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BC Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation talks economic development at 2026 BCNRF

Jan. 21, 2026, the Hon. Spencer Chandra Herbert, BC Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation gave a keynote at the BC Natural Resources Forum (BCNRF).  Amidst the address, he alluded to challenges the province faces, both historically in terms of repairing poor relations with First Nations, and in terms of trade, referencing Prime Minister Carney’s Davos speech and economic tensions with the USA.

CFURadio caught up to the Minister in a scrum following the speech. There, we were able to ask how economic activity referenced at the forum was advancing reconciliation in the province, and how it was being encouraged. Amidst the conversation, Chandra Herbert mentioned the Province’s Equity Finance Program which could encourage investment, and reflected what he felt he was hearing from constituents on the use of natural resources, “Let’s make sure we’re value-adding all we can. So that it’s local people getting the work where that’s possible, and that those local people are able to then turn those skills into other opportunities. New jobs. New options.”

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- Ian Gregg, CFURadio 88.7FM, Due North News, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

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Premier David Eby Addresses Crowd at BCNRF 2026

For the fourth year in a row, the sitting Premier of BC has addressed attendees of the BC Natural Resources Forum (BCNRF) at the downtown Civic Centre in Prince George—Lheidli T’enneh. The event witnessed record attendance this 2026 with its aim to connect various parties interested in, and affected by, resource development in BC’s north.

NDP Premier David Eby opened the event on January 20th with a keynote address, highlighting challenges & opportunities emerging amidst an ongoing trade dispute with the USA, a desire to diversify trading partners and deliver the Province’s natural resources to new markets. CFURadio’s summary of this address also contains some of the obstacles mentioned, such as demand for skilled labour, the value DRIPA legislation provides, and the efficiency of BC’s permitting processes. The Premier’s keynote in it’s entirety can be found on www.cfur.ca.

We present this full length address edited for clarity. The summary can be found on frequencynews.ca

- Ian Gregg, CFURadio 88.7FM, Due North - Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

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Red Shirt Day returns to UNBC campus to advocate for accessibility & inclusion

Red Shirt Day returns to UNBC campus to advocate for accessibility & inclusion

Each year, on the Wednesday of National Accessibility Week, Red Shirt Day is observed to build awareness around accessibility and inclusion in our communities. This year, Prince George–Lheidli T’enneh’s fourth annual Red Shirt Day event was held in UNBC’s Student Centre where excellent attendance was observed. Photo Credit - Ian Gregg

Acknowledging Human Trafficking in Prince George–Lheidli T’enneh

Acknowledging Human Trafficking in Prince George–Lheidli T’enneh

Members of the City of Prince George’s Intergovernmental Affairs Committee signed on to a “Statement of Support for the Human Trafficking Prevention Network British Columbia.” Lynnell Halikowski, of the Prince George Sexual Assault Centre (PGSAC), feels this publicly acknowledges and ongoing issue in the community of Prince George–Lheidli T’enneh. Photo Credit - Ian Gregg

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