Category Archives: News
Rising river leads Smithers on a rollercoaster ride
The Town of Smithers went through a rollercoaster yesterday regarding rising water levels. What started out as a flood watch was elevated to a flood warning, and eventually evacuation alert by the end...
CFNRNews May 11, 2018
Former US Vice President chimes in on Trans Mountain Pipeline
Former U.S. Vice President, Presidential candidate, and award winning documentarian Al Gore is wighing in on the Trans Mountain Pipeline. The famed environment guru said via tweet yesterday that he su...
CFNRNews May 11, 2018
ICBC seeks to eliminate lengthy pain and suffering battles
Rumours of ICBC’s financial woes have been circulating for a while now, and the Corporation has now issued a controversial response. ICBC admits it has been having debt issues and pins them on o...
CFNRNews May 11, 2018
Educators gather for mental health conference
A group of more than 300 educators in BC gathered yesterday for a two day mental health conference. The Community Mental Health Conference, which hopes to become annual, pulled together members of the...
CFNRNews May 11, 2018
Pacific Salmon Foundation speaks on possible solutions
Amidst much uncertainty regarding the salmon fishing industry in northern BC, one foundation is offering up their plans for a solution. The Pacific Salmon Foundation is calling for a change over from ...
CFNRNews May 11, 2018
Evacuation alert issued for Ebenezer Flats area of Smithers
The Regional District of Bulkley Nechako has issued an evacuation alert for the Ebenezer Flats area of Smithers due to rising waters. The alert covers properties accessed through the the intersection ...
CFNRNews May 10, 2018
Terrace RCMP arrest youth for stabbing
Terrace RCMP have made an arrest in connection with a stabbing last weekend. Mounties say they arrested a youth in connection with the case Monday. The investigation started after a man was treated in...
CFNRNews May 10, 2018
2017 wildfire and flooding review makes 108 recommendations
A comprehensive review of last year’s unprecedented flooding and wildfires across BC lists 108 recommendations. A couple of the major themes contained in George Abbott and Chief Maureen Chapman&...
CFNRNews May 10, 2018
UPDATE: Flood warning issued for Bulkley River
The BC River Forecast Centre has upgraded a flood watch to a flood warning for the Bulkley River near Smithers and Houston. Residents are asked to avoid the Bulkley River, maintaining a 15 foot distan...
CFNRNews May 10, 2018
Haida Gwaii conservancy expanded
A conservancy on Haida Gwaii will see its borders increased thanks to a recent vote. The Duu Guusd Heritage site will see 12 hundred hectares added to its borders following a unanimous recomendation f...
CFNRNews May 10, 2018