Back after a three-week holiday. On tonight's show - more from Eddi Reader and Manran. As well, some FUNtastic tunes from Leanne Aucoin, Mac Morin, Lewis MacKinnon, and Lawrence Martell! Tune in!
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Due North sat down with Dr. Jacqueline Pettersen a cognitive neurologist at the University of Northern British Columbia, and learned all about studies involving Vitamin D. According to Dr. Pettersen, people are not getting enough Vitamin D these days. This problem is especially bad here in northern communities like Prince George. The lack of Vitamin D can affect brain function and bone development. Dr. Pettersen told CFUR that an increase in the intake of Vitamin D can help improve certain aspects of memory. Especially in the long winter months here in Prince George. Check out our interview and learn more.
Interview with Dr. Jacqueline Pettersen
Photo Credit: UNBC Website
You may of noticed a group of students sleeping outside at UNBC. This may of made you think, what in the world are they doing? Well, these students are part of a national campaign known as 5 Days for the Homeless. The group at UNBC is raising money for the local society, Community Partners Addressing Homelessness. We reached out to Bridget Russell to find out more about 5 Days and how people can support them.
Interview with Bridget Russell
If you want to support the UNBC you can donate to them by checking out their page on the 5 days for the homeless national page.
http://5days.ca/schools/university-of-northern-british-columbia/
On February 9th, Marianas Trench took the stage of the CN Centre with special guests Shawn Hook and Repartee. Although a lot of fans only came to see Marianas Trench, the other two acts had the audience dancing and jumping out of their seats. Before the show even began, a local DJ played music for people finding their seats and getting ready for the concert.
Shawn Hook took the stage after a brief intermission before the second act. He started at the piano, playing a few songs like "Wasted," a cover from Virginia to Vegas. Then he joined the audience in jumping and dancing around the stage. He played some of his hit songs, like "Sound of Your Heart." Fans danced and screamed for more music after Hook left the stage.
After another brief intermission, the main act began their performance. Marianas Trench performed many of their hit songs and made the audience feel like a part of the show by asking questions and talking as if the show were a conversation. At one point, Josh Ramsay, the lead singer of Marianas
Trench, came off stage and walked through the floor seats. This got fans excited to be a part of the action and raised the excitement in the concert. The concert as a whole was energetic and filled with many fantastic songs. Each act got the audience more and more excited. I would gladly go to another show for any of the three artists again.
By Sara Green, CFUR Volunteer Correspondent
This episode includes policy updates from Inuvialuit Regional Corporation, Kativik School Board, Arctic Encounter Symposium, China-Nordic Arctic Research Center, Sakha Republic Parliament, UN International Working Group for Indigenous Affairs, Umeå University, and the Nordic Council.
Dispatch, from the Cold Front serves as a platform to share policy updates from across the Arctic, as well as music from all eight Arctic countries. Whether you live in the Arctic region, or are simply interested in Arctic issues, Dispatch, from the Cold Front champions the idea that listeners can have an interest in Arctic music as well as Arctic policy.
Dispatch, from the Cold Front is co-produced every two weeks by the Polar Research and Policy Initiative (PRPI) and CFUR Radio. www.cfur.ca www.polarconnection.org
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This week I am mildly sad about the fact that I won't be at ArtsWells this August, so here are a few of my favourite bands and musicians from the festival. FOMO IS REAL.
Thanks for tuning in :^)
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This week, I ponder Spring, as it is finally upon us, according to the calendar! Get out of my life, Winter! Also, Happy Norooz to those that celebrate![mixcloud https://www.mixcloud.com/britt-meierhofer/this-is-britt-am-episode-49-happy-norooz-also-its-finally-spring/ width=100% height=120 hide_cover=1 light=1]
The Northern Undergraduate Student Society held their election over March 20th -21st, and here are the results. Along with the student representatives who were elected so was a referendum question. A pamphlet given out by NUGSS characterizes the question for the student to understand. "As a member of the Undergraduate Student Society, you "As a member of the Undergraduate Student Society, you have a say in whether or not you want your student fees to increase by $6.50. The first goal of this fee is to ensure the Thirsty Moose Pub continues to be operated by the society into the following school years."
Referendum Question
Yes - 349 (Passed)
No - 124
Spoiled - 10
President
David, Schroeter - 113
Searle, Erik - 311 (Elected)
None of the above - 10
Abstained - 42
Spoiled - 7
Director of Internal Affairs
Freel, Keaton - 176
Jex, Seth - 259 (Elected)
None of the above - 10
Abstained - 42
Spoiled - 4
Director of External Affairs
Campbell, Dara - 208 (Elected)
Jensen-LeBlanc, Kristian - 87
None of the above - 29
Abstained - 147
Spoiled - 4
One Candidate
Director of Finance: King, Chris
Yes - 323
No - 31
Abstain - 122
Spoiled - 11
Director of Student Affairs: O'Meara, Janelle
Yes - 319
No - 31
Abstain - 122
Spoiled - 11
Sustainability Rep: Snider, Raychill
Yes - 343
No - 29
Abstain - 105
Spoiled - 6
Women's Rep: Johnny-Turbide, Kasandra
Yes - 308
No - 34
Abstain - 128
Spoiled - 13
Aboriginal Rep: Karista Olson
Yes - 312
No - 24
Abstain - 10
Spoiled - 137
