Category Archives: News

Cultural Burn Project Near Gitanyow to Enhance Safety and Stewardship
The BC Wildfire Service, in collaboration with the Gitanyow First Nation, is set to conduct a cultural burn project approximately one kilometer south of Gitanyow. The burn will cover 271 hectares and ...
Kobie Smith Apr 02, 2025

Getting to Know Taylor Bachrach: Insights Ahead of the Skeena-Bulkley Valley Election
With the up coming election in the Skeena Bulkley Valley CFNR News talked with Taylor Bachrach to learn more about him. Listen below to hear what he has to say.
Kobie Smith Apr 02, 2025

Seniors Housing Project Underway in Granisle
Construction on a 12-unit seniors housing project in Granisle is progressing, with completion expected by August 2025. The Copperview Seniors Housing complex is set to offer affordable housing options...
Sabrina Spencer Apr 01, 2025

Northern Health Addresses ER Closures at St. John Hospital
Northern Health is working to address recent emergency room closures at St. John Hospital in Vanderhoof. Since the start of 2025, there have been three service interruptions, two due to staffing short...
Sabrina Spencer Apr 01, 2025

Prescribed Burn Near Westridge Subdivision in Williams Lake
The BC Wildfire Service is conducting a prescribed burn northeast of the Westridge Subdivision, near Country Club Boulevard in Williams Lake. The burn, planned for Thursday and Friday this week, cover...
Sabrina Spencer Apr 01, 2025

Community Rallies Against Bullying and Racial Violence in Williams Lake
In Williams Lake, B.C., a large group of parents, grandparents, and community members gathered to demand action on bullying, harassment, and racial violence in local schools. Wearing pink shirts and c...
Sabrina Spencer Apr 01, 2025

Stronger Community Services Coming to Prince Rupert: MLA Davidson
Prince Rupert will soon see improved community services, thanks to new funding for local non-profits. BC NDP MLA Tamara Davidson announced that the Prince Rupert Racquet Association will receive $131,...
Sabrina Spencer Apr 01, 2025

Terrace Concert Society Seeks Volunteers to Sustain Arts Programming
The Terrace Concert Society is calling for volunteers to join its board and help keep its arts programs running. President Karen Birkedal, who has led the society for 33 years, is retiring and stresse...
Sabrina Spencer Apr 01, 2025

Lax Kw'alaams First Nation to Vote on Historic Constitution
The Lax Kw'alaams First Nation will hold a referendum on April 9, 2025, to vote on the proposed Da'ax Kw'alaams Man-Ayaawx Constitution, a significant step toward self-governance. The constitution aim...
Sabrina Spencer Apr 01, 2025

Public Comments Invited on Proposed Amendments to Cedar LNG Project Decision Statement
The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) is inviting public and Indigenous participation in a comment period on proposed amendments to the decision statement for the Cedar LNG Project, a floating...
Sabrina Spencer Apr 01, 2025