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Green Party candidate for Prince George–North Cariboo challenges status quo at all candidates forum

October 10, 2024 by Ian Gregg

Randy Thompson represents the BC Green Party in his run for the Prince George–North Cariboo MLA post. He didn’t hold back from criticizing ongoing unsustainable industrial practices by fossil fuel and forestry companies. Thompson stated that change must take place towards sustainability for the benefit of not only our region but the overall environment.

The excerpted audio for this story was recorded at a forum was held in UNBC’s Canfor theatre on October 3 and organized by UNBC’s Sustainability Office and the PGEVA.

All candidates have been invited to share their views on CFUR. We have not conducted an interview with Randy Thompson in time for air ahead of the Oct. 19th election day — to ensure that he has had a chance to be heard on our station, we have excerpted his segments only in this program. Also in attendance at the forum was independent incumbent Coralee Oakes. Absent were Sheldon Clare of the BC Conservatives, and Denice Bardua of the BC NDP.

Coralee Oakes wears shoulder length blonde hair, glasses, a blue & green patterned shirt. She smiles as she stands in front of the tables the candidates and moderator sat at just moments ago in UNBC’s Canfor theatre. Photo Credit - Ian Gregg

Incumbent for Prince George-North Cariboo speaks at all candidates meeting

October 9, 2024 by Ian Gregg

In the freshly re-drawn electoral district of Prince George-Cariboo North, incumbent candidate Coralee Oakes served over 10 years as a BC Liberal. She did not cross the floor to the BC Conservative party as the BC United Party recently folded. Instead she chose the independent candidate path. Her riding did not include any area of the Prince George townsite during prior BC Elections, so Oakes presence at local debates is a new sight.

CFUR caught up with Oakes during an All Candidates Forum held at UNBC Campus on October 3 . She and one competitor, Randy Thompson, from BC’s Green Party were in attendance. Sheldon Clare of the BC Conservatives, and Denice Bardua of the BC NDP were not in attendance.

All candidates have been invited to share their views on CFUR. Coralee Oakes has not done an interview with CFUR yet — to ensure that she has had a chance to be heard on our station, we have excerpted her segments only in this program.

A women with short curly redish brownish hair is sitting on a chair outside wearing a bright red rain jacket. She is holding a cardboard sign that has the painted phrase "Act now for our Kids"

Seniors in Nanaimo rally for climate action

October 3, 2024 by Lauryn Mackenzie

Around 20 seniors took part in a rocking chair rally on October 1 (National Seniors Day) to bring attention to climate change.

The rally took place outside the provincial constituency office for Nanaimo as part of a cross-country day of action to pressure the government to take action on climate change.

CHLY spoke with some of the seniors taking part in the rally trying to make the earth a better place for their grandchildren and all children to come.

One of the organizers of the event, Mia Jongkind, with the Mid-Island Chapter of the Council of Canadians, told CHLY about how seniors make up a large mass of people and they need to vote thinking of their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren’s futures.

CHLY also heard from the three candidates in the Nanaimo-Gabriola Island riding about their thoughts on climate change.

A cardboard sign leans against a grey Canada Post mail box. On the sign reads "Save Earth. Children need a future" On the sign is around 20 faces of children that have been cut out of magazines collaged on the sign around the text

Two seniors are sitting on brown wooden rocking chairs. They are outside of an office building. The male on the left side is wearing a black jacket holding to knitting needles looking at his hands. The women on the right os leaning over with her own knitting needles in hand show the man what she is doing

Rocking Chair Rally on October 1st. Photos: Lauryn Mackenzie / CHLY 101.7fm

Sonia Furstenau is sitting at her desk in the office, wearing a light brown sweater. In front of her are her computer, a bunch of papers, a couple of files, and her cell phone. She sits with her hands folded together.

B.C. Green Party Leader urges government action on opioid crisis

May 7, 2024 by Surjit Atwal

Sonia Furstenau, the leader of the Green Party in B.C., recently described the severity of the opioid crisis in the province, describing it as a pressing public health emergency.

In a CIVL radio interview, Furstenau said that the crisis extends beyond Abbotsford and the Fraser Valley, affecting the entire province, with a devastating toll of six to seven lives lost daily. She attributed the crisis to a highly toxic drug supply controlled by organized crime.

Furstenau urged immediate government action, advocating for the regulation of a safe prescription drug supply and the provision of comprehensive support services ranging from education to mental health for individuals struggling with addiction.

Listen to the complete interview for more. This interview is part of a series that is running on CIVL Radio ahead of the upcoming BC election.

Green Party candidate for Prince George–North Cariboo challenges status quo at all candidates forum

Incumbent for Prince George-North Cariboo speaks at all candidates meeting

Seniors in Nanaimo rally for climate action

B.C. Green Party Leader urges government action on opioid crisis

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