CBC meets beer brewers from Prince Rupert, Terrace, Valemount and Quesnel who have gathered in Prince George for a special collaboration and to talk about making beer in smaller communities.

People aren't happy Lush is closing its doors in Prince George

Jan 26th, 2018 6m 47s

The CBC's Jordan Tucker visited the Lush location in Pine Centre mall, where employees and customers alike are unhappy head office has decided to shut down.

Why Prince George needs more supportive housing

Jan 22nd, 2018 7m 12s

Connie Abe of the Association Advocating for Women and Community (AWAC) speaks with Carolina de Ryk about why her organization hopes to convert a downtown motel into supportive housing in Prince George.

Fort St. John tries to embrace winter

Jan 22nd, 2018 7m 9s

The city of Fort St. John is trying to get residents and potential residents to see the bright side of long, dark winters. Robert Doane speaks to community consultant Chad Carlstrom about the Winter City strategy.

Husband and wife in Terrace receive awards for saving each other's lives

Jan 19th, 2018 8m 3s

In 2011, Diana Stephens husband, Barrie, saved her life using CPR. Four years later she did the same for him. The Terrace couple have now received Vital Link Awards for the acts, but Diana says she's not sure what the fuss is about.

Why this yoga instructor finds peace comes from profanity

Jan 19th, 2018 6m 25s

Carolina de Ryk speaks to Zandra Ross about the Peace Through Profanity classes being offered in Prince George.

Ponytails and braids strengthen father-daughter bonds

Jan 12th, 2018 6m 45s

Robert Doane speaks to David Weaver and Fiona Bruce about the rewards for fathers who learn to do their daughters hair ahead of a "Daddy and Me Hair Care" class in Fort Nelson, B.C.

Prince George's 'bad reputation' dates back over 100 years, history prof says

Jan 11th, 2018 9m 2s

Robert Doane speaks to UNBC's Jonathan Swainger about his research into the origins of Prince George's disreputable reputation among those who don't live there.

Syrian refugees celebrate first Christmas in Fort Nelson

Jan 11th, 2018 9m 19s

Robert Doane speaks to Sandy McLean of Fort Nelson about helping the first family of Syrian refugees to arrive in the northeast B.C. community celebrate Christmas and adjust to life in Canada.

Chetwynd man camps out in -45 C weather for charity

Jan 11th, 2018 5m 9s

Robert Doane speaks to Derek Pickford who is camping out in -45 C wind chill weather to raise money for charity in Chetwynd.

B.C. Civil Liberties recommends Terrace should back away from surveillance cameras

Jan 10th, 2018 8m 30s

Carolina de Ryk speaks to B.C. Civil Liberties Association policy director Micheal Vonn about the city of Terrace's interest in surveillance cameras in public spaces.

B.C. museums upset over McDonald's ad

Jan 10th, 2018 8m 5s

Exploration Place CEO Tracy Calogheros tells CBC's Sarah Penton why a new McDonald's ad felt like 'an attack ad directly aimed at my institution'.

Non-profit wants more quick-charge stations for electric cars in northern B.C.

Jan 8th, 2018 9m 9s

After adding fast-charging stations to the Kootenays, the The Community Energy Association has set its sights on northern B.C.

1937 Lejac Residential School deaths highlighted by national organization

Jan 4th, 2018 10m 54s

National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation director Ry Moran speaks to Carolina de Ryk about the death of four boys running away from a northern B.C. residential school in 1937.

Bye Bye Bye boy band: one 30-year-old woman's reluctance to let go of her 'Nsync marionettes

Dec 21st, 2017 5m 44s

Jordan Tucker meets a Prince George woman and her friends encouraging her to break up with her boy band toys.

Peace region artist builds 'lifepods': art that doubles as survival chambers to explore complex relationship with gas industry

Dec 21st, 2017 6m 42s

Karl Mattson lives in Rolla, B.C., a farming community that is increasingly home to oil and gas development. Though he's not anti-industry, Mattson is concerned about the potential health impacts of the gas, something he explores through 'Lifep

Prince George couple developing app to shift downtown economy

Dec 21st, 2017 6m 16s

Jordan Tucker speaks with Cheryl Turcotte and Bart Wagner about their plans to change the way people shop in downtown Prince George.

Quesnel mayor Bob Simpson worries Site C will hurt forestry towns

Dec 21st, 2017 5m 33s

Quesnel mayor Bob Simpson speaks to Carolina de Ryk about why he's concerned the approval of the Site C dam will hurt forestry towns.

Gitwinksihlkw bridge light-up helps those dealing with loss over the holidays

Dec 21st, 2017 7m 33s

For the fifth year now, the Nisga'a village of Gitwinksihlkw has lit up its suspension bridge in memory of community members who've passed on. Carolina de Ryk speaks to organizer Lena Griffin.

Community group aims to reduce pedestrian deaths in Prince Rupert

Dec 21st, 2017 7m 57s

In 2017, at least seven pedestrians died while crossing Prince Rupert streets. Carolina de Ryk speaks with Chris Lightfoot of Complete Streets Prince Rupert about how he hopes this will change.

The story of 'Delta Dawn', a pioneering female Indigenous wrestler

Dec 21st, 2017 7m 17s

"Delta" Dawn Murphy was one of a handful of women in the roster of British Columbia's All Star Wrestling, a promotion group that brought the dramatic world of professional wrestling to communities throughout the province. Audrey McKinnon shares

Farewell to Sassafrass Savouries: One of Prince George's pioneering local ingredients restaurants is closing down

Dec 18th, 2017 5m 52s

Sassafrass Savouries has been feeding Prince George for seventeen years.And as of December 22nd 2017-- One of Prince George's first local food-focused restaurants will close its doors for the last time.Daybreak's Jordan Tucker was there rece

a teenage girl is using an app and a summer camp to revitalize her traditional language

Dec 13th, 2017 5m 31s

Tessa Erickson wants to revitalize her nation's language.And she's using an app and summer camp to do it.She's a fifteen year old high school student at DP Todd Secondary in Prince George, and a member of the Nak'azdli Whut'en band.