As awareness surrounding the Red Dress Campaign and MMIWG2S grows throughout Canada upon the 10th anniversary of its initiation, here in BC’s northern interior a raw reality remains as family members and friends remain missing. On September 5th and 6th community members and special guests will gather in Prince George–Lheidli T’enneh to commemorate those lost.
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The forestry industry has changed remarkably over the past sixty years, and informs the current state of transition it is in. Offering a lived and researched perspective of those changes as they have affected our Northern region is local entrepreneur John A. Brink in a two part interview series. Change is in the air.
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Looking at the next seven days in Prince George–Lheidli T’enneh, for most of them, the weather forecast contains a 40% chance of precipitation. In the newsroom, here is what we’ve picked up on:
Prices at the pump are between highs of ¢179.9/L and lows of ¢155.9/L for gasoline reported.
There are eleven active fires in the Prince George fire district.
Nomination packages are available at city hall, and can be submitted until 4pm on September 11th.
Announced August 25th, Lheidli T’enneh First Nation is moving ahead, alongside the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO), to construct a salmon hatchery on the north bank of the Nechako river near the confluence of the Fraser river,
Lheidli T’enneh First Nation also announced the soft opening of an interpretive centre at Chun T’oh Whudujut or the Ancient Forest park 120km east of Prince George city centre on August 27th.
Prince George–Valemount MLA Rosalyn Bird has stepped away from the BC Conservative Party to represent her constituents as an independent MLA.
UNBC Professor Dr. Joe Shea launched The Climate Conversations podcast, airing on CFURadio 88,7FM Tuesdays & Wednesdays, offering local expert perspectives and practical options to approach the issue.
The 10th anniversary of the Red Dress Campaign runs September 5th & 6th. Guest speakers and the public are invited to join a healing ceremony on the 5th at the Red Dress Monument on the junction of Ferry Ave & Hwy 16E, while another opportunity to participate in the march happens on Sept 6th.
September 11th, 7:30pm @ Omineca Arts Centre, Spier & The Dead Wrongs rip some chords. $15 presales $20 at the door.
September 12th, 8pm @ Prince George Legion 43, Diode, Tarantula Hawk, and Brainium assemble a sonic assault. $15 presales $20 at the door.
Beading workshops occur Wednesday September 2nd at Omineca Arts Centre, 6:30-9:00pm, hosted by Lynn Biles. Swing on by with a couple bucks for beading supplies.
- Ian Gregg, CFURadio 88.7FM, Due North News, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
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Tune into this interview with the Ontario based artist Wax Mannequin. Wax Mannequin just played a show in PG while on his tour across the provinces! Check out this interview to hear more about being a touring artist and future plans for the artist!
Join hosts Sara Jones and Kaleb Clarke on this episode of the Omineca Hour! Today we talk about all the events happening in the coming weeks down at Omineca arts centre while playing some of our favorite local music. This episode features music from Wax Mannequin, The Dead Wrong and more! Visits www.ominecaartscentre.com to view all the details on events mentioned in this episode.
Saik’uz First nation and the District of Vanderhoof are collaborating to attempt to do forestry differently than how large corporations have done them in their locality in the past. Their intent is to support the local economy, improve and sustain the remaining forest in their purview, and implement a long term land use plan putting the health of the land ahead of monetary interests. Commenters appreciate the innovation but do not describe an easy path ahead for the region's forestry industry.
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Sara Jones is back with a brand new episode! This episode highlights new music from local bands Infectious, Limelight and so much more! Learn about all the events happening in August at Omineca- Your favorite local community arts centre! For all the details on the events discussed in this episode visit our events calendar at www.ominecaartscentre.com
