Category Archives: News
Dead killer whale found off the North Coast
Fisheries and Oceans Canada is trying to find out what killed an orca found dead on the North Coast. DFO says the young female was found washed up on Dundas Island May 30th. Marine mammal expert and v...
CFNRNews Jun 06, 2018
Haida Gwaii community looking to crack down on short term rentals
Officials from one community on Haida Gwaii are looking to crack the whip on those renting their homes to tourists on the island. The Council of Queen Charlotte have proposed new rules that will only ...
CFNRNews Jun 06, 2018
Province opens new round of overdose grant funding
The province is releasing more funding to help solve the overdose crisis. This is the second round of funding in the program and will see an additional 1.65 million dollars become available. Grant app...
CFNRNews Jun 06, 2018
Prime Minister meets with Indigenous leaders in Rosedale
First Nations in BC are warning the Federal Government to “tread carefully” and not repeat Kinder Morgan’s mistakes following meetings with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau yesterday. T...
CFNRNews Jun 06, 2018
Indigenous Language expert to receive honourary degree
A dictionary author and Indigenous language expert is being honoured in the valley today. 79 year-old Elizabeth Phillips, who is one of the few remaining fluent speakers of the Sto:lo language, will r...
CFNRNews Jun 06, 2018
Study shows minimum wage hikes counter-intuitive
According to a study by the Fraser Institute, recent minimum wage hikes are the wrong way to fight poverty in the province. In the study co-authored by Charles Lammam and Hugh MacIntyre, that over 84 ...
CFNRNews Jun 06, 2018
UNBC recognized as one of world's best young universities
The University of Northern British Columbia is being recognized internationally as one of the best young universities in the world. For the first time in school history, the 25 year-old university was...
CFNRNews Jun 06, 2018
Provincial policing standards to become less biased
New policing standards aimed at reducing discrimination and promoting equality are being hashed out by the provincial government. According to Minister of Public Safety Mike Farnworth says the governm...
CFNRNews Jun 06, 2018
Williams Lake RCMP looking for assistance after stabbing
Williams Lake RCMP are asking for public assistance following a stabbing last night. Police received a call to service regarding a stabbing in the area between the OV Pub and McDonald’s at aroun...
CFNRNews Jun 06, 2018
RCMP commend Nuxalk Guardian Watchmen and tour operator for kayak rescue
Bella Coola RCMP are commending a local tour operator and the Nuxalk Guardian Watchmen for rescuing a trio of capsized kayakers. Mounties say Leonard Ellis was hosting a tour on the North Bentnick Arm...
CFNRNews Jun 06, 2018