Category Archives: News

Peace Villa Expansion to Bring 84 New Long-Term Care Beds to Fort St. John
Fort St. John will soon benefit from a major long-term care expansion at Peace Villa, adding 84 new single-bedroom beds for seniors in the region. The business plan for the project has been approved, ...
Sabrina Spencer Jun 24, 2025

Economic Benefits and Cultural Partnerships Highlight Vancouver's FIFA World Cup 26 Preparations
As Vancouver counts down to hosting seven matches during FIFA World Cup 26, the Province of British Columbia, City of Vancouver, and BC Pavilion Corporation have released updated financial and economi...
Sabrina Spencer Jun 24, 2025

A conversation with Dr. Amy Parent on her appointment as UNESCO Co-chair to advance Indigenous governance, rematriation and language revitalization
CFNR's Kobie Smith chats with Dr. Amy Parent on her recent appointment as UNESCO Co-chair to advance Indigenous rights, knowledge systems, and self-determination.
Kobie Smith Jun 23, 2025 Photo of Dr. Amy Parent
Photo Courtesy: Elahe Rajabi

Kitimat RCMP Implements Body Worn Cameras to Boost Transparency
Kitimat RCMP officers are now equipped with Body Worn Cameras after completing required training. This move is part of an initiative aimed at enhancing transparency, public trust, and accountability i...
Sabrina Spencer Jun 23, 2025

B.C. Wildfire Smoke Poses Health Risks for Residents
Smoke from ongoing wildfires is expected to continue affecting the air quality across northern B.C., impacting areas such as Terrace, Fort Nelson, Bulkley Valley, Lakes District, North Coast, Cariboo ...
Sabrina Spencer Jun 23, 2025

Evacuation Alert Issued as Wildfires Burn North of Atlin, BC
There were two wildfires burning within 30 kilometers of Atlin this weekend, one of which remains 'out-of-control'. This article will no longer be updated.
Nathan Jordan Jun 20, 2025 East facing look at the Glacier Creek wildfire burning north of Atlin, BC, 8:29PM June 20th 2025 // Courtesy: Dave Blair

LNG Canada Flaring to Continue Through Weekend During Plant Start-Up
LNG Canada is advising Kitimat residents that intermittent but significant flaring will continue through the weekend as part of its ongoing plant commissioning and start-up process. The company acknow...
Kobie Smith Jun 20, 2025

Canada Post Reaches Deal with Rural Postal Workers After 18-Month Negotiations
Canada Post and its second-largest union have reached a new collective agreement, bringing an end to 18 months of negotiations. The Canadian Postmasters and Assistants Association representing over 8,...
Kobie Smith Jun 20, 2025

Cameras Rolling in Kitimat Starting Today
Filming is officially underway in Kitimat today as a production crew begins capturing scenes for the Kitimat Bound promotional campaign. The crew will be active in the area through to July 4, working ...
Sabrina Spencer Jun 20, 2025

StrongerBC Future Skills Grant Brings Career Training to Northern B.C. Residents
Northern B.C. residents have a valuable opportunity to upgrade their skills through the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant, now open for the fall semester. The grant provides up to $3,500 for eligible sho...
Sabrina Spencer Jun 19, 2025