Category Archives: 2018
Motorcycle related deaths spike through July
A spike in motorcycle related deaths across the province has the BC Coronoers’ Service stressing safety for riders on the roads. 30 people have died as a result of motorcycle crashes this year a...
CFNRNews Aug 29, 2018
Provincial state of emergency extended
With more than 530 active wildfires still burning in the province, the government has been forced to extend the province-wide state of emergency. Initially declared on August 15th, the state of emerge...
CFNRNews Aug 29, 2018
Province files lawsuit against opioid manufacturers
The province of British Columbia is taking action against the opioid drug industry. Today, the province filed a class action lawsuit in the Supreme Court of BC against more than 40 opioid manufacturer...
CFNRNews Aug 29, 2018
Auditor General of British Columbia takes issue with budget release
While mostly fair, according to the Auditor General of British Columbia, yesterday’s Financial Statement release had some glaring inaccuracies. A release yesterday by Finance Minister Carole Jam...
CFNRNews Aug 29, 2018
Two huge decisions on Trans Mountain Pipeline coming tomorrow
Tomorrow is a big day on multiple fronts for the Federal Government and the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion. Two huge decisions that will define the future of the project are set to be made tomorrow...
CFNRNews Aug 29, 2018
Prince George RCMP investigating drugging reports
Police in Prince George have launched an investigation following numerous reports of women being drugged in the city. Two reports come from a licensed local establishment, while others have filtered i...
CFNRNews Aug 28, 2018
RDBN lifts two more evacuation orders
The Regional District of Bulkley Nechako has lifted a portion of the evacuation order around the Tezzeron Lake wildfire and the West Babine River Fire. One of the areas covered stretches from the Leo ...
CFNRNews Aug 28, 2018
Chief Joe Alphonse says Taseko Mines Limited permit issued by provincial government "makes no sense"
A BC Supreme Court decision to allow a mining exploration permit granted to Taseko Mines Limited has the Ts^ilhqot'in Nation disappointed and concerned for their land. According to Tribal Chair Chief ...
CFNRNews Aug 28, 2018
Public Accounts Budget shows $301 million surplus for BC
Minister of Finance Carole James has released BC’s Public Accounts numbers for 2017-2018. According to the report, BC showed an operating surplus of 301 million dollars over the time period, 55 ...
CFNRNews Aug 28, 2018
Purvis Lake evacuation order downgraded to alert
Residents of the Purvis Lake and Tchentlo Lake areas can return home after the lifting of an evacuation order this morning. The Regional District of Bulkley Nechako had issued the order on August 5th,...
CFNRNews Aug 28, 2018