Category Archives: News
Smithers RCMP investigating armed robbery
Smithers RCMP are investigating after an armed robbery in the town early Monday. Investigators say a masked man entered a local business along Highway 16 at about 3:30 in the morning, pulled weapon, a...
CFNRNews Feb 26, 2018
SPCA seizes 46 dogs and puppies from Williams Lake area property
The BC SPCA says it’s recommending animal cruelty charges after it seized 46 neglected dogs and puppies from a rural property north of Williams Lake. Manager of Community Relations Lorie Chortyk...
CFNRNews Feb 26, 2018
BCNU reacts to audit of Northern Health's nurse recruiting woes
The BC Nurses’ Union says an audit of Northern Health’s recruitment and retention of nurses echoes what its members have been saying for some time. Carol Bellringer’s report found th...
CFNRNews Feb 26, 2018
Avalanche control between Terrace and Prince Rupert Monday
Drivers on Highway 16 between Terrace and Prince Rupert should expect delays Monday, February 26. The Ministry of Transportation says crews will be doing avalanche control work 16 km west of Terrace t...
CFNRNews Feb 26, 2018
Nisga'a welcome home artifacts not seen in over 100 years
NLG President Eva Clayton with Dr. Joe Gosnell Hobiyee celebrations got off to a very special start in Laxgalts'ap Friday. For the first time since the signing of the Nisga'a Treaty in 2000 and the re...
CFNRNews Feb 23, 2018
Snowfall warnings continued for northern BC areas, travel advisory for Highway 16 near PG
Environment Canada has continued a number of snowfall warnings for Northern BC. Forecasters say inland sections of the North and Central Coast along with Prince George and the Cariboo are all affected...
CFNRNews Feb 23, 2018
Air quality advisory ended for Terrace
The environment ministry has called off an air quality advisory for Terrace. Officials says pollution levels have dropped, improving the air. Real time air quality readings and information about air p...
CFNRNews Feb 23, 2018
Northern Health falling far short of nurse recruitment goals: Auditor General
A new report from BC’s Auditor General indicates Northern Health is falling far short of its goals to recruit and retain nurses. Carol Bellringer’s audit found that as of April, 2017 North...
CFNRNews Feb 22, 2018
Snowfall warnings issued for North And Central Coast regions
After a bit of a break from snow, Environment Canada says residents from Bella Bella to Stewart can expect to see more of the white stuff tonight. The weather office has issued a snowfall warning for ...
CFNRNews Feb 22, 2018
Man charged after sexual assault near Smithers
A 55-year-old man is charged with several offences after a sexual assault near Smithers. RCMP arrested Kevin Larry Dunseath after a report that a woman was held against her will and physically and sex...
CFNRNews Feb 22, 2018