Category Archives: News
Williams Lake Officer named 2017 Conservation Officer of the Year
Williams Lake based Conservation Officer Len butler has been named the 2017 Outstanding Officer of the Year. Butler has been a member of the BC Conservation Service since 1991, after moving over from ...
CFNRNews Nov 08, 2018
Applications now being accepted for the 2018 Stewards of the Future program
Support for youth environmental leaders will continue for a fifth year with the launching of the 2018 edition of the Stewards of the Future program. Funded by the Government House Foundation and suppo...
CFNRNews Nov 08, 2018
Fundraisers launched after fire claims Grassy Plains Store
A Southside family that helped so many during this year’s wildfire season is now in need of assistance. The Grassy Plains Store burned to the ground Wednesday morning, destroying the business. T...
CFNRNews Nov 08, 2018
Premier John Horgan and Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson to debate electoral reform tonight
Those following the on-going electoral reform referendum will have a chance to hear the views of two of the province’s political leaders this evening. Premier John Horgan and Opposition and Libe...
CFNRNews Nov 08, 2018
FortisBC exploring other options to bolster natural gas supply this winter
With their 36 inch pipeline currently operating at just 55 percent capacity, FortisBC has begun to seek other options to bolster their natural gas supply. While repairs on the pipeline following a fre...
CFNRNews Nov 08, 2018
New Legislation aims to improve working conditions for health care aides
Seniors and those with disabilities will be the biggest beneficiaries of legislation introduced today which aims to improve working conditions for health sector employees. Under the proposed Health Se...
CFNRNews Nov 08, 2018
Fort St John RCMP investigating suspicious circumstance
RCMP in Fort St John are investigating what they are calling a suspicious circumstance from November 4th. While they are releasing very little information regarding the actual incident, they are looki...
CFNRNews Nov 08, 2018
Prince Rupert to take part in community safety pilot project
Prince Rupert is one of four communities selected to take part in a pilot project that will use technology to make communities safer. Under the Smart Communities pilot program, the City will receive 2...
CFNRNews Nov 08, 2018
Northern Health responds to Prince Rupert ophthalmology concerns
Northern Health is aware of concerns over the availability of ophthalmology care in Prince Rupert which has been a hot topic of late. According to Communications Officer Eryn Collins, Northern Health ...
CFNRNews Nov 07, 2018
45.5 Million dollars in Community Gaming Grants awarded by province
More than 700 not-for-profit organizations will be splitting 18 million dollars in arts and culture funding through BC’s annual Community Gaming Grants. All of the organizations will deliver per...
CFNRNews Nov 07, 2018