Category Archives: News
BC Highway Patrol Responds to Tractor-Trailer Breakdown at Fort Nelson Post Office
On June 19, a tractor-trailer hauling mail made headlines in northern British Columbia after it broke down in the parking lot of the Fort Nelson post office. The vehicle's rear axle sheared off as the...
Jun 25, 2025
Trigon Pacific Terminals Maintains Top Environmental Certification
Trigon Pacific Terminals in Prince Rupert has once again achieved top-level certification through the Green Marine program, marking its third consecutive year at the highest standard of environmental ...
Jun 25, 2025
Tahltan Nation Leading New Era of Indigenous Resource Partnerships in B.C.
In BC's Golden Triangle, the Tahltan Nation is setting a precedent for Indigenous-led resource development. Former Tahltan Central Government president Chad Norman Day highlights how his Nation has mo...
Jun 25, 2025
Prince Rupert Drug Investigation Leads to 28 Charges
A major drug trafficking operation in Northern BC has resulted in 28 charges against four individuals, following a 14-month investigation led by the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British...
Jun 25, 2025
Terrace, Smithers and Quesnel listed among local health areas with highest overdose death rates in BC
The BC Coroners Service has released statistics for the month of April 2025, reviewing the number of deaths caused by unregulated toxic drugs in the province. It found that 165 people had died due to ...
Jun 24, 2025 Unregulated drug deaths per 100,000 people by health authority from 2014 though 2025 // Courtesy: BC Coroners Service
Interior Health has confirmed a single case of Measles in Kamloops
Interior Health has confirmed a single case of measles in Kamloops. Health officials are currently contacting individuals known to have been exposed, but the risk to the general public is considered l...
Jun 24, 2025
$37K Fine for Haida Gwaii Fisherman After Illegal Halibut Catch
A commercial fisherman has been fined nearly $37,000 for illegal halibut fishing in Haida Gwaii, B.C. Stefan Grega, owner of the Pacific Sunrise, pleaded guilty to multiple offences under the federal ...
Jun 24, 2025
Peace Villa Expansion to Bring 84 New Long-Term Care Beds to Fort St. John
Fort St. John will soon benefit from a major long-term care expansion at Peace Villa, adding 84 new single-bedroom beds for seniors in the region. The business plan for the project has been approved, ...
Jun 24, 2025
Economic Benefits and Cultural Partnerships Highlight Vancouver's FIFA World Cup 26 Preparations
As Vancouver counts down to hosting seven matches during FIFA World Cup 26, the Province of British Columbia, City of Vancouver, and BC Pavilion Corporation have released updated financial and economi...
Jun 24, 2025
A conversation with Dr. Amy Parent on her appointment as UNESCO Co-chair to advance Indigenous governance, rematriation and language revitalization
CFNR's Kobie Smith chats with Dr. Amy Parent on her recent appointment as UNESCO Co-chair to advance Indigenous rights, knowledge systems, and self-determination.
Jun 23, 2025 Photo of Dr. Amy Parent
Photo Courtesy: Elahe Rajabi