Author Archives: Kobie Smith

Terrace Woman Charged After Allegedly Pointing Firearm at Teens
A woman in Terrace is facing multiple charges after allegedly threatening a group of teenagers with a firearm. RCMP say the incident happened around 11 p.m. on Tuesday June 24th, on Benner Street, aft...
Kobie Smith Jul 02, 2025 RCMP graphic // Courtesy: RCMP

Interview with Singer-songwriter Hayley Wallis from Kitasoo Xai'Xais Nation
Special thanks to Hayley Wallis. Songs in order of appearance: Not That Serious - Hayley Wallis Halulu - Hayley Wallis Both from the album Halulu, released, November of 2022.
Kobie Smith Jun 25, 2025 Hayley Wallis at the National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration in Prince Rupert, June 21st 2025 (Kobie Smith CFNR NEWS)

Interior Health has confirmed a single case of Measles in Kamloops
Interior Health has confirmed a single case of measles in Kamloops. Health officials are currently contacting individuals known to have been exposed, but the risk to the general public is considered l...
Kobie Smith Jun 24, 2025

A conversation with Dr. Amy Parent on her appointment as UNESCO Co-chair to advance Indigenous governance, rematriation and language revitalization
CFNR's Kobie Smith chats with Dr. Amy Parent on her recent appointment as UNESCO Co-chair to advance Indigenous rights, knowledge systems, and self-determination.
Kobie Smith Jun 23, 2025 Photo of Dr. Amy Parent
Photo Courtesy: Elahe Rajabi

LNG Canada Flaring to Continue Through Weekend During Plant Start-Up
LNG Canada is advising Kitimat residents that intermittent but significant flaring will continue through the weekend as part of its ongoing plant commissioning and start-up process. The company acknow...
Kobie Smith Jun 20, 2025

Canada Post Reaches Deal with Rural Postal Workers After 18-Month Negotiations
Canada Post and its second-largest union have reached a new collective agreement, bringing an end to 18 months of negotiations. The Canadian Postmasters and Assistants Association representing over 8,...
Kobie Smith Jun 20, 2025

Canada Post Unveils Stamp To Honour Métis Elder and Language Keeper Sophie McDougall
Canada Post held a special event in Prince Albert today to honour Mtis elder and Michif language keeper Sophie McDougall, who will be featured on a new commemorative stamp. McDougall, who passed away ...
Kobie Smith Jun 17, 2025

LNG Canada Begins New Flaring Phase in Kitimat
LNG Canada says new flaring activity is set to begin Monday, June 16, as part of the start-up of Train 1 at its Kitimat facility. Flares will range in height from 20 to 60 metres, with intermittent bl...
Kobie Smith Jun 16, 2025

From Burns Lake to Rupert: Memorial Walk Shines Light on MMIWG
The Tears to Hope Relay along Highway 16 kicked off a month of remembrance for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. Memorial walks are taking place throughout June - including one led by C...
Kobie Smith Jun 11, 2025 clarence-abraham along with his family
(Kobie Smith/ CFNR News)

Pacific Salmon Foundation Boosts Haida Gwaii Conservation with $97K in Grants
The Pacific Salmon Foundation is investing in salmon stewardship on Haida Gwaii - awarding $97,500 to Indigenous- and community-led projects. The funding is part of a record $1.8 million dollars distr...
Kobie Smith Jun 10, 2025