Author Archives: Kobie Smith
Prince Rupert Releases 2024 Municipal Report
The City of Prince Rupert has released its 2024 annual municipal report now available to the public. The report includes audited financial statements, strategic goals, and a look at city progress over...
Jun 10, 2025 File photo of the Welcome to Prince Rupert sign
A & W Coming to Prince Rupert
Prince Rupert residents will soon be able to grab a Teen Burger and a frosty root beer. After years of anticipation, A&W is officially setting up shop in the city's downtown core. Excavators are a...
Jun 06, 2025 File photo of the Welcome to Prince Rupert sign
Emergency Preparedness Boost for North and Central Coast
North Coast MLA Tamara Davidson says communities on B.C.'s North and Central Coast will be better prepared for emergencies thanks to new provincial funding. Davidson says coastal communities are often...
Jun 06, 2025
Diesel spill reported at Green Island Lighthouse
British Columbia's Ministry of Environment has confirmed a diesel spill had been reported on Monday June 3rd, at the Green Island Lighthouse, Northwest of Prince Rupert, off the coast from the communi...
Jun 05, 2025 Location of Diesel Spill at Green Island, BC // Courtesy: Google Maps
LNG Canada Flaring Continues; Air Quality Remains Low Risk
LNG Canada is advising residents that flaring at its site, which began Friday, May 30, is continuing this week. The process may result in increased noise, visible emissions, and black smoke. Residents...
Jun 05, 2025
Kitimat Arena Repairs Underway, Reopening Set for Fall 2026
Work to restore the Kitimat Ice Rink is officially underway this week. Crews will be on-site over the next few days to begin repairs, with the project expected to be completed by fall 2026. Upgrades t...
Jun 05, 2025 Update Rink in Kitimat
(Kobie Smith/CFNR News)
Category 3 Fire Ban Takes Effect in Northwest B.C. This Friday
A ban on Category 3 open fires will come into effect across parts of the Northwest Fire Centre this Friday, June 6th, at noon. The restriction applies to the Cassiar Fire Zone and parts of the Skeena ...
Jun 04, 2025
Spirit Bear Sightings Spark Safety Warnings from Conservation Officers
People heading out near Terrace and Kitimat hoping to spot a rare Kermode bear - also known as the spirit bear are being urged to stay in their vehicles and avoid actions that could put the animals at...
Jun 04, 2025
High School Students Earn College Credits in Early Childhood Education Program
A dual credit program between Coast Mountains School District and Coast Mountain College is now offering early childhood education courses to high school students in Hazelton, Terrace, and Kitimat. St...
Jun 03, 2025
NEW TRANSIT STOPS IN RUPERT
Prince Rupert has added three new transit shelters thanks to support from the BC Transit Shelter Program. The shelters are now in place at Prince Rupert Hospital, Kootenay and McKay Street, and Charle...
Jun 03, 2025