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What do Employment Insurance changes mean for you?

2012-05-25T16:28:34Z

The Canadian government has announced changes to the Employment Insurance program in the country. There will be new categories of claimants, and new expectations for the sort of work those on EI should be accepting. To explain, we spoke with Arthur Sweetman, a professor in the department of economics at McMaster University and an expert on Canada's E.I. system.

B.C. government says without more immigrants, business will leave the province

2012-05-24T16:17:36Z

According to a report from B.C.'s Immigration Task Force, the province needs more immigrants immediately or businesses will be forced to shut down or leave the province. We spoke to John Yap, B.C.'s Minister of Multiculturalism and task force chair about why he thinks this is the case, and why immigration is the solution.

But for some recent immigrants, it's another story. Romana Pasca works as an employment counsellor at the Immigrant and Multicultural Services Society in Prince George trying to connect newcomers to Canada with meaningful work.

You can read the task force report on the B.C. government website.

New national database for missing persons

2012-05-23T21:04:00Z

A new national database seeks to connect police officers, coroners and missing persons investigators across the country. Inspector Carole Bird, who oversees the National Centre for Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains, talks about the new database.

Taking advantage of the high price of gold

2012-05-23T16:29:51Z

As gold prices climb, more and more people are looking to cash in by selling their trinkets and jewelery.

Looking back at the Lakeland sawmill fire, one month later

2012-05-22T18:58:41Z

Daybreak North Reporter Wil Fundal provides an update on the tragedy at the Lakeland Sawmill, which went up in flames on April 23rd, 2012.

Scientist estimates impact of tsunami debris on Haida Gwaii

2012-05-22T18:31:44Z

Senior Research Scientist with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Richard Thomson provides an update on the latest research on tsunami debris form last year's disaster in Japan.

B.C. government combines jobs fair with rock concert

2012-05-22T16:28:03Z

"I've always felt like a bit of a Meatloaf," says Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation Pat Bell in this interview about a traveling jobs fair that looks to rock stars for inspiration. Can rock make work more exciting for young people?

Are two-and-a-half months enough time to plan for future of forestry?

2012-05-18T18:11:42Z

The B.C. government has created a special committee to evaluate the timber supply in the province. This is after a leaked report revealedthousands of forestry jobs are at stake. MLA John Rustad is on the committee.He joined us on the program.

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Environment Canada makes summer weather predictions for northern B.C.

2012-05-18T16:21:43Z

For many, the May Long weekend the unofficial beginning of summer. But with all the snow dusting the north, it's hard to imagine. Dave Phillips is Environment Canada's senior climatologist, and he came on the show to talk about what we can expect for summer 2012.

Professional photographer captures the personalities of rescued dogs

2012-05-17T17:27:31Z

Chris Purves makes his living photographing purebreds at dog shows, but he has a soft spot for mutts, as well. Daybreak's Andrew Kurjata where Chris was taking part in an event called "Puparazzi."

We also asked our listeners to share their pet photos. Here's a few of them:

View the story "Daybreak's pets" on StorifyDaybreak's petsIn Prince George, the SPCA held a special "puparazzi" where professional photographers capture animals up for adoption. We asked our listeners to share photos of their rescued animal friends.Storified by CBC Daybreak North · Thu, May 17 2012 13:28:19Things started off with Daybreak hosts sharing their own rescue stories.
Tomorrow we meet the Puparazzi at the SPCA. Share stories about your adopted with us here or email daybreaknorth@cbc.ca.CBC Daybreak NorthSee my profile pic? That's my beloved shelter dog, Huxley. Tomorrow @daybreaknorth wants to know about your rescue animal.Carolina de RykMy former alley cat, Ciao Ciao, walks with me to work every morning. He's tougher than me. Share your rescue animal story on @daybreaknorthCarolina de RykHow pretty is yr pound pet? My Lucy was once wild gang dog from W Quesnel, now a glamorous gramma. Proud petters tweet @daybreaknorth #DBNBetsy TrumpenerThen our listeners got in on the action-- mostly dogs....
@daybreaknorth Our 10 month old rescue dog Sophie is gentle with our young son and loves mountain biking! #perfectfit #bestdogever #adoptKasper L Green@daybreaknorth meet Latte, a pound puppy at the SPCA in #yxj. How do u beat those eyes? http://yfrog.com/j2sfseqjTammy Hrab@daybreaknorth This is Helios, my favourite SPCA mutt sticking out his tongue. That's my boy! :-) #yxj #spca http://twitpic.com/9m22whKathrynB_FSJ@daybreaknorth This little sweetheart is waiting for a home at the fsj spca - Latte http://yfrog.com/h43p1gdqjTroy Henderson@Rupertsmaven @daybreaknorth http://best.dog.in.the.world. http://pic.twitter.com/IBzkRpsmCraig O@Rupertsmaven @TJonesHrab @daybreaknorth The best dogs are at @northpeacespca! I already adopted the best one, but rest are wonderful too!KathrynB_FSJ@BetsyTrumpener Here's my wife and our Juno who we got at the #DawsonCreek #SPCA 2 1/2 years ago. http://yfrog.com/mnikozjJosh Anderson@daybreaknorth @Rupertsmaven #yxj I already have 2 rescue dogs, but I Iove looking at Latte. I want her to find a forever home.Tammy HrabBut @ryandpg has his own fishy rescue story.
@daybreaknorth my old roommate @ryletourneau was planning to eat them. So I guess I adopted them http://pic.twitter.com/3vhxl8qARyan StandevenThanks to everyone who shared their story!

Blue Grass Festival in Hixon

2012-05-17T16:35:00Z

Hixon is holding its seventh annual Blue Grass and Country Jamboree this weekend. Organizer Ken Merrit talks about how the festival started, and how it has grown.

A tree planter's thoughts on proposed EI reforms

2012-05-17T16:30:25Z

Sean Ruck works as a tree planter in Northern BC. He weighs in on the Federal Government's plans to expand the definition of what "suitable work" is when it comes to Employment Insurance.

Pipeline parallels: The Mackenzie Valley pipeline and the Northern Gateway pipeline

2012-05-16T22:03:38Z

It's been 35 years since Thomas Berger released his report on the Mackenzie Valley pipeline. Berger offers his perspective on the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline in light of his experience.

Looking back at Slave Lake, one year after the fire

2012-05-16T21:59:12Z

It's been one year since a forest fire tore through Slave Lake, Alberta. Kyum Shogren fought the fires in Slave Lake and looks back at that experience. Meanwhile, the Peace Region is experiencing a high fire season so far.

B.C. NDP opposed to Northern Gateway pipeline project, B.C. Liberals continue to not take a side

2012-05-15T16:16:24Z

There is less than one year left until the next provincial election. B.C. NDP leader Adrian Dix has come out against the Northern Gateway pipeline, but the premier Christy Clark refuses to take a position. We heard from both of them.