The Corridor
On The Corridor podcast, we feature news stories created by Local Journalism Initiative reporters in Kingston and area including CFRC’s own Chris Lawrie with contributions from CJAI Amherst Island Radio, County FM in Picton, CFWN FM in Cobourg plus LJI print media journalists from The Kingstonist, YGK News, and the Brockville Recorder and Times. The Corridor broadcasts Thursdays at 5 PM EST on CFRC's terrestrial signal 101.9 FM and can be streamed at cfrc.ca. The Corridor has been made possible by our team of staff and volunteers, the Community Radio Fund of Canada, the Local Journalism Initiative, the Queen's University De...
The Corridor #154
Covering the latest developments in regional news from Kingston to Cobourg, The Corridor is made possible through the support of the Radio Fund of Canada, the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters and the generous sponsorship of Kim Purcell Realty. The October 27th edition of The Corridor features a written submission from LJI Reporter Michelle Dorey Forestell (The Kingstonist). Audio contributors for this week include: Chris Lawrie (CFRC), Jesse Bell, Henry Walker, Dinah Jansen, and Ted Evans (CJAI).
The Corridor #153
Covering the latest developments in regional news from Kingston to Cobourg, The Corridor is made possible through the support of the Radio Fund of Canada, the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters and the generous sponsorship of Kim Purcell Realty. The October 20th edition of The Corridor features a written submission from LJI Reporter Michelle Dorey Forestell (The Kingstonist). Audio contributors for this week include: Chris Lawrie (CFRC), Jesse Bell, Dinah Jansen, and Ted Evans (CJAI).
The Corridor #152
Covering the latest developments in regional news from Kingston to Cobourg, The Corridor is made possible through the support of the Radio Fund of Canada, the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters and the generous sponsorship of Kim Purcell Realty. The October 13th edition of The Corridor features a written submission from LJI Reporter Michelle Dorey Forestell (The Kingstonist). Audio contributors for this week include: Chris Lawrie (CFRC), Jesse Bell, Dinah Jansen, and Ted Evans (CJAI).
The Corridor #151
Covering the latest developments in regional news from Kingston to Cobourg, The Corridor is made possible through the support of the Radio Fund of Canada, the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters and the generous sponsorship of Kim Purcell Realty. The October 6th edition of The Corridor features a written submission from LJI Reporter Brittiny Blodgett (Picton Gazzette). Audio contributors for this week include: Chris Lawrie (CFRC), Jesse Bell, Dinah Jansen, and Ted Evans (CJAI).
The Corridor #150
Covering the latest developments in regional news from Kingston to Cobourg, The Corridor is made possible through the support of the Radio Fund of Canada, the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters and the generous sponsorship of Kim Purcell Realty. The September 29th edition of The Corridor features a written submission from LJI Reporter Michelle Dorey-Forestell (The Kingstonist). Audio contributors for this week include: Chris Lawrie (CFRC), Jesse Bell, Dinah Jansen, and Ted Evans (CJAI).
The Corridor #146
Covering the latest developments in regional news from Kingston to Cobourg, The Corridor is made possible through the support of the Radio Fund of Canada, the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters and the generous sponsorship of Kim Purcell Realty. The August 25th edition of The Corridor features a written submission from LJI Reporter Michelle Dorey-Forestell (The Kingstonist). Audio contributors for this week include: Aara Macauley (CFRC), Jesse Bell, and Ted Evans (CJAI).
The Corridor #145
Covering the latest developments in regional news from Kingston to Cobourg, The Corridor is made possible through the support of the Radio Fund of Canada, the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters and the generous sponsorship of Kim Purcell Realty. The August 18th edition of The Corridor features a written submission from LJI Reporter Michelle Dorey-Forestell (The Kingstonist). Audio contributors for this week include: Aara Macauley (CFRC), Jesse Bell, Dinah Jansen, Ted Evans (CJAI), and Brenda Little (CJPE).
The Corridor #144
Covering the latest developments in regional news from Kingston to Cobourg, The Corridor is made possible through the support of the Radio Fund of Canada, the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters and the generous sponsorship of Kim Purcell Realty. The August 11th edition of The Corridor features a written submission from LJI Reporters Sarah Williams (Napanee Beaver). Audio contributors for this week include: Aara Macauley (CFRC), Jesse Bell, Dinah Jansen, Ted Evans (CJAI), and Genavieve Hinch.
The Corridor August 4th 2026
Welcome to another edition of The Corridor brought to you by Kim Purcell Realty and the generous support of the Community Radio Fund of Canada’s Local Journalism Initiative program. Dinah Jansen, Jesse Bell and Genavieve Hinch bring together stories from CFRC’s Aara Macauley with updates on the proposed Alto High Speed Rail Line, Sarah Beavis’s YGK News coverage of funding for a new school in Westbrook, Ted Evans CJAI coverage of the suspension of Greater Napanee’s grass cutting program, Keith Dempsey of Brockville Recorder & Times on gaming revenue for Gananoque and the Township of Leeds & Thousand I...
The Corridor July 28th
Welcome to another edition of the Corridor brought to you by Kim Purcell Realty and through the generous support of the Community Radio Fund of Canada’s Local Journalism Initiative program! This episode with Dinah Jansen, Jesse Bell & Genavieve Hinch features stories by CFRC’s Aara Macauley covering the presentation of a draft proposal for the city’s new Student Housing Strategy, Michelle Dorey Forestell of the Kingstonist’s story on updates related to Napanee’s new Village Green Long Term Care Home, CJAI’s Ted Evans covering the impending closure of the Amherstview Leisure & Activity Centre, Keith Dempsey of the Brockv...
The Corridor #142
Covering the latest developments in regional news from Kingston to Cobourg, The Corridor is made possible through the support of the Radio Fund of Canada, the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters and the generous sponsorship of Kim Purcell Realty. The July 21st edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI Reporters Michelle Dorey Forestell (The Kingstonist) & Keith Dempsey (Brockville Recorder & Times). Audio contributors for this week include: Christena Lawrie (CFRC), Jesse Bell, Dinah Jansen, Brenda Little (CJPE), and Genavieve Hinch.
The Corridor #141
Covering the latest developments in regional news from Kingston to Cobourg, The Corridor is made possible through the support of the Radio Fund of Canada, the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters and the generous sponsorship of Kim Purcell Realty. The July 14th edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI Reporters Sarah Williams (The Napanee Beaver) & Keith Dempsey (Brockville Recorder & Times). Audio contributors for this week include: Aara Macauley (CFRC), Jesse Bell, Dinah Jansen, Ted Evans (CJAI), and Genavieve Hinch.
The Corridor #140
Covering the latest developments in regional news from Kingston to Cobourg, The Corridor is made possible through the support of the Radio Fund of Canada, the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters and the generous sponsorship of Kim Purcell Realty. The July 7th edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI Reporters Michelle Dorey Forestell (The Kingstonist) & Keith Dempsey (Brockville Recorder & Times). Audio contributors for this week include: Aara Macauley (CFRC), Jesse Bell, Dinah Jansen, Brenda Little (CJPE), and Genavieve Hinch.
The Corridor #139
Covering the latest developments in regional news from Kingston to Cobourg, The Corridor is made possible through the support of the Radio Fund of Canada, the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters and the generous sponsorship of Kim Purcell Realty. The June 30th edition of The Corridor features a written submission from LJI Reporter Michelle Dorey Forestell (The Kingstonist). Audio contributors for this week include: Chris Lawrie (CFRC), Jesse Bell, Ted Evans (CJAI), Brenda Little (CJPE), and Genavieve Hinch.
The Corridor #138
Covering the latest developments in regional news from Kingston to Cobourg, The Corridor is made possible through the support of the Radio Fund of Canada, the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters and the generous sponsorship of Kim Purcell Realty. The June 23rd edition of The Corridor features a written submissions from LJI Reporter Michelle Dorey Forestell (The Kingstonist). Audio contributors for this week include: Aara Macauley (CFRC), Jesse Bell, and Genavieve Hinch.
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The Corridor #137
Covering the latest developments in regional news from Kingston to Cobourg, The Corridor is made possible through the support of the Radio Fund of Canada, the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters and the generous sponsorship of Kim Purcell Realty. The June 9th edition of The Corridor features a written submissions from LJI Reporter Michelle Dorey Forestell (The Kingstonist) & Keith Dempsey (Brockville Recorder & Times). Audio contributors for this week include: Aara Macauley (CFRC), Jesse Bell, Genavieve Hinch, and Ted Evans (CJAI).
Today in YGK #374
The June 15th 2026 edition of Today in YGK featuring headlines from Aara Macauley, weather & traffic from Jesse Bell, concerts & events from Genavieve Hinch, and the CFRC PowerPlays Sports Report.
The Corridor #136
Covering the latest developments in regional news from Kingston to Cobourg, The Corridor is made possible through the support of the Radio Fund of Canada, the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters and the generous sponsorship of Kim Purcell Realty. The June 9th edition of The Corridor features a written submissions from LJI Reporter Michelle Dorey Forestell (The Kingstonist) & Keith Dempsey (Brockville Recorder & Times). Audio contributors for this week include: Aara Macauley (CFRC), Jesse Bell, Dinah Jansen, Genavieve Hinch, and Ted Evans (CJAI).
The Corridor #135
Covering the latest developments in regional news from Kingston to Cobourg, The Corridor is made possible through the support of the Radio Fund of Canada, the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters and the generous sponsorship of Kim Purcell Realty. The June 2nd edition of The Corridor features a written submissions from LJI Reporter Michelle Dorey Forestell (The Kingstonist) & Keith Dempsey (Brockville Recorder & Times). Audio contributors for this week include: Aara Macauley (CFRC), Jesse Bell, Dinah Jansen, Genavieve Hinch, and Ted Evans (CJAI).
The Corridor #134
Covering the latest developments in regional news from Kingston to Cobourg, The Corridor is made possible through the support of the Radio Fund of Canada, the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters and the generous sponsorship of Kim Purcell Realty. The May 26th edition of The Corridor features a written submissions from LJI Reporter Michelle Dorey Forestell (The Kingstonist) & Keith Dempsey (Brockville Recorder & Times). Audio contributors for this week include: Aara Macauley (CFRC), Jesse Bell, Dinah Jansen, Genavieve Hinch, and Brenda Little (CJPE).
The Corridor #133
Covering the latest developments in regional news from Kingston to Cobourg, The Corridor is made possible through the support of the Radio Fund of Canada, the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters and the generous sponsorship of Kim Purcell Realty. The May 19th edition of The Corridor features a written submissions from LJI Reporter Michelle Dorey Forestell (The Kingstonist) Audio contributors for this week include: Aara Macauley (CFRC), Jesse Bell, Dinah Jansen, Brenda Little (CJPE), and Ted Evans (CJAI).
The Corridor #132
Covering the latest developments in regional news from Kingston to Cobourg, The Corridor is made possible through the support of the Radio Fund of Canada, the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters and the generous sponsorship of Kim Purcell Realty. The May 12th edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI Reporters Keith Dempsey (Brockville Recorder & Times), and Michelle Dorey Forestell (The Kingstonist) Audio contributors for this week include: Christena Lawrie (CFRC), Jesse Bell, Genavieve Hinch, Dinah Jansen, Brenda Little (CJPE), and Ted Evans (CJAI).
The Corridor #131
Covering the latest developments in regional news from Kingston to Cobourg, The Corridor is made possible through the support of the Radio Fund of Canada, the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters and the generous sponsorship of Kim Purcell Realty. The May 5th edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI Reporters Keith Dempsey (Brockville Recorder & Times), and Michelle Dorey Forestell (The Kingstonist) Audio contributors for this week include: Christena Lawrie (CFRC), Jesse Bell, Brenda Little (CJPE), and Ted Evans (CJAI).
The Corridor #130
Covering the latest developments in regional news from Kingston to Cobourg, The Corridor is made possible through the support of the Radio Fund of Canada, the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters and the generous sponsorship of Kim Purcell Realty. The April 28th edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI Reporters Keith Dempsey (Brockville Recorder & Times), and Michelle Dorey Forestell (The Kingstonist) Audio contributors for this week include: Christena Lawrie (CFRC), Jesse Bell, Dinah Jansen, Brenda Little (CJPE), and Ted Evans (CJAI).
The Corridor #129
Covering the latest developments in regional news from Kingston to Cobourg, The Corridor is made possible through the support of the Radio Fund of Canada, the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters and the generous sponsorship of Kim Purcell Realty. The April 21st edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI Reporters Keith Dempsey (Brockville Recorder & Times), Michelle Dorey Forestell (The Kingstonist), and Sarah Williams (Napanee Beaver). Audio contributors for this week include: Christena Lawrie (CFRC), Jesse Bell, Dinah Jansen, Brenda Little (CJPE), Ted Evans (CJAI), and Henry Walker.
The Corridor #128
Covering the latest developments in regional news from Kingston to Cobourg, The Corridor is made possible through the support of the Radio Fund of Canada, the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters and the generous sponsorship of Kim Purcell Realty. The April 14th edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI Reporters Keith Dempsey (Brockville Recorder & Times), Michelle Dorey Forestell (The Kingstonist), and Sarah Williams (Napanee Beaver). Audio contributors for this week include: Christena Lawrie (CFRC), Jesse Bell, Dinah Jansen, Ted Evans (CJAI), and Henry Walker.
The Corridor #127
Covering the latest developments in regional news from Kingston to Cobourg, The Corridor is made possible through the support of the Radio Fund of Canada, the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters and the generous sponsorship of Kim Purcell Realty. The April 7th edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI Reporters Keith Dempsey (Brockville Recorder & Times), Michelle Dorey Forestell (The Kingstonist), and Owen Fullerton (YGK News). Audio contributors for this week include: Christena Lawrie (CFRC), Jesse Bell, Dinah Jansen, Brenda Little (CJPE), Giulianna Gonsalvez, and Henry Walker.
The Corridor #126
Covering the latest developments in Kingston and regional news from Brockville to Cobourg, The Corridor is made possible through the support of the Radio Fund of Canada, the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters and the generous sponsorship of Kim Purcell Realty. The March 17th 2026 edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI Reporters Sarah Williams (The Napanee Beaver) and Michelle Dorey-Forestell (The Kingstonist). Audio contributors for this week include: Christena Lawrie (CFRC), Brenda Little (CJPE), Ted Evans (CJAI) and Henry Walker, Giulianna Gonsalves and Dinah Jansen (CFRC).
The Corridor March 31st 2026
Covering the latest developments in Kingston and regional news from Brockville to Cobourg, The Corridor is made possible through the support of the Radio Fund of Canada, the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters and the generous sponsorship of Kim Purcell Realty. The March 17th 2026 edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI Reporters Sarah Williams (The Napanee Beaver) and Michelle Dorey-Forestell (The Kingstonist). Audio contributors for this week include: Christena Lawrie (CFRC), Brenda Little (CJPE), Ted Evans (CJAI) and Henry Walker, Giulianna Gonsalves and Dinah Jansen (CFRC).
The Corridor #125
Covering the latest developments in Kingston and regional news from Brockville to Cobourg, The Corridor is made possible through the support of the Radio Fund of Canada, the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters and the generous sponsorship of Kim Purcell Realty. The March 17th 2026 edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI Reporters Keith Dempsey (Brockville Recorder & Times) and Michelle Dorey-Forestell (The Kingstonist). Audio contributors for this week include: Christena Lawrie (CFRC), Brenda Little (CJPE), Ted Evans (CJAI) and Henry Walker, Giulianna Gonsalves and Dinah Jansen (CFRC).
The Corridor #124
Covering the latest developments in Kingston and regional news from Brockville to Cobourg, The Corridor is made possible through the support of the Radio Fund of Canada, the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters and the generous sponsorship of Kim Purcell Realty. The March 17th 2026 edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI Reporters Keith Dempsey (Brockville Recorder & Times) and Michelle Dorey-Forestell (The Kingstonist). Audio contributors for this week include: Christena Lawrie (CFRC), Brenda Little (CJPE), Ted Evans (CJAI) and Henry Walker, Giulianna Gonsalves and Dinah Jansen (CFRC).
The Corridor #123
Covering the latest developments in Kingston and regional news from Brockville to Cobourg, The Corridor is made possible through the support of the Radio Fund of Canada, the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters and the generous sponsorship of Kim Purcell Realty. The March 10th 2026 edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI Reporters Keith Dempsey (Brockville Recorder & Times) and Michelle Dorey-Forestell (The Kingstonist). Audio contributors for this week include: Christena Lawrie (CFRC), Brenda Little (CJPE) and Henry Walker, Giulianna Gonsalves and Dinah Jansen (CFRC).
The Corridor #122
Covering the latest developments in Kingston and regional news from Brockville to Cobourg, The Corridor is made possible through the support of the Radio Fund of Canada, the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters and the generous sponsorship of Kim Purcell Realty. The March 3rd 2026 edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI Reporters Keith Dempsey (Brockville Recorder & Times) and Michelle Dorey-Forestell (The Kingstonist). Audio contributors for this week include: Christena Lawrie (CFRC), Ted Evans (CJAI), Brenda Little (CJPE) and Henry Walker, Giulianna Gonsalves and Dinah Jansen (CFRC).
The Corridor #121
Covering the latest developments in Kingston and regional news from Brockville to Cobourg, The Corridor is made possible through the support of the Radio Fund of Canada, the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters and the generous sponsorship of Kim Purcell Realty. The February 25gh 2026 edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI Reporters Keith Dempsey (Brockville Recorder & Times) & Sarah Williams (The Napanee Beaver) and Michelle Dorey-Forestell (The Kingstonist). Audio contributors for this week include: Christena Lawrie (CFRC), Ted Evans (CJAI), Aara Macauley (CFRC) and Dinah Jansen (CFRC).
The Corridor #120
Covering the latest developments in regional news from Kingston to Cobourg, The Corridor is made possible through the support of the Radio Fund of Canada, the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters and the generous sponsorship of Kim Purcell Realty. The February 17th edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI Reporters Keith Dempsey (Brockville Recorder & Times) & Owen Fullerton (YGK News), Sarah Williams (The Napanee Beaver) and Michelle Dorey-Forestell (The Kingstonist). Audio contributors for this week include: Christena Lawrie (CFRC), Ted Evans (CJAI), Brenda Little (CJPE), Dan Jones (CFWN), and Dinah Jansen (CFRC).
The Corridor #119
Covering the latest developments in regional news from Kingston to Cobourg, The Corridor is made possible through the support of the Radio Fund of Canada, the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters and the generous sponsorship of Kim Purcell Realty. The February 12th edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI Reporters Keith Dempsey (Brockville Recorder & Times) & Owen Fullerton (YGK News). Audio contributors for this week include: Christena Lawrie (CFRC), Jesse Bell, Dinah Jansen, Ted Evans (CJAI), Brenda Little (CJPE), and Dan Jones (CFWN).
The Corridor #118
Covering the latest developments in regional news from Kingston to Cobourg, The Corridor is made possible through the support of the Radio Fund of Canada, the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters and the generous sponsorship of Kim Purcell Realty. The February 5th edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI Reporters Keith Dempsey (Brockville Recorder & Times) & Owen Fullerton (YGK News). Audio contributors for this week include: Christena Lawrie (CFRC), Jesse Bell, Dinah Jansen, Ted Evans (CJAI), Brenda Little (CJPE), and Dan Jones (CFWN).
The Corridor #117
Covering the latest developments in regional news from Kingston to Cobourg, The Corridor is made possible through the support of the Radio Fund of Canada, the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters and the generous sponsorship of Kim Purcell Realty. The January 29th edition of The Corridor features written submissions from LJI Reporters Keith Dempsey (Brockville Recorder & Times) & Owen Fullerton (YGK News). Audio contributors for this week include: Christena Lawrie (CFRC), Jesse Bell, Dinah Jansen, Ted Evans (CJAI), Brenda Little (CJPE), and Dan Jones (CFWN).
The Corridor #116
Covering the latest developments in regional news from Kingston to Cobourg, The Corridor is made possible through the support of the Radio Fund of Canada, the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters and the generous sponsorship of Kim Purcell Realty. The January 22nd edition of The Corridor features a written submission from LJI Reporter Keith Dempsey (Brockville Recorder & Times) aAudio contributors for this week include: Christena Lawrie (CFRC), Jesse Bell, Dinah Jansen, Ted Evans (CJAI), and Dan Jones (CFWN).
The Corridor #115
Covering the latest developments in regional news from Kingston to Cobourg, The Corridor is made possible through the support of the Radio Fund of Canada, the contributions of Local Journalism Initiative Reporters and the generous sponsorship of Kim Purcell Realty. The January 15th edition of The Corridor features a written submissions from LJI Reporters Keith Dempsey (Brockville Recorder & Times) and Michelle Dorey Forestell (The Kingstonist). Audio contributors for this week include: Christena Lawrie (CFRC), Jesse Bell, Dinah Jansen, Brenda Little (CJPE), Dan Jones (CFWN).