In this brand new show, you can expect a random assortment of music and a lot of enthusiasm. Today’s episode introduces your host, Kiki, and some of the unique interests they are going to bring to you each week. Highlights from this first episode include: songs about fish, songs about birds, songs about caves, and a dash of bagpipes.
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For only the second time in Prince George–Lheidli T’enneh’s history, a conference celebrating queer culture was held this February 2026. The first, being held almost as a dry run this past September 2025, went well enough to expand upon the themes of community voices, artists, service providers, and people doing grassroots work for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community across Northern BC.
Panels on Two-Spirit identity, Entertainment & Production, and more were peppered amidst a drag story time, a zine creation workshop, and other opportunities to express & gain perspective. The day was not strictly academic though, as the evening capped the summit off with a gala featuring burlesque, a drag infused runway-inspired fashion show, and plenty of dancing.
V&C Panel: Organizing Pride in Northern Communities
The Northern BC Queer Connections Society (NBCQCS) spearheaded the event dubbed the Voices & Culture Summit, and in so doing revealed they had bridged a gap amongst related local non-profits. At the event, NBCQCS Executive Director Laura Binette and Prince George Pride Society Secretary Heather Hillier announced on stage that their separate organizations would now collaborate to bring together the annual Pride Parade and Pride Picnic into one event this summer, on July 4th.
That welcome news added to the general sense of fulfillment that populated the Prince George Civic Centre during the summit. Many attendees remarked how heartened they felt to witness and be a part of such a gathering in Northern BC. While some wished there was a larger presence of elected officials, local artist Bowie, noted the significance of the event’s visibility, “It feels symbolic to have a huge queer event like this in the heart of downtown.”
- Ian Gregg, CFURadio 88.7FM, Due North News, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Author Samantha Alleman holds a recently published poetry collection, “The Lightning Path”
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A number of local artists brought their work to showcase and sell throughout the course of the day.
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 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 :)
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!
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 Episode: Listening to and talking about the femme nominees in all categories for a 2026 Juno Award. Part 1
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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