Category Archives: News

Staffing challenges lead to Emergency Department disruptions in Burns Lake, Dawson Creek
There are Two Emergency Department Closures at Hospitals in Northern BC today, Friday, October 3rd. Northern Health says the Emergency Department of the Dawson Creek and District Hospital will be clos...
Nathan Jordan Oct 03, 2025 Northern Health logo // Courtesy: Northern Health

2025 Homelessness Count Reveals Mixed Trends Across Northern B.C.
New data from the 2025 Point-in-Time Homelessness Count shows a mixed picture in Northern B.C., with some communities seeing increases and others slight declines. Williams Lake saw its homeless popula...
Sabrina Spencer Oct 02, 2025

Lax Kw'alaams First Nation Demands Protection of Oil Tanker Moratorium
The Lax Kw'alaams First Nation is calling on the federal and provincial governments to uphold the Oil Tanker Moratorium Act, voicing strong opposition to any repeal or oil export project along B.C.'s ...
Sabrina Spencer Oct 02, 2025

GitxaaĊa Nation Reaffirms Opposition to Crude Oil Projects in Sacred Territory
The Gitxaaa Nation has issued a firm response to a recent announcement from Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, rejecting any proposal that would bring crude oil pipelines or tankers through their territo...
Sabrina Spencer Oct 02, 2025

Canada Launches Defence Investment Agency to Modernize Military Procurement
Canada has unveiled a new Defence Investment Agency aimed at transforming how the country acquires military equipment and builds defence capacity. Announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney, the agency w...
Sabrina Spencer Oct 02, 2025 rabbit75_dep / Depositphotos.com

Walmart Confirms Permanent Closure of Prince Rupert Store
Walmart has officially announced it will not reopen its Prince Rupert store, making the temporary closure that began on July 30 permanent. In a statement to CFNR News, the company said the store was i...
Sabrina Spencer Sep 29, 2025

CFNR Reflects on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a time to honour the survivors of residential schools, remember the children who never came home, and acknowledge the ongoing impacts of Cana...
Sabrina Spencer Sep 29, 2025

Gitxsan House Group Takes Legal Action Over PRGT Pipeline Decision
A Gitxsan hereditary house group has launched a legal challenge over the B.C. government's decision to allow the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission (PRGT) pipeline to move forward through its territory. W...
Sabrina Spencer Sep 29, 2025

Poilievre Urges Federal Action on Cowichan Tribes Court Ruling
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and MP Chak Au are urging the federal government to intervene in the Cowichan Tribes v. Canada case, warning that a recent B.C. Supreme Court ruling threatens prop...
Sabrina Spencer Sep 29, 2025

Prime Minister Carney Concludes U.K. Visit Focused on Trade, Investment, and Global Security
Yesterday Prime Minister Mark Carney concluded his visit to London, U.K., where he met with key international leaders and global investors to strengthen Canada's economic and diplomatic relationships....
Sabrina Spencer Sep 29, 2025 AleksTaurus / Depositphotos.com