Kym Gouchie, only the second resident of the area to be nominated for a Juno award. Photo: Ian Gregg
First year nursing student at CNC receives scholarship while pursuing health career in northern BC
Scholarship winner Wynne Fitzpatrick plans to work in Northern BC as a healthcare professional when she has completed her studies and focus, overall, on helping people navigate the system to address difficult healthcare concerns like chronic pain and IBS. Photo Credit - Ian Gregg
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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).
Rare railway horn lifted from Prince George Railway & Forestry Museum
A rare Nathan M5 Airchime train horn was stolen from the Central BC Railway & Forestry Museum February 22nd, marking the fourth horn stolen from the museum in recent years. Photo Credit - Ian Gregg. Hear the full story below!
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).
Bear deaths drop in Prince George, but advocates say city can do better
Despite a drop in bear fatalities, wildlife advocates say there are a number of strategies the municipality can employ to keep numbers low and reduce risk of human to bhear interactions.
Four bears on a Prince George resident’s front lawn in the summer of 2023. One sow and two cubs. Photo Credit - Curt Smith
Prince George’s toxic drug related deaths hit record high, defying provincial decline
Fraudulent job postings amplify discouragement in challenging local job market
Fraudulent job ads are targeting the Prince George - Lheidli T’enneh community. While many result in online communication, offer generous wages, and are devoid of in-person contact, they ultimately involve receiving a payment before work is completed. When considering a suspicious offer, above all “Trust your gut,” say both RCMP and WorkBC representatives.
Photo Credit - Ian Gregg
