Category Archives: News
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
Fuel sheen spotted near sunken fishing vessel
A fuel sheen has been spotted near the site where a fishing vessel sank Monday. The BC Environment Ministry says the Western Commander had about 2,000 litres of diesel on board when it sank west of Pr...
CFNRNews Apr 11, 2018
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