Category Archives: News
BC Liquor stores raise $66,000 in flood relief funding
A flood relief project launched by BC Liquor stores in May has resulted in nearly 66 thousand dollars in flood relief funding. All 197 stores participated in the initiative, which began on May 22nd an...
CFNRNews Jul 03, 2018
Internet grant funding now available for smaller BC communities
Grant funding is now available for smaller communities seeking better internet. As of July 1st, local governments, internet service providers, and community organizations may begin applying for fresh ...
CFNRNews Jul 03, 2018
Prince George city hall becomes location of BC's first solar powered parking lot
A pilot project in Prince George has led to the installation of BC’s very first solar panel parking lot. The project is the result of a partnership between the City and Wattway Solar Panels, who...
CFNRNews Jul 03, 2018
Beetle infestation concerns south of Williams Lake lead to research
Recent queries by both the government and multiple BC Universities have led to concern over the link between wildfires and rising beetle populations near Williams Lake. While the Douglas Fir Bark Beet...
CFNRNews Jul 03, 2018
Air pump heating project expanded on Bella Bella
A small pilot project looking in to cleaner and cheaper heating in Bella Bella is now being expanded. The initial 200 thousand dollar project made air source heat pumps the primary source of heating f...
CFNRNews Jun 29, 2018
Provincial government invests in Early Childhoos Educators in the Fraser Valley
The Provincial government is looking to help bring more early child care options to the Fraser Valley. Thanks to a 111 thousand dollar investment by the province, the University of the Fraser Valley w...
CFNRNews Jun 29, 2018
BC and Canada come to terms on new employment investments
A new agreement between the Provincial and Federal Governments will see the country invest 2.5 billion dollars in the employment of BC residents. The agreement, which will cover the next six years, re...
CFNRNews Jun 29, 2018
Prince George man facing sexual assault charges
A Prince George man is facing three charges relating to an alleged sexual assault from Wednesday. RCMP say Patrick Dwayne Williams had broken in to an empty home and was in the process of robbing it w...
CFNRNews Jun 29, 2018
Child care pilot receiving little interest ahead of application deadline
A Ministry of Children and Family Development pilot project aiming for cheaper child care has received little interest from child care providers thus far. The fee reduction pilot was announced earlier...
CFNRNews Jun 29, 2018
Blueberry First Nations and province bump litigation to October
Negotiations between the province and Blueberry First Nations appear to be going well as the two have agreed to put off litigation until October. Though the litigation has been adjourned until October...
CFNRNews Jun 29, 2018