Category Archives: News
BC Hydro to replace aging poles across northern BC
BC Hydro will be replacing over 9000 wooden power poles across province over the next few months, including about 1700 across the north. The utility says poles usually last between 40 and 50 years, bu...
CFNRNews Mar 15, 2018
LNG Canada preparing to start construction this year: report
It sounds like good news could be just around the corner for a long-anticipated LNG project in Kitimat. LNG Canada CEO Andy Calitz told an audience in Vancouver Wednesday that the company is preparing...
CFNRNews Mar 14, 2018
Carrier Sekani Tribal Council mourns loss of influential and respected leader
The Carrier Sekani Tribal Council is mourning the loss of Justa Monk, described as one of its most influential and respected leaders. A survivor of Lejac Residential School, the CSTC says Monk transfo...
CFNRNews Mar 14, 2018
BC Hydro moves forward with five First Nations' clean energy projects
BC Hydro is moving forward with five First Nations’ clean energy projects, but says it won’t issue any more power purchase agreements until the NDP government completes its review of the p...
CFNRNews Mar 14, 2018
Haida Nation and Transport Canada to improve shipping safety measure
The Haida Nation and Transport Canada have announced changes that could help avoid shipping incidents around Haida Gwaii. The revised the Places of Refuge Contingency Plan contains a new section of po...
CFNRNews Mar 14, 2018
Wolverine seeks input on environmental effects draft for refuelling project
The company proposing a marine refuelling project in Prince Rupert is looking for public feedback. Wolverine Terminals has posted the preliminary document outlining the project’s possible impact...
CFNRNews Mar 14, 2018
DFO examining the possibility of major North Coast salmon closures
It could be a very tough year for First Nations, fishing charter operators, and commercial salmon fisheries. Low number projections have the Department of Fisheries and Oceans considering North Coast ...
CFNRNews Mar 13, 2018
$38 million to fund high-speed internet in First Nations and rural areas
Over $38 million in government and partner money will be used to expand high-speed internet service to more rural and First Nations communities in BC. CityWest will get nearly $6 million to construct ...
CFNRNews Mar 13, 2018
Haida, Gitga'at Nations to test maritime awareness info systems as part of federal program
Transport Minister Marc Garneau says efforts to protect Canada’s coastlines from vessel spills includes new partnerships with Indigenous communities. Garneau was in Vancouver speaking to the Cha...
CFNRNews Mar 13, 2018
Indigenous businesses receive $27 million in federal funding
The federal government has announced $27 million in funding to support Indigenous businesses and programs in Western Canada. A total of 45 projects will receive money, including the Heiltsuk Economic ...
CFNRNews Mar 13, 2018