Category Archives: 2018
Crash snarls traffic between Terrace and Prince Rupert
Flaggers on the scene of a single vehicle crash between Terrace and Prince Rupert. Witnesses say a work van ended up on its side, landing in the middle of Highway 16 about 70 kilometres east of Prince...
CFNRNews Apr 20, 2018
Bear activity forces trail closure in Smithers
Bears are waking up and looking for food in the Smithers area. As a result of increased bear activity, the Town of Smithers has closed down sections of the perimeter trail. Officials say the trail is ...
CFNRNews Apr 20, 2018
CNC to further Indigenize education offerings
The College of New Caledonia says its 2018/2019 budget will help further Indigenize education and support Aboriginal learners. CNC says part of that investment will come in the form of a new Aborigina...
CFNRNews Apr 20, 2018
High risk drug bust in Prince George
A drug bust in Prince George yesterday brought three separate law enforcement agencies in to the mix. The RCMP, North District Emergency Response Team, and RCMP Air Services, all joined together to ex...
CFNRNews Apr 20, 2018
Calgary cannabis company updates Telkwa project
A Calgary-based company says construction on its proposed cannabis growing facility in Telkwa is leafing out. Maple Leaf Green World says the foundation of the operation is complete and work on the bu...
CFNRNews Apr 20, 2018
Port of Prince Rupert set to lead way in new shipping agreement
The Port of Prince Rupert is set to lead the way in a new carrier service alliance with a group of Asian companies. The Port will be the first to receive regular service as part of the newly ammended ...
CFNRNews Apr 20, 2018
Minister speaks on Nuu-Chah-Nulth fishing decision
Yesterday’s BC Supreme Court decision to work with First Nations on fishing rights could lead to even further reviews according to one Minister. Minister of Fisheries, Dominic LeBlanc says that ...
CFNRNews Apr 20, 2018
MP Nathan Cullen talks salmon and riding tour
Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen returned from his riding tour with salmon on the mind. According to Cullen, fish harvest numbers and management plans were the most talked about issue no matter ...
CFNRNews Apr 20, 2018
BC Chamber President offers views on server's wage
With the announcement yesterday that the server’s wage in BC will be eliminated, the BC Chamber of Commerce is taking an unpopular stance. Chamber President and CEO Val Litwin says that, though ...
CFNRNews Apr 20, 2018
Nuu-Chah-Nulth Nations claim victory in fishing rights case
The BC Supreme Court has ruled in favour of five BC First Nations engaged in a 12-year legal battle with Canadian Government over fishing rights. The ruling says Canada has failed to justify its past ...
CFNRNews Apr 19, 2018