Category Archives: News

Former Williams Lake RCMP Officer forced to resign following conduct review
An RCMP Officer with the BC Highway Patrol, formerly posted to the Williams Lake Detachment, has been forced to resign from the RCMP following the conclusion of an RCMP conduct review stemming from an...
Nathan Jordan Oct 16, 2025

Finance Minister Brenda Bailey Visits Prince Rupert Ahead of 2026 Budget
Prince Rupert hosted a high-level visit yesterday as BC's Finance Minister Brenda Bailey and North Coast MLA Tamara Davidson toured the city alongside Mayor Herb Pond and representatives from the Port...
Sabrina Spencer Oct 16, 2025

Iskut Band Celebrates New School Opening - Łuwechōn Kots'ede'i Kime School
The Iskut Band officially opened its new school, uwechn Kots'ede'i Kime, also known as the House of Learning, today. (October 16). The state-of-the-art 1,463 square-meter school is a proud replacement...
Sabrina Spencer Oct 16, 2025

Got News? CFNR Wants to Hear From You!
Your stories. Your communities. Your voice. CFNR News is always looking for news tips, alerts, and community information from across Northern British Columbia. Whether it's an upcoming event, breaking...
Sabrina Spencer Oct 15, 2025

Be Bear Aware: Increased Bear Activity in Northern BC This Fall
As bears across northern BC enter hyperphagia - a fall feeding frenzy to build fat for hibernation - officials are urging the public to stay alert and reduce attractants around homes and campsites. Be...
Sabrina Spencer Oct 15, 2025 Big brown bear (Ursus arctos) in the forest

Smithers and Houston RCMP Seek Wanted Telkwa Man
RCMP detachments in Smithers and Houston are actively searching for Devin Christopher Fuller, a 39-year-old man from Telkwa, BC, who is currently wanted on multiple outstanding warrants. Fuller faces ...
Sabrina Spencer Oct 15, 2025

Missing Person - David Todd Laboucan Harvey
The Dawson Creek RCMP are asking for the public's assistance in locating a missing 17-year-old, David Todd Laboucan Harvey. He was reported missing after missing a 10:00 p.m. curfew on Friday, October...
Sabrina Spencer Oct 15, 2025

James Barnes Missing One Year Later - Chetwynd RCMP Still Searching for Clues
It has now been one year since 28-year-old James Barnes went missing in the Chetwynd area. On October 18, 2024, Barnes left for a hunting trip but never returned home. His truck, a 2004 Chevrolet pick...
Sabrina Spencer Oct 15, 2025

Northern BC Sees Over 100 Tickets in September Distracted Driving and Seatbelt Campaign
BC Highway Patrol's September distracted driving and seatbelt campaign resulted in 116 tickets issued in northern British Columbia. The enforcement effort, which targeted two major traffic safety conc...
Sabrina Spencer Oct 15, 2025 File Photo / Courtesy: RCMP

Conservatives Blast Carney as Stellantis Moves Jeep Production to U.S.
Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and Shadow Minister for Industry Raquel Dancho are accusing Mark Carney of failing to protect Canadian auto jobs, following news that Stellantis will move ...
Sabrina Spencer Oct 15, 2025