Category Archives: News
Kitimat Arena Repairs Underway, Reopening Set for Fall 2026
Work to restore the Kitimat Ice Rink is officially underway this week. Crews will be on-site over the next few days to begin repairs, with the project expected to be completed by fall 2026. Upgrades t...
Jun 05, 2025 Update Rink in Kitimat
(Kobie Smith/CFNR News)
Category 3 Fire Ban Takes Effect in Northwest B.C. This Friday
A ban on Category 3 open fires will come into effect across parts of the Northwest Fire Centre this Friday, June 6th, at noon. The restriction applies to the Cassiar Fire Zone and parts of the Skeena ...
Jun 04, 2025
Spirit Bear Sightings Spark Safety Warnings from Conservation Officers
People heading out near Terrace and Kitimat hoping to spot a rare Kermode bear - also known as the spirit bear are being urged to stay in their vehicles and avoid actions that could put the animals at...
Jun 04, 2025
Teen Musician Begins First Tour Through B.C. Indigenous Communities
Fifteen-year-old Vancouver Island musician James Vickers is set to begin his first tour, performing in Indigenous communities throughout British Columbia. His tour will take him to Bella Bella, Prince...
Jun 04, 2025
B.C. Holds Off on Mandatory Measles Vaccination for Schools Amid Growing Outbreak
As Canada grapples with its largest measles outbreak in decades, British Columbia has opted against requiring the MMR vaccine for school attendance. This decision comes despite over 2,500 measles case...
Jun 04, 2025 Remains / Depositphotos.com
Poll Finds Strong Opposition to Public Funding for LNG Projects
A new Lger poll, commissioned by the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) and Environmental Defence, reveals that just 18% of Canadians want their tax dollars used to support ...
Jun 04, 2025
Williams Lake, Fort St. John, and Other B.C. Towns Recognized for Outstanding Recycling Efforts
Williams Lake and Fort St. John were spotlighted in this year's Top Collector Awards, a provincial initiative celebrating B.C.'s top facilities for collecting used oil, antifreeze, and other hazardous...
Jun 04, 2025
Wildfire Smoke Triggers Air Quality Alerts Across Northeastern BC
Wildfire smoke has prompted special air quality statements across Northeastern BC, with poor air quality and reduced visibility affecting the North Peace River, South Peace River, and Fort Nelson regi...
Jun 04, 2025
NEW TRANSIT STOPS IN RUPERT
Prince Rupert has added three new transit shelters thanks to support from the BC Transit Shelter Program. The shelters are now in place at Prince Rupert Hospital, Kootenay and McKay Street, and Charle...
Jun 03, 2025
Ellis Ross Begins Parliamentary Term with Key Priorities and Strong Financial Support
Ellis Ross, the new Conservative MP for Skeena-Bulkley Valley, has entered federal office with a comprehensive support package. His financial package includes a salary of $209,800 and a $429,600 budge...
Jun 03, 2025