Category Archives: News
New frameworks agreement reached for early Indigenous education and child care
Improvements are on the way for early Indigenous education and child care thanks to a new collaboration between First Nations groups and the Federal Government. The new Indigenous Learning and Child C...
CFNRNews Sep 17, 2018
Province releases cannabis regulation info ahead of legalization
With exactly one month until the Canada-wide legalization of cannabis, the province has provided a snapshot for how British Columbia will be effected. While the first store will open in Kamloops, the ...
CFNRNews Sep 17, 2018
Public consultations open for 2019 BC Budget
Today is the first day of a series of public consultations on the 2019 British Columbia Budget. The 14 community meetings will allow all residents to have their input and suggestions heard ahead of th...
CFNRNews Sep 17, 2018
New Crown agency to hold financial services accountable
In an effort to keep pace with massive shifts in the financial services sector over recent years, the BC Government is creating a new independant Crown agency. With technology, industry practices, and...
CFNRNews Sep 17, 2018
Vigil planned for Jessica Patrick in Smithers
A vigil is planned Sunday afternoon to support a woman reported missing from the Smithers area. With the permission of Jessica Patrick’s (Balczer) family, organizers are asking people to gather ...
CFNRNews Sep 16, 2018
Smithers RCMP investigating after human remains found
Smithers RCMP are investigating after human remains were discovered near the community. Very few details have been released, but the North District Major Crime Unit and BC Coroners Service are trying ...
CFNRNews Sep 16, 2018
Williams Lake RCMP report 98% spike in thefts from vehicles
Williams Lake RCMP are pleading with residents to lock their doors and take valuables out of vehicles. The plea comes after a 98% spike in the number of theft from vehicle reports compared to this tim...
CFNRNews Sep 14, 2018
Wolf attacks dog at popular Prince Rupert trail
Prince Rupert RCMP are asking people to use extreme caution on a popular local trail after a wolf attack Friday morning. Police were called out to the Butze Rapids Trail around 10:30 after a family re...
CFNRNews Sep 14, 2018
Premier Horgan uses LNG plant in Kitimat as example of progress
During a speech in Whistler today, Premier John Horgan used LNG Canada’s proposed plant in Kitimat as an example of realistic goals leading to meaningful progress. http://cfnrfm.ca/wp-content/up...
CFNRNews Sep 14, 2018
Premier Horgan addresses electoral reform
Premier John Horgan took the time to today address the upcoming electoral reform referendum during his closing speech at the UBCM convention in Whistler. During the speech, Horgan said that the voting...
CFNRNews Sep 14, 2018