Category Archives: 2018
DFO examining the possibility of major North Coast salmon closures
It could be a very tough year for First Nations, fishing charter operators, and commercial salmon fisheries. Low number projections have the Department of Fisheries and Oceans considering North Coast ...
CFNRNews Mar 13, 2018
$38 million to fund high-speed internet in First Nations and rural areas
Over $38 million in government and partner money will be used to expand high-speed internet service to more rural and First Nations communities in BC. CityWest will get nearly $6 million to construct ...
CFNRNews Mar 13, 2018
Haida, Gitga'at Nations to test maritime awareness info systems as part of federal program
Transport Minister Marc Garneau says efforts to protect Canada’s coastlines from vessel spills includes new partnerships with Indigenous communities. Garneau was in Vancouver speaking to the Cha...
CFNRNews Mar 13, 2018
Indigenous businesses receive $27 million in federal funding
The federal government has announced $27 million in funding to support Indigenous businesses and programs in Western Canada. A total of 45 projects will receive money, including the Heiltsuk Economic ...
CFNRNews Mar 13, 2018
Prince Rupert expecting 25 cruise ship visits this season
The Port of Prince Rupert says investments to improve the city’s reputation as a cruise ship destination are paying off. The port’s 2018 cruise schedule is its second-largest since 2011, w...
CFNRNews Mar 13, 2018
New dock for Telegraph Creek
A vital piece of northwest BC infrastructure will be replaced. The Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) and the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine (RDKS) will fund a new dock for Telegraph C...
CFNRNews Mar 13, 2018
Temperature records set in Bella Bella, Dease Lake, Prince Rupert, Masset
Spring was in the air Monday. Environment Canada says it was a recorder-breaker for daily temperatures in Prince Rupert, Masset, Dease Lake, and Bella Bella. Prince Rupert got to 17.5 degrees Celsius,...
CFNRNews Mar 12, 2018
School district provides more information about "disturbing video" threat
The Bulkley Valley School District is providing more details about a threat made last week. The district says it became aware Friday morning of what it calls a “worrisome video” posted onl...
CFNRNews Mar 12, 2018
Province wants input on new policing standards
The BC government wants public input as it crafts new provincial policing standards. The province wants the new guidelines to promote unbiased policing, a response to a recommendation from the Missing...
CFNRNews Mar 12, 2018
Smithers RCMP arrest man for robbery attempt
A man is expected in court Tuesday after an attempted robbery in Smithers last week. RCMP say they were called out to a local business shortly before 1:20 Thursday afternoon when a man entered the sto...
CFNRNews Mar 12, 2018