Finding a Voice: Poetry to your Ears
CFRC’s weekly poetry program, Finding a Voice, brings you live on-air interviews and readings by three wonderfully talented poets next month. On September 10, the program welcomes Sarah Tsiang, an incredibly gifted local poet and writer. October 1, meet Catherine Owen, an extensively published poet (and bass guitarist) from Vancouver who is sweeping through Ontario as she launches her latest book “Seeing Lessons” from Wolsak & Wynn. October 8, Eric Folsom, one of Kingston’s best known and favourite poets, takes over the airwaves. Tune in every Friday at 4pm for your weekly dose of poetry and spoken word with Finding a Voice.
Sports Season Kicks Off, August 31!
CFRC launches its coverage of this year’s Queen’s Gaels football season with action live and direct from Hamilton, Ontario, where the Gaels will be facing off against the McMaster Marauders. Tune in over the air or on-line at 7pm to catch all the plays! For more information on CFRC upcoming live sports coverage, click here.
*NEW* CFRC Tees & Tanks!
CFRC’s in-house craftorium has been hard at work over the dog-days of summer, whipping up a fresh and cool new crop of screenprinted tees and tanks featuring our stylish logo! Loads of sizes and colours make each one unique, not to mention a steal at only $12-15. To get yours, drop by our offices in Lower Carruthers Hall on Queen’s campus, weekdays 10am-5pm.
Prison Farms, Prison Justice
The scene at Collins Bay Pen last Monday.
Listen to CFRC 101.9fm for breaking news and in-depth coverage of prison farms and prison justice. Monday, August 9 at 5pm we pre-empt our regular national alternative radio news program, Groundwire, for a special edition of Alternative Frequency, offering breaking news on the Prison Farm issue and sound from the blockade protest. We’ll talk about the latest developments, those who were arrested today, and where the movement to save the prison farms will go from here. Tuesday, August 10 from 5pm to midnight, CFRC brings you a special broadcast in recognition of Prisoners Justice Day, an annual event in remembrance of all those who have died behind bars. The program will feature more news on the local prison farms issue, features on aboriginal, women’s and queer issues within the penal system, a memorial segment and music requests made by people in Kingston-area facilities. Download our flyer and tune in.
CFRC & Kingston’s Cultural Plan
This week, the city released the final draft of the Community Cultural Policy Plan a team of consultants has been working on with local stakeholders over the past year. The plan will shape the cultural development of the Kingston community over the next ten years. CFRC received special mention on page 60 of the plan, as the city’s only campus-community radio station and a resource for local artists and arts groups seeking exposure. In fact, our station was the only radio outlet highlighted in the Plan! Looks like our local government may be stepping up to take notice and recognize our contributions to this fair city in the coming years. To read the report and learn more, visit www.cityofkingston.ca
Nuclear Waste to pass through Kingston
Mark Mattson, President of Lake Ontario Waterkeeper
On Alternative Frequency, Melissa Bryant interviews Mark Mattson, the president of the Lake Ontario Waterkeeper Project about the shipment of radioactive material going through lake Ontario. This material is travelling all the way to Sweden and will be passing right through Kingston. Mattson will weigh in on the great gamble with the great lakes. Alternative Frequency will also feature an interview with Dr. Vince Sacco of the Queen’s sociology department. Dr. Sacco takes us through collective behavior and how crowds act. Through this lens, we will dissect the events of the G20 weekend and the how the media failed to interpret the truth. Tune in Tuesday July 20th at 5 PM for a great show. For regular updates, check out The Alternative Frequency Blog.
