Category Archives: News
Flooding forces evacuations west of Quesnel
The Cariboo Regional District has issued an evacuation order for the Upper Nazko area west of Quesnel. The order, issued due to flooding danger and potential loss of access routes expands on one issue...
CFNRNews Apr 29, 2018
Flood warning issued for Nazko/West Road River
The BC River Forecast Centre has issued a flood warning for the Nazko River and West Road River. Officials have also maintained a flood watch for the BC Central Interior, including the Bonaparte River...
CFNRNews Apr 29, 2018
District of Kitimat issued Water Quality Advisory
The District of Kitimat has issued a Water Quality Advisory for all users of its community water system. Northern Health is recommending children, pregnant women, the elderly, and those with weakened ...
CFNRNews Apr 29, 2018
Government trying to remove 'Big Money' from local elections
The government is taking steps to try and balance the scales of local elections. An ammendment to the Local Election Campaign Financing Act was made today that will ensure union and corporate donation...
CFNRNews Apr 27, 2018
Reactions to BC's Court of Appeals reference question
The reactions are filtering in following the BC government’s long awaited question to the Court of Appeals yesterday. Among those issuing responses was Alberta Premier Rachel Notley, saying the ...
CFNRNews Apr 27, 2018
Trailer fire in Telkwa
A trailer fire yesterday afternoon had the Telkwa fire department springing in to action. The fire took place on Coalmine Road in Telkwa at around 2:30. The trailer was fully engulfed by the time crew...
CFNRNews Apr 27, 2018
Bulkley-Nechako residents warned of possible flooding
The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako are warning residents of increased flooding risks in the area. With the warmer temperatures expected to stick around for some time, melting snow could put cert...
CFNRNews Apr 27, 2018
Kitimat based LNG project awards contracts
A plan to build an LNG facility in Kitimat took a large step forward yesterday. Joint venture company LNG Canada announced yesterday that they have awarded two companies with a contract to design and ...
CFNRNews Apr 27, 2018
Car thief brings out dogs and helicopters in Prince George
Attempts to coral a car thief brought out everything the RCMP had in Prince George. RCMP, a helicopter, and police dogs were used to locate a 32 year-old repeat offender this morning. The man was firs...
CFNRNews Apr 27, 2018
Provincial library funding a concern for rural BC communities
As provincial funding continues to plummet, demand is as strong as ever for a centerpiece of rural BC communities. Over the past several years libraries have become centers for communities to gather a...
CFNRNews Apr 26, 2018