Category Archives: News
Avalanche risk closes section of Nisga'a Highway
The Nisga’a Highway between Gingolx and Laxgalts’ap has been shut down due to avalanche hazard. The Ministry of Transportation says the route will likely be closed until 10 a.m. Thursday. ...
CFNRNews Feb 07, 2018
Highway 16 not expected to re-open until Thursday morning
A stretch of Highway 16 between Terrace and Prince Rupert remains closed due to high avalanche hazard. The Ministry of Transportation says the route could remain closed until Thursday morning at 10. T...
CFNRNews Feb 07, 2018
Heavy snow hampering schools and buses
Some classes and buses have been cancelled due to the winter storm that’s dropped large amounts of snow across Northern BC. Northwest Community College called off Wednesday evening classes at it...
CFNRNews Feb 07, 2018
Missing Quesnel teen found safe
Quesnel RCMP say they have found a missing teen. Police were notified in December that 18 year-old Joshua McKee had not been seen since November 26th. Mounties say McKee has been located safe and soun...
CFNRNews Feb 07, 2018
Smithers school, clinic locked down Monday after reports of a distraught man with a gun
Smithers RCMP say an elementary school and a health clinic were locked down Monday as police dealt with reports of a distraught man with a gun. Police say they got a call about the male who had appare...
CFNRNews Feb 07, 2018
Highway 16 closed between Prince Rupert and Terrace due to avalanche risk
The Ministry of Transportation has shut down Highway 16 between Terrace and Prince Rupert due to the high avalanche hazard. The route is closed in both directions 13 km east of Prince Rupert to 35 km ...
CFNRNews Feb 07, 2018
If you don't need to travel, stay home
Heavy snow has made highway conditions treacherous across a wide swath of Northern BC. The Ministry of Transportation has issued multiple travel advisories for Highway 97 from Prince George south past...
CFNRNews Feb 07, 2018
Avalanche alert for Highway between Terrace and Prince Rupert
The Ministry of Transportation says Highway 16 could close later today because of avalanche risk between Terrace and Prince Rupert. Officials have issued an avalanche alert from 13 km east of the Port...
CFNRNews Feb 07, 2018
Snowfall and winter storm warnings continue
A winter storm warning remains in effect throughout the Cariboo and Central Interior of the province. Between 30 and 50 cm of snow could hit the ground by Thursday. Terrace, Kitimat, Smithers, and Bur...
CFNRNews Feb 07, 2018
Open house for Quesnel Transportation plan
Quesnel residents can have their say on improving the Highway 97 corridor through the city. The transportation ministry is holding an open house Wednesday to answer questions and gather input on short...
CFNRNews Feb 07, 2018