The Gold Bridge Fire of 2023 as seen from above. Near the La Joie Dam operated by BC Hydro in southern BC. The Fall fire symbolizes an extended fire season and threats to both communities and government infrastructure. Prince George—Mackenzie MLA Mike Morris dives into the disparity and logistics of disaster prevention. Photo: Ian Gregg

The UHNBC Prince George Traditional Drummers celebrate four years of honouring First Responders at the University Hospital of Northern British Columbia this Saturday March 23rd. Picture Credit - UHNBC Prince George Traditional Drummers

Dr. Sarah de Leeuw's Tier 2 Canada Research Chair funding has been renewed, to continue pursuing a blend of Health Sciences and Humanities that brings cultural context into patient care. Photo Credit - UNBC

Mikhaila Carr's undergraduate thesis is about Inclusive Design. This furthers the principles, and even shortcomings, of Universal Design, as Dr. Mark Groulx outlines as Carr’s supervisor.

Photo Credit - Mikhaila Carr

After a Covid-19 lockdown initiated hiatus, the local independent film fest “cinema CNC” is back after four years!

Image: Pexels/Obregonia D. Toretto

Social Work Week provides an opportunity to recognize the role of our community as a significant service hub in the Province of BC. Marly Whitmer of BCASW touches on the significance of this.

Photo - Ian Gregg: A statue of Bridget Moran, a prominent Prince George social worker who helped establish the profession in the community.

This year, the conversations surrounding IWD continue into Social Work Week. Featured in this program are Dr. Indrani Margolin of UNBC’s School of Social Work; Professor Emeritus Dr. Dawn Hemingway; Northern Women’s Centre Executive Director; and Masters student Tanvi Guhagarkar.

Image provided by Northern FIRE (Feminist Institute for Research and Evaluation) & Northern Women's Centre

Below average snow-pack and drought conditions could lead BC-Hydro to import power this 2024. Photo Credit - Ian Gregg

UNBC's Green Day events have been expanded this year. From March 7th-26th UNBC's Green Day events will be held over 2.5 weeks covering a swath of sustainability topics featuring local and global experts. Image Credit - UNBC Office of Sustainability