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A presentation and panel discussion was held March 12th 2026 at the House of Ancestors in downtown Prince George–Lheidli T’enneh, critiquing the city’s Safe Streets Bylaw. University of Toronto Scarborough’s Sociology Dept. Chair Dr. Joe Hermer took an interest in the subject in the bylaw after he was contacted by the BCAFN in 2021. At the event, he summarized his publicly available report, The Complaint is the Crime for the assembled crowd. He primarily spoke to five aspects of the research which included recommending an immediate moratorium on the enforcement of the bylaw’s open drug use section, identifying dubious criteria for enforcing various aspects of the bylaw, and encouraging better communication between bylaw enforcement and assorted outreach services or agencies during encounters.
Notably, a number of outreach, social-service, frontline, and municipal workers were in attendance alongside some elected municipal officials. CFURadio separately caught up with Dr. Hermer, Mayor Simon Yu, and Councillor Trudy Klassen for comment after the presentation, whereupon Dr. Hermer issued plainly:
The city has to start being honest or more frank. This is enforcement. It has impacts. It is a real law. It has to be followed lawfully. Let’s not get into vague sort of discussions around being education. Let’s take it for what it is. That’s law enforcement, and it has impacts. Let’s start the conversation there, instead of pretending it’s something else to obscure, potentially, a real critical discussion.
You may have seen the email in your @UNBC inbox, or maybe a handbill or two on a table around campus advertising UNBC’s Count Us In Survey, open until April 1st (no joke). The data collected is intended to inform the further development of an equitable and inclusive environment for UNBC students, staff, and faculty.
This anonymous survey is the first of a series to be launched year over year. In this instance, various demographics are sought. The data is intended to help meet UNBC’s regulatory needs, and among other things, measure progress towards its institutional priorities.
Mindy Gobbi - Manager of UNBC’s office of Equity and Inclusion
UNBC’s office of Equity and Inclusion manager Mindy Gobbi spoke to CFUR about the survey so you can know more before taking the five minute plunge.
Tune into Let's Talk Music for some fun questions like favorite foods, silly movies I love and upcoming events, AND of course some Music!
On International Women’s Day 2026, an SFU Limited Term Lecturer Dr. Reema Faris visited Prince George–Lheidli T’enneh and hosted a discussion on the relationship between women, reading, and power at Books & Co. The discussion centred around her research, which in part, examines Happily-Ever-After and Happy-For-Now (HEA-HFN) narratives. She argues that an overwhelming presence of these narratives in media tends to influence our understanding of what a typical relationship is, creating expectations for ourselves and others.
In our March 8th conversation, Dr. Faris validated the choice to have a heterosexual marriage and a number of children, but highlighted that there are more just as valid options. While reading can offer different global perspectives, Dr. Faris noted that localized selections offer alternative perspectives too:
Have you read memoirs of folks who have immigrated to Northern BC? Have you read what it’s like for them? Because if you read what it’s like for them, it might open your eyes to things that you might have to address in your own community. It’s not just about looking elsewhere. It’s even understanding where we are in a particular moment. Let alone, as we talked about, the history that shaped the place that we occupy or that we live in.
Reading provides entertainment, but it also offers a window into local histories that could otherwise be unconsidered as we make choices that affect our communities and families. We asked Dr. Faris about what she feels we have access to in Northern BC that expands our understanding beyond current norms, as opposed to narrowing them. Dr. Faris extolled the opportunity post-secondary education provides saying, “Online learning is not the same as in-person learning. It works for some people. It doesn’t work for everybody.” She continued, “I think that if we believe in ‘better’ for Northern BC, or anywhere else in the world, it is tied to education.” She illustrated some concerns and noted, “I hope people will do what they can to ensure the health of the education sector here in Northern BC.”
- Ian Gregg, CFURadio 88.7FM, Due North News, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
This week in Prince George–Lheidli T’enneh the weather outlook holds clouds & precipitation, though starting off with great air quality.
Some municipal events of note:
The RCMP is alerting the public to be aware of Romance scams & Sextortion.
Local conservation group Conservation North announced that UK based pellet manufacturer & energy provider DRAX will stop burning wood from BC within the next year.
The Two Rivers Art Gallery exhibit From Far and Wide: The Soundscapes carries on to April 6th
On Tuesday the City's Public Standing Committee on Public Safety meets.
A Seed Starting Workshop takes place at the PG Public Library 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
More to come on Due North, your local source of news, updates, events, & information. Airing weekdays at 7am & 5pm on CFURadio 88.7FM / www.cfur.ca/listen-live.
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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The Northern BC Queer Connections Society (NBCQCS) has been hosting Queer Clothing Swap and Sew events for over a year, creating opportunities for up-cycling, economical fashion, and self expression. One of which was held at late February’s Voices & Culture Summit at the Prince George Civic Centre.
One might not think of a clothing swap as a valuable resource for artistic expression, and skill building, but local Drag artist Iris highlighted just that in her presentation “The Magic of Drag” at the conference.
Opportunities to practice sewing have been available at the events, alongside opportunities for costuming, and networking with community. These are all critical aspects to supporting a solid drag routine, and have the added benefit of sustainability.
Confirming this benefit, was UNBC’s Faculty of Environment Dean, Dr. Nicola Koper who happened to be volunteering at the summit’s clothing swap. CFURadio captured her efforts to divert clothing from the landfill, and encourage all to attend the upcoming Queer Clothing Swap and Sew on UNBC campus’s NUSC Space on Sunday March 15th, 1-4pm.
- Ian Gregg, CFURadio 88.7FM, Due North News, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
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