1 on 1 With Conservative Candidate Kiel Giddens - PG-Mackenzie Riding

Frequency News Article & Abbreviated interview available here

CFURadio dialled in for a one on one with Kiel Giddens, the BC Conservative Party’s candidate for the Prince George–Mackenzie riding. A riding also contested by James Steidle of the Green party, the NDP’s Shar McRory, and Rachel Weber running as an independent.

Off the bat Giddens addressed his advocacy and lobbying for TC Energy, emphasizing the benefit of large industrial projects in our region. He describes the stresses on our healthcare system, how taxpayers deserve better, how the forestry industry has a role to play in our region’s future, and the difficulties associated with producing a costed platform as an opposition party. Don’t take my word for it though, have a listen to that, and a whole lot more here on CFURadio 88.7FM.

The full length version of our conversation is above, and an abbreviated version for your convenience is at the top of the page.

Pic Credit - BC Conservative Party

Story also available on frequencynew, 88.7 FM in Prince George—Lheidli T’enneh, and cfur.ca/listen-live Mon-Fri 7:30am & 5pm PST

CFUR Radio Society’s journalist, Ian Gregg is funded by the Local Journalism Initiative (LJI) through the Community Radio Fund of Canada (CRFC).

James Steidle, Prince George–Mackenzie’s Green Party Candidate Speaks Solo at All Candidates Debate

CFURadio had the opportunity for a one on one with James Steidle, the Green Party’s candidate for the Prince George–Mackenzie riding. A riding also contested by Kiel Giddens of the BC Conservatives, the NDP’s Shar McRory, and Rachel Weber running as an independent.

Beyond advocating for green initiatives that would benefit the climate and environment, Steidle shared with us his views on the changing industrial forestry landscape and makes a case for locally focused economics. 

Following this interview on Wednesday October 2nd, James Steidle held the mic without any competitors at the all candidates forum later that evening.

Story also available on frequencyne, 88.7 FM in Prince George—Lheidli T’enneh, and cfur.ca/listen-live Mon-Fri 7:30am & 5pm PST

CFUR Radio Society’s journalist, Ian Gregg is funded by the Local Journalism Initiative (LJI) through the Community Radio Fund of Canada (CRFC).

All Candidates Debate @ UNBC Oct. 2 - Gwen Johansson Pursues Prince George–Valemount Riding Seat with the Green Party

Gwen Johansson, former Councillor come Mayor of Hudson’s Hope, a community in BC’s Peace Country region became a crowd favourite at the all candidates debate held on UNBC campus Tuesday October 2nd. Candidates running for the Prince George–Valemount seat were invited to the all candidates forum announced in late July. Johannson was the only candidate in attendance for the forum. The moderator of the event, Gil Quesnelle did well to ask the candidate careful questions regardless, and opened further questioning up to those in attendance.

Johansson revealed her experience working between local government, individual stakeholders, and resource corporations, positions on environment and energy generation, and her commitment to the region she grew up in as a resident of McBride. Have a listen to our summary of the debate and follow up questions.

The forum was held in UNBC’s Canfor theatre and organized by UNBC’s Sustainability Office and the Prince George Electric Vehicle Association

Story also available on frequencynews.ca, 88.7 FM in Prince George—Lheidli T’enneh, and cfur.ca/listen-live Mon-Fri 7:30am & 5pm PST

CFUR Radio Society’s journalist, Ian Gregg is funded by the Local Journalism Initiative (LJI) through the Community Radio Fund of Canada (CRFC).