Jason Morris, lecturer in the Political Science department at UNBC, joins Due North for an interview regarding the PPC.
Due North: Scott Smith - President of Cariboo-PG EDA - People's Party of Canada - 20181118
Scott Smith, the President of the Cariboo-PG EDA and Regional Organizer for Northern BC for the People's Party of Canada, joins Due North for an interview! Topics discussed include what the party stands for, issues with the Conservative Party of Canada, what the PPC can do for Prince George, and more!
Pic credit: https://www.peoplespartyofcanada.ca/
Aboriginal Spoken-Word Producer
CFUR is hiring an Aboriginal Spoken-Word Producer! This opportunity is available to students who attended classes in the Winter of 2017 and are attending classes in the Fall of 2017, between the ages of 15-30. Check out all the details here:
Learn, Contribute, and Build Skills at Maker Lab Prince George
Have you ever been to Maker Lab? It happens every Thursday evening from 5-9PM at Two Rivers Gallery! Listen in as Roanne Witticase, Coordinator for Maker Lab Prince George, fills us in on what a Maker Lab is, how anyone can take part, and dishes some exciting news about upcoming projects and events within Maker Lab![mixcloud https://www.mixcloud.com/britt-meierhofer/interview-with-maker-lab-coordinator-roanne-witticase/ width=100% height=120 hide_cover=1 light=1]
Neighbourhood Time Exchange Resident Artist, Frances Gobbi
Frances Gobbi is the current artist-in-residence at Neighbourhood Time Exchange Downtown PG. Here, she speaks with Britt AM about her residency and project, and other facets of her career.[mixcloud https://www.mixcloud.com/britt-meierhofer/interview-with-neighbour-time-exchange-resident-artist-frances-gobbi/ width=100% height=120 hide_cover=1 light=1]
Students, Come Work With Us This Summer!
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
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
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/
NUGSS Election Results
The Northern Undergraduate Student Society held their election over March 20th -21st, and here are the results. Along with the student representatives who were elected so was a referendum question. A pamphlet given out by NUGSS characterizes the question for the student to understand. "As a member of the Undergraduate Student Society, you "As a member of the Undergraduate Student Society, you have a say in whether or not you want your student fees to increase by $6.50. The first goal of this fee is to ensure the Thirsty Moose Pub continues to be operated by the society into the following school years."
Referendum Question
Yes - 349 (Passed)
No - 124
Spoiled - 10
President
David, Schroeter - 113
Searle, Erik - 311 (Elected)
None of the above - 10
Abstained - 42
Spoiled - 7
Director of Internal Affairs
Freel, Keaton - 176
Jex, Seth - 259 (Elected)
None of the above - 10
Abstained - 42
Spoiled - 4
Director of External Affairs
Campbell, Dara - 208 (Elected)
Jensen-LeBlanc, Kristian - 87
None of the above - 29
Abstained - 147
Spoiled - 4
One Candidate
Director of Finance: King, Chris
Yes - 323
No - 31
Abstain - 122
Spoiled - 11
Director of Student Affairs: O'Meara, Janelle
Yes - 319
No - 31
Abstain - 122
Spoiled - 11
Sustainability Rep: Snider, Raychill
Yes - 343
No - 29
Abstain - 105
Spoiled - 6
Women's Rep: Johnny-Turbide, Kasandra
Yes - 308
No - 34
Abstain - 128
Spoiled - 13
Aboriginal Rep: Karista Olson
Yes - 312
No - 24
Abstain - 10
Spoiled - 137