Category Archives: News
BC Attorney General says electoral reform up to residents
A report on electoral reform released yesterday made 18 recommendations, but BC Attorney General David Eby says the final say will be in the hands of the residents. In the report, Eby suggested that v...
CFNRNews May 31, 2018
Spences Bridge area fishery in danger of closure
One local economy could be in serious trouble as concerns continue to circle the fishing industry this season. A fishery in the Thompson-Nicola Regional could see itself closed down pending a decision...
CFNRNews May 31, 2018
Petronas back on board with Kitimat LNG plant
Energy company Petronas is looking to once again involve itself in plans to bring an LNG plant to Kitimat. The company formerly scrapped plans to go through with the project on its own last year, but ...
CFNRNews May 31, 2018
New report in to Bella Bella boat crash to be released today
***UPDATE: The report confirms claims by an earlier US Transportation Board report that the boat’s second mate had fallen asleep during the trip and missed an important course correction. *** A ...
CFNRNews May 31, 2018
Quesnel City Council approves community Wildfire funding
Quesnel City council has approved new community funding contributions. The contributions make up 25 percent of the total costs for the two fuel treatment units in the City of Quesnel and Area’s ...
CFNRNews May 31, 2018
First Nations Chiefs gather in disaproval of Trans Mountain purchase
First Nations Chiefs across the country are speaking out against the Federal Government’s decision to purchase the Trans Mountain Pipeline. Numerous Chiefs from all over Canada joined thousands ...
CFNRNews May 31, 2018
Soda Creek Band asks people not to pick mushrooms
The Soda Creek Band are asking visitors on their land to refrain from picking mushrooms or starting camp fires. Following heavy impact from last year’s wildfires, the Band has noticed multiple i...
CFNRNews May 31, 2018
BC Minimum wage increases tomorrow
Residents of BC earning minimum wage will see their paycheques on the rise starting tomorrow. Most minimum wage workers will see an 11.5 percent increase from 11.35 an hour to 12.65. Resident caretake...
CFNRNews May 31, 2018
2018 Skeena Zone Festival awards winners released
The 2018 Skeena Zone Drama Festival wrapped up in Kitimat earlier in the week, and award winners have now been released. The Little Terrace Theatre’s production of “The Best Brothers”...
CFNRNews May 31, 2018
DFO announces further Chinook Salmon reductions
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has announced further measures aimed at conserving and rebuilding Chinook salmon stocks. With dismal returns expected this season, DFO has announced a 25-35% red...
CFNRNews May 30, 2018