Category Archives: 2018
Repeat offender arrest following Prince George assault
A repeat offender in Prince George has been charged with 5 offences following an assault incident. 41 year-old Leif Birch Myltoft was arrested yesterday evening after he reportedly kicked in the door ...
CFNRNews Jul 03, 2018
Thief possibly pepper sprayed in Prince George
Police are investigating a possible pepper spray attack following a Prince George break-in on Sunday. The Canada Day incident had RCMP receiving a call of a break in at around 7:00, but when they arri...
CFNRNews Jul 03, 2018
BC researchers looking in to basic income
A committee has been formed to examine the feasability of basic income as a way to combat poverty in BC. UBC’s David Green, Simon Fraser University’s Jonathan Rhys Kesselman, and Lindsay T...
CFNRNews Jul 03, 2018
Province providing additional funding to end gang violence
The BC government is adding an additional 1.12 million in funding to its ERASE program in an effort to combat the rise of gang violence in the province. The Expect Respect and Safe Education program i...
CFNRNews Jul 03, 2018
BC Liquor stores raise $66,000 in flood relief funding
A flood relief project launched by BC Liquor stores in May has resulted in nearly 66 thousand dollars in flood relief funding. All 197 stores participated in the initiative, which began on May 22nd an...
CFNRNews Jul 03, 2018
Internet grant funding now available for smaller BC communities
Grant funding is now available for smaller communities seeking better internet. As of July 1st, local governments, internet service providers, and community organizations may begin applying for fresh ...
CFNRNews Jul 03, 2018
Prince George city hall becomes location of BC's first solar powered parking lot
A pilot project in Prince George has led to the installation of BC’s very first solar panel parking lot. The project is the result of a partnership between the City and Wattway Solar Panels, who...
CFNRNews Jul 03, 2018
Beetle infestation concerns south of Williams Lake lead to research
Recent queries by both the government and multiple BC Universities have led to concern over the link between wildfires and rising beetle populations near Williams Lake. While the Douglas Fir Bark Beet...
CFNRNews Jul 03, 2018
Air pump heating project expanded on Bella Bella
A small pilot project looking in to cleaner and cheaper heating in Bella Bella is now being expanded. The initial 200 thousand dollar project made air source heat pumps the primary source of heating f...
CFNRNews Jun 29, 2018
Provincial government invests in Early Childhoos Educators in the Fraser Valley
The Provincial government is looking to help bring more early child care options to the Fraser Valley. Thanks to a 111 thousand dollar investment by the province, the University of the Fraser Valley w...
CFNRNews Jun 29, 2018