Category Archives: News
All categories of open fires now banned in Coastal Fire Centre
As of noon today, all open fires have been officially banned within the Coastal Fire Centre’s jurisdiction. The lone exception to the ban is Haida Gwaii, which will still see Category 2 fires ba...
CFNRNews Jul 18, 2018
Black Diamond picked for pipeline contract related to LNG Canada project
A Calgary-based firm has been awarded a multi-million dollar work camp contract related to the proposed LNG Canada development. Black Diamond Group says the $42.5 million dollar deal will see it provi...
CFNRNews Jul 17, 2018
Haisla hip-hop group shortlisted for Polaris Prize
A Haisla hip-hop duo have been nominated for a prestigious music award. The Snotty Nose Rez Kids are one of ten recording artists named to the 2018 Polaris Prize short list for their release “Th...
CFNRNews Jul 17, 2018
Stewart RCMP arrest Terrace man after drugs, gun seized
A 44-year-old Terrace man is facing charges after RCMP searched a home in Stewart last week. Police turned up cocaine, suspected methamphetamine, pot, a gun, and some cash at the residence. RCMP say t...
CFNRNews Jul 17, 2018
City of Quesnel helps complete North Cariboo Wildfire Recovery Plan
The City of Quesnel has completed their North Cariboo Wildfire Recovery Plan. Emergency Management BC issued funding to the City last October to come up with a plan to promote economic, social, and en...
CFNRNews Jul 17, 2018
Burns Lake woodlot audit reveals string of non-compliance
An audit of Burns Lake area woodlots has revealed some troubling issues. The audit found that all 7 woodlots examined in the region had failed to comply with either the Forest Range PRactices Act or t...
CFNRNews Jul 17, 2018
Severe thunderstorm watch for Bulkley Valley/Lakes/Prince George
An expected change in the weather could lead to more wildfire starts across the Northwest. Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the Bulkley Valley and Lakes districts along wi...
CFNRNews Jul 17, 2018
Wildfire breaks out near Vanderhoof
The BC Wildfire Service is responding to a fire in the central interior. Officials say crews and aircraft are tackling a 70 hectare blaze by Gordon Lake, approximately 30 kilometres northeast of Vande...
CFNRNews Jul 17, 2018
Doctor Jennifer Charlesworth unanimous recommendation for next Children's Rep
Doctor Jennifer Charlesworth is the Legislative Assembly of BC’s recommendation to become the new Children and Youth Representative. Charlesworth is the unanimous recommendation of a special com...
CFNRNews Jul 17, 2018
Wood production in BC helps Canada increase May manufacturing sales
BC is being commended after a wood product increase led the way to a 1.4 percent jump in Canada’s manufacturing sales for May. According to StatsCan, the hike brought Canada’s May total to...
CFNRNews Jul 17, 2018