Category Archives: News
Campfire bans lifted for certain fire zones
As of noon today, campfires will once again be allowed within the Cariboo Fire Centre’s jurisdiction. The Centre joins the Prince George and Kamloops fire centres which also had their bans resci...
CFNRNews Sep 07, 2018
BC registers lowest unemployment rate for full year
For the first time in the Province’s history, BC has had the lowest unemployment rate in the country for an entire calendar year. According to the August Labour Force Survey released today, Brit...
CFNRNews Sep 07, 2018
Unconfirmed sightings of missing Smithers area teen
Smithers RCMP say there have been some unconfirmed sightings of a missing teen. The family of 19-year-old Jessica Patrick say she hasn’t been seen for a week. Police say Patrick, who also goes b...
CFNRNews Sep 07, 2018
BC's first quarter financial growth larger than expected
British Columbia’s financial growth has blown away forecasts according to the First Quarter Fiscal Report for 2018-2019. The report, released this morning, shows BC’s surplus at a remarkab...
CFNRNews Sep 07, 2018
Lower Post residents returning home
Those evacuated from Lower Post just over 2 weeks ago are headed home. Residents were forced from their homes in the northern BC community on August 21st after the Lutz Creek wildfire flared up and be...
CFNRNews Sep 07, 2018
Provincial State of Emergency ended
The Provincial State of Emergency that had been in place since August 15th has officially come to an end. With wildfires winding down and cooler, more temperate, weather on the horizon, the provincial...
CFNRNews Sep 07, 2018
New Bill will refund those overcharged for medical procedures
Thanks to a new Bill, BC residents will find themselves better protected against medical billing and have better access to diagnostic procedures. Bill 92, which comes in to effect on October 1st, give...
CFNRNews Sep 07, 2018
UNBC renews Dr Daniel Weeks for second term as President
No changes at the top for the University of Northern BC as they renews the contract for its president for a second term. Doctor Daniel Weeks joined the University in 2014 with the goal of expanding th...
CFNRNews Sep 07, 2018
Northern mayors pen letter over challenge of LNG project
Fourteen northern B.C. mayors have penned a letter express continued support for the proposed LNG Canada project. The open letter is directed at West Coast Environmental Law and Smithers resident Mich...
CFNRNews Sep 06, 2018
Armed robbery at Williams Lake liquor store
Williams Lake RCMP are looking for a suspect after an armed robbery at a cold beer and wine store Thursday night. Investigators say a lone male entered the Overlander Beer and Wine Store at 10:19, pul...
CFNRNews Sep 06, 2018