Category Archives: 2018
Certain farm workers to see wage increases in new year
Farm workers in BC paid by piece rate will have a little extra cash in their pockets, come the new year. On January 1st, the minimum wage for workers paid by piece rate is slated for an 11.5 percent i...
CFNRNews Dec 28, 2018
BC's population breaks 5 million for first time
For the first time in the province’s history, there are more than 5 million people who can call themselves British Columbians. In their most recent count, performed in October and released last ...
CFNRNews Dec 28, 2018
Drug overdose deaths in BC climb 13% in November compared to last year
November saw the continuation of a grim trend as the number of drug overdose deaths in BC continued to climb. According to the BC Coroners’ Service’s November report, 120 people died last ...
CFNRNews Dec 28, 2018
Heavy snow expected across northern B.C.
Heavy snow is expected to continue across many areas of northern B.C. Friday and Saturday. Environment Canada has issued snowfall warnings for the North Coast, Bulkley Valley and the Lakes, Peace Rive...
CFNRNews Dec 28, 2018
Missing Prince George woman found safe
A Prince George woman reported missing earlier this month has been found. RCMP say 23-year-old Kari Lea-Anne Baxter, who was reported missing to police December 15th, is safe. Police thank the public ...
CFNRNews Dec 28, 2018
Enbridge to receive $14.7 million refund from federal government
Enbridge is set to receive a 14.7 million dollar refund from the federal government for their, now defunct, Northern Gateway pipeline. Intended to connect Alberta’s oilpatch to Kitimat, the plan...
CFNRNews Dec 27, 2018
Canada Post rates to increase in new year
With services finally returning to normal, Canada Post customers have their eyes on a new issue with price increases on the horizon. Canada Post has announced that, come January 14th, the price for an...
CFNRNews Dec 27, 2018
Bridgemans Service Group and Haisla Nation agree to joint venture
Marine transportation improvements are on the way for the Kitimat area as the result of a new joint venture agreement. Dubbed the Bridgemans Kitamaat Joint Venture, the agreement was made between the ...
CFNRNews Dec 27, 2018
Williams Lake to take advantage of BikeBC grants
Williams Lake is ready to take full advantage of Bike BC’s 2019 grant program. During the City’s last regular council meeting, the Williams Lake Rotary offered to put up 10 thousand dollar...
CFNRNews Dec 27, 2018
More salad products recalled in BC
Concerns over possible Listeria contamination has the Canadian Food Inspection Agency recalling a popular salad product in BC. All Eat Smart Salad Shake Ups with a best before date of December 29th or...
CFNRNews Dec 27, 2018