Category Archives: 2018
Unemployment up in BC but still below national average
British Columbia faced yet another jump in unemployment last month, though it still stayed below the national pace. June saw the unemployment rate climb to 5.2 percent from its 4.8 percent mark in May...
CFNRNews Jul 06, 2018
Freda Diesing art program adds Advanced Diploma
Coast Mountain College is adding a third year Advanced Diploma to the Freda Diesing School of Northwest Coast Art. The 10-month program is meant to enhance both the skills and confidence of graduates ...
CFNRNews Jul 06, 2018
Terrace man accused of Thornhill crash facing further charges
A Terrace man is now facing two more charges following a June 27th incident in Thornhill. 33 year-old Nathan Constantine Anthony McNamara will now face 4 charges total after he crashed his SUV in to a...
CFNRNews Jul 05, 2018
More details of ammonia leak released
The City of Prince Rupert has provided more information about an ammonia leak at the municipal arena Wednesday. The City says there was a “high pressure release” from a single tank outside...
CFNRNews Jul 05, 2018
Supreme Court issues injunction to Taseko Mines for Ts^ilhqot’in legal action
The BC Supreme Court has prohibited Taseko Mines Limited from starting a Fish Lake drilling program following a legal challenge by the Ts^ilhqot'in Nation. Taseko had planned to begin drilling as earl...
CFNRNews Jul 05, 2018
Downtown Terrace crash sends two to hospital
A crash in downtown Terrace yesterday afternoon may have looked worse than it was for those involved. The collision, which ultimately damaged three cars, took place at the corner of Lakelse Avenue and...
CFNRNews Jul 05, 2018
Scott Fraser issues statement regarding Kamloops racism
Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Scott Fraser has issued a public statement condemning a recent occurance of racist vandalism in Kamloops. The vandalism in question appeared on sign...
CFNRNews Jul 05, 2018
BC researchers discover link between depression and brain protein
Researchers at the University of Victoria may have made a breakthrough when it comes to the treatment of depression. A recent study at the University has linked the large protein reelin to depressive ...
CFNRNews Jul 05, 2018
Wildfire situation improves through June
While the areas scorched by wildfires so far this year is still above the 10 year average, there has been relief for the areas hit hardest by last year’s record wildfires. Nearly 47 thousand hec...
CFNRNews Jul 05, 2018
BC First Nations Forestry Council gearing up to Provincial Forums
The BC First Nations Forestry Council is looking to move on to the next stage of development for their Forest Strategy following successful public workshops Seven Regional Engagement Workshops had bee...
CFNRNews Jul 05, 2018