Category Archives: News
Broughton Table discussions extended 60 days
Formal discussions over salmon fishing in the Broughton Archipelago will continue following significant progress this summer. In June, numerous First Nations governments began formal talks with the pr...
CFNRNews Sep 25, 2018
Federally approved drug testing equipment criticized by local police
BC RCMP are remaining tight lipped as concerns emerge over the federal government’s choice in drug screening equipment. At least two police departments in BC have already rejected the federally ...
CFNRNews Sep 25, 2018
Nisga'a Nation seeks funding to expand Cranberry Connector
The Nisga’a Lisims Government now have the support of Terrace City Council in their efforts to expand the Cranberry Connector. During yesterday’s regular meeting, City Council agreed to si...
CFNRNews Sep 25, 2018
Province invests 240 million in senior care
The provincial government is investing 240 million dollars in to improving senior care over the next three years. Premier John Horgan made the announcement this morning, establishing a goal of 3.36 ho...
CFNRNews Sep 25, 2018
Mayor Bob Simpson re-elected in Quesnel
Quesnel Mayor Bob Simpson will retain his position for another 4 years after being elected by acclamation yesterday. It will be Simpson’s second term as mayor after no challengers stepped forwar...
CFNRNews Sep 25, 2018
UNBC Researcher named Banting Fellow for third time since 2013
For the third time since 2013, and second year in a row, a UNBC researcher has been named a Banting Fellow. Doctor Vanessa Sloan Morgan is the most recent recipient of the presitgious honour, receivin...
CFNRNews Sep 25, 2018
Terrace Council votes to continue curbside collection program with a few changes
Terrace City Council have voted in favour of renewing their curbside collection agreement with Recycle BC. The new agreement would extend the program for 5 years with two optional one year extensions ...
CFNRNews Sep 25, 2018
Terrace City Council votes in favour of three bylaw changes ahead of cannabis legalization
Changes to three bylaws are on the way for Terrace in preparation for the Canada-wide legalization of cannabis next month. Under the first change, cannabis storefront locations will be limited to spec...
CFNRNews Sep 25, 2018
Prince George RCMP make arrest relating to 2016 death
Prince George RCMP have made an arrest related to a nearly 2 year old case. 46 year-old Jeremy John Lowley has been charged with manslaughter leading to the death of Patrick Mathewsie in June of 2016....
CFNRNews Sep 24, 2018
Tahltan language teacher honoured with provincial award
A Tahltan language teacher is being honoured with the 2018 Provincial Child Care Award of Excellence. Patricia Louie will receive the award for her extensive work in promoting and spreading the Tahlta...
CFNRNews Sep 24, 2018