Category Archives: 2018
Prince Rupert Rec Complex evacuated for ammonia leak
It’s business as usual today at the Prince Rupert Recreation Complex. Fire crews responded to an ammonia leak at the arena between 4:30 and 5:00 p.m. Wednesday and evacuated the complex. The Cit...
CFNRNews Jul 05, 2018
Highway 16 reopened after fatal collision
Highway 16 is open to single lane traffic 2 kilometres west of the BC-Alberta border. The route was closed down in both directions for hours Wednesday while police investigated a fatal collision. Nort...
CFNRNews Jul 04, 2018
Grizzly shot in Lax Kw'alaams
Photo Rod Henry-Facebook The Lax Kw’alaams Band is advising residents to be on the look out for bears. The warning comes after a grizzly was put down in the community Wednesday afternoon. The Ba...
CFNRNews Jul 04, 2018
Highway 16 expected stay closed until 10 p.m. for crash near B.C.-Alberta Border
The BC Transportation Ministry says Highway 16 isn’t expected to reopen until sometime Wednesday night. The highway has been shut down 2 km west of the Alberta border since this morning after a ...
CFNRNews Jul 04, 2018
Body pulled from water near Port Edward
The BC Coroners Service has taken over the investigation after a body was discovered near Port Edward two days ago. RCMP confirm remains were recovered in Inverness Passage by Coast Guard crews who we...
CFNRNews Jul 04, 2018
Enbridge sells off Northeastern BC Holdings
In an effort to reduce debt, natural gas company Enbridge has sold off its holdings in Northeastern BC. The 4.3 billion dollar deal will see Brookfield Infrastructure take over facilities in the Montn...
CFNRNews Jul 04, 2018
Thieves target Shames
Shames Mountain was targeted by thieves over the long weekend. Mountain manager Christian Theberge says the culprits broke into the maintenance shop and generator building. They took three flat screen...
CFNRNews Jul 04, 2018
BC SPCA seizes 16 dogs from Quesnel women banned from owning animals
The BC SPCA has seized 16 dogs from Quesnel residents previously banned from owning animals for 20 years. Officials say the dogs, including German Shepherds, bull terriers, and Portuguese water dogs w...
CFNRNews Jul 04, 2018
UNBC Alumni Council hands out two prestigious awards
The Alumni Council of UNBC are set to recognize the tremendous accomplishments of two former students. Sam Milligan, a 2012 graduate, is being receiving the Professional Excellence Award for his contr...
CFNRNews Jul 04, 2018
Williams Lake resident charged with animal cruelty
The BC SPCA say a Williams Lake residents has been charged with two counts of animal cruelty under the Criminal Code. The charges against Terry Baker come after the February, 2018 seizure of 46 dogs f...
CFNRNews Jul 04, 2018