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BC Minimum wage increases tomorrow
Residents of BC earning minimum wage will see their paycheques on the rise starting tomorrow. Most minimum wage workers will see an 11.5 percent increase from 11.35 an hour to 12.65. Resident caretake...
CFNRNews May 31, 2018
2018 Skeena Zone Festival awards winners released
The 2018 Skeena Zone Drama Festival wrapped up in Kitimat earlier in the week, and award winners have now been released. The Little Terrace Theatre’s production of “The Best Brothers”...
CFNRNews May 31, 2018
DFO announces further Chinook Salmon reductions
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has announced further measures aimed at conserving and rebuilding Chinook salmon stocks. With dismal returns expected this season, DFO has announced a 25-35% red...
CFNRNews May 30, 2018
BC Bus North service starts Monday, but you'll need a credit card
BC’s new northern bus service to fill the gap left by Greyhound starts Monday. The first scheduled departure on the Northwest run will leave Prince George Thursday at 8 a.m. and arrive in Prince...
CFNRNews May 30, 2018
BC Liberals call for long-term northern transit solution
The BC Liberals say the province’s new bus service for rural and northern BC is a good first step. But the party’s northern MLAs worry that a more long term solution remains uncertain. Ske...
CFNRNews May 30, 2018
Northern Health expands connection service
Northern Health is taking strides to make their connection service more accessible. While the service will continue to help those who need out-of-town medical assistance, it is now being expanded to h...
CFNRNews May 30, 2018
Mayor and representatives return from China meetings.
Terrace representatives, including Mayor Carol LeClerc, have now returned from a productive trip to China. The week long visit featured meetings and activities focused on promoting the Skeena Industri...
CFNRNews May 30, 2018
Leaked energy audit reveals troubling information
A leaked 2014 audit reveals troubling information about northern BC energy companies. According to the leaked report, companies are routinely ignoring rules put in place to protect caribou habitats. T...
CFNRNews May 30, 2018
Expert reactions to Trans Mountain purchase filter in
With a day under their belts to let the Federal Government’s decision to purchase the Trans Mountain pipeline sit, political experts reactions are beginning to filter in. Pundits from all over t...
CFNRNews May 30, 2018
Two of three Wildfires under control while Tommy Lakes fire still concern
Wildfire crews got some assistance battling three major blazes in the province from the weather last night. Evacuation orders have now been rescinded for the Allie Lake wildfire, which along with the ...
CFNRNews May 30, 2018