Daybreak North: Recent Episodes
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Daybreak North connects, challenges and champions Northern British Columbia. Host Carolina de Ryk presents memorable interviews and original journalism from Prince George to Prince Rupert, Haida Gwaii to the Robson Valley, and the Cariboo to the Peace and Fort Nelson.
A UNBC professor talks about the potential impact of a second Trump presidency on global warming
Prince George resident Leslie Budac, who grew up in California, talks about the U.S. election.
Poli-sci instructor Chris Beach on provincial election results and the case for proportional representation.
Vanderhoof, B.C., is facing major job losses due to a pending mill closure. Mayor Kevin Moutray outlines what he needs from the next government.
Mary Teegee and Trevor Bolin discuss what they've seen so far in the provincial election campaign.
Vancouver Infectious Diseases Centre talks about vaccines after BC Conservative leader's comments.
UBC clinical professor says change could prevent harm and increase chances of recovery.
POUNDS rep says political pandering will do little to help those with mental health and addictions.
Around 500 employees are facing the news that the mills they work at in Fort St. John and Vanderhoof will be closed by year's end, according to employer Canfor. Brian O'Rourke, president of United Steelworkers Local 1-2017 in Prince George, says the way the industry is run needs to fundamentally change.
The three-term MLA for Peace River South says while he is strongly opposed to the NDP, he cannot support the "divisive" policies of the B.C. Conservative Party.
Blair Lekstrom says some former BC United candidates will have tough decisions to make.
Nathan Cullen says his party remains focused on affordability, environment, and other challenges
Panel looks at why everything from healthcare to funeral services seems to be tough to find.
Communications strategist Jeff Ferrier says Northern Health's reliance on Facebook to announce ER closures not good enough.
What Northern B.C. funeral home closures reveal abut death in today's economy and society.
Official says embers could've destroyed community if not for structure protection systems.
Hundreds of Jasper residents who have found refuge in northern B.C. are watching their town burn from afar in images and video. CBC News spoke to tour operator Joe Urie, who says he believes the destruction offers important lessons for how we live in nature; and Bob Covey, editor of The Jasper Local, who says he never thought a wildfire could hit his town so fast.
Monica Murphy recounts her travels teaching English in the Middle East and Southeast Asia
MLA and MP reflect on their experiences in the wake of an attempted assassination in the U.S.
Carol Huynh of Hazelton made history as the first Canadian woman to win a gold medal in wrestling, at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. This weekend shes teaching young wrestlers in Prince George about the sport. And maybe inspiring their own Olympic dreams!
Can bird watching change a life? According to the best-selling author, Julia Zarankin, two wings and feathers can be revolutionary.
It’s perched on Tabor Mountain, high above downtown Prince George. And it’s a piece of mountain biking paradise, with room to grow. We talk to the head of the Association of Caledonia Trail Builders to find out more.
A Prince George family wants to start a new, independent theatre in the city. We talk to Brian Horodyski to find out about his vision for "The Avery Cinema".
The historic town of Barkerville may be a living testament to BC’s Cariboo Gold Rush, but there’s a history that runs even deeper. We meet Barkerville’s Indigenous Interpreters and hear about the importance of their work
All aboard! The Little Prince steam train has been a popular attraction in Prince George since the 1970s, and it’s still chugging along and creating smiles all these years later. We jump on board with Daybreak's Jason Peters.
If you’re looking for that perfect summer read, you're in luck! Kayli Vandermeer, manager of Books and Company in Prince George, is in our studio with some suggestions for summer page-turners.
It's a historic day for soccer in Canada! The men's national team takes on Argentina in the Copa America semi-final. We dig into the matchup with a couple of soccer super-fans, cheering for each team.
Floating down the river is a great way to beat the heat. But after Prince George Search and Rescue was called to rescue eight people in Willow River this weekend, the group is urging caution. We chat with the team lead about what happened, and how you can stay safe.
The Fraser River runs directly through Lheidli T'enneh's reserve lands near Prince George - seperating both people and infrastructure. We'll hear from the nation about the challenges of being divided.
The Prince George Aquatic Centre is in need of major repairs and the city is looking to borrow $22 million to fix it. We hear concerns about the project from the Chamber of Commerce.
Fruit truck operator says frost means a lack of nectarines, plums, and peaches...unless they're from Georgia.
With the Lheidli T'enneh pursuing one in Prince George, Daybreak spoke with a professor about what it is.
Dan Hamhuis checks in with Daybreak ahead of the Cougars' Western Conference Final showdown against the Portland Winterhawks.
Prince George comedian Alex Mackenzie is back in the north for the start of his big tour, driving his RV across western Canada.
Mill scent...no, not that one.
Tourism Prince George has teamed up with a local business to capture the essence of the city.
Daybreak talks to Cougars Sideline Reporter Will Peters as the Cats take on Kelowna in round 2
Indigenous relations minister Murray Rankin says ratification would bring clarity, advance reconciliation.
B.C. conservation officers are planning for the worst, but hoping for the best after last year's busy bear season.
News that the mayor's wife is handing out a book questioning the impact of Residential Schools has angered a local First Nation.
As physicians leave, the mayor says the community needs to work together attracting new docs.
Retired Metis lawyer says claims of Indigenous identity need to be confirmed before criminal sentencing.
Former public safety minister says issue blown out of proportion for political gain.
Study of BC's safe supply system shows it may not be having the intended effect.
Daybreak's Nicole Oud sheds some light on where other governments stand on the practice.
Brian Stanley and his partner Penn Jones talk about Brian's diagnosis of early onset Alzheimer's
It maintains the vision of those suffering macular degeneration, but changes to the program leave a hazy future.
Author John Vaillant talks about how forest fires are shaping our perspective and scarring the land.
Prince George is the only community in the region for in vitro fertilization care/ How will new funding impact people hoping to have a child?
UNBC continues long-term study of river basin, but says projections indicate serious shifts
A Prince George will renew their vows after becoming one of the first same-sex couples to wed in Northern B.C.
Kathryn Saunby of Daydream Donuts Café reflects on the chaos that followed in the minutes after an explosion levelled a neighbouring building in downtown Prince George.
Kelowna Chamber of Commerce CEO Dan Rogers says wildfire took him back to the fires of 2003
Study indicates big increase for humpback and fin whale deaths related to tanker traffic
CBC Producer Jen Norwell talks tips and tricks to keeping things green, even during drought
Bonnie Fehr and her husband stayed behind during a wildfire evacuation to protect their Francois Lake resort
Hannah Philippson-Madill speaks to host Carolina de Ryk about what Barbie meant to her, her sisters and friends when they were girls.
GIRLS CLUB is an event-based charity group that has chapters across the province. It was shut down in the north due to COVID, but a determined mother is bringing it back. Kristen McBurnie and one of her participants, Nora, talk about the program’s relaunch with Daybreak North host Carolina de Ryk.
Prince George woman files complaint after RCMP tell her she could face charges for being topless in her own yard.
Canadian Association of Journalists talks about the city's award as most secretive municipality
After years of pushing, the endangered Indigenous language is now part of the curriculum
We get the latest on the Donnie Creek fire and what the possible house insurance implications could be
With TransMountain work complete, Valemount residents are facing a new round of changes.
The BCNU says the province's reliance on costly nursing agencies could spell trouble filling long-term nursing shortages. We hear from the Peace about the impact of BC's minimum wage hike. Collective grief continues in the wake of Madison Scott's discovery.
Ranchers worry about the upcoming season after wildfires destroyed kilometres of fencing
Jennifer Charlesworth discusses a report on missing children in care on the International Day to Recognize Missing Children
Information Officer Ryan Harvey says evacuation alert is a precaution and is asking city residents to remain calm.
Emergency Programs Manager Tanya Spooner details what services are available to those that have fled the fires.
Professor says we can expect more fires in the future and a national strategy is needed
Nearly two months, two trustee resignations, and the loss of a superintendent later, Prince George school trustees are set to reconvene.
Niki Sharma says specialized units to tackle repeat, violent offenders to start next month
The Prince George Humane Society wants the city to provide land for a new animal shelter and vet clinic, citing a shortage of services.
For the first time in 16 years, the Prince George Cougars are moving onto the second round of the WHL playoffs. We talk to Cougars super fan, and long-time season ticket holder, Betty-June Gair about the excitement around the team.
Dave McDowell is an ultra-marathoner. So what better way to celebrate his 62nd birthday than to run 1 km for every year of his life? He tells us why its a way to express gratitude.
Zainib and Mobeen Qureshi ended up stuck in Prince George while competing on a BBC reality show. That's until local resident Corey Bonnar offered to drive them 8 hours to Prince Rupert. Daybreak North host Carolina de Ryk hears the story from all three of them.
Franz Manni of the National Museum of Natural History in Paris to speak on piercing at UNBC
Former board chair concerned with sudden loss of superintendent and trustee resignations
With the nearest treatment facilities a 14-hour drive, First Nations leaders say tackling toxic drugs is tough
Elder offers healing as First Nations leaders gather to grapple with the toxic drug crisis
Maintenance issues with Flair causes couple to re-book with another airline to get home from Tuscon
The premier spoke with Daybreak prior to announcing a $65 million investment in the city's water system.
Fort Nelson school district makes changes after graphic sex ed materials distributed to class
D-PAC President Laura Weller says the sudden departure of the superintendent and resignation of two trustees is worrying
Parents and teachers have questions after School District 57 replaced the superintendent and two trustees resigned
A health researcher talks about the pressure on staff and patients when baby docs depart
Daybreak gets to the bottom, and looks up at the top... of the massive mounds of snow at Prince George's snow storage facility.
A UK museum is taking the initiative returning Indigenous items to their homes, including Haida Gwaii
Terrace volunteers turn the key on a new van service to make up for a lack of senior and disabled transportation
BCTF head Clint Johnston says the federation is actively working against anti-SOGI comments affecting members
Professor Sarah Hunt reflects to a probe looking into an alleged lack of action by Prince George RCMP to investigate members accused of crimes
Michael Pluzhnikov talks to Daybreak North about his family's flight from Ukraine and their newfound home in Prince George.
Daybreak's Maham Hashmi speaks to an artist bringing the chill back to Prince George's Downtown Winterfest
Aaron Vanderpool is continuing his late child's love and kindness by sharing 200 20-second hugs
Professor Charles Menzies talks about identity and the continued colonial legacy of the ID
Player and coach say it's time for the tournament committee to change how it verifies identity.
President Daryl Beauregard says board should not accept unproven allegations about teacher conduct
A community advocate says Prince George banks aren't living up to their obligations when it comes to marginalized customers
Matt Allen brings us the story of three African American brothers who made a lasting impression on their communities in the 1800s
The SPCA says the recent surrender of 17 golden retrievers in Quesnel is part of a concerning trend
Reporter Keith Fraser on an attack that left an elderly man dead, but was not disclosed.
Northwest Chief Operating Officer Ciro Panessa on how Northern Health is addressing nurse shortages
Heiltsuk Chief Councilor Marilyn Slett talks about the new protected area and what it means for fisheries
Daybreak's Matt Allen examines the legacy of black American soldiers who helped to build the route
After announcing hundreds of job losses across northern B.C., Canfor's Michelle Ward discusses the company's long-term plans for the region as timber supply declines.
With an extended mill closure announced by Canfor, Mayor Shane Brienen says the community is on edge
On hold with 0-1-1? CUPE says RCMP emergency dispatchers are short staffedWe speak with the BC forestry critic on the Canfor closures in Chetwynd and what's next.And we get a sneak peak at the Coldsnap lineup as it returns to Prince George.
Liberal forestry critic Mike Bernier reflects on the road ahead for Chetwynd after Canfor announced the closure of its sawmill and pellet facility.
About half a million people are living with Alzheimer's Disease in Canada...a number set to double over the next 7 years. Jay Ingram of the Public Health Agency of Canada discusses the best ways to lower your risk.
A Northern Bc First Nation is taking a stand after 27 years of standstill at the treaty table, police are looking for suspects after the Vanderhoof Pool suffered a half million dollars in damage, and residents facing renoviction made their case to council members in Prince Rupert.
Daybreak's Catherine Hansen catches up with Cantora Allegro now that the choir is back together post-COVID.
Details of $2.8 billion settlement between the federal government and 325 First Nations, choppy times for the Port of Prince Rupert, and singing out in Prince George.
Forests Minister Bruce Ralston on the state of the BC forest sector and the Vietnamese community in Prince Rupert is preparing for Lunar New Year.
A new chapter for the Blueberry River First Nation and the next steps on the path to sustainable forestry in BC.
Environmental lawyer Chris Tollefson says agreement historic and indicates a changing relationship
The MLA for Prince George-Mackenzie says it's time for a public forum on the future of forestry.
Daybreak speaks with the CEO of the BC First Nations Forestry Council about the future of forestry. A major cross-country ski event kicks off in Prince George. And a coal company has reached a unique agreement with the BC First Nation.
There's a new agreement between a coal company and a BC First Nation that could be a game-changer
Former forests minister and founder of the BC Natural Resources Forum Pat Bell talks about the future of forestry. Beyond lumber and pulp: conservationists say there's more to forestry than the trees.
Conservation North director Michelle Connelly talks forestry, jobs, and ecosystem health.
Premier David Eby on the future of forestry prior his visit to Prince George and the BC Natural Resource Forum this week. Also, what could the loss of Canfor's pulp line at the Prince George Pulp and Paper mill mean for the environment?
Renters in Prince Rupert thought they were protected against renovictions thanks to a bylaw passed last year. Now they are finding out that might not be the case.
With 300 pulp mill jobs lost, what will the impact be for Prince George and surrounding area? And what about the future of local economies?Also, we'll meet a Prince George woman who donated a kidney to complete stranger.
The CEO of the Northern Development Initiatives Trust talks about the road ahead for northern B.C. economies.
MP Taylor Bachracn speaks to Daybreak prior to grilling airline executives about the travel nightmare faced by many passengers this winter.
After the Christmas travel chaos, NDP Transport Critic Taylor Bachrach wants better protections for airline passengers. Despite an uncertain future and seven months stranded at an airport, Hassan al Kontar is now a Canadian citizen.
We speak with a Haida Gwaii man and the new holder of a world record for headstands, hear about a new agreement between the Gitxsan and RCMP, and check out some goats turning heads in Kelowna.
BC's attorney general addresses Dawson Creek council about crime concerns, the province has announced supports to hire more nurses, and more about the Then and Now project underway in Prince George.
Daybreak speaks to a Nisga'a man at the centre of a class action lawsuit over non-Indigenous boarding homes, we hear about a new campaign to get more women to run for elected office, and we crack open the book on New Year's reading resolutions.
Theophany celebrations have special meaning for Ukranian refugees this year; BC Housing responds to concerns about supportive housing in Prince George; Western Glaciers could disappear within the next 80 years. Full Episode for Friday January 4th.
Northern B.C. football coach responds to Damar Hamlin injury; Bob Simpson on the state of B.C. forestry; Prince Rupert students meditate with juggling. Full episode for Thursday, January 5th.
Property assessments skyrocket in Northern B.C.; Prince George school district is trying to solve ongoing bussing problems; Protection against RSV virus in kids. Full episode for Wednesday, January 4.
Even with dangerously low temperatures, people are still sleeping rough in Prince George.Burns Lake has its first warming centre for vulnerable residents.
Water woes in Prince Rupert, the case for more Mounties in Prince George, and what to have for Christmas dinner if you can't track down a turkey.
Climbing crime rates and the case for more Mounties; we speak with the co-author of a policing report presented to Prince George council.Delivering Christmas deals one coupon at a time and the cost of rural living for healthcare.
A Prince George baker is candid about competing in a Netflix cooking show while struggling with an eating disorder
Paul Adams of the Rural Health Network talks about research that backs up what he calls the "rural health tax".
How troubled is supportive housing when a formerly homeless person considers returning to the street? Daybreak's Kate Partridge has one person's story.Also, concerns about consent when it comes to mining in Indigenous territories.
A new report calls for more police in Prince George, inflation is taking a bite out of bakeries this holiday season, and how volunteers are helping Ukrainian families fleeing war.
The case for additional HandyDART service in Terrace.After 30 years in a variety of government roles in the Peace, Blair Lekstrom has decided to retire.Prince George drivers have picked their most hated parking lot.
School District 57 looking at re-branding, soccer super-fans have World Cup fever, and social service organizations are struggling to meet the demand for help.
Looking back 25 years to the historic Delgamuukw decision, finding a flu vaccine, and chatting with Stikine MLA Nathan Cullen about his new cabinet role in the BC government.
CBC reporter Jason Proctor on the court's decision to toss COVID-restriction tickets, the high cost of international student tuition, finding safety from war in Prince George, and making art with cow placenta.
Betsy Trumpener delivers a story of a northern rancher rustling up some very unique art
CBC reporter Jason Proctor examines a decision to toss tickets issue to a Prince George nightclub.
Catherine Hansen meets with some Ukrainian families adjusting to life in Prince George.
The BC Nurses Union wants an audit of all occupational health and safety reports from BC health authorities after WorkSafe BC issued a $355,000 fine to Northern Health.The Gitxaala Nation is launching its own tugboat service in Prince Rupert.
Addressing the growing need for housing in Prince Rupert, a possible tax hike in Prince George, and making Latin X connections on Haida Gwaii.
A new case study examines Prince George's response to homeless encampments.Some commercial fishers are worried about the effects of Prince Rupert container terminal expansion.
The Prince George mother of a man who died outside Moncton City Hall speaks out. We also hear about how even slightly cooler temperatures can have a a major impact on the health of those without shelter.
It's been standing room only as Connor Bedard and the Reginal Pats make a road swing through B.C. Here what the Prince George Cougars expect for Friday's game.
Released from jail with no winter clothing, Luke Landry died in New Brunswick. His mother speaks to us from Prince George about what needs to change.
A researcher tells us how even mild winter weather can impact those without a warm space
A new accessible bus is allowing people with mobility challenges to get out this winter
As temperatures plummet, BC Housing talks about winter shelter capacity. A new accessible bus service is coming to Valemount. And a new counsellor hopes to make navigating the legal system easier in the Peace.
Simon Yu talks about the situation at Moccasin Flats as questions remain about how the city initially handled the encampment
We speak to Prince George mayor Simon Yu about the city's homeless encampment. BC Green Party lead Sonia Furstenau, who says it's time to shut down the controversial Community-Industry Response Unit of the RCMP.
Northern Lights College will be welcoming more Kenyan students as a partnership with state governments grows
Members of the Ukrainian community are gathering to remember Holodomor, Dawson Creek will be welcoming more Kenyan post-secondary students, and we hear about healing through hip hop.
Some Prince George patients are wondering if they'll have a doctor, months after their physician left town.
Some Prince George residents are worried they may join the ranks of other residents who don't have a family physician. Hear about the sweet sounds of social media success by a northern B.C. choir. And Theatre Northwest takes audiences back in time with a production about Patsy Cline.
Prince Rupert Pastor Diana Edis opened her church to people needing a safe space after Monday's shooting.
RCMP and Victim Services talk about the aftermath of a murder-suicide in Prince Rupert.
Prince Rupert is still reeling from a deadly shooting; we speak with RCMP, victim services, and a local pastor about trauma and healing. As Canada prepares to take to the pitch, Daybreak checks in with a couple of local soccer super-fans.
Soccer fan and Prince George city councilor Ron Polillo and PG resident Nick Vukovic talk about what teams they'll be cheering on.
The latest on a shooting that claimed two lives in Prince Rupert. a new name for Prince George's Queer Cafe group, and, finding new growth for farming in the Peace.
The municipal elections have been on the books for over a month, but Valemount has just formed a full compliment of council members. And as we enter National Addictions Awareness Week, we get a look at an innovative Prince Rupert program helping men on their recovery journey
We speak with a researcher about two earthquakes linked to fracking in the Peace and take a closer look at why more humpback whales appear to be dying.
With hospital volumes high and children's medication in short supply, some groups want the BC government to bring back mandatory masks.
Renewed calls for a mask mandate, why the BC Humanist Association is urging more cities and towns to be non-secular, and find out how are ski resorts are making out with no COVID restrictions.
The group was cited by the City of Terrace as the municipality decided not to display a nativity scene
A new CBC podcast tells the stories of Indigenous people fighting to reclaim their land.
Resistance and racism- a new report sheds light on the state of status card use. Land Back. A new CBC British Columbia podcast looks at Indigenous land reclamation efforts.
Why are Indigenous people facing discrimination when they attempt to use government-issued ID?
Associate producer Leena Minifie chats about the film and bringing it to her North Coast area home.
Teacher shortages causing classroom pain in Prince George, Ferry delays strand Haida Gwaii residents for days, and a virtual tour of a new northern swimming pool.
Demand rises for authentic international ingredients in Northern B.C., Prince Rupert is looking to become a hub for renewable hydrogen production, early hour runs for a Dutch veteran for Remembrance Day. Full episode for Thursday, November 10.
As northern B.C. communities become more diverse, the demand for authentic international ingredients also increases.
A Dutch veteran in Prince George plans to run 11 kilometres on Remembrance Day. But the time he is deciding to run might surprise you.
What can be done about Northern B.C. roads during the winter? What's happening at COP27 in Egypt? A birding couple rescues a rufous hummingbird from the winter cold in Prince George. Full episode for Wednesday, November 9.
In a scene out of a Roadrunner cartoon, a Prince George couple set up a cage with a string in an effort to trap an elusive bird - and after fourteen hours of waiting, they succeeded.
The world has gathered to discuss climate change at COP2, and that includes Prince George resident Will Cadell! He joins the show to discuss his presentation, and tell us what it's like to be at such a big conference.
Prince George made history by swearing in its first mayor of colour. But Simon Yu’s mayoral win has resonated well beyond the northern city.
The Cold weather and wind chill in the Central Interior can be a challenge for the unhoused community, and those who serve them.
Lheidli T’enneh chief Dolleen Logan speaks about the new health centre on the Lheidli T’enneh reserve.
CBC Radio's Kyle Muzyka has been looking into the over incarceration of Indigenous people in Canada.
Keeping the unhoused warm in Prince George. An overdose prevention service in the northeast is committed to staying open. The sister of a later Saik'uz First Nation veteran remembers her brother. Full episode for November 8, 2022
The toxic drug crisis continues to claim lives, but one overdose prevention service in the northeast is committed to staying open despite facing barriers
The sister of a WWII veteran who earned the medal of bravery speaks on his life and advocacy.
A recent report shows that 32 per cent of federal inmates are Indigenous. CBC Radio's Kyle Muzyka shares some of his reporting on the corrections system
Scientists are taking a closer look at a volcano near Sitka Sound near the B.C. and Alaska coast.
Quesnel man helps create doggy rescue device; Mobile diabetes clinic helps residents of remote Indigenous communities; Former Fort St John mayor makes the argument against daylight savings time. Full episode for Friday November 4th.
Two women injured in a bear attack are getting help for their recovery from Dawson Creek residents. Increasing immigration to help solve labour shortages; we speak to a support worker in the Peace to find out how she helps new Canadians.
The BC health minister says a new doctor pay structure will help boost family doctor numbers
MLA Shirley Bond on a new committee report's recommendations to respond to the overdose crisis
Addressing the overdose crisis, how will BC's new physician fee structure help the doctor shortage, and Iranian students at UNBC are speaking up about strife in their homeland.
We check in with the creator of a major new public art piece in Kitimat, get a sneak peak at Prince George's new pool, and find out how inflation is affecting an independent specialty grocer in Prince George.
Daybreak chats with the owner of Marquis International Foods about the effects of inflation
A northern B.C. social media superstar is gearing up to work the FIFA world cup, Prince George's Nordic ski centre is set to host some high-profile events, and we go batty with a UNBC bat researcher.
How did Canada's spy agency want rail northwest B.C. blockaders dealt with? There's new tool in development to better fight cancer. And NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is visiting the North Coast.
Daybreak speaks with author and educator Linda Peterat about her new book which chronicles the lives of three sisters who came to the Cariboo from Denmark in 1870.
A sneak peak at the newly renovated Exploration Place in Prince George and some spooky pre-Halloween fun.
We check in with the Lhtako Dene near Quesnel as they create a new cultural treasure, get more insight into the state of forestry, and hear reaction about the rejection of a $20 billion settlement for First Nation families impacted by the child welfare system.
The Heiltsuk Nation called off an apology ceremony after two police officers who wrongfully detained a man and his granddaughter chose not to attend. Will the pulp industry need to shrink before things improve? One academic says yes.
We hear from a pulp industry advocate who is calling for the government to free up more fibre to head-off more mill closures. Daybreak also checks in with Two Rivers Gallery in Prince George to find out how it's becoming more accessible.
UNBC students who had a digital convocation get the chance for a real-life redo post pandemic
UNBC grads who had virtual convocations will get to walk across the stage in person. The university is also swearing in its first Lheidli T'enneh chancellor; we hear from Darlene McIntosh.
Raised in Prince George, the actor says her new television role will resonate with northern British Columbians
Actor Grace Dove talks about her new role in Alaska Daily, northern B.C. researchers are searching for a sustainable seafood packaging solution, and how could Anjali Appadurai's disqualification affect the future of the B.C. NDP?
Daybreak catches up with a newly elected Prince George school trustee, looks into the effects or a marine labour shortage, and finds out about the possibility of flooding, despite the recent dry weather.
With the most votes received, the former educator talks about the plans for her new role
The mystery of endangered sturgeon deaths on the Nechako River, how drought is affecting a Dawson Creek farmer, and a chat with Art Napoleon about Tuesday's episode of Moosemeat & Marmalade focusing on Nisga'a salmon.
The North Coast city is facing different challenges 15 years after Pond was last elected to the job
Live from the Lester Centre for its 35th anniversary the day before municipal elections.
Dawson Creek mayoral candidates; Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond investigation; Prince George Mayor Lyn Hall says goodbye to politics; Update on water in Hudson's Hope; Caroll Simpson's new book on running a remote lodge on Babine Lake
Voting numbers for the 2018 municipal election in the noabysma were abysmal- what does that say about our knowledge of local government?
More developments at Hockey Canada, the case for boosting voter turnout as the civic elections approach, and a northern B.C. project aimed at increasing an important caribou food source.
From trees to pellets- MLA Mike Morris talks about UK energy giant Drax and how its using more than B.C. wood waste to make power. How are anonymous Facebook groups influencing your local election?
MLA Mike Morris talks about a CBC investigation that revealed a UK power giant is using whole B.C. logs make electricity rather than just wood waste
The long road to recovery for a northern B.C. bear attack survivor, Prince Rupert's port tax floats up in the civic election, and the need for a safe idrug nhalation site in Prince George
A biologist offers insight on bear behaviour after a family was attacked near Dawson Creek, we hear a recap of the Fort St John mayoral forum, and we look at the future of electoral boundaries in northern B.C.
The Mayor-elect of Terrace says plans for a homeless shelter are causing division, we hear from some Indigenous candidates running in local elections, and find out how all of the fall heat is affecting plants.
Daybreak hears from Indigenous people putting their names forward in the civic election
How homelessness is shaping the civic election campaign, and what some Prince George parents are thinking about as voting day approaches.
A new political party is causing a stir in BC school board elections, School District 57 responds to parent busing concerns, and it was 50 years ago that Canadians, including a Prince George couple that went to Moscow, watched the deciding game of the 1972 Summit Series.
A check-in after Prince Rupert's all-candidates forum, putting sustainability on the ballot, and solving BC's rural health care crisis.
School District 57 continues to spin its wheels when it comes to bus services --we hear from a rural parent stuck driving her children to school. Daybreak digs deep to harvest a story about a potato harvested by Indigenous people for generations and is now cropping up again in northwest B.C.
The need to include systemic racism when considering solutions for prolific offenders, a nothern B.C. MP's bill to lower the voting age, and thousands of cruise ship passengers arrive in Prince Rupert.
The mayor of Taylor is frustrated as the local medical clinic is set to close, BC Liberal forestry critic Todd Stone addresses Canfor curtailments, and a Prince Rupert man shares his experience attending the Queen's funeral.
Liberal forestry critic Todd Stone talks curtailments and the road ahead for BC communities
Pipeline problems, going bananas in Fort Nelson, and high on hydrogen in Prince George.
UNBC researchers are on alert after a major slide dumped tonnes of debris into a Northwest river
Valemount council vacancies, a slide along a Skeena tributary, and the province's ongoing healthcare crisis.
As people mourn Queen Elizabeth's death, what role does the Crown have in reparing its relationship with Indigenous people in Canada. Also, a taxidermy tribute to the Queen.
Bears have some Fort Nelson residents calling for more action from the Conservation Officer Service. We hear from a Prince George area fire Chief in Hudson's Hope helping keep the community safe. And we hear about a PG baseball player who has made it to the majors.
Fort Nelson residents are worried about bear activity and want help from conservation officers.
Jared Young's mom is thrilled the Prince George baseball player will make his debut with the Chicago Cubs.
Some residents remain in Hudson's Hope despite an evacuation order, northern B.C. blood donors are frustrated by a lack of collection centres, and we look to the sky for internet satellites.
Some residents have good reason to stay put despite the Battleship Mountain evacuation order.
What happens next? We hear from residents displaced by the Battleship Mountain wildfire. Tie a yellow ribbon around the...crash site? McBride first responders are hoping to cut back on duplicated accident reports.
The latest on the Battleship Mountain wildfire and Hudson's Hope evacuees. Also, the story of a Prince George dance instructor's classes for kids with hearing impairment.
We hear from the mayor of Hudson's Hope after the Battleship Mountain wildfire forced the evacuation of the community Saturday. There are onflicting emotions for Indigenous peoples over the passing of Queen Elizabeth. And we'll get a break-down of Pierre Poilievre's road ahead as Conservative leader.
The death of Queen Elizabeth was felt around the world, including B.C. MLA Dan Davies reflects on her legacy.
Peace River North MLA Dan Davies reflects on the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II. We get a preview of a national covention being held in Kamloops aimed at helping women and girls.
Back to class and back to in-person learning at UNBC. A Prince George pool is no more, but the memories of Four Seasons remain. Dawson Creek Mayor Dale Bumstead is stepping down earlier than expected.
A driver shortage left many rural students without transportation on the first day back to school
It's been a rocky start for some rural Prince George students as buses were cancelled on the first day back to school Tuesday. Should overdose education be taught in the school system? Simon Yu is running for the PG Mayor's chair.
Heading back to class-- we check in with some returning students. School is back but, where are the teachers? Some northern schools are relying on non-credentialed instructors. The latest on wildfires burning across the region.
They're needed for electric vehicles and wind turbines, but the environmental cost of extracting rare earth elements is significant.
A new drug checking machine in Prince George is helping people stay safe through the toxic drug crisis.
Decolonizing dorms, Cheslatta archeological work confirms oral tradition, Prince George councilors vote for a policy review
The Cheslatta Nation has confirmed oral tradition documenting a densely populated village dating back to the time before colonization.
New student housing at Coast Mountain College designed and constructed with values of north coast first nations at it's core.
Prince George City Council voted unanimously for a review on the conflict of interest rules after a councilor received letters of support from Mayor Lyn Hall and city staff.
Federal Housing Advocate, Marie-Josée Houle, visits Prince George's Moccasin Flats encampment on her first regional visit.
UNBC students are stuck for housing, sunflower selfies and swings at Northern Lights Winery, and Jennifer Rice hosts a health forum in Prince Rupert.
UNBC students are facing housing shortages. Vice president of the Northern Undergraduate Student Society, Bruce Danesh, is trying to help.
How relaxation could help concussion recovery, a "whale" of an anniversary on the North Coast, and why the heat can lead to a bummer summer.
The growing problem of sextortion in Prince George, major trail funding for Prince Rupert, and how a paramedic shortage is taking a toll on volunteer firefighters.
We chat with the new Canadian Medical Associaion president; the first Indigenous person to hold the position in its 155-year history. Two authors talk about a new book detailing the experiences of Kamloops Indian Residential School survivors.
Life on the streets of northern BC's "Downtown Eastside", the case for a passport office in northern British Columbia, and reaction to the appointment of the first Indigenous person to the Supreme Court of Canada.
Lawyer Christina Gray talks about the first Indigenous member of the Supreme Court of Canada
Reporter Betsy Trumpener speaks with a drug user who has lost a brother, boyfriend, and close friends to drugs.
UBC's Gerald Baier on what the move means for the BC Liberals, Rustad, and his constituents
A conversation with MLA John Rustad after he was turfed from the BC Liberal caucus, the number of northern mayors not running for re-election, and a trip to the fair.
Nechako-Lakes MLA John Rustad talks Twitter, climate change, and constituent concerns after being tossed from caucus over recent retweets.
Former Saanich mayor Frank Leonard talks public service and why so many northern BC mayors have decided to call it quits.
Attorney General David Eby addresses concerns from BC mayors about prolific offenders, North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice expresses disapointment with a week-long suspension of ferry service between Prince Rupert and Haida Gwaii, and on International Workers' Memorial Day, we speak with a mother whose son died working on a tugboat.
Playwright Pedro Chamale explores the challenges facing small resource-dependent towns and how they're sometimes portrayed by environmental groups.
Ferry disruptions continue between Prince Rupert and Haida Gwaii, a look at fracking to supply natural gas for LNG export, and a former Chetwynd resident's play explores the tension between industry and environmentalism.
PG-Mackenzie Liberal MLA Mike Morris says changes are needed to keep repeat offenders off the streets, hear from a recent graduate of the Northern Medical Program, and find out why RCMP in the Cariboo will be wearing red dress pins on their vests.
Northern Health is again looking for a permanent overdose prevention and wrap-around service centre in Fort St John. BC's Electoral Boundaries Commission wants to hear from northerners as it reviews riding boundaries.
Meet someone who jumps out of airplanes to fight wildfires, get a playoff preview as the Prince George Cougars face off against Portland, and dig into a Haida Gwaii food program bringing local produce to the classroom.
Daybreak's Nadia Mansour explains how schools are getting into the spirit of Ramadan, MP Taylor Bachrach talks trains and the potential for more passenger traffic by rail, and Prince George residents are worried about the fate of a greenspace now up for sale.
The pros and cons of a coal mine for a neighbour, how new measures for internationally trained nurses could help address shortages, and what to expect from this year's wildfire season after some recent fire starts.
Find out how researchers are working to save Ukrainian culture online; hear why he BC Wildlife Federation wants a full audit of BC Hydro's Fish and Wildlife Compensation program; and discover the natural splendor of the Peace Region in a new photography book.
Find out more about lake tsunamis, hear from a Prince Rupert recovery worker as they attend a national conference, and figure out when you can finally put your winter clothing away for good.
It's taken years, but an American-born Tsimshian professor may finally become a permanent resident of Canada; but at what cost? Paving the way for safer travel in the Nass Valley: the Nisga'a Lisims Government is pushing for upgrades to the Cranberry Connector.
Hear about a visit by Wet'suwet'en Hereditary Chiefs to the RBC AGM in Toronto and what it means for the Coastal GasLink pipeline. Labour shortages are challenging employers, and the historic Hat Creek Ranch in Cache Creek is getting ready to open after floods, fires, and the ongoing pandemic.
We check with Prince Rupert restaurants about the end of vaccine passports, find out what Prince George is doing to improve the safety of street crossings, and speak with a Prince George woman bringing twin sisters over from war-torn Ukraine.
Hear about a Prince Rupert woman helping people as they make a treacherous journey across the Mediterranean to escape violence. Smithers faces off against Queen Charlotte in the search for BC's best small town. We chat with the mayors and hear their pitches.
Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry talks about the end of vaccine passports, we hear about forestry's future and current state of flux, and we visit cultural vendors at the All Native Basketball Tournament.
Preparing for Ukrainian refugees in Prince George, pandemic puppies possibly raising a ruckus in the Peace, and a family affair at the All Native.
Post Papal apology; we hear from a member of the Fort Nelson First Nation about her meeting with Pope Francis. Daybreak's Nadia Mansour provides a primer on Ramadan. The sounds of basketball are back as the All Native is underway in Prince Rupert.
A look ahead as wildfire season starts, calls from a BC First Nation for the Pope to visit the site of the former Lejac Indian Residential School, and Kiefer Cillison sets the scene as the All Native Baskeball Tournament tips off this weekend.
Haisla vs the Hulk: Chief Councillor Crystal Smith talks about Hollywood's foray into the LNG debate. We hear from the Fort St John Petroleum Association about waht Ottawa's climate targets mean for the sector.
Hunters in the Peace say the province's new conservation efforts are more political than scientific. We get a closer look at Ottawa's emissions plans and hear the latest from Rome, as Indigenous delegates continue meetings with the Pope.
Discussing the role of a national bus service to connect remote communities, changes to caribou and moose hunting regulations in the Peace, and the hundreds of Indigenous items still held by the Royal BC Museum.
It's back to class...with no mask mandate. We hear from a parent and student about how they're feeling. We speak with a Prince George resident about the city's approach to a local homeless encampment.
What does the City of Prince George's apology for tearing down part of a tent city mean for those helping the unhoused? Hear how Meals on Wheels has been helping Prince George seniors battle islolation and fear duing the pandemic.
Nadleh Whut'en members prepare to meet with the Pope, hear how a Haida elder and her adopted granddaughter are using rap to teach others about the Haida language, and a Prince George man talks about his provincial award for helping connect the community during the Pandemic.
Hear from an AFN youth delegate flying to Rome to meet with the Pope, find out how a typographer is teaming up with Dakelh language keepers to develop proper font for the language, and get reaction from a northern B.C. MP on the deal between the NDP and the federal Liberals.
More on the BCAFN concerns with Prince George's safe streets bylaw, Nathan Cullen talks about consulation funding for Witset and provides an update on the state of relations between the Wet'suwet'en, the Province, and Coastal GasLink.
The growing need for racially and culturally diverse counsellors in the north, BC Parks launches its new campsite reservation site, and we're on the rocks as 30 girls get some tips from major rinks at the Women's World Curling Championship in Prince George
Daybreak rocks out with the World Women's Curling Championship in Prince George, we talk about the future of safe supply in B.C. and speak to a renter with first-hand experience of Prince George's rental crisis.
Tackling crime in Terrace, examining the case for safe supply to treat the toxic drug crisis, and what impact could a radioactive spill in Asia have on west coast ocean life.
The Dawson Creek chamber wants a pause on the provincial fuel tax, we speak with newly appointed UNBC president Dr. Geoff Payne, and vault over to a new facility for Prince Rupert gymnasts.
We hear about the state of housing in Prince George, find out why PG businesses don't wnat the social assistance office downtown, and look at the effects of inflation on northern B.C. residents with a fixed or limited income.
CN Centre unmasked, CBC kicks off the search for B.C.'s best small town, and we hear about a proposed condo development at the site where Canadian soldiers landed on D-Day.
Matt Allen speaks with provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry about the end of mask mandates, we hear from the Angus Reid Institute about how Canadians are feeling two years into a global pandemic, and Daybreak learns more about improving Indigenous student outcomes.
A Prince Rupert woman with Ukrainian roots is in Poland with the hope of bringing her family to safety. We speak with her husband. We'll hear from a front-line outreach worker about the BC Coroners Service report on the toxic drug crisis.
Educating towards truth and reconciliation, big learning opportunities with little fish in the Skeena River, and calls from the City Terrace for help with prolific criminal offenders.
What impacts are skyrocketing gas prices having on remote communities? How does the war in Ukraine impacting conversations around energy security and the environment? And what do blackjack and cigarette burns have to do with a Wells theatre? Learn the answers in today's show.
The Ulkatcho First Nation is extening the reach of EVs in the Chilcotin with a new charging station. A UNBC basketball player is doing some long-distance running to raise money for his home country of Ukraine.
Overdose prevention in remote First Nations communities, Berge Lake Trail gets closed for another summer and trying to help family members escape fighting in Ukraine.
We chat with a Dawson Creek man preparing to welcome Ukrainians fleeing war, find out how the City of Prince George is sanctioning Russia, and hear why a long-time sports store retailer is hanging it up.
Meet a Smithers woman who grew up in Ukraine, a Paralympic puck-stopper from the Bulkley Valley, and get a preview of April's All Native Basketball tournament.
We hear from a North Coast resident with family in Ukraine six days into the Russian invasion and how the conflict is affecting a former Syrian refugee. Also, how many Yetis can you fit in a dive boat?
After six days of fighting in Ukraine, we hear from Prince Rupert-based business person and Ukrainian-Canadian Ray Pederson.
Hassan Al Kontar says he understands what Ukrainians are going through, but is critical of western media's portrayal of the situation.
The latest on Russia's invasion of Ukraine, making sure your news on world events is accurate, and UNBC says "I do" to pop-up weddings.
Prince George Ukrainian Catholic Priest says there needs to be more help for his home country, the Prince Rupert Port could be expanding, and a northern B.C. band brings surf rock to the region.
Smithers supportive housing provider responds to B.C. Housing report on facility deaths, the City of Prince George loses latest attempt to close downtown homeless camp and northern B.C. nurses are still looking for more support.
B.C. Housing releases report on deaths at Smithers supportive housing facility, and we get a northern reaction to the 2022 B.C. Budget.
Vanderhoof veterinarian student shares passion and challenges of entering field, Prince George schools reduce covid measures, and a First Nation is planting trees using drones.
A chat with Marjorie Dobson about her journey from Jamaica to Haida Gwaii and all the stops in between.
A former Prince George reporter provides an update from Ottawa on police efforts to clear protestors
We go on the ground in Ottawa with a former Prince George resident as police move in on truck protestors and hear about the new CAO of Port Celements and the journey that took her to the job.
If youve noticed a difference in how pipeline protestors and truck blockaders have been treated, youre not alone.
Canfor announced cuts that will affect 70 workers at its Plateau sawmill. We speak to the mayor of Vanderhoof about the road ahead.
Daybreak checks in with the mayor of Vanderhoof after Canfor announces permanent cuts at its Plateau mill, we try our hand at a Gitxsan version of popular word guessing game, and explore the contrast in police response to Indigenous blockades and trucker protests.
You`ve probably played it or have seen a score posted about it, but have you tried the Gitxsan versionÉ
What relaxed COVID restrictions mean for a Prince George musician, a discussion about the impact of climate change on Indigenous health, and a chat with a Burns Lake Olympian.
UNBC`s Dr. Margo Greenwood speaks about her contribution to a report on climate change and health.
Court injunctions have been a powerful tool to compel police to shut down Indigenous-led blockades. We hear the latest on the case against Wet'suwet'en protestors.
Vova Pluzhnikov came to Canada in 2016, but his family lives close to Ukraine's border with Russia.
The newly named Liberal critic for energency and LNG discusses the Coastal GasLink project.
As convoy protests continue, pipeline blockaders are still waiting for their day in court. We hear from the newly named Liberal critic for energy and LNG in B.C. And as tension mounts between Russia and Ukraine, we speak with a Ukrainian student in Prince George.
Jean Michel Baptiste says Lambda Cabaret's use of the phrase "we do not descriminate" makes a false equivalence between queerness and COVID restrictions.
The latest on pandemic measure protests, a Prince George nightclub defies public health orders, and find love during the time of COVID.
Wesley Mitchell of the Wet'sewet'en Nation speaks to host Carolina de Ryk about the event in memory of missing and murdered women in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside.
Swipe left, Swipe right. And don't forget to update you vaccine status in your dating app profile. We hear what dating during a pandemic is like.
Stores, posts and bulletin boards are hanging signs and nailing posters for 24-year-old Emily Dickson who is representing Canada in biathlon at the Winter Games in Beijing.
The Alaska Highway is one of the most critical roads in Northern B.C. But stories of the black soldiers who built it are seldom told.
The Alaska Highway is one of the most critical roads in Northern B.C. But stories of the black soldiers who built it are seldom told; When will B-C's COVID-19 restrictions be lifted? The widow of one of the men who died on the tugboat Ingenika is still seeking answers. Full episode for Friday, February 11.
An advisor to the BC Centre on Substance Use speaks on addressing the overdose crisis in the North; Female politicians in the North are trying to remove the barriers preventing women from running and staying in politics. 2021 was a challenging year for the Port of Prince Rupert. But the port's leadership is gearing up for expansion as it continues to grow. Full episode for Thursday, February 10.
Female politicians in the North are trying to remove the barriers preventing women from running and staying in politics; The Port of Prince Rupert is gearing up for expansion as it continues to grow; How to address drug overdoses in the North. Full episode for Thursday, February 9.
Prince George's Meryeta O'Dine has earned a bronze medal in her Olympic snowboard cross debut in Beijing. To get there she had to overcome a concussion and personal loss. We speak to her, and her mom, about her path to the podium.
One UNBC student fights for the right to sit and be comfortable in class; A rare slug is in danger in Haida Gwaii; The new leader of the BC Liberal Party joins the show. Full episode for Monday, February 7.
Cannabis company, Copilot, hopes to set up shop in the Y-X-S this spring. It would be the first airport terminal pot shop in the world.
Chairs can be a fraught issue for some people - their size, location, and design can all be barriers for those in bigger bodies. One UNBC student is fighting for the right to sit and be comfortable.
Will a new pot shop soon fly high over the skies of Prince George?;New agriculture recovery program promises to help farmers devastated by floods last November; Dawson Creek will have a new mayor next fall. Full episode for Tuesday, February 4th.
A Rare species of slug was discovered a few years back on Haida Gwaii. Now that creature could be in danger.
Edelaine Penaflor had never heard of curling, as a sport, before moving to the Peace this summer from the Phillippines. But that hasn't stopped her from jumping into her job as the Executive Director of the Fort St. John Curling Club.
Two Northern BC athletes take aim at Olympic gold in biathlon, School District 57's new superintendent says changes to improve student outcomes on the way, and what impact should protest have on public health policy?
Daybreak's Matt Allen speaks with newly-appointed superintendent Cindy Heitman about student achievement, systemic racism, and making schools welcoming.
Prince George Citizen editor Neil Godbout says his reporters were insulted and attacked at past anti-vaccine mandate protests and will no longer be sending journalists to cover similar events.
Cindy Heitman has been named the new superintendent of Prince George school district 57 in Prince George — the fourth person to hold the position since 2016. She says she's ready to take on the challenge, including implementing recommendations on a report on systemic racism within the district.
Two northern B.C. Conservatives weigh in on what comes next for the party, Quesnel Mayor Bob Simpson talks about the vaccine mandate chaos that erupted at council Tuesday, and the Editor of the Prince George Citizen talks about the decision not to cover a local truck protest.
A former Terrace councillor has filed a human rights complaint against the city, the mayor, and a councillor, citing system racism. The Prince Rupert library is helping coastal fishermen cope with cognitive impairment.
A Peace Region indoor playground is closing down, the truckers rally continues in Ottawa as Parliament resumes, and we hear from listeners about the convoy.
Get a recap of truck rallies in northern B.C. and Ottawa, hear about the extension of the province's wolf cull, and find out why members of the Takla Nations will be Europe-bound.
Cariboo-Prince George MP Todd Doherty shares his thoughts on the trucker convoy approaching Parliament Hill, new information is available to help more B.C. communities with housing, and we hear from our provincial affairs panel
Fishermen are scrambling for financial assistance after EI claims rejected, a conversation about children and vaccines, and the state of anti-semitism in Canada to mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Williams lake Chief Willie Sellars and Angela White of the Indian Residential School Society speak about the discovery of 93 possible grave sites at the former St Joseph's Mission school.
Exploring grief and support after the report on St. Joseph's MIssion Residential School, hitting the road with the trucker convoy, and waxing poetic about Bohemian Waxwings.
Daybreak North's Matt Allen speaks with Jennifer Whiteside about what can be done to shore up teacher numbers in the Hazelton area.
Mapping glaciers, talking teacher shortages, and exploring the possibilities of going nuclear to fight climate change.
Jewelles Smith lives with severe asthma has concerns about the province's current COVID management strategy.
Get a preview of Prince George budget talks, hear from the two recently election District 57 School Trustees, why are there water woes in Buckhorn, and a Nuxalk Hereditary Chief is going to court to get a totem pole back from the Royal BC Museum.
How School District 82 plans to cope with teacher shortages at Hazelton Secondary, the BC Nurses Union reflects on the strain caused by Omicron, and parental leave proposed for Kitimat council.
The Terrace River Kings are paying a stiff penalty for not travelling due to COVID-19. Now they are saying future hockey seasons could be on ice.
A Washington State legislator wants an alert system for missing Indigenous women, B.C. prawn harvesters catch a break from DFO, and we take a ride with the Prince George library's book delivery volunteer.
We hear from a Dawson Creek gym owner about workouts resuming this week, talk with the Canadian Teachers Federation about how COVID has expossed cracks in the education system, and wing our way to Lac la Hache to hear about a unique friendship between a man and a raven.
BCTF President Teri Mooring weighs in on the functional closure of Hazelton Secondary School and the effects of a teacher shortage. District 57 students hope personal stories will send a strong anti-racism message. A Prince George woman finds her edge with a new skate sharpening business on wheels.
Hazelton parent reacts to functional school closure; What are the COVID rules and policies for daycare facilities in Prince George; Telling stories about the Filipino diaspora in the Peace. Full episode for Monday, January 18.
Ovvian Castrillo Hill knows what it's like trying to transition to a new life in a new country as a Filipino woman. Now, she'll be sharing the stories of other Filipino immigrants in the Peace Region.
Addressing overdose deaths in the construction industry; Highschoolers reflect on being back in class with the Omicron variant; Accountability for RCMP surveillance. Full episode for Friday, Jan 14.
Prince George filmmaker struggles with long-lasting Omicron symptoms; Northern B.C. welcomes a new car show with an aerial twist; The future of the School District 57. Full episode for Thursday, January 13.
A Northern Health bus crash, lack of groceries, dangerous travel...all because of poor highway conditions between Prince Rupert and Terrace. Prince Rupert Councillor Barry Cunningham responds.
Last week, Gitxsan hereditary chief Delgamuukw, Earl Muldon, passed away.The name Delgamuukw will forever be linked to Indigenous rights and title. Luutkudziiwus, Gordon Sebastian, talks about his life and legacy.
Poor highway conditions are causing concerns for drivers between Prince Rupert and Terrace; The life and legacy of Delgamuukw; What should you do if you get sick with COVID-19. Full episode for Wednesday, January 12.
Teachers in the Northwest unhappy with Coast Mountain School District's Omicron safety plan; BC Mayors want the province to prioritize complex care housing; All Native Tournament postponed. Full episode for Tuesday, January 11th.
A new warming centre is open in Fort St. John; An inventor from the Cariboo is helping people get "Hitched"; SD57 on a full return to schools. Full episode for Monday January 10.
Prince Rupert's fire department is down to a skeleton staff while most of their team recover from COVID.
A housing crisis, COVID, and now, extreme weather, have added layers of vulnerability to people's lives. Especially those without homes.
Student mental health during school disruptions; Dr. Bhardwaj explains what we know about Omicron; Lheidli T'enneh raise new flag after 215 days at half mast; North Peace seniors' housing group face big tax bill; Housing values up in Fort St. James; Vancouver residents go tobogganing; B.C. School Trustees Association on Omicron plan; Using tech to get things done; CBC's Bal Brach shares experience of young kids getting sick; Remembering Delgamuukw
A nonprofit in the North Peace is worried about the future of seniors housing in Fort St. John now that the city will no longer cover the cost of taxes to the regional district and province for property-owning non-profits.
Fort St. John mayor's response to concerned Fort St. John non-profits who are facing a tax bill almost double last years.
The All Native Basketball Tournament is iconic in the Northwest. And now its getting the star treatment, with a new short documentary.
More than half of Prince Rupert's fire department out of commission due to Covid outbreak; Is $40 billion enough to address harms done by child welfare to Indigenous youth?; Fort St John Mayor responds to non-profit tax fears. Full episode for Thursday, January 6.
Towing companies respond to treacherous road conditions; How do you navigate snowy streets with a disability; What's behind increasing home values. Full episode for Friday, January 7th.
The messaging to parents of young kids who can't yet get vaccinated has been largely, "don't worry". Bal Brach has two children under 5 both got COVID.
Auto industry 2021 review; Latest from Ottawa politics; Frigid temperatures in Peace putting unhoused in Fort St. John in danger; Prince George teachers unclear what return to classroom looks like; Frozen pipes on the north coast; Lead for B.C. COVID-19 immunization plan Penny Ballem; Environment Canada Meteorologist reveals when the deep freeze might end!; New CBC TV series on comedian Mark Critch's childhood in Newfoundland.
As the Omicron COVID variant spreads, the province has announced new health measures. This includes closing all gyms and fitness facilities. Prince Rupert gym owner Yvonne Campbell says the closure has her fearing for her business.
With overnight temperatures dropping to minus 30 degrees over the holidays, the Association Advocating for Women and Community (AWAC) is working hard to help unhoused people in Prince George. Daybreak's Matt Allen talk to Executive Director Connie Abe.
How to make your fitness resolutions stick; Mental health during Omicron holiday season; Prince George snow clearing challenges; Prince Rupert gym owner frustrated with COVID closures; Year-end pop culture wrap-up; Snow and bitter cold creating challenges for Prince George shelter provider; Year-end check-in with Deputy Premier Mike Farnworth; Daybreak Helpers and Heroes Christmas Contest winner announced; Prince George raised actor loves acting in Christmas movies.
With no warning, the province announced substantial areas in the Peace are no longer open to snowmobilers. It's part of the government's efforts to save endangered caribou. However, the snowmobile community is frustrated by the way decisions are being made. We talk to Donegal Wilson of the B.C. Snowmobile Federation.
After nearly two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses in northern B.C. are burnt out. But the Omicron variant is quickly spreading. It's a recipe for disaster says Danette Thomsen from the B.C. Nurses' Union.
Omicron in the U.S.; House Doctor Bhardwaj; Language and belonging; B.C. Snowmobile Federation reacts to newly announced caribou closures in the Peace; Prince George RCMP budget questions; Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry on new COVID restrictions; Year-end interview with B.C. Liberal Interim Leader Shirley Bond; B.C. Nurses' Union on burnout and shortages; Using Scrabble to improve English in Prince Rupert.
Conditions on northern B.C. mountains has been great so far this year. But COVID and the fast spreading Omicron variant are still a concern. We talk to Shames Mountain near Terrace, and Hudson Bay Mountain in Smithers to see how things are going.
Ottawa report; Long COVID concerns; Omicron and powder with Shames Mountain and Hudson Bay Mountain; Bulkley Valley musician gets support from music community; Rapid test plans in B.C.; Year-end interview with B.C. Green Party leader Sonia Furstenau; Northern Health Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Jong Kim; B.C. Hockey faces tournament cancellations.
The province is relying on pharmacies to help get COVID vaccine boosters out to B.C. residents. Daybreak North's Matt Allen talk to Fort St. John pharmacist Mike Ortynsky to find out how it might work.
A lack of housing in Prince George has led a group to set up a homeless camp. Daybreak North's Matt Allen asks what B.C. housing minister is doing to address the issue.
Fort St. John pharmacist on giving COVID boosters; Update on Indigenous leaders' delayed trip to Vatican; Classic video games exhibit; Housing Minister David Eby on PG homelessness; Prince George flight delays; UBC professor predicts overwhelming Omicron numbers.
Kids and screentime; Eli Glasner reviews the new Spider-Man movie; Should you quit your job; Exit interview with Daybreak's Andrew Kurjata ahead of new job; Shirley Bond on Omicron; On the Ledge panel.
After 12 years with Daybreak North, Andrew Kurjata is taking a new role with CBC. He takes a look back at his time with the show.
We speak to B.C.'s top doctor as cases of the Omicron variant cause other provinces to add new restrictions and health measures.
The Regional District of Fraser Fort George is discussing the future of the West Coast Olefins plant; Changing Christmas plans; Deer keep attacking a Rudolph decoration in Fort Nelson; Dr. Bonnie Henry; Turkey Shortage; Kimberly Truong stars in 'Alice in Winterland'; Feral cat reduction efforts; New book from Lakes Animal Friendship Society.
We speak to the Prince Rupert-raised actor about her new role in an online production of "Alice in Winterland" and some parts she has in TV shows in the U.S. and Canada in 2022.
Carolina de Ryk visits the Paws United Rescue Society in Prince Rupert and speaks to the Lakes Animal Friendship Society in Burns Lake.
We speak to Dr. Brian Conway of the Vancouver Infectious Disease Centre about how the province is responding to the new variant ahead of the holidays.
Neighbourhood deer keep attacking Arlene Chmelyk's Christmas decoration in Fort Nelson, B.C.
Our house doctor tells us what we know about the Omicron variant and how to plan around it over the holidays.
We hear about how Omicron could affect your holiday plans; Plus get the details on a turkey shortage; Discuss how to manage holiday stress; And visit the Northern Lights Wildlife Shelter where they are caring for an avalanche of abandoned winter bear cubs. Plus, tips of buying the best gift for teachers.
The Bulkley Valley Museum and Woodfire Bakery in Smithers are teaming up to give people a taste of the past.
Dozens of Canadians have died in police custody after being picked up for being intoxicated; A fiscal update from the House of Commons; Young Leaders Council members from northern B.C.; Making buildings more accessible; Wine shortage; Right to repair; New Zealand bans smoking for life; Cookies from the archives.
Damon Robinson of Prince George and Clea Schooner of Bella Bella have been selected to be part of B.C.'s first Young Leaders Council, advising the government from a youth perspective.
Kentucky storm aftermath; The designer of a new moose crossing sign; Food prices on Haida Gwaii; Cutting your own Christmas tree; MP Nathan Cullen on RCMP action in Gitxsan territory; The mystery of the 'Mad Hatter' of Prince George; Homeless camp back in court in Prince George; How shipping delays are impacting a Filipino Christmas tradition.
The CBC's Kate Partridge looks into 'The Mad Hatter,' a mysterious figure whose mission is to make Prince George a little warmer.
The city of Prince George is again seeking an injunction to shut down a homeless camp known as Mocassin Flats. The CBC's Andrew Kurjata shares the details.
Harley Desjarlais and Connie Greyeyes weigh in on the firing of head coach Travis Greene and general manager Jim Benning.
Black veterans; Robson Valley doctor shortage; Canucks fan panel on big changes; Relgious gatherings restored; Safe consumption study; Environmental impact of milk containers; On the Ledge: Toxic drug deaths, flood damage and old growth; Rethinking the Dewey Decimal System.
Mary Clare Kennedy of the B.C. Centre on Substance Abuse found that overdose prevention sites did more than just help people who use drugs.
Professor Ryan McNeil of the Yale School of Medicine provided expert testimony in a B.C. court case that resulted in a drug dealer avoiding jail time, and he says more people in power should rethink the way we approach these issues.
Smithers Secondary School teacher Perry Rath tells us about a new class project displaying portraits of the community's elders.
The right to disconnect; Melting glaciers could help salmon; Mandatory minimums for drug offences; Smithers portrait project; Icy streets; Haikus; Comet Leonard.
A new study led by B.C. researchers reveals a rather unexpected aspect of climate change. It shows that melting glaciers in BC and Alaska are creating thousands of kilometers of new habitat for salmon. Jonathan Moore is a professor of biological sciences at Simon Fraser University.
UNBC professor Art Freeden has been writing haikus to help get him throught he pandemic.
Families face jeers outside children's vaccination clinic in Prince George; UNBC offering MBA program in Grand Prarie; New research on fracking-induced earthquakes: Full episode for Wednesday, December 8.
Dr. Kim Hunter knows there aren't many vets to care for animals in northwestern B.C., so she regularly travels throughout the region to help out.
Naming cars; Fort St. John woman who gave birth while in a coma from COVID-19 back home; House of Commons; Prehistoric crocodile swim tracks in Tumbler Ridge; Intimate partner homicide warnings; Green vs white Christmas; Mobile vet services; Winter weather forecast; RCMP respond to anti-vaxx protesters at children's vaccine clinic; Craft fairs and mall Santas return.
Environment Canada meteorologist Armel Castallan tells us whether we can expect a white Christmas.
Fiona Sullivan, 17, is being forced to sit on the sidelines due to B.C. School Sports bylaws.
Outdoor skating has become more popular, but the number of days it's cold enough to freeze the outdoor oval is decreasing.
Dr. Tracey Lotze is an urgent care physician in Prince George who was trained in South Africa. She speaks to us about her concerns over the Omicron variant.
Do you find yourself feeling a little Grinchy when radio stations and shopping malls start playing the holiday standards? Prince George Conservatory of Music Shoshanna Godber hopes she has the cure: A musical advent calendar highlighting more than 400 years of lesser-known classical Christmas tunes.
Ending violence against women; Lowering the voting age; South African-trained doctor on Omicron; Hereos and helpers: Hospital drummers; Vancouver airport and flying rules; Classical Christmas Advent calendar; High school wrestler prevented from competing; Prince George ice oval.
Robyn McVicker of the Vancouver International Airport tells us about the tests and papers you will need to fly both domestically and internationally.
How are the new COVID-19 restrictions affecting the arts scene in the north; Adrian Dix on the new northern health measures; CBC Food Bank day preview: Full episode for Thursday, December 10.
Health Minister Adrian Dix speaks about ongoing COVID-19 restrictions facing northern B.C. and responds to questions about vaccine appointment limits for kids in the region.
Vanderhoof's Carla Funk discusses her new memoir about growing up Mennonite in the Nechako Valley in the 1980s.
Easing COVID-19 restrictions for northern B.C. mean Judy Russell is able to put on the 30th production of the Nutcracker In Prince George. But things are getting stricter in Prince Rupert, meaning reduced capacity in the northwest.
The Salvation Army in Prince George says they are receiving more applications than ever for support for families this Christmas, and donations are lower than usual.
Our house doctor tells us about the latest COVID-19 variant to spread around the world.
One person has already died in an avalanche in B.C.'s northeast and there is a high risk across the backcountry. We speak to Avalanche Canada.
Do travel bans work?; Understanding omicron; Avalanche risk high; Limited vaccine appointment dates for kids in northern B.C.; Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives says B.C. had poor flood plan in place; Bella Coola flood watch; Canadian healthcare backlog.
Ben Parfitt of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives says B.C.'s flood response teams were underresourced and unprepared.
CBC reporter Jorge Barerra has been looking more into the prepartions RCMP made in advance of making arrests in support of the Coastal GasLink pipeline. He tells us about his findings.
Advancing car tire technology for EVs; Ottawa Report: Conversion therapy ban; More on Wet'suweet'en arrests; Flood watch for central coast; Hannukah song challenge; Food bank need; Holiday burnout; Air travel screening for COVID-19.
There is the possibility of flooding throughout the central coast. We check in with Tom Hermance who is preparing his property for a rising river.
RCMP Supt. Warren Brown shares info following an active shooter alert was sent out in Vanderhoof, B.C.
Holiday shopping; Self-storage safety concerns; Building more resilient highways; The pyschology of loneliness; Addictions awareness walk; Jennifer Lopez wraps movie shoot in Smithers; Play centre for flood evacuee children; What to do in an active shooter situation; MLA evicted by hereditary Gitxsan chiefs.
Eli Glasner reviews 'House of Gucci'; New book about infertility; Kitwanga residents rally for Wet'suwet'en; RCMP in Vanderhoof targeted for shooting; Reconciliation Minister Murray Rankin on Wet'suwet'en arrests; On the Ledge panel on province's handling of floods; Exploration Place pop-up at Pine Centre Mall.
A week after RCMP arrested pipeline opponents, Wet'suwet'en members and two journalists in northern B.C., the province's Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Minister Murray Rankin speaks to us about his government's handling of the file.
Solving child povery in Canada; Landslides and salmon runs; Prince Rupert storm; Tenth anniversary of Prince George mosque opening; Spence's Bridge cutoff; Bookmarks: Aggie & Mudgy; A school bus for teachers.
Author Wendy Proverbs tells us about her new book based on the journey of her biological mother and aunt's trip from Lower Post to the Lejac residential school in the 1920s.
The Prince George Islamic Centre was built not just to give Muslims in the city a place to pray, but as a way to attract more people to the community. We speak to founding member Dr. Firas Mansour about its success.
B.C.'s top doctor tells us what to expect when COVID-19 vaccines become available for children 5-12.
Our house doctors discusses the latest information about how COVID spreads through the air.
UNBC professor of environmental science Phil Owens discusses how quality soil and a strong root system can act as protection against the wost outcomes of heavy rains.
Fighting back at spam phone calls; Dr. Bhardwaj on the airborne spread of COVID-19; How strong trees can combat flooding; Court cases for arrested Wet'suwet'en and suipporters end; Dr. Bonnie Henry on vaccines for kids; Why First Nations are more impacted by flooding; Housing people in Smithers with a bunkhouse; New Beatles documentary.
Stephen Dery of UNBC tells us what atmospheric rivers are and why we are seeing them more often.
North District RCMP Supt. Warren Brown answers questions about the decision to move in against pipeline opponents in northwestern B.C. during a provincial state of emergency and the arrest of two journalists in the region.
RCMP Supt. Warren Brown answers questions about arrests made in northwestern B.C.; We learn more about what atmospheric rivers are and why we are getting more of them from UNBC prof Stephen Dery and Farmer Cam of Terrace talks food security in the wake of highway closures and supply chain issues.
In the wake of highway closures and supply chain issues, what can be done to support more local food producers? We speak to Terrace's Farmer Cam.
We speak to a Fort St. John pharmacist about what you need to know about COVID-19 vaccines for kids and a Prince George paramedic about the difficulty of transporting COVID positive patients from the north to the south for care. And the Canadian Association of Journalists weighs in on the arrest of two journalists in Wet'suwet'en territory last week.
We speak to critical care paramedic Brian McNamera about the challenge of transporting COVID-positive patients in need of critical care.
Bunk #7 is a play depicting the true story of a riot that took place at Edmonton Indian Residential School in 1961. And for 20 years, the family of the man who wrote it have been trying to bring it to the stage. This Weekend, the play will finally be performed in Terrace
We get the latest from the Morice River near Houston where RCMP arrested several people on November 18 in what they called a "rescue mission" of Coastal GasLink pipeline workers, but which opponents of the pipeline call an illegal raid.
18-year-old Faith Baker never could have imagined what a highly-anticipated trip to Vancouver would result in her being stranded because of severe flooding in the Fraser Valley. We hear how she and her boyfriend made it home.
Vanderhoof woman stranded in Hope, tensions rise in Houston along the CGL pipeline route; Bunk #7 premiers in Terrace: Full episode for November 19.
Floods and mudslides in the lower mainland have highlighted just how fragile our basic infrastructure can be. How are engineers working to build stronger infrastructure to survive extreme weather events?
We hear about worries over food security in the north; Calls for B.C. to better respond to natural disasters; And get a preview of the Marvelous Marvelettes at Theatre Northwest.
With roads from Vancouver cut off, grocery stores are looking bare. But leaders emphasize that supplies can still come in from the east. Former Prince George city councillor Jillian Merrick gives us an overview of northern B.C.'s supply chains and food security.
Author Tom Hermance and illustratorTheresa Bagshaw share the story of cod searching for the perfect spot to sleep in the Great Bear Rainforest.
The CBC's Jason Peters brings us a preview of the latest production from Theatre Northwest.
As tensions again rise in the dispute over the Coastal GasLink pipeline being built through Wet'suwet'en territory, we're joined by lawyer and historian Bruce McIvor who has penned a book of essays on Indigenous resistance.
Whether dealing with floods, wildfire or heat domes, Grand chief Stewart Phillip says the B.C. government has proved unable to act quickly to respond to disaster.
Barry Prentice fo the University of Manitoba tells us how supply chains could be impacted by the flooding and landslides in B.C.'s interior.
Some kids have no problem with needles, but others get worried. Dr. Raj Bhardwaj shares some tips.
John Richardson is a professor at the University of British Columbia’s department of forestry and conservation.
Dr. Raj Bhardwaj has tips on helping kids worried about vaccines; We hear why the flooding in B.C.'s interior is so intense and learn more about how the supply chain could be impacted as a result.
School district 57 has decided against a vaccine mandate for teachers and staff. We find out why from board chair Sharel Warrington, and get reaction from the Prince George District Teacher's Union.
Prince George city councillor Garth Frizzell on what role cities play when responding to and preparing for emergencies.
Flooding in the B.C. interior has highlighted the need to change our communities as a result of climate change; And the Prince George school district has decided against a vaccine mandate for staff.
Luke Gleeson is one of hundreds of people stranded along B.C. highways due to flooding and mudslides.
Amber Sheasgreen of Prince Rupert is going to spend her Christmas helping rescuee refugees attempting to cross teh Mediterranean Ocean.
Burns Lake councillor Charlie Rensby is organizing rallies in support of forestry communities and to register discontent with the province's old-growth protection plan.
Canadian inflation may be heating up again… We’ll find out when Statistics Cananda releases the latest cost of living figures this week; Dinosaurs in Terrace; Burns Lake councillor organizing forestry rally; Prince Rupert woman helping Syrian refugees seek asylum in Europe; Northern B.C. resident stranded in Hope due to highway flooding; The perfect night's sleep.
First responders in Prince Rupert are struggling to find houses during emergency calls. That's because the house numbers are too small. This has them pushing for more visible house numbers.
He grew up as a foster kid in northern BC. Now Kelly Russ is an Indigenous lawyer with his eyes on the prize, a top spot with the Law Society of BC.
Supply chain woes are making it tough to get items, but for the Village of Fraser Lake, it's also causing difficulties getting rid of things.
Students in at UNBC in Prince George are sharing random acts of kindness; First responders push for more visible house numbers in Prince Rupert; An Indigenous lawyer from the north makes a bid to be a member of the Law Society of B.C.: Full Episode for Friday, November 12.