No Power in The Tower!

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Hello dear audience, there's so many ways to say it, but please bear with us while we rectify an issue presumably caused by relentless spring wind. We are working to bring our terrestrial broadcast back to its former glory on 88.7FM. It's predicted to be up and running by Friday morning, 28 April 2017. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Until then, tune in to our online feed right here on www.cfur.ca

On the bright side, we could be dealing with relentless Winter wind!

Pic credit: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/425379127285145724/

The-One-Week-Stand Tour: Carolyn Mark // Twin Peaks // Kitty & The Rooster

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A little bit of everything... From sassy, sultry country tunes (Carolyn Mark) to sweet and smoky roots (Twin Peaks) to a surf-tastic rock and roll show (Kitty & The Rooster)! Catchy melodies, clever lyrics and off the cuff stage banter are at the heart of all three of these incredible acts.
 
"Go for the music, stay for the dirty jokes."
- Metromix New York review of Carolyn Mark's live show
One Week Stand Tour Dates:
April 22 - Fort St. John - The Lido Theatre
April 23 - Rolla - The Rolla Pub
April 24 - Prince George - The Legion
April 25 - Quesnel - The Occidental
April 26 - Williams Lake - Central Cariboo Arts Centre
April 27 - Chilliwack - Tractorgrease
April 28 - Mission - The Stage
April 29 - Vancouver - Lana Lou's
Contact:
Naomi Shore

Dispatch, from the Cold Front: Episode 5

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Episode 5 logo This episode includes news from Government of Finland, Government of Iceland, Government of Northwest Territories, International Arctic Forum, Inuit Circumpolar Council, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, Russian Association of Indigenous Peoples of the North, and the State of Alaska.

Dispatch, from the Cold Front serves as a platform to share policy updates from across the Arctic, as well as music from all eight Arctic countries. Whether you live in the Arctic region, or are simply interested in Arctic issues, Dispatch, from the Cold Front champions the idea that listeners can have an interest in Arctic music as well as Arctic policy. Dispatch, from the Cold Front is co-produced every two weeks by the Polar Research and Policy Initiative (PRPI) and CFUR Radio.

www.cfur.ca www.polarconnection.org

 

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Students, Come Work With Us This Summer!

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Are you a student who will be entering into, or returning to post-secondary education, come September? Well, then you are eligible to come work with us at CFUR this Summer! Click the links below for more information on the following student employment positions:

Aboriginal Spoken Word Producer:
Technology Officer:
Web Content Coordinator: 
Radio Camp Counsellor:
Community Outreach Coordinator: 
Fund Development Coordinator:
Local News Reporter:
Newsroom Coordinator:
Music Library Assistant:

UNBC researcher finds more health benefits of Vitamin D

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Due North sat down with Dr. Jacqueline Pettersen a cognitive neurologist at the University of Northern British Columbia, and learned all about studies involving Vitamin D. According to Dr. Pettersen, people are not getting enough Vitamin D these days. This problem is especially bad here in northern communities like Prince George. The lack of Vitamin D can  affect brain function and bone development. Dr. Pettersen told CFUR that an increase in the intake of Vitamin D can help improve certain aspects of memory. Especially in the long winter months here in Prince George. Check out our interview and learn more.

Interview with Dr. Jacqueline Pettersen

 Photo Credit: UNBC Website

UNBC students brave weather to raise money for homelessness

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You may of noticed a group of students sleeping outside at UNBC. This may of made you think, what in the world are they doing? Well, these students are part of a national campaign known as 5 Days for the Homeless. The group at UNBC is raising money for the local society, Community Partners Addressing Homelessness. We reached out to Bridget Russell to find out more about 5 Days and how people can support them.  

Interview with Bridget Russell

 

If you want to support the UNBC you can donate to them by checking out their page on the 5 days for the homeless national page.

http://5days.ca/schools/university-of-northern-british-columbia/

Marianas Trench Rocks CN Centre

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On February 9th, Marianas Trench took the stage of the CN Centre with special guests Shawn Hook and Repartee. Although a lot of fans only came to see Marianas Trench, the other two acts had the audience dancing and jumping out of their seats. Before the show even began, a local DJ played music for people finding their seats and getting ready for the concert. DSC_2218 Shawn Hook took the stage after a brief intermission before the second act. He started at the piano, playing a few songs like "Wasted," a cover from Virginia to Vegas. Then he joined the audience in jumping and dancing around the stage. He played some of his hit songs, like "Sound of Your Heart." Fans danced and screamed for more music after Hook left the stage. After another brief intermission, the main act began their performance. Marianas Trench performed many of their hit songs and made the audience feel like a part of the show by asking questions and talking as if the show were a conversation. At one point, Josh Ramsay, the lead singer of Marianas

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Trench, came off stage and walked through the floor seats. This got fans excited to be a part of the action and raised the excitement in the concert. The concert as a whole was energetic and filled with many fantastic songs. Each act got the audience more and more excited. I would gladly go to another show for any of the three artists again.

By Sara Green, CFUR Volunteer Correspondent