Category Archives: 2018
RCMP arrest man in relation to sex crimes in Prince George
Prince George RCMP have arrested an adult man in relation to numerous indecent acts. The arrest was made as part of an on-going investigation by the Sex Crimes Unit in to numerous indecent acts near t...
CFNRNews Sep 20, 2018
Northern B.C. forestry talks headed to mediation
Contract talks covering over 1500 northern B.C. forestry workers will be going to mediation. After two days of bargaining this week, United Steelworkers Local 1-2017 says the employer came to the tabl...
CFNRNews Sep 20, 2018
Prince George innovator given Order of BC
Prince George resident and entrepreneur Brian Fehr was among 13 civic leaders honoured with the Order of British Columbia today. Fehr was given the prestigious award for his extensive work bringing te...
CFNRNews Sep 20, 2018
Pouce Coupe resident faces jail time for mistreatment of dog
A Pouce Coupe resident is facing fines of up to 75 thousand dollars and up to 2 years in jail for the mistreatment of a rottweiler. Animal cruelty charges were approved by the BC SPCA against the owne...
CFNRNews Sep 20, 2018
Spike in crime in Prince George pinned partially on wildfires
Officials are saying that wildfire evacuees could be responsible for an increase in crime and homelessness in Prince George. Over the past 2 wildfire seasons, the city has taken in nearly 12 thousand ...
CFNRNews Sep 20, 2018
Elections BC says they can't get more involved in Municipal Elections
Elections BC says there’s not much they can do amidst requests that they increase the profile of local elections. Some members of the public have raised concerns that stricter fundraising rules ...
CFNRNews Sep 20, 2018
Smithers community gathers along Highway 16 in honour of Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women
Community members near Smithers gathered along Highway 16 today in honour of murdered and missing Indigenous women. The rally corresponded with the return of human remains found near the community las...
CFNRNews Sep 20, 2018
Open fires to be allowed in Cariboo Fire Centre starting tomorrow
As of noon tomorrow, all open fires will once again be allowed within the Cariboo Fire Centre’s jurisdiction. This includes both category 2 and 3 fires, though anyone wishing to burn a fire larg...
CFNRNews Sep 19, 2018
City of Quesnel begins preparation for cannabis legalization
With the legalization of cannabis just around the corner, the City of Quesnel has begun preparations regarding the sale and public restrictions of the substance. During yesterday’s regular meeti...
CFNRNews Sep 19, 2018
Supreme Court appeal of Trans Mountain pipeline decision unlikely, says MP Nathan Cullen
A Supreme Court appeal of the Federal Court of Appeals decision to shutdown construction on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion looks unlikely, according to Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen. h...
CFNRNews Sep 19, 2018