Due North Info Bulletin - 27 August 2026

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An audio bulletin for the weeK of August 26th 2026

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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