Category Archives: News
Restriction in place for Crown Land near Nadina Lake wildfire
An area restriction has been put in effect for Crown Land south west of Burns Lake, and south of Houston. The restriction is due to public safety concerns relating to the Nadina Lake wildfire, which c...
CFNRNews Sep 11, 2018
Provincial Government partners with UBCM to increase availability of child care
Local governments and Regional Districts in BC will now have access to additional funding to make more child care spaces available across the province. In total, 17 million dollars is being made avail...
CFNRNews Sep 11, 2018
Housing costs steal the show during day 1 of UBCM Convention
Housing costs were the big topic during the first day of the Union of BC Municipalities Convention in Whistler yesterday. Local government representatives, who have gathered for the 5 day conference, ...
CFNRNews Sep 11, 2018
RDBN partially rescinds evacuation alert for Nadina Lake wildfire
The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako has rescinded an alert for a portion of the Nadina Lake wildfire evacuation zone. The alert had covered the area from the Glacier FSR to the Parrott FSR and Mo...
CFNRNews Sep 11, 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