Author Archives: Kobie Smith

End of an Era: Famous Players Theatre in Prince Rupert for Sale
It's the end of an era for moviegoers in Prince Rupert. The city's only movie theatre - a beloved spot for fresh popcorn and big-screen entertainment for decades is now officially up for sale. Cineple...
Kobie Smith Apr 15, 2025

Yard Waste Collection Season Starts Monday, April 14 In Kitimat
Curbside yard waste pickup is back! The first collection day is Monday, April 14 for homes with Tuesday or Thursday garbage days look for the green leaf symbol on your collection calendar. The second ...
Kobie Smith Apr 10, 2025

Province Expands Heat Pump Rebates to Support Low-Income Renters and Multi-Unit Homes
The Province is making electric heat pumps more affordable for low- and moderate-income households, including renters and those living in multi-unit buildings. Adrian Dix, Minister of Energy and Clima...
Kobie Smith Apr 09, 2025

Real Estate Sales Hold Steady Across Northern BC
The BC Northern Real Estate Board says housing activity across the North remained solid in the first quarter of 2025, with 917 properties sold-up from 817 over the same period last year. The total val...
Kobie Smith Apr 09, 2025

RCMP Warn of Fraud Targeting Indigenous Communitie
The North District RCMP is warning about a rise in high-value fraud schemes targeting Indigenous communities and businesses. Over the past 15 months, scammers have stolen more than $3 million, ...
Kobie Smith Apr 09, 2025 RCMP graphic // Courtesy: RCMP

Getting to Know Rod Taylor: Insights Ahead of the Skeena-Bulkley Valley Election
CFNR News spoke with Rod Taylor he is the Christian Heritage Party candidate in Skeena-Bulkley Valley. Learning more about him. Take a listen below to hear more about him.
Kobie Smith Apr 03, 2025

Cultural Burn Project Near Gitanyow to Enhance Safety and Stewardship
The BC Wildfire Service, in collaboration with the Gitanyow First Nation, is set to conduct a cultural burn project approximately one kilometer south of Gitanyow. The burn will cover 271 hectares and ...
Kobie Smith Apr 02, 2025

Getting to Know Taylor Bachrach: Insights Ahead of the Skeena-Bulkley Valley Election
With the up coming election in the Skeena Bulkley Valley CFNR News talked with Taylor Bachrach to learn more about him. Listen below to hear what he has to say.
Kobie Smith Apr 02, 2025

B.C. Government Eliminates Carbon Tax, Effective April 1st, 2025
The B.C. government is eliminating the provincial carbon tax effective Tuesday, April 1st, 2025. New legislation drops the rate to zero, aligning B.C.'s carbon tax with the federal rate. This change m...
Kobie Smith Mar 31, 2025

B.C. Launches Spring COVID-19 Vaccine Program and Issues Measles Warning
Starting Tuesday, April 8th, 2025, free additional COVID-19 vaccines will be available across British Columbia, with a focus on those at higher risk of severe illness. The spring COVID-19 vacci...
Kobie Smith Mar 28, 2025