Andrew Kurjata

Journalist, Northern British Columbia

Andrew Kurjata is born and based in the city of Prince George, British Columbia, in Lheidli T'enneh territory. He has covered the people and politics of northern B.C. for CBC since 2009. You can email him at andrew.kurjata@cbc.ca or text 250.552.2058.

Latest from Andrew Kurjata

Canada's steel industry is bracing for tariff pain. Aluminum? Not so much

The United States is still highly dependent on Canadian aluminum production regardless of cost.
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'This is insane!' B.C. man gets en-dolphin rush as pod joins him for skim on the ocean

Jerry McArthur was out on his electric hydrofoil — a propeller-driven ocean glider that he designs and sells — when he was suddenly surrounded by dolphins.

Google removing 'state' designation from Canadian government buildings. Microsoft following suit

Canadians filed widespread complaints after noticing the designation amid 51st state rhetoric. Google has already started updating parks and says it will also be turning its attention to buildings.

Alice Maitland, B.C.'s longest-serving mayor and a champion of women in politics, dead at 91

'We know how the world goes round,' longtime Hazelton Mayor Alice Maitland said of juggling motherhood and work.

B.C. teacher placed on leave after using N-word in presence of Black students

A Prince George, B.C., high school teacher is under investigation after he was filmed using the N-word multiple times in the presence of Black students.

Volunteer Dick Voneugen, giant of Prince George sports scene, dead at 92

The two-time citizen of the year helped establish run, ski and skate clubs and organized the marathon that Terry Fox used as a testing ground for his run across Canada.

Google says it's updating Canadian parks listed as state parks in its search and maps

The categorization pre-dates 51st state rhetoric but is getting fresh attention with concerns over sovereignty. The categorization is also used by other services including Bing and TripAdvisor.

Province trying to seize property used to build drug superlab in rural B.C.

B.C. Civil Forfeiture Office is alleging that a rural property owner should have known about the drug activity happening on his land. But the owner is denying any wrongdoing and blaming his tenants.

Earthquake shakes parts of B.C. and Alberta, cause being investigated

The Thursday morning quake was felt in Prince George, B.C. and Grande Prairie, Edson and Whitecourt, Alta., according to Earthquakes Canada. No damage has been reported.

NDP warns privatizing high-speed rail from Toronto to Quebec could kill passenger trains in rest of Canada

80 per cent of Via Rail's revenue could be lost to high-speed replacement announced Tuesday, B.C. MLA warns.