Category Archives: 2018
Four Northern BC First Nations Communities involved in Federal Pilot Program
Four northern BC First Nations communities are set to take part in a federal pilot program which aims to protect and conserve traditional Indigenous lands. In total, 28 communities across Canada will ...
CFNRNews Nov 16, 2018
Inactive Northern BC mine set to close for good amidst decades of environmental concerns
After years of inactivity and environmental concerns, the province is finally taking action to close a northern BC mine for good. Located near Atlin, the Tulsequah Chief Mine has been out of commissio...
CFNRNews Nov 16, 2018
Telegraph Creek residents begin returning home
Telegraph Creek resident are finally returning home after fleeing destructive wildfires last summer. The emergency operations director for the Tahltan Band says when residents go home to Telegraph Cre...
CFNRNews Nov 15, 2018
Province releases annual grants-in-lieu of property taxes
This year’s annual grants-in-lieu of property taxes will provide a total of 16 million dollars to 53 communities in BC. The grants are released by the province each November with the goal of rei...
CFNRNews Nov 15, 2018
Snowfall warning lifted for Burns Lake, but more in store for Smithers
Environment Canada has lifted a snowfall warning for Burns Lake, but the warning for Smithers and northwest sections of the Bulkley VAlley-Lakes. While lower elevations won’t likely see too much...
CFNRNews Nov 15, 2018
Smithers celebrates grand opening of new Bulkley Valley Child Develpment Centre
A grand opening for the new Bulkley Valley Child Development Centre is being held today throughout the afternoon and evening. Those who wish to tour or find information on the new facility, or just co...
CFNRNews Nov 15, 2018
New WorkBC contract to assist employees with disabilities
A new WorkBC contract will help those with disabilities feel more comfortable in the workplace. Announced today, the program will streamline support of adaptive technology to help those with disabilit...
CFNRNews Nov 15, 2018
Pedestrian struck by vehicle in Prince George
A collision in Prince George from this morning has landed a pedestrian in hospital. At around 7:00 this morning, a pick up truck traveling south-bound on Carney Street attempted a left hand turn on to...
CFNRNews Nov 15, 2018
Public consultations lead to 100 recommendations for 2019 budget
Climate change, natural disasters, and Indigenous reconciliation highlighted public concerns during the 2019 BC Budget Consultation. A comprehensive report looking in to the budget put together by the...
CFNRNews Nov 15, 2018
Terrace Safe Needle Disposal Task Force to hear back on funding tomorrow
Terrace’s Safe Needle Disposal Task Force is set to issue a funding update tomorrow. An application for an Imagine Grant to support the Task Force was previously submitted by the Terrace Downtow...
CFNRNews Nov 15, 2018