Category Archives: News
B.C. First Nations Leader Walks Back Support for Northern Gateway Pipeline
Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, president of the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs, issued an apology and retracted his earlier comments supporting the revival of the controversial Northern Gateway pipeline. P...
Jan 23, 2025
Mayor Criticizes BMO's Kitimat Branch Closure
The Mayor of Kitimat, Phil Germuth, has strongly criticized the Bank of Montreal's decision to close its local branch after more than 70 years of service. BMO announced the closure, set for July 25, r...
Jan 23, 2025
Supporting Mental Wellness During the Winter Months
For many First Nations people, winter is traditionally a time of reflection and connection, where shorter days and time indoors provide an opportunity to recharge, share stories, and pass on teachings...
Jan 23, 2025
Trigon Pacific Terminals Maintains Dominance at Port of Prince Rupert
Trigon Pacific Terminals Ltd. handled 9.1 million metric tonnes of dry and liquid bulk products in 2024, securing its position as the largest terminal by volume at the Port of Prince Rupert. This acco...
Jan 23, 2025
City of Terrace Seeks Proposals for Building Assessments and Capital Planning
The City of Terrace is seeking proposals for consulting services to assess various buildings. The work involves onsite inspections, evaluating building conditions, and creating a 10-year capital plan ...
Jan 23, 2025
Kelowna Realtor Faces Charge for Drone Use During Wildfire Operations
A B.C. realtor charged with interfering in wildfire operations says he made a mistake by flying a drone over Okanagan Lake in 2023. Derek Leippi of Kelowna launched the drone from his boat to photogra...
Jan 23, 2025
Kitkatla to Lead Opening Ceremonies at 65th Annual All Native Basketball Tournament
The All Native Basketball Tournament announced yesterday that Kitkatla will be doing this years Opening Ceremonies. CFNR News Spoke with Warren Nelson the leader for the group. Take a listen to hear w...
Jan 22, 2025
Coast Mountain College Faces Decline in International Students but Sees Growth in Local Enrollment
At the Coast Mountain College, International student numbers have been down due to the immigration, refugees, and citizenship Canada policy, but local residents are keeping numbers up. Heather Bastin,...
Jan 22, 2025
Terrace RCMP Seize Large Quantity of Drugs During Routine Patrol
Terrace RCMP made a significant drug seizure on January 21st during a routine investigation into a municipal by-law infraction. Police uncovered 43.4 grams of suspected fentanyl, 49.2 grams of suspect...
Jan 22, 2025
Nisga'a Nation Leads Indigenous Investment in Precious Metals Royalties
The Nisga'a Nation is pioneering a new way for Indigenous groups to benefit from resource royalties through the creation of Nations Royalty Corp., a company that consolidates royalties from First Nati...
Jan 21, 2025