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 better way than bullets
A former Conservation Officer says we need to rethink killing bears
1/1/1 • 8 minutes
Rash of whale strikes raises concerns
With LNG traffic ahead, researchers predict more collisions
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 4 seconds
Health Minister Adrian Dix
Minister responds to Northern Health ER service disruptions
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 13 seconds
Plenty of smoke...where are the fires?
PG Fire Centre breaks down why the north is blanketed by choking smoke
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 27 seconds
Wildfire in Tumbler ridge Geopark
Daybreak finds out what's at stake for the UNESCO-recognized site
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 15 seconds
Prince George to dismantle homeless camp
B.C. housing minister not happy with the plan to take down Millennium Park camp
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 51 seconds
Teachers on the first day back in school
PGDTA President Daryl Beauregard has concerns about thin staffing levels
1/1/1 • 9 minutes
Prince Rupert grapples with tragedy
RCMP are investigating the discovery of four bodies at a city home.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 40 seconds
Safe supply in Quesnel
Daybreak takes a ride-along with a Cariboo-based harm reduction program.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 17 seconds
Province puts up funding for SPCA
Millions across the north will mean a permanent shelter in Fort St John
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 47 seconds
National Indigenous Peoples Day in Prince George
Daybreak brings back some sounds from the event
1/1/1 • 3 minutes, 52 seconds
Where to next?
Unhoused Prince George residents face deadline to leave local park.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 55 seconds
LNG tankers and the possible toll on whales
Study indicates big increase for humpback and fin whale deaths related to tanker traffic
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 25 seconds
Port strike pitfalls
Business group wants government intervention
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 2 seconds
Connecting with kick-flips
Kids in the Peace are getting a chance to learn skateboarding
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 11 seconds
Safety in Fort St. John
Crime is down, but safety concerns are up. City hosting forum with other stakeholders.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 21 seconds
Vanderhoof ER diversions concern mayor
Hospital recorded two days of ER closures over the weekend
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 51 seconds
Toxic mining legacy
Northern Health issues health advisory for Wells area lake
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 20 seconds
Port strike and Prince Rupert
Strike enters day 6. What does that mean for North America's closest port to Asia?
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 15 seconds
Farwell Canyon fight
Two First Nations could end up in court over territorial overlap
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 55 seconds
Burns Lake Centennial
Celebrating the community's 100 years
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 4 seconds
Could your french fry oil soon be in the tank of your truck?
Tidewater Renewables launches biodiesel facility in PG
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 42 seconds
Wildfire update
The latest from Fire Information Officer Forrest Tower
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 3 seconds
Peace wildfire update
The latest on Donnie Creek and West Kiskatinaw River wildfires
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 10 seconds
New middle school for Prince Rupert
Province announces $126 million for facility
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 16 seconds
The mounting toll of medical calls
Prince George wants the province to help out with stretched fire department
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 5 seconds
Stolen mask makes temporary return
Gitxaala welcome stone mask home
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 7 seconds
Current wildfires and the future of house insurance
We get the latest on the Donnie Creek fire and what the possible house insurance implications could be
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 30 seconds
Horsing around in the Robson Valley
The Back Country Horsemen of B.C. have established an equine campground
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 28 seconds
The future of overdose prevention in Prince George
Service provider takes a step back
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 28 seconds
Herd hacks grass and other fuels in the North Cariboo
When it comes to reducing fire risk, Quesnel has found its method is the G.O.A.T.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 45 seconds
Fort St John filmmaker captures the Bayanihan spirit
Ovvian Castrillo Hill set to mark a special Canada Day
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 36 seconds
Ranchers riding out hay shortage
We hear from the owners of an Ootsa Lake cattle operation
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 3 seconds
Prince George wins dubious honour
Canadian Association of Journalists talks about the city's award as most secretive municipality
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 59 seconds
The case for better wildfire firefighter pay
Union argues more money and retention strategies needed
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 14 seconds
Explosion levels Prince George building
A blast at a downtown building was felt across Prince George this morning.
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 24 seconds
Mountain goat rescue
Comeback kid Elsa defies the odds
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 46 seconds
Tachick Lake healing centre
Centre to tackle the toxic drug crisis
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 8 seconds
Witset remains on alert
First Nation watching nearby wildfire
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 34 seconds
The toll of toxic drug calls
Ambulance paramedics seeing higher overdose calls
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 48 seconds
Major changes ahead for the Nechako?
UNBC continues long-term study of river basin, but says projections indicate serious shifts
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 12 seconds
Premier tours wildfire zones
David Eby speaks about fire response, forest policy
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 36 seconds
Remembering Immaculata Basil
Young Indigenous mother was last seen near Tache ten years ago.
1/1/1 • 3 minutes, 4 seconds
City employee recovering after downtown explosion
Prince George woman to return home from Vancouver hospital
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 17 seconds
Hay harvest up in Smoke
Police investigate massive hay fire near Vanderhoof
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 16 seconds
Housing Minister responds to Millennium Park closure
Ravi Kahlon frustrated by the Prince George's plans for homeless encampment
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 35 seconds
Donut shop reflects on explosion aftermath
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.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 38 seconds
Making your home wildfire resistant
The Peace River Firesmart program shares tips.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 54 seconds
Looking back at Sandblast
The story of a uniquely Prince George event.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 41 seconds
How do rural residents react to wildfires?
When evacuation orders come through, what do people do?
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 14 seconds
Last resort
Bonnie Fehr and her husband stayed behind during a wildfire evacuation to protect their Francois Lake resort
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 34 seconds
Fatal tugboat case in Prince Rupert court
Mariner's mother says the legal process doesn't equal justice
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 7 seconds
Super Barbie fan hosts Barbie-themed branch at Prince Rupert hotel
Hannah Philippson-Madill speaks to host Carolina de Ryk about what Barbie meant to her, her sisters and friends when they were girls.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 10 seconds
Dawson Creek welcoming wildfire evacuees
Tumbler Ridge residents hoping for the all-clear
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 48 seconds
Wildfire could cut off road access to Fort Nelson
The Donnie Creek Wildfire threatens a section of the Alaska Highway
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 30 seconds
Explosion levels Prince George building
Three people injured in blast
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 24 seconds
More than just an irritation
A respirologist explains the health impacts of inhaling wildfire smoke
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 23 seconds
Forest carbon concerns
Canada's forests are going from carbon sinks to carbon emitters.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 10 seconds
Prince Rupert's big fix
Council wants to borrow big bucks to replace its aging water system
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 26 seconds
Making the most of limited water
CBC Producer Jen Norwell talks tips and tricks to keeping things green, even during drought
1/1/1 • 11 minutes
Accelerated nursing program takes off at UNBC
Program trains RNs in half the time
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 8 seconds
Saik'uz fire team goes for gold
Seven members of the small fire department will represent BC at a national competition
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 50 seconds
Portion of Berg Lake trail reopens
Hikers now able to get to Kinney Lake, but repairs to the rest will take years.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 26 seconds
Bear sightings galore
The bruins are back in a big way, according to listener response.
1/1/1 • 4 minutes, 24 seconds
Fort St John firefighters helping with Okanagan wildfires
Daybreak speaks with Deputy Fire Chief Matt Troiano
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 20 seconds
Topless tiff
Prince George woman files complaint after RCMP tell her she could face charges for being topless in her own yard.
1/1/1 • 2 minutes, 27 seconds
From tears to hope
New billboards aimed at transforming Highway of Tears
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 30 seconds
From book to ballet
Former PG resident Amy Beeman returns to see her children's book on the stage.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 6 seconds
Shelter expects uptick in wildfire related animal rescues
Northern Lights preparing for a bust fall
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 50 seconds
Mail trouble
Atlin residents say service beyond snail mail
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 26 seconds
Dakelh comes to the classroom
After years of pushing, the endangered Indigenous language is now part of the curriculum
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 4 seconds
Kelowna wildfires
Kelowna Chamber of Commerce CEO Dan Rogers says wildfire took him back to the fires of 2003
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 8 seconds
Pot-bellied highway rescue
A wayward swine was saved from a Highway 97 rest stop
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 18 seconds
The joys of open air
Donna Kane talks about sleeping outside and a project she's working on.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 58 seconds
What is a critical mineral?
An environmental group wants B.C. to reconsider what it defines as a critical mineral.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 31 seconds
Explosion levels Prince George building
Blast felt across the city
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 24 seconds
School trustee byelections
The Prince George district school board will have two new faces after this weekend
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 44 seconds
Club for neurodivergent girls returns to the north
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.
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 45 seconds
More bite than Canada thistle
A Prince George gardener has the bitemark to prove a close encounter with a coyote.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 30 seconds
Diagnosis delay
Laurie Mercer wants to know why it took six years for doctors to find her cancer
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 36 seconds
Celebrating a major milestone
A Prince George will renew their vows after becoming one of the first same-sex couples to wed in Northern B.C.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 51 seconds
The future of energy production in northern BC.
Fort St John chamber positive about the shift to net zero
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 37 seconds
Minimum wage, the trouble with travel nurses, and Tears to Hope
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.
1/1/1 • 2 hours, 5 minutes, 46 seconds
Tumbler Ridge residents return home
Daybreak hears from a family evacuated for a week
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 44 seconds
Finding a cure for ER diversions
MLA Shirley Bond calls on province to act.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 10 seconds
Tackling poverty
Prince George city councilor Cori Ramsay talks about B.C.'s poverty reduction strategy
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 27 seconds
Calling 911 from the ER
The BC Nurses Union reacts to a proposal to keep the Smithers ER open
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 38 seconds
What does it mean to be Urbariginal?
Podcast host Rudy Kelly talks culture and disconnection
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 20 seconds
Millennium Park encampment residents ordered to evacuate
Mayor Simon Yu talks about safety concerns and the early dismantling.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 5 seconds
Waniskahatan arrives in Prince George
Traveling exhibit opens at the downtown library Saturday morning
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 20 seconds
Making the grade
UNBC educator Glen Thielmann on the changing face of assessment in the class
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 21 seconds
Millennium Park move-out
Daybreak checks in on encampment residents and those helping them vacate the park
1/1/1 • 4 minutes, 20 seconds
Game on!
Daybreak checks in on national video games day.
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 25 seconds
Prestigious honour for UNBC leader
Dr. Margo Greenwood named a New Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 16 seconds
The long pathway of learning
UNBC medical student tackles PhD
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 9 seconds
What's next for Millennium Park residents?
Prince George dismantles encampment, but housing shortages persist
1/1/1 • 4 minutes, 17 seconds
Drought means tough choices for food producers
BC Cattlemen's Association says dry conditions taking a toll
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 27 seconds
Tackling Colonialism at council
The City of Terrace commits to reconciliation after human rights complaint
1/1/1 • 2 minutes, 6 seconds
First Nations leadership decries park decampment
Says Prince George move a "manifestation of structural, systemic racism."
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 3 seconds
Outdoor markets
Daybreak chats with a local business about the popularity of outdoor markets
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 10 seconds
New recovery beds for northern B.C.
We speak with the Salvation Army about plans for the Peace
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 53 seconds
Shots...pulled
Prince George coffee shop prepares for corporate competition across the street
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 45 seconds
Helen Knott
Indigenous author opens up about "Becoming a Matriarch"
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 24 seconds
The cost of going green
Chemical engineer weighs in on a new green hydrogen proposal for Prince George.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 32 seconds
Teal Cedar sues over old-growth policy
Company wants $75 million for lost logging on Haida Gwaii
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 5 seconds
Canfor announces new Houston mill
The $200 million project will eventually mean 200 direct jobs.
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 14 seconds
Prince George pitches provincial funding for fire-rescue services
City wants the province to pay for increasing costs.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 20 seconds
Wildfire planning
RDBN hopes to see more local firefighting capability
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 54 seconds
BC United pitches its plan for public safety
MLA Dan Davies on the goals of his party's "Safer BC" policy.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 13 seconds
Danny Bell name as artist in residence
PG Community Arts Council expands to the world of music
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 17 seconds
EV driver discovers northern B.C. has worse charger coverage than the Yukon
Jamella Hagen discusses the challenges she faced traveling from Prince George back home to Whitehorse.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 16 seconds
Solidarity event for landfill search
Sonya Rock is the organizer of a local day of action to search the landfills
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 41 seconds
Totem pole coming home
Pole taken from Nisga'a territory returning from Scotland.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 38 seconds
Anti-SOGI and pro-SOGI rallies
We hear from a Prince George resident and the BC Teachers' Federation.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 27 seconds
Fall forecast
Meteorologist has a look ahead
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 5 seconds
Federal housing advocate concerned over encampment
Calls Prince George's handling of Millennium Park a "serious human rights violation."
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 28 seconds
South African firefighters heading home from Northern B.C.
Daybreak's Nicole Oud attends a ceremony for crews
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 35 seconds
Crushed Wild Mint
Jess Housty talks about her new book of poetry
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 44 seconds
Status card mix-up
Daybreak speaks to the card owner and the woman whose photo was on the card.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 20 seconds
Tugboat sentence handed down
Union not happy with fine for Wainwright Marine
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 21 seconds
State of Emergency in McBride
Fire Chief and farmer David Hruby talks about the impact of drought.
1/1/1 • 2 minutes, 44 seconds
UBCM wrap-up
Mayors of Smithers and Terrace discuss convention take-aways
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 45 seconds
SOGI in the class
Coordinator talks about what's being taught
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 16 seconds
Politics and education
A student says India and Canada's diplomatic fight has some caught in the middle.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 32 seconds
Prince George gets the bird (trail)
Tourism group hopes BC Bird Trail addition means a new flock of visitors
1/1/1 • 4 minutes, 5 seconds
Not all help is created equally
Audrey McKinnon returns to talk about autism therapies
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 27 seconds
B.C. court rules mining rights system unconstitutional
Gitxaala Nation victory means system will need to change
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 45 seconds
Marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
A conversation with Ginger Gosnell Myers.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 19 seconds
Wily coyote
Conservation Officers believe one animal responsible for 5 attacks.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 42 seconds
Urban Reserve
Doig River First Nation moving forward with plan in Dawson Creek
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 37 seconds
Metlakatla settlrement
Nation to receive $150 million from federal government for unfair land purchase
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 23 seconds
Ravens and reconciliation
A unique project at UNBC to mark the Nation Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 43 seconds
Coming home to the Nass
After nearly a century in Scotland, and totem pole returns to Nisg'a territory.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 10 seconds
re-examining resforestation
UNBC Professor Phil Burton argues for diversity of vegetation in tree planting to reduce wildfire risk.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 45 seconds
More than a number; reflecting on the loss of a brother
Former UNBC soccer star Brooke Molby shares the story of losing her brother Ty to Fentanyl.
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 16 seconds
Back to the Nass
Daybreak's Matt Allen brings us sounds from a totem pole rematriation ceremony in Laxgalts'ap.
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 3 seconds
Resource Municipalities Coalition to fold
The mayor of Fort Nelson talks about what comes next.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 55 seconds
New Masset library
Facility will have a dedicated space for Haida language.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 36 seconds
Tl'azt'en Nation terminates mining MOU
Chief concerned company still promoting projects
1/1/1 • 3 minutes, 58 seconds
Wells gold mine may not have the Midas touch
Proposed mine has some Wells residents digging in
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 21 seconds
Sleeping or zombie fires explained
Wildfire season may be winding down, but some fires will likely burn through the winter.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 39 seconds
Emergency at the ER
As the Kitimat ER closes for two days, Daybreak talks with the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 42 seconds
Gumboot Guys
New book explores North Coast adventures...and plenty of boats.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 9 seconds
Whale songs
A network of hydrophones is keeping tabs on whales and ships off the BC coast
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 41 seconds
Friendship bracelets, cardigans, and superfans
Daybreak chats with a Prince George Swiftie about Taylor Swift's new concert movie.
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 30 seconds
The case of a city's bad rap...but is it deserved?
Historian explores the history of early Prince George in a new book.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 41 seconds
The life and legacy of Mel Bevan
Former Kitselas Chief Councillor Sm'ooyget Satsan has passed away.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 16 seconds
Pet physio
Prince George business helps out furry friends
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 35 seconds
Wildfire season stretches SAR
Operators have made adjustments to keep up
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 14 seconds
Peace papers to close
Fort St John and Dawson Creek newspapers shutting down
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 34 seconds
Haida Immersion
New Masset library will be dedicated to Xaad Kil, the northern dialect spoken in the area
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 6 seconds
Child and youth mental health fair
Prince George DPAC helping to connect parents with available resources
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 37 seconds
Can homemade beaver dams help conserve water in northern B.C.?
Low water levels on the Nechako and what can be done about it
1/1/1 • 9 minutes
The search for Chelsea Quaw
Saik'uz members expand efforts to Prince George for missing member
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 51 seconds
Masset fuel storage proposal has residents worried
Residents say project should be subject to environmental assessment
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 51 seconds
PG and the OCP
Panel weighs in on changes to Prince George's Official Community Plan
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 22 seconds
Bond will back... in the next election
Long-time MLA announces another run
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 34 seconds
Food security on the North Coast
Daybreak sits down with an Indigenous corporation that grows fresh produce
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 18 seconds
Deadfall has a live one!
PG brewery picks up a win at the BC Beer Awards
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 12 seconds
BCAFN meets in Prince George
The housing crisis and its impact on Indigenous youth on the agenda
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 57 seconds
Exploring the paranormal of northern B.C.
Daybreak gets into a "spirited" chat with two of the stars of Haunted Gold Rush and History's Most Haunted
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 5 seconds
Trick or treat!
Prince George family brings the Halloween spirit to their neighbourhood
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 3 seconds
Boo!
Prince George family bumps up the fear factor for its Halloween display.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 3 seconds
Northern Health's new CEO
Ciro Panessa chats with Daybreak North about vaccine appointments, healthcare worker recruitment and retention.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 20 seconds
Pumpkins for pigs
Forget the candy, a northern B.C. pig rescue says the real Halloween treat is leftover pumpkins
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 1 second
Getting heated over heat pump rebate hurdles
Smithers resident says federal rebate program left him out in the cold.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 59 seconds
Bench boss
Rupert woman wins North American Bench Press Championship...just don't ask her to move your furniture.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 48 seconds
Northern couple's flight ordeal lands on transport minister's desk
Forced to crawl off an Air Canada flight, Rodney Hodgins now says he feels like he's making change when it comes to accessibility.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 20 seconds
Prince George ringette player at world championship
Hear from Lily Palmer about her super power
1/1/1 • 3 minutes, 32 seconds
'A soft spot in a tough town': Remembering pioneering poet Barry McKinnon
One of the founding faculty members of the College of New Caledonia and a pioneer of Prince George's literary scene Barry McKinnon is being mourned. Friend and colleague John Harris speaks with Carolina de Ryk.
1/1/1 • 15 minutes, 16 seconds
Dawson Creek hosting national hockey tournament
Faceoff at the U18 Women's National Hockey Tournament is Saturday.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 22 seconds
UNBC's Nurse practitioner program growing
How will doubling the program help healthcare?
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 39 seconds
The impact of new short-term rental rules
Prince Rupert property manager says legislation will do more harm than good in the North Coast community.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 57 seconds
Housing minister on shelter space and legislation changes
Ravi Kahlon talks about housing supply and emergency housing in Prince George
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 8 seconds
The search for Chelsea Quaw/Heron
Daybreak speaks with Chelsea's mother about the investigation of her disappearance.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 26 seconds
Calls for police accountability after missing woman found dead
Carrier Sekani Family Services says stereotypes continue to affect investigative urgency
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 46 seconds
Living wage rising in northern B.C.
New report highlights the struggle to make ends meet
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 55 seconds
Northern outreach on the Downtown Eastside
The First Nations Health Authority announces funding to help Indigenous people from northern B.C.
1/1/1 • 4 minutes, 10 seconds
Indigenous Veteran's Day
Tahltan/Ttlingit Elder Bill McPhee was conscripted into the Vietnam War as a dual citizen, but still has yet to receive recognition from the Canadian government.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 7 seconds
The case for youth care in Daajing Giids
Village hoping to get a Foundry program
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 46 seconds
Found Fragments: Stories of Courage Valour
Sheila Serup talks about her second book.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 9 seconds
The high cost of Haida Gwaii
Islands Wellness foodbank seeing new faces.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 5 seconds
A Matter of Deviance
Dance choreographer Cai Glover to premiere his latest work in hometown Prince George.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 41 seconds
Fort St. John family shaken after gunshots from neighbouring property hit home
Fort St. John resident Rick McGee says his family is afraid to return home after bullets from a neighbourhing property penetrated his home. Police say the neighbouring property is known to them. McGee tells us what he wants to happen.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 39 seconds
Striking art planned for Highway 16 roundabout
The traffic circle between Terrace and Thornhill will be home to a new piece of high profile art that honours salmon and the Indigenous territory. We talk to founder and president of the Skeena Salmon Arts Festival Society, Dave Gordon.
1/1/1 • 4 minutes, 7 seconds
Long term care beds announced for Prince George
The facility will be city's first in 15 years.
1/1/1 • 3 minutes, 24 seconds
Survey says...Mackenzie!!
The Brars bring a northern B.C. flavour to Family Feud Canada
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 25 seconds
Governor General's gold for North Coast researcher
Work on environmentally sustainable nursing wins award for Prince Rupert councilor
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 13 seconds
Conservationist reacts to B.C.'s new draft biodiversity framework
The B.C. government has announced a draft framework to prioritize the health and biodiversity of the province's ecosystems. We get reaction from Ken Wu with the Endangered Ecosystems Alliance.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 27 seconds
A Terrace-born, first-time author shares his story of addiction
Freddie Wilson's new book is called 'Don't Judge Me: Husband, Father, Crack Addict." Wilson tells us why he decided to share his story, and shares his thoughts on the current approach to the toxic drug crisis.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 2 seconds
Making heat pumps more accessible for everyone
A policy analyst from Ecotrust discusses the future possibilities of heat pumps across the country.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 23 seconds
Making heat pumps more accessible for everyone
A policy analyst with Ecotrust Canada discusses the future of heat pumps in Canada.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 23 seconds
Shelter construction faces hurdles at PG encampment
City opposes small shelters being built for people living unhoused
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 56 seconds
Youth custody centre to close
Prince George facility the only one in northern B.C.
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 42 seconds
Healthcare and religion
What does Catholic involvement in a new northern long-term care facility mean for residents?
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 45 seconds
Some PG councillors want the city to opt out of short-term rental rules
Short-term rental legislation the subject of council motion.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 28 seconds
Gassed up!
Trigon looks to move from coal to propane exports from Prince Rupert
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 16 seconds
CNC's new president
Cindy Heitman speaks with Daybreak about he new role
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 33 seconds
Peace Villa care concerns
Families are worried about the care loved-ones are getting at Fort St. John's only long-term care home.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 45 seconds
Remembering Patty Forman
The province has declared November 21 Patricia Forman Day.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 25 seconds
Teachers union calls out BC Conservatives on SOGI speech
Union pens letter to Rustad with its concerns
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 28 seconds
Staying sweet without sugar
Prince Rupert store has no worries about a sugar shortage because it relies on other sweeteners.
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 6 seconds
Wolf cull questioned
Billboards in Prince George challenge provincial program
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 19 seconds
Work supporting unhoused recognized
Together We Stand wins award
1/1/1 • 2 minutes, 57 seconds
John Rustad on BC Conservative climate policy
Leader argues climate change real, but not an existential threat.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 6 seconds
More than a gathering place
Daybreak pokes its head into the new Prince George Men's Shed.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes
Taking aim at the wolf cull
Water, Land and Resource Stewardship Minister Nathan Cullen support cull to help Caribou.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 17 seconds
Climate considerations
UNBC professor Joe Shea on BC Conservative climate policy.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 6 seconds
Protecting Prince George wetlands
Nature Trust raising money to buy land north of the city.
1/1/1 • 3 minutes, 7 seconds
Competing for new habitats
A new paper looks at glacial melt in northwest B.C. and what it means for salmon and mining.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 15 seconds
Guarding against online sexual exploitation
CEO of The White Hatter talks about strategies to protect youth from online harm.
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 7 seconds
No snow, no go
Hudson Bay Mountain Resort delays opening day as it waits on a dump of snow.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 15 seconds
Rooting out invasive plants
Group wants Smithers council to take on Tansies
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 17 seconds
BCNU on new hospital security
Union pleased with new additions to Terrace, Prince Rupert
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 31 seconds
A trip to a Christmas tree farm
Jason Peters gets chopping at Happy Pappy's
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 48 seconds
New District 57 board chair
Craig Brennan chats with Daybreak.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 34 seconds
Ganging up on gangs
Police say they'll stay in Dawson Creek until residents feel safe
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 29 seconds
Choppy times for Prince Rupert port workers
Longshoremen struggling as port traffic declines
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 8 seconds
The RIZZ factor
Do you have rizz? More importantly, do you know what it means? Daybreak takes a field trip to find out.
1/1/1 • 4 minutes, 36 seconds
Friendship bracelets and autism
Smithers business sparks conversations about neurodiversity with a twist of the wrist
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 22 seconds
Decanting a mystery
Tasting notes from a time capsule
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 36 seconds
New post office in Atlin
New location beats getting mail at the morgue
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 16 seconds
Seismic sensor lost at sea rattles scientists
Researchers have asked mariners to watch out for the donut-shaped device.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 34 seconds
Nisga'a propose Northwest LNG terminal
Neighbouring Nation has concerns
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 27 seconds
Big change for a Prince George holiday tradition
Tree of Lights campaign goes indoors
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 18 seconds
Show-home for the holidays
An early Christmas present for a local man began with plenty of anxiety.
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 30 seconds
Less port traffic means more food bank use
Daybreak speaks with the Prince Rupert Salvation Army.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 1 second
Hoofing toward health
Prince George program uses horseback riding for wellness.
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 14 seconds
New program budding at YXS
Sunflower program helps travelers with hidden disability
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 52 seconds
Rough waters at Rupert Port
Port authority talks traffic decline
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 41 seconds
Northern BC youth struggling with mental health
Report says rates the worst in the province
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 30 seconds
Dawson Creek crime townhall
Mike Bernier expects a range of topics
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 24 seconds
Daybreak cracks into the Christmas spirit
The Nutcracker returns to Prince George
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 6 seconds
Prince George mayor's expenses adding up
Simon Yu pledges to do better in second year of office
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 16 seconds
Prince George mayor's expense claims
New details challenge some of Simon Yu's version of costs
1/1/1 • 4 minutes, 11 seconds
How sustainable are B.C. wood pellets?
Conservation group says government green-washing the industry in Japan
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 42 seconds
Should the Highway of Tears be renamed?
Advocate pleased with a pause on the idea
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 22 seconds
Getting the shot
PG Cinematographer up for Emmy
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 23 seconds
Riding the rails
MP heading home for the holidays and a "siding" of research
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 26 seconds
Gas pains on the North Coast
Trigon sues Prince Rupert port over propane exports
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 20 seconds
The year in forestry
Industry analyst reflects on a tough 2023 and what lies ahead for the sector
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 52 seconds
Return of the Prince George Special?
What could federal pre-approved home designs mean for affordability in the north?
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 49 seconds
What's your go-to holiday movie?
Daybreak's Jason Peters chats with Prince George residents.
1/1/1 • 4 minutes, 25 seconds
Nisga'a language bachelor of arts launched
Program takes language to a higher degree
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 31 seconds
Dry and unseasonably warm winter
Meteorologist talks about northern BC's seemingly endless shoulder season
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 57 seconds
Northern BC steer wrestler home for the holidays
Stephen Culling just finished up his best season in pro rodeo
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 19 seconds
PG bylaw rousts rogue roosters
Cocky cocks caged
1/1/1 • 3 minutes, 32 seconds
A Christmas story of giving
Strangers pitch in to help after a man loses his home to fire
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 49 seconds
Catching up with Jim Raddysh: Full interview with song
For much of the 1990s, kids growing up in Prince George had their Saturday morning cartoons interspersed with segments from Toon Raiders host Jim Raddysh. Raddysh speaks with CBC's Andrew Kurjata about those years and what he's been up to since. He also shares his signature song, "Hooray hooray."
1/1/1 • 19 minutes, 26 seconds
Warm weather weakens chances of a white Christmas
Rain dampening winter recreation as well
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 47 seconds
Drought drains BC hydro
Utility forced to import power
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 57 seconds
The science of Santa
Professor Todd Whitcombe explains how the jolly old elf makes Christmas magic
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 53 seconds
Deck the halls with bras of holly?
Daybreak's Matt Allen with some misheard Christmas carols.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 16 seconds
Digging up memories of Jim Raddysh
Grown-ups track down a Prince George childhood host.
1/1/1 • 15 minutes, 2 seconds
Homeless strategy headaches
It's been challenging 6 months since Prince George and the province partnered to address homelessness.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 1 second
ER closure concerns
BC Nurses Union is alarmed about continued diversions at northern emergency rooms.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 16 seconds
A "stand-up" resolution.
A Prince Rupert paddle boarder is riding the wake of local boaters.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 9 seconds
Your vehicle could be a salt lick for moose
Motorists warned about salt-seeking ungulates
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 15 seconds
Snow woes
UNBC prof talks about the issue of snow drought
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 54 seconds
The challenges of collaborating on housing
B.C. housing minister responds to Prince George concerns about homelessness MOU
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 53 seconds
Building, not bickering
Prince George volunteer frustrated with government sparring over homelessness.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 27 seconds
Gearing up for the games
Quesnel and Lhtako Dene prepare to host the 2024 BC Winter Games
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 48 seconds
Smithers youth recovering from burns
Long road to recovery after New Years Eve blast
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 53 seconds
Creating community through MMA
Connection Martial Arts celebrates a year
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 27 seconds
Quesnel businesses calling for change
Frustration fueled by vandalism and theft
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 46 seconds
Snow chasing
It's finally feeling like winter, but a local ski club has had to be creative with training.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 40 seconds
Keeping the Little Prince on track
Museum says Prince George needs to step up with funding
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 14 seconds
50-year mega reunion for PGSS
Class of 1974 getting together this summer
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 30 seconds
Home cervical screening
What does it mean for northerners?
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 31 seconds
Dry cold versus wet cold
Is there really a difference?
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 56 seconds
Frigid conditions
City of Prince George outlines services for vulnerable people to escape the cold
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 3 seconds
Doctors and gender-affirming care
Prince George physicians group continues to work with parents and teachers
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 23 seconds
Nations protecting the coast
New doc explores Indigenous Coastal Nations Coast Guard Auxiliary
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 13 seconds
Charged up, despite the cold
Northern EV owner puts his vehicle to the test on an ice-cold road trip
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 39 seconds
Northern cub club stretching shelter
Smithers-based wildlife rescue has 114 young bears and counting
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 32 seconds
Space snake slithers through national park
NASA testing its robotic explorer around Jasper
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 34 seconds
Searching for Cole Hosack
Missing man's mother wants answers, says RCMP not acting
1/1/1 • 4 minutes, 14 seconds
Pumping up the heat
Daybreak chats with a contractor and a homeowner about how heat pumps are keeping up with chilly temps.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 23 seconds
Re-examining how we walk in the world
Northern BC Climate Action Network hosting sustainable economic development panel.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 17 seconds
Big changes at MCFD
Green MLA Adam Olsen on the replacement of the B.C. children's minister
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 48 seconds
Premier David Eby on Daybreak
Premier talks crime, healthcare, clean energy, and BC Hydro.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 8 seconds
CEBA repayment could mean curtains for Terrace business
Plot thickens for Tillicum Twin Theatres
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 34 seconds
Running for a cause
PG occupational therapist takes on 1000 km challenge for students
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 3 seconds
Master debaters
UNBC team wins national debate competition.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 52 seconds
Girding the grid
What's needed to shore up BC Hydro infrastructure and power new projects?
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 40 seconds
Snow day in a good way
Warmer weather means children can actually get to enjoy the white stuff.
1/1/1 • 4 minutes, 56 seconds
No peace in the Peace
Tensions rise over missing people and homicides
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 21 seconds
Renewed relationship on homelessness
Advocate wants long-term solutions as Prince George and the Province forge ahead together
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 35 seconds
Meet Canadian Geographic's photographer of the year
After a runner-up showing last year, Brandon Broderick of Tumbler Ridge takes top honours.
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 57 seconds
MLA on Dawson Creek crime
Mike Bernier on what it takes to bring peace to the South Peace community
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 3 seconds
A case of foul play?
BC School Sports bars teen from playing hoops for his school.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 11 seconds
West Fraser to close Fraser Lake mill
Mayor wonders about the community's path forward.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 27 seconds
Vacay delay
Flight cancellation leads to frustration instead of sunny relaxation
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 21 seconds
The legacy of Chuck Chin
If you attended an event or game in Prince George, chances are you saw Chuck Chin and his camera.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 58 seconds
Dawson Creek communicates crime picture
Councilor says RCMP are making a difference, but it's up to Crown to finish the job
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 27 seconds
The road ahead for Fraser Lake
UNBC prof says the community has a future, post West Fraser
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 48 seconds
Helicopter crash probe underway
Offici8als say deadly crash near Terrace likely to take months
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 15 seconds
MLA maps out plan to assist Fraser Lake
John Rustad says community will need help
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 55 seconds
Heli ski industry reacts to fatal crash near Terrace
Spokesperson say investigation may lead to changes
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 51 seconds
Is this goat for sale?
The Robson Valley's local newspaper has a new owner
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 58 seconds
A bench for Chuck
Memorial fundraiser underway for late PG booster and photographer
1/1/1 • 3 minutes, 35 seconds
Dawson Creek search
Volunteers hope to find a trace of missing people
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 19 seconds
Drought concerns
Warm winter weather a worry for snowpack
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 50 seconds
Cell phone use in the class
Teachers association says admin and parent buy-in will be crucial to enforce rules
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 3 seconds
Chef cooks up accolades
Daybreak heads to the CNC kitchen with Mandy Newcomb
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 31 seconds
Remembering Lewis Ainsworth
Friend talks about the guide's death after a heli-ski crash near Terrace
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 34 seconds
Is mineral exploration causing transboundary risk?
Report raises concern about the area around northwest B.C. and Alaska
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 1 second
Jersey search
Jason Peters brings us the story of a Peace region teen on a vey specific quest
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 6 seconds
House plants in the house!
The David Douglas Botanical Garden Society gets leafy
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 47 seconds
What's next for LNG?
With America hitting pause on new LNG development, what effects are in store for B.C.?
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 42 seconds
Batter up!
Daybreak's Matt Allen takes a swing at a new North Coast business.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 55 seconds
Meet the new boss
Local businessman buys Prince George paper
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 10 seconds
F150 as art
Brendan Tang talks about his new work and his new television gig
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 8 seconds
Water worries
What will warm weather mean for food sovereignty?
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 55 seconds
Wildfire concern grounds airshow
Fort St John organizers disappointed, but say it's the right thing to do.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 57 seconds
All-female rockers set to play Cold Snap
No Big D brings sizeable energy to Prince George
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 20 seconds
Rough patches continue for northern ski resorts
Quesnel area hill "trolled" by Mother Nature.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 51 seconds
Radon risk
Cancer-causing gas more likely to be found in northern B.C. homes
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 13 seconds
Hose down the oval, the Iceman cometh!
Volunteers at the Prince George ice oval preparing for competition
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 53 seconds
Court upholds crypto cord cutting
Mines minister reacts to decision to deny power to northern B.C. crypto operation
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 10 seconds
Death by a thousand cuts or new opportunity?
Retired news director talks about Bell Media's B.C. radio station sales.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 1 second
All Native ready to tip off
Kiefer Collision gives Daybreak listeners a court-side preview
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 27 seconds
Burning questions
Drought and holdover fires have RDBN concerned
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 27 seconds
Rating the risk of 3D printed handguns
Firearms expert comments after RCMP shut down PG operation.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 9 seconds
BC United Leader critical of proposed Land Act changes
Kevin Falcon accuses the province of giving First Nations a "veto" over land use.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 16 seconds
Province says no veto contained in Land Act proposals
Minister calls allegations "cheap dog whistle politics".
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 3 seconds
First Nations say Land Act changes will ease uncertainty
BC AFN Regional Chief says amendments will mean avoiding protests and court action.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 1 second
Glyphosate and the gut
UNBC to lead study of herbicide's effects on forest ecosystem and animal health
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 37 seconds
Trying to save Mills
Terrace seniors say old hospital should be maintained
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 6 seconds
The adventures of John Giscome
Jamaican explorer's connection to Prince George
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 21 seconds
Gun violence concern
Shooting death worries nearby workers.
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 29 seconds
Remembering Joey Potskin
Skilled multi-athlete's legacy shared by many
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 40 seconds
Who is Frozen John?
How Fort St John's mascot came to be...maybe.
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 44 seconds
Train troubles
Derailments have MP concerned about what's coming down the tracks.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 48 seconds
Reliable water, but at what cost?
Hudson's Hope faces a $5 million bill for permanent water treatment plant.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 43 seconds
Cheap eats equals bums in seats
Diners digging into Prince George eatery's breakfast special.
1/1/1 • 3 minutes, 58 seconds
Ice Cube coming to CN Centre
Hip hop artist heading north on next leg of tour.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 3 seconds
PG's pinball wizard
Business owner's rentals pressing people's buttons
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 20 seconds
Thornhill Welcomes You
Regional district director says it's more than just a sign
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 43 seconds
Lake Babine and Ottawa reach funding agreement
$50 million for self-government and cultural centres
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 24 seconds
Storied songwriter giving back.
Jim Vallance donating a Juno trophy and scholarship to Vanderhoof high school
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 18 seconds
Re-awakening wildfires cause concern near Fort Nelson
Mayor worries about an early start to the fire season
