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Kingston's Essential Alternative. Listen online at www.989THEDRIVE.com. 98.9 THE DRIVE is a radio station in Kingston, Ontario that plays only the best Essential Alternative. To learn more or listen online, go to www.989thedrive.com.
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facebook.comMighty - Streaming Music Without Your Phone
RILEY: If you miss the simplicity of an iPod Shuffle but you've moved to streaming services for all your music needs, this little gizmo might be right up your alley.
Shoppers Drug Mart is Blazing Forth With a Plan to Sell Medical Marijuana -
RILEY: Shoppers Drug Mart may be selling medical marijuana in the future. With the possibility of full legalization happening at some point soon, and their pre-existing excellent selection of snacks, Shoppers may become your favourite store.
Marvel's Daredevil - Season 2 - Official Trailer - Part 2 - Netflix [HD]
RILEY: The newest Daredevil Season 2 trailer is rad for multiple reasons. 1) Lots of Elektra. 2) Explains more of the plot of the season. 3) I'm pretty sure I just saw the Punisher chokeslam Daredevil through a skylight. March 18th needs to be here sooner.
Hard Core Logo Trailer
Matthew: With the Kingston Canadian Film Festival kicking off tonight, Riley and I are discussing our favorite Canadian movies of all time. Mine is Hard Core Logo, his is another Bruce MacDonald gem, Pontypool. What's yours? Go to 989thedrive.com for all things KCFF!
David Bowie's son praises Lorde and Gary Oldman's Brits tribute to late star | NME.COM
Matthew: ALT NEWS: David Bowie's son Duncan liked this tribute to his late, great father WAY more than he liked the one Lady Gaga did at the Grammys.
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Yukon Blonde rocked the Ale House last night! Pictures courtesy of Jason Scourse Photography
Watch Violent Femmes, Scatting Colbert Perform 'Blister in the Sun'
Reid and Rebecca: Check this awesome acoustic version of Blister In The Sun done by Violent Femmes featuring Stephen Colbert.
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Reid and Rebecca: This morning gas in Ottawa is 85 cents...for everyone who complained their gas prices were lower than ours, how do you like us now? Still think there's a conspiracy? Mark Gerretsen
Tokers Drug Mart? Chain Eyes Selling Medical Marijuana
Reid and Rebecca: How do you feel about getting your "Life" brand medical marijuana at Shopper's? Those Optimum points can add up really quickly!
transportation.triboard.on.ca
Reid & Rebecca: A number of Triboard School Buses have been cancelled North of Kingston today. Click the link to check the status of your kids bus before you send them out. ALSO - All school buses serving the Upper Canada District School Board, The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario, the local french catholic board, with the exception of its schools in Ottawa and Pembroke, are cancelled. Rain changing to snow today, temps falling to -1*C this afternoon.
Kingston Police
DRIVE Newsroom: Kingston Police need your help tracking down these three suspects believed to be involved in a pair of violent robberies from earlier this month...
Violent Femmes Perform 'Blister In The Sun' With Stephen
Lisa Ray: Hey Violent Femmes are getting ready for the release of their first album in 16 years next week, and last night they stopped by The Late Show With Stephen Colbert where he added his talents to a classic.
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jabourasaurus
Always a rad time when these folks stop by. Thanks for the good hangs, @yukonblonde!
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#PinkShirtDay #BeABuddyNotABully
jabourasaurus
Frank Turner stopped by the station today and I got to geek out at him for a good 20 minutes. Frank Turner is the man.
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Remember Wednesday is #pinkshirtday #beabuddynotabully www.bgckingston.ca #ygk
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RILEY: It was rad having these guys stop by for a chat this afternoon. Don't miss @youngempires tonight at The Mansion! #ygk
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RILEY: Happening right now on the air, @bannersmusic performing Shine A Light. Check it out!
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RILEY: Both @youngempires and @bannersmusic stopping by the station this afternoon before their show tonight. Get excited! #ygk
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Jello wrestling at lunchtime to see who gets to clean off 98.9 THE DRIVE car.
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If you're heading into #timhortons feel free to ask for the #reid
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