Category Archives: News
Rally in support of Trans Mountain Pipeline in Kamloops
In a twist on usual reports, hundreds of BC residents gathered in Kamloops yesterday to rally in support of the Trans Mountain Pipeline. The rally was an attempt to convince Kinder Morgan to continue ...
CFNRNews May 10, 2018
DFO says marine commercial/recreational Chinook restrictions could be next
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans says Chinook salmon are facing unprecedented challenges right across the northeast Pacific. DFO North Coast Area Director Colin Masson says the recreational clos...
CFNRNews May 9, 2018
Cullen to seek financial help for Skeena fishery impact
Nathan Cullen says many were expecting bad news about salmon returns in the Skeena, but yesterday’s DFO recreational closure announcement is as bad as it gets. The Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP says ...
CFNRNews May 9, 2018
Stellat'en Nation comes to new forestry agreement
The Stellat’en First Nation and the BC government have moved closer to reconciliation thanks to a new forestry agreement. The 25 year agreement grants the nation a woodland license to sustainabl...
CFNRNews May 9, 2018
Quesnel hosts forestry think tank event
Fifty experts from accross BC gathered in Quesnel last week to discuss the future of forestry in the north. The Future of Forestry Think Tank session was put together by UNBC, CNC, and the City of Que...
CFNRNews May 9, 2018
Wireless Emergency Alert System to be tested in BC today
Testing of the new Wireless Emergency Alert system has been taking place accross the country the past few days and today is BC’s turn. The National Alert Ready Program and Emergency Management B...
CFNRNews May 9, 2018
More help in battle with first large wildfire of the season
A slew of new firefighters will be joining efforts to quell the first large fire of the wildfire season. 34 fresh responders have been added to the original 12 person crew already battling the blaze 7...
CFNRNews May 9, 2018
BC Flooding update
Special weather statements have been issued accross the province as flooding continues to threaten communities. The sped up melting of deep snowpacks is of particular concer to those in low-lying area...
CFNRNews May 9, 2018
New funding for two BC student programs
More money will be added to the coffers for two student programs thanks to the provincial government. The Take a Hike Foundation and Right to Play foundation will each recieve 150 thousand in funding ...
CFNRNews May 9, 2018
Smithers and CUPE Local 1570 reach five-year deal
The Town of Smithers has reached a labour agreement with its unionized employees. The new five-year collective agreeent with CUPE Local 1570 includes wage increases of two percent a year in each of th...
CFNRNews May 9, 2018