Category Archives: 2018
Petition to end Site C returns too few signatures
Without an adequate number of signatures, an Initiative petition to cancel the controversial Site C Dam has proven unsuccessful. The petition was issued on July 3rd of this year, with 20 canvassers ta...
CFNRNews Oct 01, 2018
New system to improve Land Title Transactions
Land title transactions are set to become more secure, efficient, and affordable by 2020 thanks to a new bill introduced today. Bill 37, or the Land Statuses Amendment Act, seeks to modernize the land...
CFNRNews Oct 01, 2018
Premier Horgan issues statement on USMCA trade agreement
According to Premier John Horgan, the new United States-Mexico-Canada-Agreement offers more pros than cons for British Columbians. In a joint statement with Minister of Trades Bruce Ralston, the Premi...
CFNRNews Oct 01, 2018
Prince Rupert Fire Department recieves funding to help seniors and youth
A fresh 4 thousand dollar grant is giving the Prince Rupert Fire Department reason to celebrate during Fire Prevention Week next week. The money comes from Pembina’s Fire Safety Grant, and will ...
CFNRNews Oct 01, 2018
BC wine shelves to face overhaul after new trade agreement
Wine shelves in BC grocery stores are set to undergo a major overhaul following the signing of the new United-States-Mexico-Canada-Agreement signed today. Under the new trade agreement between the thr...
CFNRNews Oct 01, 2018
BC Dairy Farmers unhappy with new trade agreement
A fresh trade agreement signed with the US and Mexico this morning has British Columbian dairy farmers concerned for the future. Under the new United States-Canada-Mexico-Agreement (USMCA), a replacem...
CFNRNews Oct 01, 2018
LNG Canada still waiting on approval from 3/5 partners
Despite a swirl of rumours lately surrounding their proposed Kitimat project, LNG Canada are reiterating that they have not yet received a final investment decision. Rumours began to fly after a Bloom...
CFNRNews Oct 01, 2018
All BC School Districts now in support of SOGI anti-discrimination program
All 60 BC school districts will now feature updated codes of conduct which seek to eliminate sexual discrimination. The Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity, or SOGI, program will move in to phase 2...
CFNRNews Oct 01, 2018
Winter tire restrictions begin today
As of today, anyone travelling on major British Columbian highways will be required to have approved winter tires on their vehicle. Drivers will need to ensure that their tires are marked with either ...
CFNRNews Oct 01, 2018
Final day for Cariboo residents to fill out Wildfire response survey
Today is the last day for residents of the Cariboo impacted by wildfires and floods to have their voice heard by the Regional District. A survey released by the District which looks in to the response...
CFNRNews Oct 01, 2018