Category Archives: 2018
Terrace sees leap in number of homes being built in 2018
According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Terrace has seen construction start on 55 new dwellings to date in 2018, up from 4 over the same time period last year. Of the 55 dwellings, 4...
CFNRNews Sep 11, 2018
Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine one of 45 carbon neutral communities in BC
The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine is among a number of communities being recognized by the province for climate leadership with new grants. Local governments which take action to report and red...
CFNRNews Sep 11, 2018
Coastal Fire Centre lifts campfire ban
As of noon today, campfires will once again be allowed within the Coastal Fire Centre’s jurisdiction, which includes Haida Gwaii. Along with campfires, the ban on the use of tiki torches, chimin...
CFNRNews Sep 11, 2018
Williams Lake RCMP searching for missing teen
RCMP in Williams Lake are asking for public assistance in the search for a missing teen. 18 year-old Randy Cahoose has not been seen since August 28th. Cahoose is believed to be with his brother, Tris...
CFNRNews Sep 11, 2018
Government collaborates on new program to reduce wildfire risks
Following the two worst wildfire seasons in BC’s history, the province will be taking new strides to reduce wildfire risks. Announced today, the new Community Resiliency Investment Program will ...
CFNRNews Sep 10, 2018
CRD rescinds three evacuation alerts and downgrades an order
Three evacuations alerts that had been affecting more than 400 properties in the Cariboo have been lifted. All of the areas are to the west of Quesnel and had been in place due to a combination of the...
CFNRNews Sep 10, 2018
First Nations Technology Council hosting regional gatherings in northern BC
Indigenous people in Northern BC interested in how technology will affect their communities are in luck this fall. A series of regional gatherings hosted by the First Nations Technology Council are se...
CFNRNews Sep 10, 2018
Haida Gwaii grounded barge awaits further evaluation
Explosion risks relating to a possible fuel leak have the Ministry of the Environment taking the situation surrounding a graounded barge in Haida Gwaii very seriously. The luxury fishing barge, operat...
CFNRNews Sep 10, 2018
56 structures damaged by Alkali Lake wildfire
Clean up efforts have started in the community of Telegraph Creek after the Alkali Lake wildfire forced residents to evacuate last month. Official numbers now list 56 structures damaged by the flames,...
CFNRNews Sep 10, 2018
Portion of armed forces heading home after wildfire assistance
Roughly half of the armed forces that had been deployed to assist in wildfire efforts in BC are headed home. In July, the provincial government formally requested the assistance of the Federal Armed F...
CFNRNews Sep 10, 2018