Category Archives: News
Still potential for flooding along the Bulkley River
The BC River Forecast Centre says the next few weeks will be critical for potential flooding along the Bulkley River near Smithers. Centre head David Campbell says water levels on the Bulkley are abou...
CFNRNews May 03, 2018
Smoke billowing near Site C
Smoke is filling the air near the controversial Site C Dam in Fort St John. High winds reportedly caused a small brush fire to spark up and send the large amount of smoke towards the dam. As of last n...
CFNRNews May 03, 2018
62 million in grants to human and social services programs in BC
The Government of BC’s Gaming Grants Program has announced a 62 million dollar investment in community organizations for 2018. The grants go towards support of human and social services programs...
CFNRNews May 03, 2018
Better internet coming to rural communities
Better internet could be on its way to northern BC communities this summer. Minister of Citizens’ Services, Jinny Sims, has announced a new 16 million dollar grant to improve connectivity in rur...
CFNRNews May 03, 2018
Flood levels dropping, but expected to rise again in Cariboo
Though officials say flood water levels have begun to subside in the Nazko Valley, those evacuated are still being kept away from their homes. The Cariboo Regional District evacuated residents of 120 ...
CFNRNews May 03, 2018
RCMP trying to locate 44 year-old woman
Fort St. John Mounties are trying to locate a 44 year-old woman and hear anyone that knows where she may be. Christina Lynne Summers was last seen April 17 at the Petro Canada has station on Alaska Ro...
CFNRNews May 03, 2018
Flooding and washouts plague Cariboo side roads
The rapid spring melt is continuing to cause headaches for drivers and road crews in the Cariboo. The BC transportation ministry says high water has resulted in flooding and several washouts along sev...
CFNRNews May 02, 2018
Make tourism a driver in ferry planning: report
Tourism Prince Rupert says research it commissioned shows the importance of designing BC ferry systems based on the needs of the tourism industry. The study by Wave Point Consulting highlights potenti...
CFNRNews May 02, 2018
Kitimat council delays riverbank camping ban
A proposed riverbank camping ban in Kitimat will be delayed until April of next year. Mayor Phil Germuth says that the delay is out of consideration for those who have already planned trips. http://cf...
CFNRNews May 01, 2018
City of Quesnel advising residents to prepare for possible flooding
The City of Quesnel is advising residents near the Quesnel River, Fraser River, and Baker Creek to prepare for possible flooding. City officials say the warmer weather has caused an earlier than usual...
CFNRNews May 01, 2018