Congratulations Grads of 2025!

Convocation is upon us at UNBC, and the graduating class of the University of Northern British Columbia takes to the stage between May 30th & June 11th to accept their degrees. UNBC does not oversee huge campuses, but we do have two central ceremonies here in Prince George–Lheidli T’enneh, and ultimately, two valedictorians. One at the undergraduate level, and one at the graduate level. 

Sean Robinson, graduating with honors, pursued his Bachelor of Arts degree in History. He'll be receiving the Pounamu Taonga, or Greenstone Treasure, award on May 29th, at the First Nations Centre Graduation Ceremony, and is also set to receive the Lieutenant Governor's Silver Medal for Inclusion, Democracy, and Reconciliation.

Also emerging as a valedictorian on this 32nd UNBC convocation, is graduate student Gouwei Li. He maintained a 4.33 grade point average throughout his PhD journey here at the University, researching river ice hydraulics and advancing its global understanding. This work is particularly relevant to climate resilient infrastructure in northern communities, and we managed to get him into the studio here at CFURadio 88.7FM, where among many of his extracurricular pursuits, he just so happens to volunteer.

  • Ian Gregg, Due North

Where’s Larry? Connecting the dots between past and present in Prince George’s indie record retail scene

As the 2024-25 LJI wraps up at CFUR Radio, we share one of our best stories (in my humbled opinion) of the season. This is Genevieve (Station Manager) writing this, just so you are aware! You have to check out this story by Ian Gregg. It is gold.

‘Larry Prasad and his partner, keepers of local record store 2nd Thoughts Buy and Sell, have weathered music industry upheavals for years, carrying a variety of new and used media alongside vintage equipment. The retail space quietly persists in downtown Prince George–Lheidli T’enneh while others have retreated. 

In this radio feature CFUR embarks upon an exploration of Prince George’s independent record scene, thinking that Larry was the ideal person to talk to. But Larry proved difficult to track down.

In CFUR’s quest for Larry, they discover some things about the local scene in Prince George as they explore the now shuttered Meow Records.

And finally, still pursuing Prasad, CFUR chased him to a Deadfall Brewing DJ night. There, proprietor Erin Baerwald said of the slinger, “He just knows the spectrum of people’s taste, and that’s community.” This, as she hosted a packed house of local music revelers with Prasad spinning vinyl.

Details on Prasad? Scarce. And that’s the way it stays.’ Ian Gregg, Due North, CFUR

Northern Static Series - Danny Bell

Episode #2 is available! Ft. the one and only Danny Bell!

Catch new episodes of the Northern Static Series on CFUR 88.7FM every Wednesday at 8pm, re-broadcasted on Sundays at 11am. ⁠mixcloud⁠, and WATCH full episodes on ⁠youtube⁠ or stream on Spotify!

  • Recorded, Mixed and Mastered by Nathan Kelly

  • Produced by Genevieve Tucker and Nathan Kelly

  • Interviewed by Genevieve Tucker

This initiative is made possible by the Community Radio Fund of Canada

Northern BC Toy Expo Interview with Grace Hoksbergen

Tune into this interview with our local toy store owner Mat! Mat owns the online toy store Collectoverse Toys, and is also the host of the annual Northern BC Toy Expo taking place June 7th & 8th at the Roll-A-Dome!! Check it for toys, collectible toys, dolls, action figures, trading cards, handmade crochet items, 3D-printed creations, art, and tons more! This interview includes what to expect from this years Northern BC Toy Expo, and more about Mat's online store, Collectoverse Toys.

The “Living Room Collective” peels back the wallpaper to reveal the layers within our private spaces

The Living Room Collective may not sound like a crew of rebellious artists, but co-collaborator Amelia Merrick has been focusing social commentary on precarious housing in Prince George–Lheidli T’enneh with several community members for over a year. Omineca Arts Centre is now exhibiting their work through May. 

As people in the city’s local improvised housing encampment, Moccasin Flats, began finding alternative housing, a living room wasn’t always present in the new arrangements. That may not sound like a big deal to some, but in order to articulate that absence’s significance, the collective felt artistic expression was the way to go.

Over a cup of tea, Merrick invited CFUR into her living room and dove into the concept of these spaces for those fortunate enough to have one, “Living rooms reflect the societies in which we operate, and right now I would suggest that it also reflects a lot of inequality that we have in our societies.”

Photo and story by Ian Gregg, CFUR Due North News