Ahmed from Moneka Arabic Jazz did an interview with us before the groups upcoming show at the Knox Performance Center. Take a listen to hear more about their music style, the groups origins and what to expect from their show!
Tarantula Hawk Interview - 20260309
Tarantula Hawk visited the station for an interview in prep for their upcoming show with the local duo Spier at the Omineca Arts Center! Tune in to learn more about Tarantula Hawk, how they came to be, and exciting future plans for 2026 :)
20260305 - Let's Talk Music - Episode #50
Tune into this episode of Let's Talk Music for some fun new tunes added to CFUR and some stories about my most recent trip to South America!
Due North Info Bulletin - 9 March 2026
An audio bulletin for the week of March 9th 2026
This week in Prince George–Lheidli T’enneh the weather outlook appears to be on a cooling trend, though that hasn’t tempered the amount of events coming our way. Wrestling, a business fair, live music, and public skating are all on the agenda.
Some municipal events of note:
A presentation & discussion of a report on the City’s Safe Streets Bylaw takes place March 12th at the House of Ancestors–Uda Dune Baiyoh at 9:30am
The Two Rivers Art Gallery exhibit From Far and Wide: The Soundscapes carries on to April 6th
The City’s “Prince George Heritage Commission” convenes March 12th at 11am
Picaroon Pictures premiers Hypnonaut at the PG Playhouse on Friday March 13th
SD57s strategic plan survey closes March 13th
It must be spring because the Seed Starting Workshops have begun at the PG Public Library. March 14th at the downtown Bob Harkins branch, & March 21st at the Nechako branch;
and March 27th will see the first Thrash Metal Rock Opera to ever be performed in Prince George–Lheidli T’enneh, Space Race
Stay tuned to CFURadio 88.7FM & www.cfur.ca/listen-live for local news, updates, events, & information. Due North airs weekdays at 7am & 5pm.
- Ian Gregg, CFURadio 88.7FM, Due North News, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
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Point Up 2026 Juno Nominees: Part 1
Point Up Episode: Listening to and talking about the femme nominees in all categories for a 2026 Juno Award. Part 1
The 'Ut'loo Noye Khunni, or Weaving Words, festival returns for 21st year
For just over twenty years the 'Ut'loo Noye Khunni, or Weaving Words, festival has emerged each spring in Prince George–Lheidli T’enneh to become what is now among Canada’s longest running indigenous literary festivals. Since 2005 it has brought indigenous authors, creators and wordsmiths together for an accessible summit of storytelling.
This 2026 the festival focuses on the theme “Yinka Ghunek 'Udada ~ Land, Language, and Story,” bringing authors & performers like Katarena Vermette, Kym Gouchie, G̱a̱mksimoon and Richard Van Camp together while festival originator, scholar Paul Michel, also returns for the opening gala on March 4th. Our city does not have a reputation as a literary epicentre, but well known authors come and return to 'Ut'loo Noye Khunni year after year. Dr. Rob Budde has some idea why, “we’re well known as a destination writers desire.” He also noted, “Richard Van Camp has called our festival the storyteller’s storytelling festival, because it’s partly about the connections between the authors and storytellers that come in.”
It stands to reason that after twenty years of consistently hosting a literary festival, a community would emerge around it. As has been the case since its inception, festivalgoers can access every 'Ut'loo Noye Khunni event free of charge, and be a part of its community as well.
'Ut'loo Noye Khunni, or Weaving Words, festival runs March 4th to 7th, across virtual spaces, UNBC Campus, at Uda Dune Baiyoh (House of Ancestors), Books & Co., and Omineca Arts Centre.
- Ian Gregg, CFURadio 88.7FM, Due North News, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
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Space Race: the local dystopian Thrash Metal Rock Opera of the Future
In the vein of King Diamond’s narrative focused material, a local group of friends drawn together through their shared grief of a lost friend and passion for thrash metal, have spawned a rock opera that debuts this month.
Space Race follows a protagonist who rises to the challenge of winning back our planet’s freedom in the face of an alien invasion. The creation of this sci-fi thrash opera didn’t happen overnight. Local musician Travis Moore began composing tracks which would become feature components for the piece a few years ago, initially without a clear direction, as a form of processing the impact of a close friend’s untimely death.
Left to Right: Nick Tindale on drums, David Baycroft on guitar & vocals, Travis Moore on guitar & vocals, Drew Gray on lead guitar
Simply by speaking to friends about what he was up to, others joined the project. The group, also comprised of percussionist Nick Tindale, David Baycroft on guitar & vocals, lead guitar Drew Gray, Marco Perry on visuals and formerly Colton Boyd on guitar, diligently crafted the homage to their fallen friend. The process of healing led to an unlikely, but positive, outcome that they can all be proud of. While the event will be the first thrash metal rock opera in Northern BC, though Moore notes, “that’s the thing that breaks my heart, is that he never got to hear any of it.” An audience in Prince George–Lheidli T’enneh will finally be able to hear part one of the opera’s two part presentations though, on Friday March 27th, 7pm at Omineca Arts Centre.
Tickets $20 at the door.
- Ian Gregg, CFURadio 88.7FM, Due North News, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
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The Omineca Hour - 03/02/2026
Join host Sara Jones this week as she fills you in on all the events happening at Omineca in March! For full details on all the events mentioned in this episode visit www.ominecartscentre.com/events/calendar
Couch Conversations - Episode 7
On this new episode of Couch Conversations, Riley and Cynthia discuss the increased usage of "Therapy Speak" Tune in live on 88.7FM on Thursday's at 7pm PT.