Category Archives: News
Supreme Court issues injunction to Taseko Mines for Ts^ilhqot’in legal action
The BC Supreme Court has prohibited Taseko Mines Limited from starting a Fish Lake drilling program following a legal challenge by the Ts^ilhqot'in Nation. Taseko had planned to begin drilling as earl...
CFNRNews Jul 05, 2018
Downtown Terrace crash sends two to hospital
A crash in downtown Terrace yesterday afternoon may have looked worse than it was for those involved. The collision, which ultimately damaged three cars, took place at the corner of Lakelse Avenue and...
CFNRNews Jul 05, 2018
Scott Fraser issues statement regarding Kamloops racism
Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Scott Fraser has issued a public statement condemning a recent occurance of racist vandalism in Kamloops. The vandalism in question appeared on sign...
CFNRNews Jul 05, 2018
BC researchers discover link between depression and brain protein
Researchers at the University of Victoria may have made a breakthrough when it comes to the treatment of depression. A recent study at the University has linked the large protein reelin to depressive ...
CFNRNews Jul 05, 2018
Wildfire situation improves through June
While the areas scorched by wildfires so far this year is still above the 10 year average, there has been relief for the areas hit hardest by last year’s record wildfires. Nearly 47 thousand hec...
CFNRNews Jul 05, 2018
BC First Nations Forestry Council gearing up to Provincial Forums
The BC First Nations Forestry Council is looking to move on to the next stage of development for their Forest Strategy following successful public workshops Seven Regional Engagement Workshops had bee...
CFNRNews Jul 05, 2018
Prince Rupert Rec Complex evacuated for ammonia leak
It’s business as usual today at the Prince Rupert Recreation Complex. Fire crews responded to an ammonia leak at the arena between 4:30 and 5:00 p.m. Wednesday and evacuated the complex. The Cit...
CFNRNews Jul 05, 2018
Highway 16 reopened after fatal collision
Highway 16 is open to single lane traffic 2 kilometres west of the BC-Alberta border. The route was closed down in both directions for hours Wednesday while police investigated a fatal collision. Nort...
CFNRNews Jul 04, 2018
Grizzly shot in Lax Kw'alaams
Photo Rod Henry-Facebook The Lax Kw’alaams Band is advising residents to be on the look out for bears. The warning comes after a grizzly was put down in the community Wednesday afternoon. The Ba...
CFNRNews Jul 04, 2018
Highway 16 expected stay closed until 10 p.m. for crash near B.C.-Alberta Border
The BC Transportation Ministry says Highway 16 isn’t expected to reopen until sometime Wednesday night. The highway has been shut down 2 km west of the Alberta border since this morning after a ...
CFNRNews Jul 04, 2018