Category Archives: News
DFO's Ghost Gear Program launches new survey seeking to understand the reasons for aquaculture gear loss in British Columbia
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has launched a new public survey for aquaculturists, seeking to determine the reasons for aquaculture gear loss in British Columbia. The DFO says the country rec...
Oct 08, 2025 paulprescott / Depositphotos.com
Violation tickets issued following three-vehicle MVI in Thornhill
A three-vehicle MVI in Thornhill Monday afternoon had briefly shut down the intersection of Old Lakelse Lake Drive and Highway 16, but the flow of Traffic along Highway 16 remained unaffected. Northbo...
Oct 08, 2025 Aftermath of a three-vehicle MVI in Thornhill on Monday, October 7th, 2025 // CFNR News
Province Moves to Make Online Versions of B.C. Laws Official
The B.C. government is moving to make online versions of provincial laws official. New legislation introduced this week would modernize how people access and use B.C.'s acts and regulations - allowing...
Oct 07, 2025
LNG Canada says flaring activity planned this week
LNG Canada is going ahead with fairing activities this week at their LNG Site in Kitimat as they start-up Train 2. The company stresses that flaring is a Provincially regulated safety measure. They al...
Oct 07, 2025 File photo of LNG Canada's flare stack in Kitimat, BC // Courtesy: LNG Canada
British Columbia Construction Association welcomes new Prompt Payment Legislation for construction sector
The Province has rolled out new Prompt Payment legislation for the construction industry, seeking to set out a 28-day timeline for payment effective from the date an official invoice has been received...
Oct 07, 2025 miflippo / Depositphotos.com
Rockslide strikes Highway 16 just West of Terrace
A rockslide had struck Highway 16 about 10 kilometers west of Terrace this morning, Tuesday, October 7th. Crews on-site say it happened shortly before 5:00am. The slide took place in the East Amsbury ...
Oct 07, 2025 Photo of Highway 16 Rockslide // Courtesy: CFNR's Kobie Smith
Tudor Gold Launches New Legal Action Over KSM Tunnel Rights
Tudor Gold has filed a civil claim in the BC Supreme Court, challenging the legal foundations of tunnel approvals granted to Seabridge Gold for its massive KSM Project in northwestern British Columbia...
Oct 06, 2025
Thirteen cattle dead near Quesnel after allegedly ingesting fertilizer used to promote forest growth
Thirteen heads of cattle are dead in the backcountry near Quesnel after they allegedly ingested a nitrogen based fertilizer sprayed over the local forest by the Province's Forest Investment Program. I...
Oct 06, 2025 harrybeugelink@gmail.com / Depositphotos.com
Quesnel Urgent and Primary Care Centre Shifts to Triage-Based Model
Northern Health is implementing major service changes at the Quesnel Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC) starting October 6, 2025, aimed at improving patient care and reducing frustration around acc...
Oct 06, 2025 Northern Health logo // Courtesy: Northern Health
Coastal First Nations Reject Alberta's Pipeline Plan, Reaffirm Oil Tanker Ban
Coastal First Nations (CFN) are rejecting Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's announcement of a renewed push for an oil pipeline to B.C.'s northwest coast, calling it a clear violation of long-standing o...
Oct 06, 2025