The May 18th. 2026 edition of Today in YGK.

The May 11th edition of Today in YGK begins with a story from Aara Macauley on the feasibility of using environmentally friendly alternatives to road salts. Jesse Bell looks offers a quick history on the Kingston Grenadiers youth football team ahead of their May 16th season opener. Christena Lawrie discusses the future of the addictions & treatment hub. CFRC’s Genavieve Hinch concludes the episode with the Events & Concert Calendar for the week.

Christena Lawrie reports on a Council motion aimed at strengthening oversight and accountability for organizations receiving public funds, following issues that led to the dissolution of the Kingston Area Taxi Commission. Council also approves a pilot program to provide air conditioners to vulnerable residents ahead of the summer heat, targeting low-income seniors with medical needs. Jesse Bell breaks down the results of the 2026 CFL Draft, highlighting a strong showing from Queen’s Gaels, including a second overall pick for offensive lineman Niklas Henning. Plus, your weekly weather and traffic updates, and a look at events happening around Kingston this week.

In this episode, host Christena Lawrie reports on Kingston’s Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign as it works to bring the Jumpstart Inclusive Playground across the funding finish line the week, while City Council debates, and ultimately rejects, the Province’s new bring-your-own-alcohol framework for public events. Jesse Bell previews the upcoming CFL Draft, highlighting top Canadian prospects and several Queen’s Gaels to watch. Plus, your weekly weather and traffic updates, and a rundown of events happening around Kingston this week.

In this episode, host Christena Lawrie sits down with Queen’s University Kinesiology and Health Studies professor Dr. Samantha King to dive into her new book, “Protein: The Making of a Nutritional Superstar”, tracing protein’s rise from a scientific concept to a marketing phenomenon, investigating how its popularity has been shaped by industry, culture, and identity. Jesse Bell provides your weather and traffic reports for the week, and Lawrie returns with some upcoming events and concerts.

In this episode, host Christena Lawrie kicks off with headlines, sitting down with Sustainable Kingston’s Executive Director to discuss the expanded 2026 Kingston Climate Summit. Henry Walker covers Queen’s campus news, including a university budget model review, scrutiny surrounding AMS governance and finances, a student’s national win at the NHL Innovation Competition, and evolving street medicine initiatives in Kingston. Jesse Bell brings the latest in sports, speaking with Queen’s women’s football veteran Claire Chow about the team’s rapid rise, championship success, and their push toward nationals. The CFRC team rounds out the show with your weekly weather and traffic outlook, followed by a roundup of upcoming events and concerts across the city.

Christena Lawrie kicks off the show with updates from City Hall, including a report to Council on a significant construction delay in the Culligan Water Park project and updates on how the City is moving forward to protect Kingston’s tree canopy. Campus reporter Henry Walker brings you the latest from Queen’s, covering student housing safety concerns, AMS scrutiny, and university finances. Jesse Bell has your sports update, highlighting the Gaels women’s flag football provincial win and national team selections in women’s rugby. CFRC’s News Team rounds out the show with your weekly weather, traffic, events, and concerts lineup.

Christena Lawrie leads with local headlines, including Queen’s medical students advocating for action on housing and homelessness in Kingston. Campus reporter Henry Walker brings you the latest from Queen’s, covering student housing safety concerns, AMS scrutiny, and university finances. Jesse Bell has your sports update, highlighting the Gaels women’s flag football provincial win and national team selections in women’s rugby. CFRC’s News Team rounds out the show with your weekly weather, traffic, events, and concerts lineup.