Category Archives: News
Gitxsan Government announces recreational closure of Skeena River for 2019 season
In an effort to protect dwindling salmon populations, the Gitxsan Hereditary Chiefs have announced an immediate closure of all recreational fisheries on the Skeena River for the 2019 season. This mean...
CFNRNews Dec 06, 2018
Sixties Scoop Settlement information session scheduled for Prince George next month
An information session for the Sixties Scoop Class Action Settlement has been slated for Prince George early next month. Between 1951 and 1991, countless Indigenous peoples in Canada were adopted by o...
CFNRNews Dec 06, 2018
Premier Horgan announces new climate strategy framework
Premier John Horgan and Green Party Leader Andrew Weaver took to the podium today to reveal their framework for BC’s clean climate strategy. Dubbed CleanBC, the new plan aims to reduce greenhous...
CFNRNews Dec 05, 2018
Northern Health partners with First Nations Health Authority to bring Telehealth to the north
Northern Health has approved a 5 year plan which aims to use innovative technology and ideas to make quality health care more accessible for all. The health authority has partnered with the First Nati...
CFNRNews Dec 05, 2018
Two long-time Northern Health Board members to retire at year's end
Northern Health took the time to recognize the retirement of two of its long-time Board members during their regular meeting this week. Directors Ben Sander from Dawson Creek, and Maurice Squire from ...
CFNRNews Dec 05, 2018
BC Transit extends Prince Rupert bus hours for holiday season.
BC Transit has announced the return of extended evening hours for buses in Prince Rupert this holiday season. Extended evening service times will be in effect between December 10th and 14th and from t...
CFNRNews Dec 05, 2018
Trudeau apologizes for consultation flaws during AFN speech
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued apologies for his government’s handling of First Nations consultations on the Trans Mountain pipeline yesterday. During an appearance at the Assembly of Firs...
CFNRNews Dec 05, 2018
Voter turnout still low despite revised referendum closing date
Despite an extension to the voting period, Elections BC is still reporting a voter turnout of just 39 percent on the on-going electoral reform referendum. Originally voting was set to close on Novembe...
CFNRNews Dec 05, 2018
Independent audit finds no flaws in BC Hydro's asset management
In a report released this morning, BC Auditor General Carol Bellringer commended BC Hydro for their asset management efforts. A recently completed independent audit conducted by the Office of the Audi...
CFNRNews Dec 05, 2018
Quesnel working to better protect community from wildfires
Quesnel Mayor Bob Simpson wants to ensure residents that City Council is doing everything in their power to improve their wildfire perparedness. In a release this morning, the Mayor criticized the pro...
CFNRNews Dec 05, 2018