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A welcome back episode filled to the brim with nothing but alternative.
Robots invade Prince George’s public library
The Bob Harkins branch of the Prince George Public Library hosted a week of robotic demonstrations in late August 2026 that impressed and perplexed patrons as the robots were pitched as real-world physical applications of AI, prepared to connect with industry, education, creators and future partners.
Image Credit - Ian Gregg
BC Hydro CEO talks expanding demand, Site E potential, and sourcing regional talent at North Coast transmission project groundbreaking
As BC Hydro breaks ground on Phase One of its North Coast transmission project, it and many other companies are seeking skilled workers to fulfill their goals. Charlotte Mitha, BC Hydro CEO, joined us for a one on one during the Phase One groundbreaking to discuss those challenges, and the crown corporation’s challenge to meet growing energy demands.
Photo Credit - Ian Gregg
UNBC reveals 2.5 million dollar deficit at budget presentation
The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) held a budget presentation on September 2nd to demonstrate an unfortunate scenario, where 4.88 million dollars of unexpected expenses must be paid down through a mitigation plan, which includes a provincially approved 2.5 million dollar deficit.
Photo Credit - Ian Gregg
CFUR and CFIS to host upcoming All Candidates Forum October 8th, 2026
20260916 - Mylo's Meadow Of Friends (Author: Gale Riding - Interview)
Tune into this interview with our local author, Gale Riding. Learn more about this children's book series and the author Gale.
MEDIA RELEASE: CFUR Radio Society Receives $34,966.20 to Strengthen Volunteer Skills and Spoken-Word Programming
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CFUR Radio Society Receives $34,966.20 to Strengthen Volunteer Skills and Spoken-Word Programming
Lheidli T’enneh - Prince George, BC, Sept 14th, 2026 - CFUR Radio Society is pleased to announce that it has received $34,966.20 in funding from the Community Radio Fund of Canada (CRFC) through the Radiometres Skills Development program to strengthen volunteer training, recruitment, and spoken-word programming at CFUR 88.7 FM.
The project will focus on building a more structured and accessible pathway for community members and students to become trained CFUR programmers. Funding will support a dedicated Volunteer Coordinator who will lead volunteer outreach, onboarding, and skills development, as well as create comprehensive training resources covering broadcasting, studio operations, audio production, station policies, and other essential radio skills. The project will also expand staff mentorship and support, helping volunteers move from initial training into hands-on broadcasting experience.
A key component will be the launch of From the Top of the Hill, a new spoken-word program designed to serve as a training ground for emerging CFUR programmers. Volunteers will gain practical experience in interviewing, community storytelling, audio production, show preparation, and broadcasting while producing content focused on local arts, culture, events, and current affairs.
“We have been so fortunate to receive funding from the CRFC for the past two years to create two seasons of the Northern Static Series, this year we are excited to bring something different to our community and focus on training individuals to have the skills and confidence to host their own programs!” said Genevieve Tucker, Station Manager of CFUR Radio Society.
Over the course of the project, CFUR aims to train at least five new volunteers, produce a minimum of 10 episodes of From the Top of the Hill, and develop new training materials that can continue to support volunteers well beyond the funding period.
As a campus-community radio station serving Northern BC, CFUR is committed to creating opportunities for local voices to participate in media and to developing the skills needed to tell stories from our region. CFUR Radio Society thanks the Community Radio Fund of Canada and Radiometres for supporting the continued development of community radio and volunteer-driven media in Northern BC.
About CFUR Radio Society
CFUR is a Canadian Campus FM radio station, broadcasting at FM 88.7; based at UNBC and is governed by the CFUR Radio Society, a non-profit corporation consisting of students and other community members who promote CFUR via membership drives, fundraisers, and on-air broadcasting. For 25 years, CFUR has provided a platform for independent music, local arts and culture, community voices, and journalism throughout Northern BC.
For more information about the CRFC and all of its recipients, please visit www.crfc-fcrc.ca
This initiative is made possible by the Community Radio Fund of Canada.
To get involved with CFUR and join our new training program, please contact:
Genevieve Tucker
Station Manager, CFUR
778 693 2387 Ext. 4
BC Forestry Minister on Saik’uz & Vanderhoof forestry agreement, and provincial shift to area based forestry management
BC Forestry Minister, Ravi Parmar, spoke with CFURadio over the phone ahead of a planned, then disrupted, trip to Prince George–Lheidli T’enneh. Not only does the Saik’uz & Vanderhoof forest management plan have things in common with Area Based Management practices, the province is also moving from Volume Based, to Area Based Management. Photo courtesy of the Province of British Columbia
September 10, 2026
Following up from earlier stories CFURadio aired covering a forestry partnership between Saik’uz First Nation and the District of Vanderhoof, and an industry retrospective with local entrepreneur John A. Brink. It left another question unanswered, of whether their approach was similar to that of the Area Based Management approach that BC Forestry Minister Ravi Parmar referred to in a conversation with Mr. Brink. Fortunately we were able to follow up and ask Mr. Parmar that question directly over the phone.
While the collaboration does have a number of things in common with the concept of Area Based Management, as opposed to Volume Based Management plans, Mr. Parmar stated in relation to the inadequacy of the province’s current Volume Based Management strategy, “I probably wasn’t as clear as I should have been on the John Brink Podcast. I don’t think we should just switch from volume based to area based management. I think we must transition from volume to area based management.”
He went on, “I don’t believe volume based will help support the future of this sector, and in fact I think it is a detriment to the success of this sector, and is leading to the demise of this sector.”
Though alluded to during our conversation it has been revealed since our interview first by a Tyee article and then by a BC Government issued statement, that forestry management practices in the province are being changed to a version of Area Based Management in the form of three zones.
Beyond challenges that include, but are not limited to, consultation work that will likely be conducted in lieu of shifting the system and integrating public interest tests in transitioning existing tenures, opportunities could arise. The Minister referenced part of his vision, “From a provincial perspective my number one priority is to build a working forest that can ensure that it can align with values of all British Columbians and certainly I’m mindful that tenure reform will be a part of that conversation.” He also mentioned in reference to the concept of a working forest, a personal desire to attain stability, moving away from boom and bust cycles.
Working against that stability are ongoing tariffs and duties affecting the industry, the announcement of which took Mr. Parmar away from plans to visit Prince George–Lheidli T’enneh in August, and since our conversation some subsidies have been announced for BC businesses in need of financial aid.
Amidst a stressed local and provincial economy, these changes will have impacts, stay tuned to CFURadio for more information.
- Ian Gregg, CFURadio 88.7FM, Due North News, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
This interview has been edited for clarity and brevity.
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