Category Archives: News

Prince Rupert Boil water continues
CFRN news received the following statement from the City of Prince Rupert, regarding the boil water advisory that came into effect September 10th "The City is currently still on a Boil Water Notice, h...
Sabrina Spencer Oct 01, 2024

Gitxsan Chiefs Call for Resignation of Justice Marchand
Gitxsan Hereditary Chiefs are demanding the immediate resignation of BC Supreme Court Justice Leonard Marchand Jr. for violations of the BC First Nations Justice Strategy and the Delgamuukw decision. ...
Sabrina Spencer Oct 01, 2024

PRGT Proposes Pipeline Reroute to Address Indigenous Concerns
Friday The Prince Rupert Gas Transmission project has filed an amendment with the BC Environmental Assessment Office for a 172 km pipeline reroute, beginning 37 km west of Chetwynd, British Columbia. ...
Sabrina Spencer Oct 01, 2024

Eby Unveils $1,000 Tax Cut Plan for Families
Premier David Eby announced a new tax cut plan on Sunday, promising $1,000 annually for the average family, starting next year. He emphasized that over 90% of British Columbians will benefit, providin...
Sabrina Spencer Oct 01, 2024

RCMP Officer Files Stay Of Proceedings In Dale Culver Case
In Gitanyow Lax'yip on September 26, 2024, the Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs voiced their outrage over recent developments in the Dale Culver case, who died in RCMP custody seven years ago. After Constab...
Sabrina Spencer Sep 27, 2024

Homicide Under Investigation in Prince Rupert
An investigation is underway following a homicide in Prince Rupert. Early Thursday morning, around 6:00 AM, the RCMP responded to reports of a stabbing in the 600 block of 7th Avenue West. Despite imm...
Sabrina Spencer Sep 27, 2024

Trigon Pushes Forward on LPG Project Amid Legal Challenges
Trigon Pacific Terminals Ltd. is making headway on its proposed Trigon Pacific LPG project in Prince Rupert. The company is calling on the Board of the Prince Rupert Port Authority to respect its leas...
Sabrina Spencer Sep 26, 2024

Smithers RCMP Target Property Crime and Drug Trafficking
In Smithers, police executed a search warrant on September 24th at a residence on Alfred Avenue, leading to the recovery of stolen property, firearms, and illicit drugs. Among the items seized were bi...
Sabrina Spencer Sep 26, 2024

Shoppers Drug Mart Sues Pharmacy Owner from Terrace and Kitimat for Allegedly Misusing Over $1 Million
In a significant legal move, Shoppers Drug Mart has filed a lawsuit against Mulugeta Woldetsadik, the owner of four pharmacies, claiming he improperly spent over $1 million of company funds on luxury ...
Sabrina Spencer Sep 25, 2024

David Eby Advocates for Indigenous Involvement in BC's Critical Minerals Sector
Premier David Eby, the leader of the BC NDP, recently shared his vision for expanding the critical minerals sector in BC, with a strong focus on Indigenous communities. Speaking in Terrace, Eby emphas...
Sabrina Spencer Sep 25, 2024