Category Archives: 2018
Quesnel City Council approves community Wildfire funding
Quesnel City council has approved new community funding contributions. The contributions make up 25 percent of the total costs for the two fuel treatment units in the City of Quesnel and Area’s ...
May 31, 2018
First Nations Chiefs gather in disaproval of Trans Mountain purchase
First Nations Chiefs across the country are speaking out against the Federal Government’s decision to purchase the Trans Mountain Pipeline. Numerous Chiefs from all over Canada joined thousands ...
May 31, 2018
Soda Creek Band asks people not to pick mushrooms
The Soda Creek Band are asking visitors on their land to refrain from picking mushrooms or starting camp fires. Following heavy impact from last year’s wildfires, the Band has noticed multiple i...
May 31, 2018
BC Minimum wage increases tomorrow
Residents of BC earning minimum wage will see their paycheques on the rise starting tomorrow. Most minimum wage workers will see an 11.5 percent increase from 11.35 an hour to 12.65. Resident caretake...
May 31, 2018
2018 Skeena Zone Festival awards winners released
The 2018 Skeena Zone Drama Festival wrapped up in Kitimat earlier in the week, and award winners have now been released. The Little Terrace Theatre’s production of “The Best Brothers”...
May 31, 2018
Birthday Parade
This Contest has ended. Thanks to our sponsor Dairy Queen Terrace and to congratulations to all our winners! Is it your birthday? Then enter for a chance to be part of the CFNR Birthday Parade! Every ...
May 31, 2018
DFO announces further Chinook Salmon reductions
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has announced further measures aimed at conserving and rebuilding Chinook salmon stocks. With dismal returns expected this season, DFO has announced a 25-35% red...
May 30, 2018
BC Bus North service starts Monday, but you'll need a credit card
BC’s new northern bus service to fill the gap left by Greyhound starts Monday. The first scheduled departure on the Northwest run will leave Prince George Thursday at 8 a.m. and arrive in Prince...
May 30, 2018
BC Liberals call for long-term northern transit solution
The BC Liberals say the province’s new bus service for rural and northern BC is a good first step. But the party’s northern MLAs worry that a more long term solution remains uncertain. Ske...
May 30, 2018
Northern Health expands connection service
Northern Health is taking strides to make their connection service more accessible. While the service will continue to help those who need out-of-town medical assistance, it is now being expanded to h...
May 30, 2018