Category Archives: 2018
MP Nathan Cullen stresses importance of certainty in Smithers remains investigation
MP Nathan Cullen took time today to address public concerns on the handling of an RCMP investigation in to human remains found near Smithers. http://cfnrfm.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/9392-Nathan-Cu...
CFNRNews Sep 19, 2018
Northwest Fire Centre area restrictions to be rescinded at noon today
As of noon today, all area restrictions relating to wildfire activity that had been in place in the Northwest Fire Centre will be lifted. The restrictions had been in place in order to keep the public...
CFNRNews Sep 19, 2018
Eight candidates for six Council seats in Terrace
Eight candidates will be vying for six City Council positions in Terrace as the race gets underway. Current councillors Sean Bujtas, Lynne Christiansen, James Cordeiro, and Brian Downie will all be se...
CFNRNews Sep 19, 2018
Mayoral races in the northwest begin to take shape
With last week’s deadline for municipal election nominations come and gone, the election picture in the northwest has begun to take shape. A withdrawl announcement from Terrace mayoral candidate...
CFNRNews Sep 19, 2018
Improved intersections coming to parts of Prince Rupert this fall
Improved visibility and safety is on the way for Prince Rupert intersections this fall. Upgrades are on the way for the provincially controlled McBride Street and second Avenue thanks to the Ministry ...
CFNRNews Sep 18, 2018
Support funding on the way for Historic Barkerville
Support for Historic Barkerville Town and Park staff is on the way via a 500 thousand dollar provincial grant. The money comes by way of the Rural Dividend Fund’s special circumstances provision...
CFNRNews Sep 18, 2018
Province sends $500,000 in agricultural support to Cariboo
500 thousand dollars in provincial funding is on the way to help the agriculture industry in the Cariboo recover from the last two wildfire seasons. The funding will come from the Rural Dividend Fund ...
CFNRNews Sep 18, 2018
Pacific Salmon Commission recommends 12.5 percent cut for BC Chinook fisheries
In an effort to preserve salmon stocks, the Pacific Salmon Commission has recommended a conservation plan that would see a 12.5 percent reduction in BC chinook fisheries. Two years of intense negotiat...
CFNRNews Sep 18, 2018
Grounded barge in Haida Gwaii still leaking dangerous fumes
Crews are continuing to make progress in their efforts to move a barge that ran aground in Haida Gwaii two weeks ago. A strong presence of dangerous gas vapours both in and around the barge makes the ...
CFNRNews Sep 18, 2018
Open fire ban in Coastal Fire Centre to be lifted tomorrow
As of noon tomorrow, the burning of all types of open fires will once again be allowed within the Coastal Fire centre’s jurisdiction, which includes Haida Gwaii. Following the rescinding of the ...
CFNRNews Sep 18, 2018