Author Archives: Kobie Smith
Crest Hotel and Chances Convention Centre to Join Forces in Prince Rupert
Gitxaaa Enterprises Corporation (GECO), the owner of the iconic Crest Hotel, is excited to announce the acquisition of Chances Convention Centre, effective February 23, 2025. This new partnership will...
Mar 03, 2025
Smithers Launches Bike Registration Program to Combat Theft
The Town of Smithers Community Safety team is introducing a new bike registration initiative in partnership with Project 529, a global network designed to help reunite stolen bikes with their owners. ...
Mar 03, 2025
Bella Coola Wildfire Project to Boost Safety and Jobs
A new wildfire risk reduction project in Bella Coola is set to benefit the community by improving forest safety and supporting local jobs. North Coast-Haida Gwaii MLA Tamara Davidson says the initiati...
Mar 03, 2025
Saulteau First Nations and EDF Renewables Join Forces on Wind Project
The Saulteau First Nations and EDF Renewables have partnered with BC Hydro to move forward with the Taylor Wind project in B.C.'s Peace River region, just north of Dawson Creek. The project will inclu...
Jan 24, 2025
High-Speed Internet Now Available for Nuxalk Nation, Bella Coola, and Hagensborg
Residents of the Nuxalk Nation, Bella Coola, and Hagensborg on B.C.'s central coast now have access to high-speed internet, providing faster and more reliable digital connections. Two connectivity pro...
Jan 24, 2025
High-Speed Internet Reaches Lax Kw'alaams, Advancing Connectivity for First Nations Communities
Residents of Lax Kw'alaams, located off the northwestern coast of B.C., now have reliable high-speed internet, providing improved access to online services and opportunities. Thanks to new last-mile i...
Jan 24, 2025
City of Terrace Seeks Proposals for Building Assessments and Capital Planning
The City of Terrace is seeking proposals for consulting services to assess various buildings. The work involves onsite inspections, evaluating building conditions, and creating a 10-year capital plan ...
Jan 23, 2025
Kelowna Realtor Faces Charge for Drone Use During Wildfire Operations
A B.C. realtor charged with interfering in wildfire operations says he made a mistake by flying a drone over Okanagan Lake in 2023. Derek Leippi of Kelowna launched the drone from his boat to photogra...
Jan 23, 2025
Kitkatla to Lead Opening Ceremonies at 65th Annual All Native Basketball Tournament
The All Native Basketball Tournament announced yesterday that Kitkatla will be doing this years Opening Ceremonies. CFNR News Spoke with Warren Nelson the leader for the group. Take a listen to hear w...
Jan 22, 2025
Coast Mountain College Faces Decline in International Students but Sees Growth in Local Enrollment
At the Coast Mountain College, International student numbers have been down due to the immigration, refugees, and citizenship Canada policy, but local residents are keeping numbers up. Heather Bastin,...
Jan 22, 2025