Category Archives: News
Highway 16 reopened near New Hazelton
Highway 16 has reopened to traffic west of New Hazelton The route was closed this morning after a hydro pole fire left lines down on the road, although there was a detour available. BC Hydro says the ...
CFNRNews Apr 11, 2018
NDP government release new legislature to help first responders
The NDP Government introduced a new bill today that will help first responders seeking help of their own. Bill 9, which would help first responders suffering from traumatic stress related illnesses fi...
CFNRNews Apr 11, 2018
Prince George RCMP hoping to crack cold case
Prince George RCMP are hoping someone has information that can help them crack a nine year-old murder case. On April 11, 2009, Vernon Baker showed up at Victoria Street home and told the residents he&...
CFNRNews Apr 11, 2018
Remains found in Charlie Lake home unidentified, homeowner still missing
The BC Coroners Service is trying to identify human remains found in a burned home near Charlie Lake. RCMP say the homeowner, 55 year-old John Banky, is still considered a missing person. Police were ...
CFNRNews Apr 11, 2018
UNBC receives federal funding for new lab
The University of Northern British Columbia is getting a significant funding boost thanks to the federal government. The newly announced 800 thousand dollar investment will go towards the University&#...
CFNRNews Apr 11, 2018
Bears coming out early in northern BC
Get ready to see roaming bears earlier in the north this year. According to conservation officers, the quickly melting snow is springing the bears from their hibernation early this year. Officials say...
CFNRNews Apr 11, 2018
Category 3 fires prohibited in Cariboo
The BC Wildfire Service isn’t taking any chances following the worst Wildfire season in the province’s history. The service has issued a bulletin warning residents in the Cariboo that cate...
CFNRNews Apr 11, 2018
RCMP renew call for witnesses in search for David Kim
Prince Rupert RCMP are renewing their calls for witnesses as police continue to search for a missing Terrace man. 45 year-old David Kim was last seen leaving the Shames Mountain Parking lot Saturday a...
CFNRNews Apr 11, 2018
Highway 16 closed west of New Hazelton
Highway 16 is closed in both directions 5km west of New Hazelton. The transportation ministry says hydro lines are down across the road. There is a detour available via South Hazelton. BC Hydro is rep...
CFNRNews Apr 11, 2018
Prince Rupert cleaning up after wind storm
The City of Prince Rupert is cleaning up after a major wind storm swept across the North Coast Tuesday. Communications Manager Veronika Stewart says city crews have been out dealing with about 50 tree...
CFNRNews Apr 11, 2018