The Kingstonian Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Repeat Episode: As part of the 10th season of The Kingstonian Podcast, we're revisiting some conversations from the program's early years. In this episode, we go back to 2017 for a conversation with Scott and Chris Bell, longtime members of Kingston's Rob Roy Pipe Band and Highland Dancers. Scott and Chris share their passion for the pipes and drums, talk about the world of competition, and discuss the opportunities available for those interested in learning these instruments...

Send us Fan Mail New Episode: Few lives have followed a path as extraordinary as Harvey Brownstone's. Raised in Hamilton and a graduate of Queen's University's Faculty of Law, Harvey overcame childhood bullying, family rejection, poverty, and discrimination to become Canada's first openly gay judge. During his distinguished 26-year career on the Ontario Court of Justice, he earned a reputation for compassion, innovation, and a deep commitment to making the justice system more accessible...

Send us Fan Mail This tenth-season episode is a return to one of the early conversations from The Kingstonian Podcast archives. It features my conversation with John Gerretsen and his son, Mark, originally recorded in October 2016 and first published in April 2018. Both have served Kingston as City Councillors and Mayors. Following his time as Mayor, John went on to serve for 19 years as a Member of Provincial Parliament. Mark, after his time around the horseshoe at Kingston City Hall, was el...

Send us Fan Mail This episode features my conversation with John Gerretsen and his son, Mark. It was recorded in October of 2016, and published in April of 2018. Both were former Councilors and Mayors for the City of Kingston. After his term as Mayor, John served as the Member of the Provincial Legislature for 19 years, and Mark, after his term around the horseshoe, was elected in 2015 as the Member for Kingston & Islands in Ottawa. Our theme music is “Stasis Oasi...

Send us Fan Mail Economic development is a phrase we hear almost every day—but what does it actually mean, and how does it affect the communities where we live and work? In this episode, host Dave Cunningham sits down with Lindsey Fair, whose career has spanned entrepreneurship, marketing, communications, community partnerships, and economic development. Lindsey discusses how organizations can grow by combining strategic thinking with authentic community engagement. The conversation explores ...