow morning in the Williamsville and Kingscourt areas. Customers in the following areas will experience 2 power outages that will last 15 minutes at 5am and another at 7am. ● Connaught Street ● First Avenue between MacDonnell and Nelson ● Concession Street between MacDonnell and Fergus ● Victoria Street between Concession and Princess ● Nelson Street between Concession and Princess For those in the area of Princess Street between Victoria and Chatham, you can expect a 2 hour power outage at 5am that will last until 7am. This power outage is necessary to allow workers to install new underground electrical distribution equipment on beh

Here’s your CFRC Daily News brief for Tuesday, October 27 2020! KFLA Public Health is reporting 3 new COVID-19 cases in Kingston today. We have 3 resolved cases from the weekend, which brings our total number of active cases to remain at 6. There is a new event coming up on Queen’s campus hosted by The Union Gallery called Beyond words: BIPOC Art Series.  Beyond Words was created by BIPOC for BIPOC, which means Black, indigenous people of colour. The series aims to foster a safe and creative space centred in art healing for Queen’s University students and members of the Katarokwi/Kingston community who are Black, Indigenous and people of colour. This program will allow participants to explore and engage in discussions around the impact that racism has on them as individuals and members of the Queen’s and Kingston community. The event takes place on November 7th at 1 pm; register online now to secure your spot. Have a news update to share? Reach out to [email protected] today!

Here’s your CFRC Daily News Brief for Friday, October 23, 2020! As of today in the KFL&A region there are 6 active cases of COVID-19, with 2 young men having tested positive over the past 24 hours. Please remember to continue with preventative measures and get tested if you display any symptoms. On Wednesday evening, a two vehicle collision in Kingston’s West End left eight injured and took the life of sixteen year old Scott Legg, an eleventh grade student at Frontenac Secondary School. Legg was pursuing his dreams of obtaining a rugby scholarship. He is remembered by his parents, two brothers and the Kingston Rugby community. The Limestone District School Board will be providing aid to those involved and bereavement support for the community. CFRC extends it’s deepest condolences to the family and those affected. An out of use retirement residence in the west-end will be bought by the city of Kingston to be used for affordable housing. Previously, the city rented the space for a self-isolation centre f

Here’s your CFRC Daily News Brief for Thursday, October 22 2020! In the KFLA region, there are now 7 active COVID cases, 167 cases resolved and a total of 174 cases. Two males in their 20’s have tested positive for the virus. The assessment centre at the Beechgrove Complex is open from 9 am to 4 pm for anyone who needs testing. From 10am-12pm today, the Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research presents the third symposium of the 2020 Virtual Symposium Series: Chronic Pain – Comprehensive Person-centred Pain management: Common Themes and the way forward. This symposium will be held on Youtube Live so head over there and listen to some interesting dialogue from a panel of experts.  Today from 12-5pm, Modern Fuel is hosting a few new exhibits. The first in the Main Gallery: “A Vast Metabolism” by Noah Scheinman. In the State of Flux Gallery: “100 WOMEN 100 YEARS ARCHIVE” by Liz Rae Dalton and Kathy Piercy. And in the Window Space: “Reflections”, Modern Fuel’s annual juried

Here’s your CFRC Daily news brief for Wednesday, October 21 2020! In good news, there are no new cases of COVID-19 in the KFLA region, and there are 4 resolved cases bringing our number of active cases down to 5! Keep up the great work to all those in the region; keep wearing your masks, washing your hands, and staying 2m apart.  Queen’s students – the AMS Fall referendum is currently taking place so be sure to check your Queen’s email to vote on club, organization and services fees that rely on your support. You can also visit queenams.simplyvoting.com to place your votes. The voting period ends on Thursday, October 22nd, 2020. The Integrated Care Hub is still set to open for November 1st at a new location at 661 Montreal Street. The Hub originally opened in July 2020 to provide resources and various levels of support for the homeless population in Kingston, and will now be moving to this new location, to provide our most vulnerable in Kingston with 24 hour access to a safe space. It is a low-barrie

Here’s your CFRC Daily News Brief for Friday, October 16 2020. As of today, in the KFL&A region, there is only one new case of COVID-19. A man in his 20s tested positive in Napanee, and it is travel related. 4 cases of COVID-19 have been resolved, bringing the number of active cases to only 9. Remember to continue to stay safe, wear your mask, and socially distance. This weekend will be a different type of Homecoming weekend. The events will be virtual but equally enjoyable, and hosted by CBC Radio’s Shelagh Rogers along with Rico Garcia, Queen’s university Alumni association president. Put on your Tricolor gear and celebrate from a distance! The Tragically Hip’s Gord Sinclair will be playing an exclusive virtual set for Queen’s alumni for Homecoming. As an Alumni himself, will be playing some Tragically Hip classics as well as songs out of his solo album, Taxi Dancers. Sinclair’s songs will be especially poignant being that it is the third anniversary of his bandmate Gord Downie’s passing. Hav

Here’s your CFRC Daily News brief for Wednesday, October 14 2020. There are currently only 12 active cases of COVID-19 in the KFLA region. Two women in their 60s were diagnosed with COVID-19, and 6 cases have been resolved since. One of the women is from the South Frontenac region and the other is from the Kingston region. One caught it from a close contact and it is unknown how the other women contracted the virus.  Kingston police have now put $10,000 fines into effect for parties or gatherings that exceed COVID-19 limitations. This was put into place after a house party on William Street had over 40 people attend, despite COVID-19 restrictions of 10 people indoors, and 25 outdoors. Those in attendance may be fined $880 for attending an event that exceeds this number. The YMCA is only limited to those who are residents of the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox, Addington, Lanark and the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville area, as the province has slowly been transiting to a modified version of phase 2 regar

Good morning folks, you’re listening to the daily news brief on CFRC 101.9FM. It is Tuesday, October 13, 2020, it is 8 am, so I hope you all have your morning coffee on hand, because I know I do.  Today we have a high of 15 and a low of 14, a little bit cloudy this morning with a chance of light rain, so I’d carry an umbrella today. KFLA Public Health is reporting 2 new COVID-19 cases in Kingston today, bringing our total cases to 166, our resolved cases to 6, and our active number of cases at the moment at 13 Queens University’s The Grad Club is open for business again, following strict Covid-19 protocols. The Grad Club is only opening up their patio and first floor at this time,  but hopefully, they will soon be opening up their second floor later in the season. During the AMS Assembly meeting last week guest speaker and chair, Makenzy Metcalfe of  UCRU (Undergraduates of Canadian Research-Intensive Universities), revealed that the intensive will has a handful of new initiatives coming up for Ucru.

Here’s your CFRC Daily news brief for Thursday, October 8 2020. The majority of Queen’s students know about Common Ground Coffee shop, a place to grab a coffee, snack, study or relieve the stress from midterms. This week CoGro has released its fall menu, and with this release, it is promoting a special offer. Every day this week a different item on their menu is 10% off, today its seasonal beverages and tomorrow is the last day so they’re offering 10% off all new fall items. Located on the 2nd floor of the ARC, their hours of operation are 9-3 Monday to Thursday and 9-1 on Fridays. So make sure you get there in time to try out this new menu.  Tonight from 6-7 pm the AMS Assembly is meeting to discuss the politics of Queen’s University. On the agenda, there are points from Homecoming to sexual violence, and as usual COVID regulations. If you’d like to look into the agenda further or if you wish to attend the Assembly, check out myams.org.  Tonight starting at 9 pm is the Grad Club’s virtual trivi

Here’s your CFRC Daily News Brief for Tuesday, October 5 2020! KFLA Public Health is reporting 4 new COVID-19 cases in Kingston today, but the good news there is also 4 recovered cases. Which brings our total active cases to remain at 27. This week is mental Illness Awareness Week which runs Oct. 4-10 on Queen’s campus, Queen’s University with partner Bell Let’s Talk, is hosting a free online webinar called “Student Mental Health in the Age of COVID-19.” The seminar will highlight tips and best practices for taking care of mental health, and learn how to spot signs of mental illness. The event is a  free online webinar on Thursday, Oct. 8 at 11:30 amEST.  Also, QBAS (Queens Black Academic Society)  is happy to announce a partnership with Google Canada to bring self-identifying Black Students a mentorship program FOR ALL YEARS in its pilot year. The program seeks to facilitate mentorship between Googlers and Black university students by focusing on areas of personal development and career enable

Here’s your CFRC daily news brief for Friday, October 2 2020! As of today in the KFL&A region, there are 19 reported cases of COVID-19 with a majority being people under 25. There have been 5 cases of COVID-19 connected to a house party on Johnson street September 18th, 2020. The party was indoors and reportedly attended by upward of 30 people. Health officials are currently tracking the participants. As of September 19th, the government’s social distancing measures have been limited to ten people indoors and twenty five outdoors. If any Queen’s students feel ill or develop flu like symptoms, Queen’s students can get tested for COVID-19 on campus at Mitchell Hall from Monday to Friday from 5-8pm by booking an appointment with student wellness services. The Kingston organization, Martha’s Table, will be continuing to provide thanksgiving dinners despite the pandemic. The food will be takeout only but will be served to upward of two hundred people. Other organizations are following suit and all donati

Here’s your CFRC Daily News brief for Thursday, October 1 2020! The majority of Queen’s students know or have heard of the very popular Instagram account “@stolenbysmith’. Created back in July of this year, this account has been a web-based platform for anonymous submissions to inform the public of allegations of malfeasance throughout the school.  Yesterday, The Queen’s Journal released a story of legal action facing ‘stolenbysmith’ by a past member of the Smith School of Business administration. According to the article, the information arose during a University Council on Anti-Racism and Equity (UCARE) meeting back on the 21st of September. It was said that the allegations written on the account have motivated the legal action. In a statement to The Journal, the Smith School of Business confirmed that it is not involved in any legal action against the account; they are also taking steps to support the affected students.  There is one new active case of COVID-19 in the region. A 40-year-old

Here’s your CFRC Daily news brief for Wednesday, September 30, 2020! There is a new active case of COVID-19 in the region, bringing the total number of active cases to 17. Another female under the age of 20 tested positive yesterday, and it was confirmed that one of the cases that was confirmed positive over the weekend was an employee of the Tim Hortons located at 24335 Princess Street. The shop was sanitized overnight and the employee as well as those working with them are all self-isolating for 14 days as reported by Global News. The female who tested positive is a student at JJ O’Niell Catholic School in Napanee.  Theatre Kingston launches their season with “The Meeting” by Jeff stetson, starting today that will run until October 18th, at the Tett Centre for Creativity and learning. This play is a fictional conversation between Malcom X andMartin Luther king Jr. Limited seating is available and health and safety protocols are in place to ensure the safety of staff, performers, and visitors. Visit

Here’s your CFRC Daily news brief for Tuesday, September 29, 2020! There are 3 new COVID-19 cases as of this morning, bringing the total number of cases in the region to 15. These 3 new cases are all within Queen’s University residence, as reported by The Kingstonist. All students are isolating and have taken the precautions as instructed to do so. The Provost of Queen’s University, Mark Green, sent an email to all students informing them of the 13 active cases within the Queen’s Community, as well as informing students of the right protocols to take to reduce community transmission. If you are a queen’s student and have symptoms, please call student wellness services to book an appointment at the assessment centre located right on campus at Mitchell Hall. The city has launched a series of weekly polls to have residents participate in so that there is a better understanding of what the city’s budget goes towards. A poll will be posted each week on the city’s Get Involved website and will conclud

Here’s your CFRC Daily news brief for Friday, September 25 2020! A Queen’s University student in residence has tested positive for COVID-19. This student lives in Brant Residence, and this was announced by KFL&A Public Health yesterday, Thursday, September 24 2020. The University is working with the Public Health department to investigate and contact anyone that the student has come in contact with. Anyone that the student has come in contact with will be directly reached out to, and will be required to self-isolate, as well as be tested for COVID-19 immediately. This case was confirmed with Queen’s residence staff, and if any students do develop symptoms, they are asked to report themselves, as well as get tested and self-isolate. Fall Art After Dark from 7-10pm. Various art galleries and art-loving business in Downtown Kingston will have their doors open to you to. Maintain physical distancing, wear a mask, and enjoy all the beautiful art we have here in the city. Have a news update to share? Reach ou

Here’s your CFRC Daily news brief for Thursday, September 24, 2020! Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) wrote that the COVID-19 assessment centre will be moving from it’s current location fo the Leon’s Centre to the Beechgrove complex in Kingston. This centre is located south of the King St. W/Portsmouth Ave. intersection. The centre will also be conducting drive-through swabbing on Saturday and Sunday, the 26th and 27th with a 4 person maximum in each vehicle. Test centre hours will remain at 9am-4pm everyday, and people are asked to wear a mask, and maintain physical distancing. If you have a news update to share, reach out to [email protected]!

Here’s your daily news brief for Wednesday, September 23, 2020! Yesterday, Queen’s University announced that most courses will be delivered remotely for the 2021 winter term. Only a small amount of on-campus activities will be held for those who are in specialized classes such as labs or clinical settings to ensure that students can meet the requirements for their program, even amidst this pandemic. Winter term course enrolment will be suspended as of today until November 8. It will re-open on November 9th to allow students to make any changes to their winter term classes. Today at 10am, Queen’s University Career Services will be hosting their annual career fair from 10am-3pm over zoom, and the link we be available on Queen’s University student s onQ page. Connect with employer recruiters, learn about QUIP internship opportunities, receive resume and Cover letter help. This is a great event for Queen’s students, no matter their year or faculty to meet new people virtually and make amazing connection

Here’s your CFRC daily news brief for Tuesday, September 22, 2020. With the weather changing and the leaves falling, the city announced that starting next week, September 28, brush collection rolls out. Have your brush piled loosely at the curb by 8am on Monday of your collection week. You can check your collection week by clicking here. A second case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in the Queen’s community. It was noted that the individual did follow necessary protocol and is currently in self-isolation. Once again, like the previous Queen’s case, contract tracing is being done and those who are being traced will be contacted directly by public health. This brings Kingston total active cases to 6. Queen’s students can get tested for COVID-19 on campus at Mitchell Hall from Monday to Friday from 5-8pm by booking an appointment with student wellness services.  For any Queen’s students listening, there is a great workshop being offered by student academic success services for writing your first univer

Here’s your CFRC daily news brief for Friday, September 18 2020. A Tim Horton’s employee at the 2821 Princess Street has tested positive for COVID-19, and was among one of the five positive cases in the Kingston area. It is unknown whether or not the employee had caught the virus from somewhere else in the community or on the job. The store owner said the he and all his staff were immediately sent to be tested for the virus, and their results came back negative. The location closed down on Wednesday and the owner said he will bring in a sanitation service to clean the entire facility before reopening when it is safe to do so.  In more exciting news, The Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts unveiled a new fall festival that is a hybrid of virtual performances and in-person performances. The festival has a lineup of various artists from classical, baroque, and local musicians. Only 50 in-person single tickets are available for each performance, and you can also purchase tickets for a live-stream of

Here’s your CFRC Daily News brief for Thursday, September 17 2020. A Queen’s University student has tested positive for the virus, being one of the 5 active cases in the Kingston area. Mark Erdman, who is the Manager of Community Relations at Queen’s University said that contract tracing is being done by the KFLA Public Health and that any close contacts will be contacted directly by Public Health.  This was announced just one day after Kingston City Council unanimously voted to increase fines to deter people from large social gatherings as there have been many especially in the university district. Fines have gone up from $500 to $2000 for first-time offenders. Repeat offenders could face up to $100,000 in fines for breaking the nuisance party and emergency order by-laws.  If anyone feels ill or suspects that they have symptoms, please stay home, self-isolate and contact public health. You can also download the Queen’s SeQure app and use the COVID-19 self assessment to keep yourself and others safe

Here’s your CFRC Daily news brief for Wednesday, September 16 2020. There are 2 new active cases of COVID-19 in the Kingston region. 2 females in the 20’s tested positive for the virus and it is unknown whether it is travel related, or through close contact. This brings Kingston active cases numbers to 5. Don’t forget to stay safe folks, wash and sanitize your hands, keep 2m apart, wear a mask when you can’t social distance, and avoid large gatherings. It is up to each and every one of us to keep our local community safe and well protected. The INVISTA centre located at 1350 Gardiners Road is reopen with new COVID-19 measures in place. Four ice pads are available for use, as well as the fitness centre. Capacity limits, health screenings, increased sanitation and cleaning have all been introduced to ensure the safety of the community and staff. The fitness centre is open Monday through Friday from 6am to 10pm, Saturdays from 7am to 8pm, and Sundays from 8am-8pm. Have a news update you’d like to share

Queen’s University-KINGSTON, ON – A satellite COVID-19 Assessment Centre was opened at Queen’s University this week as part of ongoing efforts to keep the Kingston community safe from potential spread of the virus. Operated by Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC), the facility will support Queen’s students offering testing to those who exhibit COVID-19 symptoms, have travelled outside of Canada in the past 14 days, or require tests for contact tracing purposes, as advised by KFL&A Public Health and Queen’s Student Wellness Services. “We believe the launch of this campus Assessment Centre is an important part of the overall plan to combat COVID-19 in our community,” says Mark Green, Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic). “Its opening reenforces our commitment to be a proactive and responsible community partner at all times.” The Assessment Centre is located adjacent to Student Wellness Services in Mitchell Hall. It will operate from Monday to Friday, 5 pm to 8 pm, and by appointment only. S

Here’s your CFRC daily news brief for Tuesday, September 15 2020. The Kingston Health Sciences Centre opened up a satellite COVID-19 assessment centre on queen’s university campus at Mitchell Hall, located at 69 Union street for Queen’s University students to get tested for COVID-19. They are open Mondays through Friday from 5-8pm. Staff asks that you wear a mask and socially distance at the centre. You can call student wellness services to book an appointment to get tested. For those who are not Queen’s students, there is also the assessment centre located at the Leon’s Centre on 1 The Tragically Hip Way. Due to a large volume of people returning since the academic year has started, and students of all ages are returning to school, wait times are over an hour so expect that if you decide to get tested. Late night Thursdays are back at the Agnes Etherington Art Centre. The gallery is open from 10am to 9pm on Thursdays. There are two new solo exhibitions featured at the gallery, Shannon Bool’s Mode

Here’s your CFRC daily news brief for Monday, September 14 2020. Hunters are asked to stay away from nature reserves with regards to cormorant hunting as of this week until December 31st 2020. Due to the use of pesticides and herbicides, there has been a prominent decline in the cormorant population. Land Conservancy Director, Christine Cannon asks that people should respect thatSnake and Salmon islands are set aside for nature and not a place for hunting. The Kingston Writers Fest is coming up next week, from September 23-27 and there is still time to sign up for free virtual events. To sign up and learn more about the festival and all their events over the 5 day event, click here! City Council is looking for resident input on their strategic priorities that were set for 2019-2022. Due to COVID-19, the city has had to take a second look at their priorities. Offer your input by tomorrow, September 15 at 4pm by going to this link to comment on the council’s plan, which will be further discussed at a meetin

Here’s your CFRC daily news brief for Friday, September 11 2020. There are three new active case of COVID-19 in the region. A male and female in their 30s both tested positive; these cases are unrelated. A 19-year old female was diagnosed and it is travel related, and medical officers do say that no cases should stem from hers. With students now starting school, and a surge of young adults migrating back to Kingston as many post-secondary students begin their semester, Kingston Health Sciences Centre has reported that more people are getting tested for COVID-19 to ensure their safety. The KFL&A Public Health Unit also reminds community members that wait times may be over an hour as the return to school has increased the requests for testing. The COVID Assessment Centre, located at the Leon’s Centre on 1 Tragically Hip Way, is open from 9am to 4pm daily. Updated from KFL&A PHU: 1 previously active case has resolved, bringing Kingston’s current numbers to 115 total cases, 112 resolved, and 3 active. For m

Welcome to CFRC 101. 9 FM’s first morning news brief, broadcasting daily at 8 am and podcasted too! In today’s news brief, Alexandra Fernandes updates our community about new construction now under way to complete the overpass at John Counter Boulevard.  Road closures on John Counter Blvd. are expected in the area between Sir John A. Macdonald to Princess Street for up to 7 weeks.  For more information about the project, visit City of Kingston. Queen’s University and Kingston community members are also reminded by the City of Kingston that the beach area at Breakwater Park and Gord Downie Pier are now closed for the remainder of the season.  For more information on this closure, and access to other City parks, please review the public notice issued by City of Kingston. Queen’s students are also reminded about ARC and Stauffer Library access.   The ARC will be taking reservations here for 50 minute periods that can be made 3 days in advance.  Note, the ARC is taking bookings from students only at