Category Archives: News
Harsh winds batter North and Central Coast
High winds have been playing havoc with residents on the B.C.’s North and Central Coast. Environment Canada has issued wind warnings for both regions as gusts of up to 90 km/h have hit. There ar...
CFNRNews Apr 10, 2018
Prince Rupert launches emergency alert system
The City of Prince Rupert has launched an emergency alert system and mobile app. Communications Manager Veronika Stewart says the system will provide voice alerts to landlines, text message alerts to ...
CFNRNews Apr 10, 2018
Province provides funding for Northwest Benefits Alliance
The BC Government has announced funding support to the Northwest B.C. Benefits Alliance. The province says the $300,000 will support the Alliance’s efforts to strenghten economic development in ...
CFNRNews Apr 10, 2018
River Forecast Centre concerned about wildfire impact on spring melt
The BC River Forecast Centre is concerned about the impact last year’s wildfire season could have on this year’s spring melt. Hydrologist Jonathan Boyd says fire-scorched watersheds, inclu...
CFNRNews Apr 10, 2018
OIPC denies Terrace downtown surveillance cameras
A request by the City of Terrace to install surveillance cameras downtown has been shot down by the Office of Information and Privacy Commission. After reports were sent to the Commission, it was dete...
CFNRNews Apr 10, 2018
UPDATE: Fishing vessel sinks, one dead
The Joint Rescue Coordination Center responded to calls yesterday morning of a boat taking on water off the coast of Prince Rupert. Three coast guard vessels, as well as the RCM SAR were dispatched to...
CFNRNews Apr 10, 2018
Fraser Lake RCMP say tip started drug probe
RCMP say a public tip about a wanted man ended up in a drug investigation Sunday. Fraser Lake Mounties got an anonymous tip that a man wanted on two outstanding warrants was at a Fort Fraser home. Whe...
CFNRNews Apr 10, 2018
BC Ferries changes Haida Gwaii ferry departure due to weather
BC Ferries says its planned sailing will depart Haida Gwaii two hours earlier than planned Tuesday. Officials say the Northern Adventure will leave Skidegate for Prince Rupert at 8:00 a.m. instead of ...
CFNRNews Apr 09, 2018
Wind warnings issued for North and Central Coasts
Environment Canada has issued a wind warning for coastal sections of the Central Coast and the North Coast. Forecasters expect a rapidly intensifying low to approach northern Vancouver Island Tuesday ...
CFNRNews Apr 09, 2018
Three rescued as fishing vessel sinks off Prince Rupert
The Joint Rescue Coordination Center responded to calls of a sinking ship near Prince Rupert this morning. Upon arrival, crews from 3 coast guard ships and one volunteer vessel, found the 72 foot fish...
CFNRNews Apr 09, 2018