Due North Info Bulletin - 01 May 2026

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An audio bulletin for the wee’s End of May 1st 2026

Looking at the week ahead Prince George–Lheidli T’enneh, the weather forecast temperatures in the 20ºC range. In the newsroom, here is what we’ve picked up on:

• The Spruce Kings, Prince George–Lheidli T’enneh’s BCHL Hockey Club opened the third round of their playoff season, against the Nanaimo Clippers on May 1st and 2nd.

• Prices at the pump rose from last week, with highs of ¢183.9/L and lows of ¢180.9/L for gasoline reported. The rise occurred despite the April 14th announcement from the PMO, rescinding the federal fuel excise tax until Labour Day September 7th, 2026.

• There are five active fires in the Prince George fire district, four of which are currently under control.

• Despite significant revenue loss, the College of New Caledonia (CNC) announced a balanced projected budget on April 24, 2026 that required a number of sacrifices to achieve. President Cindy Heitman spoke to us about that.

• Also announced April 24th, March 2027 will mark the first time in its 51 year history that the Junior All Native Basketball Tournament (JANT) will take place in Prince George–Lheidli T’enneh, bringing roughly 120 teams and 2000 youth athletes with it. An occasion of this scale demands an official host, and at UNBC’s Northern Sport Centre on Friday April 24th the Nak’azdli Whut’en Trees youth basketball team were designated with that title. 

• Darnell Toth and Jessica Speziale of Toth Entertainment booked their first of hopefully many large endeavours, with renowned DJ Steve Aoki. He’s coming to the CN Centre July 5th.

• Beading workshops occur Wednesdays at Omineca Arts Centre, 6:30-9pm, hosted by Lynn Biles. Swing on by with a couple bucks for beading supplies.

• At Legion 43, Saturday night May 2nd, Marin Patenaude & Steve Brockly perform the songs of Gordon Lightfoot under the title Heavy on the Lightfoot. Doors open at 8pm, show starts at 9pm, 19+ event.

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

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Due North Info Bulletin - 20 April 2026

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An audio bulletin for the weeK of April 20th 2026

Looking at the week ahead Prince George–Lheidli T’enneh, the weather forecast contains a sometimes absent component, the sun. Not a bad reminder of what planet we’re on as Earth Day occurs on Wednesday the 22nd. Speaking of what’s going on this week, and in the newsroom, here is what we’ve picked up on:

• The Spruce Kings, Prince George–Lheidli T’enneh’s BCHL Hockey Club successfully opened the second round of their playoff season, against the Chilliwack Chiefs, with two consecutive wins April 17 & 18th.

• Prince George–Lheidli T’enneh’s Cougars WHL Hockey Club wrapped up their Western Conference Semi-Finals against the Penticton Vees in a game seven loss on home ice, April 19th. It completes a passionate series with beer and debris projected against the officials in game four.

• Prices at the pump dropped from last week, with highs of ¢165.9/L and lows of ¢154.9/L for gasoline reported. The drop follows the April 14th announcement from the PMO, rescinding the federal fuel excise tax until Labour Day September 7th, 2026.

• There is one active fire in the Prince George fire district, approximately 10km west of Chetwynd, and it is currently under control.

• UNBC MA NRES student Courtney Dallaire received a Canada Graduate Research Scholarship–Masters for her project researching unconventional gardening as a path towards community-based conservation action. 

• Jo van Winkle, coordinator of PHABC’s Rise Up program looks for youth recruits in BC’s north to connect to gardening & agricultural projects strengthening regional food security.

• Dunster, BC based musicians Dream Heavy have teamed up with Valemount’s Wishbone Productions & Gold Pan City Dance of Quesnel, BC to present The Mourning After, an alt-rock musical touring from Valemount, McBride, to Prince George April 24th, 2026.

• At Legion 43, Saturday night April 25th, Genevieve Jaide accompanied by a full band, performs a folk & soul set with Kiziah and the Kreatures taking the stage as well. Doors open at 8pm, show starts at 9pm, 19+ event.

• Local band Plagued by Fire followed by Sycatrys from Quesnel, fire up the stage at  Omineca Arts Centre before Edmonton based guests Powerload headline at an all-ages event 8:00pm on Friday April 24th in downtown Prince George–Lheidli T’enneh. Tickets $20 in advance, $30 @ the door. Door prizes presented after the show.

• REAPs (Recycling & Environmental Action Planning Society) hosts its Earth Day program Friday, April 24 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the main downtown branch of  the Prince George Public Library. They offer an opportunity to learn and be inspired by our planet, the earth by planting seeds, making earth-themed crafts, and attending a presentation.

• As Earth Day occurs on Wednesday the 22nd, the city’s annual Spring Clean Up follows suit on Sunday the 26th.

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

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