Podcasts by Today in YGK

Today in YGK: December 6, 2023 from 2023-12-06T18:24:20

In this episode of Today in YGK, we discuss some recent updates from the City of Kingston and KFPL, including KFPL’s recent project to support menstrual equity in our community. We also give ...

Today in YGK: December 4, 2023 from 2023-12-06T04:42:45

In this segment of Today in YGK, CFRC’s News Team keeps you up to date on the latest in local headlines, sports, campus news, upcoming concerts, and more!

Today in YGK: November 29, 2023 from 2023-12-01T02:49:12

In this episode of Today in YGK, we run through the latest updates from the City on Kingston, Utilities Kingston, the Kingston frontenac Public Library, and more. Tune in for your CFRC traffic and ...

Today in YGK: November 27, 2023 from 2023-11-28T02:49:34

In this episode of Today in YGK, we discuss the closure of the Queen’s Bader College location with Vice-Provost Evans. We also get into your latest updates in upcoming events, concerts, and m...

Today in YGK: November 22, 2023 from 2023-11-22T21:20:20

In this episode of Today in YGK, we sit down with the Director of Skeleton Park Arts Festival, Greg Tilson, to chat about their upcoming concert fundraiser on Saturday in support of the Skeleton Pr...

Today in YGK: November 20, 2023 from 2023-11-20T22:59:08

In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s News Team keeps you posted on the latest updates in sports, campus news, and upcoming events.

Today in YGK: November 15, 2023 from 2023-11-20T16:12:56

In this episode of Today in YGK, we get into the closure of Queen’s University’s Bader campus. We sit down with Keaton to chat about tomorrow’s concert at the Broom Factory in sup...

Today in YGK: November 13, 2023 from 2023-11-20T16:08:45

Get your fix of Kingston local news with CFRC’s news team! We cover campus news, sports, upcoming events, and more.

Today in YGK: November 8, 2023 from 2023-11-20T16:05:49

This episode of Today in YGK features an interview with Rowena McGowan, Curator at the Museum of Healthcare at Kingston, regarding the museum’s upcoming feature in The HISTORY Channel’s...

Today in YGK: November 6, 2023 from 2023-11-07T17:32:48

This episode of Today in YGK contains a special interview segment with Mayor Bryan Paterson, discussing the 2023 Mayor’s Arts Awards taking place this evening. In campus news, we get into the...

Today in YGK: November 1, 2023 from 2023-11-01T17:01:46

In this segment of Today in YGK, we update you on the ongoing Belle Park encampment case proceedings, as the Ontario Superior Court hears from the city and encampment residents this week. We also k...

Today in YGK: October 30, 2023 from 2023-10-30T16:31:03

This episode of Today in YGK features an interview with local author Iain Reid, who was recently announced as a finalist for the prestegious Governor General Literary Awards. Be sure to tune in for...

Today in YGK: Oct. 25, 2023 from 2023-10-27T02:40:02

CFRC’s news team run over some of this week’s top news stories, including updates in sports, campus news, and more.

Today in YGK: Oct. 23, 2023 from 2023-10-24T02:37:13

CFRC’s news team keep you updated on all things Kingston local news.

Today in YGK: October 18, 2023 from 2023-10-19T15:29:39

This episode of Today In YGK features an interview with  Devon Ellis about an upcoming DIY SFX Make Up workshop before Halloween. In campus news, we keep you posted on upcoming initiatives for home...

Today in YGK: October 16, 2023 from 2023-10-16T21:00:55

In this episode of Today in YGK, we give you the latest in Queen’s Homecoming news, including alumni events, City initiatives, and safety tips. Also, tune in for traffic, weather and concert ...

Today in YGK: October 11, 2023 from 2023-10-12T15:28:53

In today’s episode of Today in YGK, we sit down with Nikhil Aurora, Queen’s Astrophysics Postdoc Researcher and Queen’s eclipse coordinator, to chat about the partial eclipse coming up this S...

Today in YGK: October 9, 2023 from 2023-10-10T23:58:21

In this segment of Today in YGK, we inform students about the University District Safety Initiative, going into effect on October 14th until November 1st. We also give you some Hoco safety tips wit...

Today in YGK: October 4, 2023 from 2023-10-05T14:16:04

In this segment of Today in YGK, we discuss the theme of this October’s Islamic History Month, keep you posted on closures for the upcoming long weekend, and more. In campus news, we feature ...

Today in YGK: October 2, 2023 from 2023-10-05T14:08:48

On this episode of Today in YGK, the CFRC news team keeps you posted on the latest Kingston news, including campus updates, traffic, sports, and more.

Today in YGK: September 27, 2023 from 2023-10-05T14:07:13

On this episode of Today in YGK, the CFRC news team keeps you posted on the latest Kingston news, including campus updates, traffic, sports, and more.

Today in YGK: September 25, 2023 from 2023-10-05T14:06:12

On this episode of Today in YGK, the CFRC news team keeps you posted on the latest Kingston news, including campus updates, traffic, sports, and more.

Today in YGK: September 20, 2023 from 2023-09-21T00:24:43

In this episode of Today in YGK, we cover the ‘1 Million March for Children’ and the counter-protest in response to the event that took place in confederation park this morning. We also...

Today in YGK: September 18, 2023 from 2023-09-18T21:00:52

In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s news team dives deep into the impact of Meta’s Canadian news ban, featuring an interview with Cris Vilela and Tori Stafford of local news outlet ...

Today in YGK: September 13, 2023 from 2023-09-15T13:44:04

On this episode of Today in YGK, the CFRC news team keeps you posted on the latest Kingston news, including campus updates, traffic, sports, and more.

Today in YGK: September 11, 2023 from 2023-09-15T13:43:02

On this episode of Today in YGK, the CFRC news team keeps you posted on the latest Kingston news, including campus updates, traffic, sports, and more.

Today in YGK: September 6, 2023 from 2023-09-06T19:30:42

In this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s news team gets into the changes Downtown Kingston BIA made to make Limestone City Blues Fest a hit this year, the KFPL’s upcoming programming for...

TiYGK September 4th 2023 from 2023-09-04T22:26:17

Join us for the latest episode in local and campus news, events, weather, sports and traffic!

Today in YGK: August 30 from 2023-08-31T13:19:58

On this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s news team keeps you posted on upcoming events, including Open Farms starting this Friday, Queen’s student move-in day, concerts, and more. You ca...

Today in YGK: August 28, 2023 from 2023-08-29T15:26:22

On this segment of Today in YGK, we discuss the release of the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce’s Q2 City Council Report Card. In sports, we give you the latest on the Gaels Football open...

Today in YGK: August 23, 2023 from 2023-08-29T15:13:42

On this episode of Today in YGK, we discuss the upcoming Belle Park Project’s event series “Unearthed”, aiming to shed light on the natural and political histories of Belle Park. ...

Today in YGK: August 21, 2023 from 2023-08-29T15:08:42

On this episode of Today in YGK, CFRC’s news team keeps you updated on the latest Kingston news. Tune in for your fix of sports, weather, trafic, and more.

Today in YGK: August 16, 2023 from 2023-08-24T18:48:16

Keep up with Kingston local news with CFRC’s news collective. In each episode, get your fix of sports, weather, traffic, and more.

Today in YGK: August 14, 2023 from 2023-08-24T18:47:17

Keep up with Kingston local news with CFRC’s news collective. In each episode, get your fix of sports, weather, traffic, and more.

Today in YGK: August 9, 2023 from 2023-08-24T18:45:30

Keep up with Kingston local news with CFRC’s news collective. In each episode, get your fix of sports, weather, traffic, and more.

Today in YGK: August 7, 2023 from 2023-08-24T18:43:19

Keep up with Kingston local news with CFRC’s news collective. In each episode, get your fix of sports, weather, traffic, and more.

Today in YGK: August 2, 2023 from 2023-08-24T18:39:24

Keep up with Kingston local news with CFRC’s news collective. In each episode, get your fix of sports, weather, traffic, and more.

Today in YGK: July 31, 2023 from 2023-08-24T18:28:45

In this segment of Today in YGK, CFRC’s News Team gives you the rundown of the Kick and Push theatre Festival so far, sports, traffic, weather, and more.

Today in YGK: July 26, 2023 from 2023-07-26T20:15

On this week’s episode of Today in YGK, we get into the changes coming to the Kingston’s Bellevue House after Parks Canada’s release of a new management plan. Our arts desk covers...

Today in YGK: July 24, 2023 from 2023-07-24T21:28:56

Keep up with Kingston local news with CFRC’s news collective. In this episode, we cover the City’s plan to create a working group to improve student-community relations. You can also ge...

Today in YGK: July 19, 2023 from 2023-07-24T21:23:40

Keep up with Kingston local news with CFRC’s news collective. In each episode, get your fix of sports, weather, traffic, and more.

Today in YGK: July 17, 2023 from 2023-07-21T14:30:51

In today’s episode, we cover some updates from last week’s final City Council meeting before their short break. We get into upcoming events you won’t want to miss. Also, tune in f...

Today in YGK: July 12, 2023 from 2023-07-21T14:26:55

Keep up with Kingston local news with CFRC’s news collective. In each episode, get your fix of sports, weather, traffic, and more.

Today in YGK: July 10, 2023 from 2023-07-21T14:23:41

Local news updates with CFRC’s news team! Get your fix of sports, community events, arts and culture, and more.

Today in YGK: July 5 from 2023-07-06T13:12:52

In this segment of Today in YGK, we chat about the Girls Inc. Limestone Girls Summit which took place before the long weekend. Next, we get into the upcoming Kingston Buskers Rendezvous, Artsfest, ...

Today in YGK: June 28 from 2023-07-04T15:22:53

In this episode, we discuss the City’s release of their 2022 Housing and Social Services Report. We get into the release of the Kingston Grand’s artists in residence for this year, and ...

TiYGK July 3 2023 from 2023-07-03T23:35:38

In this episode, the CFRC news team covers the Girls Summit, Limestone City Co-op Housing news, Busker’s Rendezvous, Agnes Reopening, Ground UP w/ Interview, Dance Classes, Domino One Act Fes...

Today in YGK: June 26, 2023 from 2023-06-27T00:26:33

In this episode, we discuss Skeleton Park Arts Festival and Princess Street Promenade, which both took place over the weekend. Our sports desk features a chat with the Kingston Sharks at the first ...

TiYGK Local News June 21 2023 from 2023-06-21T16:22:58

In this episode, we cover seed funding for Limestone City Co-operative Housing Inc. coming before City Council, Skeleton Park Arts Festival Updates + Murals, and Image+Nation Queer Short Film Festi...

Today in YGK: June 14 from 2023-06-15T14:21:32

In today’s episode, we talk about the upcoming Martha’s Table Empty Boards Fundraiser taking place at the Kingston Grand Theatre on Friday. Our arts desk gets into what you can expect from th...

Today in YGK: June 7 from 2023-06-15T14:04:05

Today’s episode features an interview with Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics of Queen’s University and expert on Environmental Public Health Dr. Hwas...

Today in YGK: June 5 from 2023-06-15T13:58:23

Tonight’s episode will feature an interview with MPP for Kingston and the Islands Ted Hsu discussing the launch of his campaign for leader of the Ontario Liberal Party. We let you know about ...

Today in YGK: May 31, 2023 from 2023-06-01T02:50:38

In this segment of Today in YGK, we discuss the release of the results for the healthcare privatization referendum which took place over the weekend, organized by the Kingston Health Coalition. Our...

Today in YGK: May 29, 2023 from 2023-05-29T22:41:44

In this episode, we cover the referendum on healthcare privatization organized by the Kingston Health Coalition and Kingston MPP Ted Hsu’s recent launch of his Ontario Liberal leadership camp...

Today in YGK: May 24 2023 from 2023-05-24T21:01:22

In this segment of Today in YGK, we get into how the arts community is kicking off a packed summer with the return of Art After Dark, Spring Reverb, and more. Our events calendar presents all thing...

Today in YGK: May 22 2023 from 2023-05-23T15:01:21

In this segment of Today in YGK, we get into lots of approaching arts events, including the upcoming closing exhibition for Sounding Board: A Community Conversation, the Watershed Festival, Art Aft...

Today in YGK: May 17 2023 from 2023-05-23T14:58:47

In this segment of Today in YGK, we discuss upcoming fundraising events like the Blues Cruise supporting the Kingston Foodbank. We discuss the upcoming Three Minute Thesis competition hosted this y...

Today in YGK: May 15 2023 from 2023-05-17T01:59:48

In this segment of Today in YGK, we discuss the KFL&A Community Drug Strategy Advisory Committee launching  launching an online survey for community members to share their thoughts on decrimina...

Today in YGK: May 10 2023 from 2023-05-10T19:08:33

In this segment of Today in YGK, we discuss the KFL&A Community Drug Strategy Advisory Committee launching  launching an online survey for community members to share their thoughts on decrimina...

Today in YGK: May 8 from 2023-05-08T19:39:18

In this segment of Today in YGK, we discuss a new pilot program launched by The City of Kingston supporting community-led tree planting events, a new exhibition by the KHWS, upcoming PhD Community ...

Today in YGK: April 10 2023 from 2023-04-12T17:10:56

In this segment of Today in YGK, we sit down with Mona Rahman, co-chair of the Give 30 Campaign, to discuss the campaign so far and how to contribute. We discuss the upcoming Juvenis festival, perf...

Today in YGK: April 3 2023 from 2023-04-05T20:57:42

In this episode of Today in YGK, we discuss the recent Inquiry@Queen’s Undergraduate Research Conference, Queen’s being announced as the host of the 2023 Vanier Cup, and more.

Today in YGK: March 27 2023 from 2023-03-28T01:27:20

This week on Today in YGK, we discuss No Clearcuts in Kingston (NCK) urging City Council to prioritize sustainability. We also discuss upcoming opporunities for local artists, and other approaching...

Today in YGK: March 20 2023 from 2023-03-20T16:16:51

This week on Today in YGK, we discuss the Limestone City Housing Co-operative that Councillor Jeff Mclaren wants to establish in Kingston. We also discuss the encampment evictions that will most li...

Today in YGK: March 6 2023 from 2023-03-06T17:45:11

In this segment of Today in YGK, Alex sits down with executive director of Martha’s Table, Ronda Candy, to discuss the purchasing of the adjacent property of Martha’s Table as it opens ...

Today in YGK: Feb 27 from 2023-03-03T16:53:32

This week on Today in YGK, we discuss the province-wide rally on Feb 23. where nurses, healthcare workers, and allies rallied for better care, wages and staffing for nurses across the province. We ...

Today in YGK: Feb 27 2023 from 2023-02-28T05:49:33

In this segment of Today in YGK, we give you a rundown of local news headlines, including the fourth annual United Way KFL&A Tampon Tuesday collection drive, protesters gathering at hospitals a...

Today in YGK: Feb 13 2023 from 2023-02-15T17:27

In this segment of Today in YGK, we give you a rundown of local news headlines, including a former KHSC being investigated as a result of false documentation, and city council making deals about de...

Today in YGK: Feb 8 2023 from 2023-02-06T21:00:52

In this segment of Today in YGK, we give you the local news rundown of things happening in Kingston. We discuss the AMS elections and the story as to why team ERA is off the ballot. Christena has t...

Today in YGK Jan 30th 2023 from 2023-01-31T02:46:25

Join us for news stories at Queen’s University and in the Kingston community including coverage of Union Gallery’s upcoming Cezanne’s Closet fundraiser event and the relaunch of P...

Today in YGK: Jan 23 2023 from 2023-01-23T23:02:34

In this segment, our local news rundown includes the announcement of the new Board of Directors for Kingston’s BIA, an exciting upcoming performance by the Kingston Symphony, as well as a law...

Today in YGK: Jan 16 2023 from 2023-01-17T04:05:53

In this segment of Today in YGK, we give you the local rundown of what’s going in Kingston, specifically about the climate change symposium taking place this Thursday, January 19th as well as...

Today in YGK: Jan 9 2023 from 2023-01-09T20:56:17

Happy New Year, YGK! The CFRC news team brings you news updates regarding the homeless encampments in the city and how local services and city council is handling the issue. Additionally, our commu...

Today in YGK: Dec 5 2022 from 2022-12-06T18:48:30

In this segment of Today in YGK, we give you the local news rundown about happenings with the Kingston Humane Society, the Climate Action Fund,  and more. Students are informed about the holiday ho...

TiYGK Nov 21 2022 from 2022-11-22T00:49:49

Check out the latest in local news including this week’s Artist to Watch alongside weather, sports, campus news updates, weather, traffic and events calendar reports.

TiYGK Nov 14 2022 from 2022-11-14T18:24:25

In this episode, get headlines on Support Not Stigma and the Mayor’s Arts Awards alongside coverage of the Yates Cup battle between Queen’s and Western Universities plus a feature inter...

Today in YGK November 7th from 2022-11-07T18:40:06

Join us in this episode for the latest news headlines including coverage of the upcoming Climate Change Symposium, last week’s AMS Assembly, the CUPE strike, Gaels football semi-finals highli...

TiYGK Oct 31st from 2022-10-31T15:39:44

Today’s episode features coverage of the Mayor’s Arts Awards, the rise in anti-Semitic vandalism around the city, Hallowe’en safety tips and the rundown of Homecoming Weekend at Q...

Today in YGK Oct 24 from 2022-10-24T18:25:58

In today’s news coverage, the CFRC news team highlights municipal elections in the City of Kingston, updates about the City’s credit rating, Breast Cancer Awareness Month alongside camp...

Today in YGK October 17 2022 from 2022-10-17T19:38:05

In today’s episode, we feature an artist talk with local act, Almond Milk and discussion with Dr. Katie Mack, Hawking Chair in Cosmology and Science Communication at the Perimeter Institute i...

Today in YGK: Oct 10 2022 from 2022-10-11T00:28:54

Today in YGK Sept 28th 2022 from 2022-09-28T16:13:26

In this episode of Today in YGK, listeners will learn more about this week’s Artist to Watch, local band Kasador.  We also speak with Theresa Couto at Queen’s University about the new b...

Today in YGK Sept 19 2022 from 2022-09-19T16:52:42

In our relaunch of Today in YGK for autumn 2022, we’re bringing listeners up to date local and campus news headlines and highlights, interviews, weather and traffic reports and upcoming event...

Kingston Pride! from 2022-06-15T15:39:06

In this segment, we sit down and chat with Mark Richardson, Kingston Pride board member, about Kingston Pride taking place from June 10-19th 2022! Kingston Pride occurred virtually during 2020, and...

Dr. Dean Burry talks Watershed Festival from 2022-05-18T15:12:26

In this segment, Alexandra sits down with Dr. Dean Burry, a music professor at Queen’s University, and the Artistic Director of the Watershed Festival. The Watershed Festival reimagines music...

An Interview with Cloud 9 Festival Directors, Reily and Emily from 2022-04-28T17:44:19

Alexandra sits down with Reily and Emily, co-founders of the Cloud 9 Festival, a new electronic music and eco-art festival taking place in Lyndhurst from September 10-11 2022. Learn more about Clou...

Interview with Green Party Candidate, Zachary Typhair from 2022-04-13T16:40:01

In this segment, Alex sits down with Zachary Typhair, MPP Candidate for the Green Party for the Kingston and Islands Electoral district to discuss the Green party’s policies, and what Zachary...

Tax Season Tips for Students! from 2022-03-09T15:20:56

Alex sits down with CRA Senior Communications Advisor, Paul Murphy, to discuss the upcoming tax season and what students can do to prepare to submit their taxes for the year. We also talk local new...

Almost Home Celebrates 30 Years! from 2022-02-17T15:58:14

In this segment, Taylor sits down with folks from Almost Home to celebrate their 30 years of operating! Almost Home is a home-away-from home for families with ill or injured children receiving medi...

Learn More about the AKA Autonomous Social Centre from 2021-11-03T15:01:58

In this segment, Alex sits down with Shoni and Liz from the AKA Autonomous Social Centre to discuss how the organization got started, what events they host, and what to expect when walking into the...

Interview with Founder of Project YES, Arishya Aggarwal from 2021-10-26T23:52:50

In this episode, Alex sits down with friend and colleague, Arishya Aggarwal to discuss the non-profit organization she founded, called Project YES. They also discuss Arishya’s experience comp...

Howe Island Rockin the Rock from 2021-08-11T02:39:11

In this segment, Sadie sits down with performers of the Howe Island Rockin the Rock music festival taking place Saturday August 14th. Get your tickets by visiting www.howeislandrockintherock.com an...

Interview with Mike Schreiner, Leader of the GPO from 2021-07-13T13:42:06

In this segment of Today in YGK, Alexandra sits down with Leader of the Green Party of Ontario to discuss the housing crisis as well as the housing strategy document the GPO recently put out. They ...

Why We Should Reconsider COVID-19 Vaccine Passports from 2021-06-09T17:40:16

In this segment of Today in YGK, Alexandra sits down with Tommy Cooke of Queen’s University to discuss why we should reconsider COVID-19 vaccine passports, based on a written piece featured i...

Museum of Healthcare Contributes to Heritage Minute from 2021-06-02T17:40:25

In this segment of Today in YGK, Alexandra sits down with Kevin Moorhouse, Museum Manager of the Museum of Healthcare at Kingston to discuss the museum’s contribution to Historica’s new...

Dean Burry Talks Watershed Festival! from 2021-05-18T13:06:10

In this segment of Today in YGK, Alexandra sits down with Dr. Dean Burry, a professor at Queen’s University who is also the creative director of the Watershed Festival, a festival first of it...

Summer Programming and Events at the Agnes! from 2021-05-11T15:29:13

In this segment of Today in YGK, Alexandra sits down with Shannon Brown (Program Coordinator) and Charlotte Gagnier (Program Assisstant) of the Agnes Etherington Art Centre to discuss the Isabel an...

Learn About“Do Art. Be Wonderful.”with Francisco Corbett from 2021-05-05T19:47:47

In this segment, our Arts Coordinator, Sadie Mcfadden sits down virtually with artist Francisco Corbett to discuss his event “Do Art. Be Wonderful.” In this art workshop, Kingston artis...

All Things Juvenis Festival! from 2021-04-28T02:46:49

In this segment, Alexandra sits down with Kate and Maya, the Co-managing directors of the Juvenis Festival! Visit www.juvenisfestival.ca to check out the schedule and sign up for the amazing worksh...

Interview with Cathy Szabo, President and CEO of Providence Care from 2021-04-21T14:38:14

In this segment, we chat with Cathy Szabo, President and CEO of Providence Care Hospital in Kingston.  She joins us to talk about Providence Care’s recent announcement that it is opening its ...

Today in YGK–Turtle Egg Conservation in Kingston from 2021-04-06T20:41:11

In this segment of Today in YGK, Alexandra sits down with Darcey and Monika of Turtles Eggs Conservation in Kingston to discuss turtle poaching and more. Be sure to check them out on Instagram @tur...

Today in YGK–Interview with Inquiry@Queen’s Prize Winner, Philippe Haddad from 2021-03-24T23:13:30

In this segment, we sit down with Philippe Haddad, a 4th year ArtSci student in History, and recent Inquiry@Queen’s presenter and prize winner.  Philippe chats about his research paper “...

Today in YGK–A Virtual Murder Mystery Play! from 2021-03-17T19:02:08

In this episode of Today in YGK, Alexandra sits down with Christine Harvey, a director and playwright who is hosting a virtual murder mystery play in support of New Leaf Link, a charitable organiza...

Today in YGK–Interview with Amelia Moses, Director of Bloodthirsty at KCFF’21 from 2021-02-22T23:06:21

In this segment of Today in YGK, Alexandra sits down with Amelia Moses, the director of KCFF’s opening night film Bloodthirsty to discuss the film, her career, and more! CFRC 101.9 FM is prou...

Today in YGK–Interview with Ryan Noth, Director of Drifting Snow at KCFF’21 from 2021-02-17T16:36:08

In this episode of Today in YGK, Alexandra sits down with Ryan Noth, a Canadian film director whose film, Drifting Snow (2019) will be a part of the Kingston Canadian Film Festival, running from Fe...

Today in YGK–Interview with Bruce Kauffman (Recipient of Mayor’s Arts Award) from 2021-02-03T15:59:32

In this week’s segment of Today in YGK, Elizabeth Kim sits down with Mayor’s Arts Award Recipient, Bruce Kauffman, who is the host of CFRC 101.9FM’s “Finding a Voice”....

Today in YGK–What’s Going On at the Agnes? and FedDev Ont Announces $3 million for Kingston from 2021-01-27T16:51:13

In this week’s segment of Today in YGK, Alexandra sits down with Shannon Brown, Program Coordinator of the Agnes Etherington Art Centre. As well, learn about the announcement that FedDev Onta...

Today in YGK–Queen’s Relay for Life from 2021-01-20T17:26:37

In this week’s segment of Today in YGK, Alexandra sits down with the Co-Presidents of Queen’s Relay for Life to talk about their upcoming relay event which is in support of the Canadian...

Today in YGK–Climate Change Symposium, City Council Moves to Ban Conversion Therapy from 2021-01-13T17:56:34

In this segment of Today in YGK, Alexandra sits down with Tess Wittmann, the Community Engagement Specialist of Sustainable Kingston to discuss the Kingston Climate Change Symposium taking place Th...

Today in YGK: A Year in Review from 2020-12-30T14:00:09

In this segment of Today in YGK, we look back at quintessential moments in the Queen’s and Kingston community that have happened in the year of 2020. From the $40 million-USD gift from Bader ...

Today in YGK–Bill 216, Celestial Occurences from 2020-12-16T15:00:50

In this week’s segment of Today in YGK, Alexandra sits down with Sarah Keyes and Dr. Rupa Patel of the KFL&A Food Policy Council to discuss the passing of Bill 216 in the Ontario Educatio...

Today in YGK–Helping Handbags Initiative, News Updates from 2020-12-09T15:00:50

In this week’s episode of Today in YGK, Alexandra sits down in the virtual studio with Nishana Ramsawak, a Queen’s University Engineering PhD Candidate to discuss the Helping Handbags i...

Today in YGK–Interview with Queen’s Women Soccer Team and News Updates from 2020-12-02T20:05:22

In this week’s segment of Today in YGK, Alexandra sits down with Christie Gray (Commerce ’21) and Kirstin Tynan (ArtSci ’24) of the Queen’s Women Varsity Soccer team to disc...

Today in YGK–Bike Theft in Kingston from 2020-11-19T18:21:20

In this week’s episode of Today in YGK, Alexandra sits down with Carla and Graeme from Frontenac Cycle Shop to discuss the issue of bike theft in the Kingston region, and what cyclists can do...

Miss Emily LIVE on IWUC! from 2020-11-19T14:37:32

Local music legend, Miss Emily made a surprise phone call to Indie Wake Up Call around 8:30 AM!  Our host, Cyndy Gibson got to talk to Miss Emily about her new album LIVE at The Isabel!  Listen to ...

Today in YGK–Interview with Wendy Huot of The Screening Room from 2020-11-13T22:05:10

In this week’s episode of Today in YGK, Alexandra sits down with Wendy Huot, owner and operator of The Screening Room in Kingston, Ontario. With COVID-19 impacting operations and attendance, ...

Today in YGK–Interview with Local Kingston Author, Rob Clark from 2020-11-04T15:26:57

In this week’s segment of Today in YGK, Alex sits down with Robert Clark, local Kingston author, to chat about his new book – Willowdale Weavers: A Baby Boomer’s Tale. 100% of the...

Today in YGK–Queen’s International Student Working Group from 2020-10-27T14:20:22

Join Alexandra as she sits down with Canan Sahin and Nathalia Santos Ocasio, both Queen’s University PhD students who are a part of the Queen’s International Student Working Group. The ...

The Question of Ranked Ballots in YGK from 2020-10-26T21:35:22

Kingston City Councillors Jim Neill (Williamsville District), Mary Rita Holland (Kingscourt-Rideau District) and Robert Kiley (Trillium District) drop by the virtual studio in this episode with gue...

Today in YGK–Interview with Sadaf Amini from 2020-10-26T15:20:34

In this episode of Today in YGK, Alexandra sits down with Sadaf Amini, a local Kingston musician who specializes in playing the Santur. Also a finalist of the YGK Emerging Musician Competition, she...

Today in YGK–Queen’s International Graduate Students Losing TAships from 2020-10-26T15:13:08

In this week’s episode of Today in YGK, Alexandra sits down with Harshavardhan Thyagarajan, a graduate student of Queen’s University, to talk about Queen’s International Graduate ...

Today in YGK- Royal Astronomical Society from 2020-10-08T14:30:50

In this week’s episode of Today in YGK, Alexandra sits down with Connor Stone, a PhD candidate at Queen’s University to discuss the Royal Astronomical Society’s announcement that ...

Today in YGK- Integrated Care Hub from 2020-10-05T14:59:51

In today’s episode of Today in YGK, Alexandra sits down with Gilles Charette, executive director of the HIV/AIDS Regional Services in Kingston, Ontario to talk about the new Integrated Care Hub.

Today in YGK: BlueKey and Local News from 2020-08-27T16:20:21

In this week’s episode, Alexandra sits down with Pourousha Marandi (Queen’s ’22) and Vinh To (Wilfred Laurier ’23) to discuss BlueKey, a student housing start-up that they c...

Today in YGK x KAC: Kay Kenney and Vincent Perez from 2020-08-13T17:24:58

In this collaboration episode with the Kingston Arts Council, Alexandra sits down with local Kingston artists, Kay Kenney, a dancer and artist here in the Kingston area and owner of Movement Market...

Today in YGK: Emilie Steele and The Deal from 2020-08-05T21:19:46

In this week’s episode of Today in YGK, Alex sits down with Emilie Steele from Emilie Steele and the Deal, a local Kingston band. They have a livestream performance at the Isabel Bader Centre...

Today in YGK: Queen’s Collage Collectives and Local News from 2020-07-29T21:00

In this week’s episode of Today in YGK, Alexandra sits down with Alyssa Vernon to talk about the Queen’s Club she founded, Queen’s Collage Collectives, as well as the anti-racist ...

Today in YGK: @stolenbysmith from 2020-07-15T21:00

In this week’s episode of Today in YGK, Alexandra sits down with Kelly Weiling Zou (Commerce ’21) to talk about the Instagram account @stolenbysmith that she started that has since gain...

Today in YGK: Interview with Weigh the Anchor, and Local News from 2020-07-08T21:00

In this week’s episode of Today in YGK, Alexandra interviews Andrew Zamora of Weigh the Anchor, a pop punk band based in Oakville, Ontario. Additionally, learn more about city re-openings and...

Today in YGK x Kingston Arts Council Ep. 1: Francisco Corbett and Mariah Horner from 2020-07-01T22:00

In this week’s special episode of Today in YGK, in collaboration with the Kingston Arts Council, Alexandra interviews youth artists in the Kingston Area to talk about their practice and resil...

Today in YGK: KCFF from 2020-07-01T14:39:53

In today’s episode of Today in YGK, Alexandra talks with Marc Garniss, the festival director of the Kingston Canadian Film Festival about the shut down of the festival earlier in March due to...

Today in YGK: An Interview with Winnipeg’s band, Touching, and Local News from 2020-06-18T13:24:09

In this week’s episode of Today in YGK, listen in on an exclusive interview with Michael Falk of Winnipeg music group, Touching to hear about their Isolation Blues project. As well, the Skele...

Today in YGK: Kingston Pride and Local News from 2020-06-11T15:10:40

In this week’s episode of Today in YGK, sit down with host Alexandra and Ruth Wood, Board Chair of Kingston Pride to learn how the parades and events have moved online! As well as learn more ...

Today in YGK: SpaceX Launch and Local News from 2020-06-04T13:24:03

In today’s episode of Today in YGK, sit in on a conversation with Queen’s University PhD Candidate, Connor Stone, to learn about the historic SpaceX launch that happened Saturday, May 3...

Today in YGK: SPAF and Local News from 2020-05-28T19:53:33

In this week’s episode of Today in YGK, learn more about the Skeleton Park Arts Festival and what they’re doing to accommodate an online and in-person festival. As well as other informa...

The Ballytobin Festival from 2020-05-20T21:35:02

In this week’s episode of Today in YGK, Alexandra sits down with Tricia Baldwin, Director of the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts to discuss the inaugural Ballytobin Festival, an o...

Campus Focus: The Journey Home from 2020-05-13T19:39:25

In this pilot episode, Today in YGK host Alexandra Fernandes (ArtSci ’21) chats with three Queen’s University students whose study abroad experiences were cut short due to COVID-19. Dow...