Category Archives: 2018
Bear break and enter in Smithers
It was a reverse Goldilocks situation for a family in Smithers yesterday morning. Dustin Hersee awoke yesterday morning to find an unwanted visitor in his living room: a bear. The bear had entered the...
CFNRNews Jun 14, 2018
New BikesBC program supports greener travel in the North
Fort St John and Quesnel are featured on a list of communities that will benefit from new BikesBC grants. Eighteen communities throughout the province will split 6.1 million dollars in support of gree...
CFNRNews Jun 13, 2018
New inpatient unit begins construction at UHNBC
The University Hospital of Northern BC has begun work on a new inpatient unit. IDL projects is constructing the new unit which will feature added inpatient rooms, an exercise lab, dining area, lounge,...
CFNRNews Jun 13, 2018
Easier oil recycling coming to BC
The BC Used Oil Management Association is attempting to make responsible recycling of oil products more convenient for residents. Fresh grants have been announced by the Association that will go towar...
CFNRNews Jun 13, 2018
BC Ferries fuel tariffs out on June 27th
With fuel tariffs on BC ferries set to go out the window in June 27th, passengers can expect a price increase coming soon. While price increases will vary depending on trips, you can expect between a ...
CFNRNews Jun 13, 2018
MP Nathan Cullen continues pipeline criticism
Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen continued his criticism of the federal government’s decision to purchase the Trans Mountain Pipeline in statements made yesterday. Cullen called the purcha...
CFNRNews Jun 13, 2018
New leadership funding coming to BC schools
The provincial government is injecting more cash in to leadership development among students. Announced this morning, the new program will dee developmental funding for aspring leadership programs inc...
CFNRNews Jun 13, 2018
Supreme Court decision to assess fairness among Indigenous prisoners
A Supreme Court decision released today is encouraging according to two groups supporting Indigenous peoples in BC. The Union of BC Chiefs and the BC Civil Liberties Association banded together to int...
CFNRNews Jun 13, 2018
Skeena First Nations call for total recreational fishing closure
Eight First Nations are calling for a total closure of marine and freshwater recreational fisheries along the Skeena River watershed. The Skeena Nations Fish Forum members say the Department of Fisher...
CFNRNews Jun 13, 2018
Insulin pumps to be covered for all ages in BC
The provincial government is making it easier for those suffering from diabetes to manage their illness. Minister of Health Adrian Dix announced this morning that insulin pumps used by many in the tre...
CFNRNews Jun 12, 2018