Category Archives: News
Canada Announces Countermeasures in Response to U.S. Tariffs
Canada is taking action against new tariffs imposed by the U.S. on Canadian goods, including a 25% tariff on automobiles, as well as steel and aluminum. Prime Minister Mark Carney has outlined a serie...
Apr 03, 2025 mcgphoto / Depositphotos.com
1,700-Bed Site C Dam Work Camp Could End Up in Local Landfill
A massive 1,700-person work camp, originally built to support the construction of the Site C hydroelectric dam near Fort St. John, B.C., could end up in a local landfill by the end of the year. The ca...
Apr 03, 2025 The Site C earthfill dam under construction
Poilievre Follows Singh's GST Promise But Fails to Address EI Needs for Workers
Pierre Poilievre has announced a plan to remove the GST from Canadian-made cars, a promise first made by Jagmeet Singh a week earlier. While Poilievre's move mirrors Singh's commitment, it falls short...
Apr 03, 2025
Proactive Investigation Leads to Major Guns and Drugs Seizure in Smithers
A proactive investigation by Smithers RCMP officers has led to the arrest of three individuals and the seizure of several prohibited firearms, weapons, drugs, and cash. The investigation began with a ...
Apr 03, 2025
Poilievre Proposes GST Cut on Canadian-Made Cars and New Fund to Support Auto Workers
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling for the removal of the GST on Canadian-made cars to help protect the auto industry and workers affected by U.S. tariffs. In response to President Trump'...
Apr 03, 2025
Gitanyow Chiefs Challenge Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Pipeline's Substantial Start Status
The Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs are urging the B.C. government to address concerns regarding the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission (PRGT) project's substantial start decision. In a letter to the Minister ...
Apr 03, 2025
Thomas Street Reconstruction to Include Second Pathway
The City of Terrace has secured over $413,000 in provincial funding to enhance the Thomas Street reconstruction project. The additional funding from the BC Ministry of Transportation and Transit will ...
Apr 03, 2025
Prescribed Burn Planned for Dawson Creek Area
The BC Wildfire Service, in collaboration with Saulteau First Nations, is set to conduct a prescribed burn this weekend in the Dawson Creek area. Preparation for the burn may begin as early as Thursda...
Apr 03, 2025
Getting to Know Rod Taylor: Insights Ahead of the Skeena-Bulkley Valley Election
CFNR News spoke with Rod Taylor he is the Christian Heritage Party candidate in Skeena-Bulkley Valley. Learning more about him. Take a listen below to hear more about him.
Apr 03, 2025
Smithers Receives $417K for Active Transportation Pathway
The Town of Smithers has secured $417,000 from the BC Ministry of Transportation and Transit through the Active Transportation Infrastructure Grant program. This funding will support the creation of a...
Apr 02, 2025