Category Archives: News
Travel advisories for Highways 16 and 27
Heavy snow and wind has left some stretches of Highways 16 and 27 in poor condition. The transportation ministry has issued travel advisories for both roads due to limited visibility and snow. The tra...
CFNRNews Mar 01, 2018
Avalanche control work complete
The Ministry of Transportation says avalanche work on Highway 16 between Terrace and Prince Rupert has wrapped up. Crews were working to reduce the slide threat along the stretch of highway. The route...
CFNRNews Feb 28, 2018
Avalanche control work will mean delays on Highway 16
Drivers can expect delays on Highway 16 between Terrace and Prince Rupert Wednesday. The transportation ministry says avalanche control work is taking place 60 km east of Prince Rupert to 45 km west o...
CFNRNews Feb 28, 2018
Kyah Wiget Education Society gets $1.3 million in federal funding
A First Nation-based school in northwest BC is getting over $1.3 million in federal funding. The Kyah Wiget Education Society says the money from the Government of Canada’s Skills Partnership Fu...
CFNRNews Feb 28, 2018
Metlakatla considers the case for cannabis
The Metlakatla First Nation plans to explore pot production, and it’s getting help from the provincial government to study the idea. The province has awarded the Metlakatla Development Corporati...
CFNRNews Feb 28, 2018
Another dump of snow headed for northwest BC
Another big dump of snow is expected for parts of the Northwest. Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the Bulkley Valley and the Lakes with up to 25 cm by Thursday. Forecasters say an ...
CFNRNews Feb 28, 2018
Highway 16 open between Terrace and Prince Rupert
Highway 16 has reopened between Terrace and Prince Rupert. The Ministry of Transportation shut down the road for approximately 8 hours Tuesday due to the avalanche risk. The route has been closed mult...
CFNRNews Feb 27, 2018
Williams Lake RCMP looking for wanted man
Williams Lake RCMP are trying to track down a man wanted on an outstanding warrant. Police say Dexter Jim is believed to be living in the Williams Lake area. He’s described as a First Nations ma...
CFNRNews Feb 27, 2018
Liberal MLA criticized for comments on Indigenous language funding
B.C. Liberal MLA Mike Morris is taking flak for comments he made on funding for Indigenous language revitalization. Morris, while criticizing the NDP budget in the legislature Monday, said the $50 mil...
CFNRNews Feb 27, 2018
Avalanche risk closes Highway 16 between Terrace and Prince Rupert
Highway 16 is closed between Prince Rupert and Terrace due to high avalanche hazard. The Ministry of Transportation shut down the route at about noon Tuesday. The road is not expected to reopen until ...
CFNRNews Feb 27, 2018