Category Archives: News
Wildfire reported on Farkvam Road near Terrace Airport; quickly declared under control
A small, initially 'out-of-control', wildfire had been reported on private land along Farkvam Road near the Terrace Airport, shortly before 5:00PM on Wednesday, July 16th. The Thornhill Fire Departmen...
Jul 16, 2025 Location of wildfire reported near Terrace Airport on the evening of July 16th, 2025 // Courtesy: BC Wildfire Service
No Tsunami Threat to B.C. After Alaska Quake
A 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck the Pacific Basin near Alaska earlier today (July 16), triggering a tsunami warning for parts of southern Alaska. The earthquake, which occurred at 1:38 p.m., was loc...
Jul 16, 2025
Terrace Implements Stage 2 Water Restrictions Amid Dry Weather
Stage 2 water restrictions are now in effect in Terrace as dry weather continues across the region. Starting today, July 16th, residents can only use sprinklers between 6 to 9 a.m. and 7 to 10 p.m. on...
Jul 16, 2025
Gitga'at and GitxaaĊa Lead Coastal Protection in Great Bear Sea
A major step in marine conservation has been achieved on B.C.'s North Coast, where the Gitga'at First Nation and Gitxaaa Nation, in partnership with the Province, have established a new 1,450-hectare ...
Jul 16, 2025
Kitimat Local Man Dies in Rafting Accident on Kitimat River
A tragic accident on the Kitimat River has claimed the life of a Kitimat local man. Just after 1:30 Tuesday afternoon, Kitimat RCMP were called to a report of a possible drowning near Nalbeelah Creek,...
Jul 16, 2025
Family of Thomas Kelly organize GoFundMe campaign to cover 'water drone' search costs
Speaking with CFNR News on Tuesday, July 15th, Shauna Kelly, the wife of missing fisherman Thomas Kelly, confirmed that while official search efforts by the authorities to find her husband of 26-years...
Jul 15, 2025 Screenshot of Kelly family GoFundMe page // Image Courtesy: https://www.gofundme.com/f/needed-help-for-rescue-help-family
B.C. Launches Rebate Program to Make Heat Pumps Accessible for Renters and Condo Owners
Starting July 15, 2025, income-qualified apartment renters and condo owners in B.C. will be able to access up to $5,000 in rebates to install high-performance electric heat pumps through the new Bette...
Jul 15, 2025
British Columbians Face Record Debt Anxiety Amid Economic Struggles
British Columbians are grappling with an unprecedented financial crisis, as the MNP Consumer Debt Index shows rising concerns over their ability to repay debt. Nearly 70% of people in the province say...
Jul 15, 2025
B.C. Government Takes Action to Address Drought Concerns Across the North
With drought conditions worsening in several parts of British Columbia, the provincial government is asking residents to do their part in conserving water. While recent rains have provided some relief...
Jul 14, 2025
Search Underway for Missing Fisherman in Usk
The search for 46-year-old Thomas Kelly, who went missing while fishing near Usk, BC, continues with no new updates. Thomas was last seen on Saturday, July 12, at around 6:45 PM when he was fishing wi...
Jul 14, 2025