Tuesday, March 31, 2015

March 31 -- Helijet Renewal for Haida Gwaii Fish Lodges

HeliJet will continue to service the popular Fishing Lodge circuit of Haida Gwaii

From the CFTK TV Archives


 

March 31 -- Smithers Library makes use of iPads as part of Library services

New technology arrives at the Smithers Library.

From the CFTK TV archives


March 31 -- Stewart Border Hours changing Wednesday

Wednesday marks the first day on new border hours at the Stewart - Hyder crossing, with the border to be closed from midnight to 8 AM 7 days a week.

From the CFTK TV Archives

 

Monday, March 30, 2015

March 30 -- Prince Rupert's Earth Hour numbers from Saturday

A look at how Prince Rupert fared in this weekends Earth Hour results.

From the CFTK TV Archives

 

March 30 -- Smithers Airport Expansion

Plans are in the works to seek a federal grant for an expansion to the Smithers Airport.

From the CFTK TV archives.

 

March 30 -- Endless Kitimat Municipal Strike

Negotiations may soon resume in the lengthy Kitimat Municipal strike.

From the CFTK TV archives

 

March 30 -- Nathan Cullen on his private members bill regarding shipping on the North Coast

Nathan Cullen the NDP MP for Skeena-Bulkley Valley spoke to his private members bill to protect the coastline of the North Coast.

From the CFTK TV archives

 

Friday, March 27, 2015

March 27 -- Tsimshian On Treaty Commission

The Tsimshian First nation expresses its disappointment with recent moves on Treaty negotiations from the Provincial Government.

From the CFTK TV Archives


March 27 -- New Education Legislation for B. C.

Some background on the new education legislation from the BC government and the reaction to it from Prince Rupert Teachers

From the CFTK TV archives


March 27 -- Thrive North in Prince Rupert

A look at the Thrive North entrepreneurial forum and Futurepreneur challenge in Prince Rupert this weekend.

From the CFTK TV archives

 

March 27 -- Smithers Homeless Count

Smithers report on Homeless numbers delivered

From the CFTK TV archives

 

March 27 -- B. C. is not ready for the Big One

A provincial report shows that the province is not ready for a major earthquake

From Global BC


 

Thursday, March 26, 2015

March 26 -- New Seafood Industry Act

The Provincial government introduces new seafood regulations for British Columbia.

From the CFTK TV Archives


 

March 26 -- Cullen on Alaska

Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen with notes on two cross border issues for the Northwest.

From the CFTK TV Archives


March 26 -- Nathan Cullen on herring fishery issues on the Central Coast


Skeena-Bulkley Valley NDP MP Nathan Cullen on the controversy related to a central coast herring fishery.

From the CFTK TV archives


March 26 -- Smithers Chamber of Commerce Luncheon on Oil Spill response

Robert Stromdahl  outlines the measures in place for the North Coast to respond to any oil spill incidents in the region.

From the CFTK TV Archives


March 26 -- New Terrace Housing proposal

A look at prospects for new housing and the impact on pricing in the Terrace area.

From the CFTK TV archives.

 

March 26 -- North Coast MLA Rice on Funeral Services on Haida Gwaii

North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice calls on the Justice Minister to apologize for recent remarks related to the Funeral Services issue on Haida Gwaii

From the NDP  video archive

 

March 26 -- Nathan Cullen on the delay of a budget

Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen spoke in the House of Commons to inquire as to the status of the Conservative's budge plans.

From the NDP Video page


Wednesday, March 25, 2015

March 25 -- BC Ferry increase and impact on North Coast and Haida Gwaii

An increase in BC Ferry rates will have further impact on the North Coast and Haida Gwaii

From the CFTK TV Archives


March 25 -- Sentencing in Kitimat murder conviction case

A Terrace man is sentenced for the murder of a Kitimat woman in 2011

From the CFTK TV Archives


March 25 -- Smithers Council and Fire Hydrant issues

Smithers Council considers issues related to the construction of a new Jehovah's Witness Hall in the community.

From the CFTK TV Archives

 

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

March 24 -- Rushbrook Boat Launch in need of repair

Concerns are brought forward to Prince Rupert Council regarding the state of the Rushbrook Boat launch

From the CFTK TV Archivs


March 24 -- Negotiations in Kitimat Municipal strike break down


A breakdown in the talks between the two sides in the Kititmat Municipal Workers Strike

From the CFTK TV archives


March 24 -- Smithers Tech Talk

Local innovators in the Bulkley Valley gather to share items of interest

From the CFTK TV Archives

 

March 24 -- North Coast MLA Rice on BC Ferries as part of Provincial infrastructure

The MLA for the North Coast speaks to issues related to BC Ferries at the Legislature

From the NDP Video archive

 

March 24 -- NDP MP Nathan Cullen on Conservative record on job growth

Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen spoke to the issue of job growth in the House of Commons.

From the NDP Video page


Monday, March 23, 2015

March 23, 2015 -- City of Prince Rupert council session

The March 23rd edition session of Prince Rupert City Council.

From the City's You Tube page


March 23 -- Southeast Conference Discussions in Juneau, Alaska

Community Futures manager John Farrell shares his thoughts on the recent Southeast Conference in Juneau, Alaska

From the CFTK TV Archives

 

March 23 -- Clean Energy BC tour of Northwest BC

An organization dedicated to clean energy tours the Northwest

From the CFTK TV archives

 

March 23 -- Gitanmaax Make economic plans

A Northwest First nation holds discussions on community planning for potential industry in the region.

From the CFTK TV archives


March 23 -- Hazelton Arena requires replacement

The arena in Hazelton is in need of replacement, with the community looking to overcome the roadblocks to construction of a new one.

From the CFTK TV archives

 

March 23 -- Tribute to fallen Mountie Constable Mike Buday

Thirty years after he was murdered by a Mad Trapper, RCMP constable Mike Buday is honoured in Terrace

From the Global BC TV archives

 

March 23 -- Herring roe fishery heats up

First Nations and Environmentalists look to stop a commercial herring roe fishery on the Central Coast

From the Global TV archives

 

Friday, March 20, 2015

March 20 -- Northern Savings Credit Union Celebrations

The Prince Rupert branch of Northern Savings Credit Union celebrates its 75th Anniversary

From the CFTK TV Archives

March 20 -- BC on the Move

A look at the newly introduced 10 year Transportation program called BC on the Move

From the CFTK TV archives

 

March 20 -- Canadian Ski Cross wrap up

A  look at the final day of Ski Cross racing in Smithers.


From the CFTK TV archives

 

March 20 -- Soccer Clinic in Terrace

With soccer season almost ready to kick off in the Northwest, a look at the work of a Terrace Soccer clinic

From the CFTK TV archives

 

March 20 -- Smithers Highway of Tears Documentary showing in Smithers

A look at the Thursday evening showing of a documentary on the Highway of Tears.

 From the CFTK TV Archives

 

Thursday, March 19, 2015

March 19 -- Prince Rupert Clean Up

A look at the work of Positive Prince Rupert in their bid to clean up some areas of the region.

From the CFTK TV Archives..


March 19 -- Tsunami Week Preparation

A preview of Tsunami week preparation along the North Coast

From the CFTK TV archives


March 19 -- Pee Wee Tournament in Terrace

An update on the recent Pee Wee Hockey Tournament being held in Terrace

From the CFTK TV Archives


March 19 -- CityWest presentation to Smithers Chamber of Commerce

A presentation from CityWest outlining the communication's companies plans for service improvements to the Smithers area

From the CFTK TV Archives

 

March 19 -- Constable Mike Buday Park Dedication

A report on the dedication ceremony for a Terrace park named in honour of a slain RCMP constable.

From the CFTK TV Archives

 

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

March 18 -- Prince Rupert Taxation Cap issues

A look at the issue of Provincial tax caps on industrial land in the Prince Rupert area.

From the CFTK TV Archives

 

March 18 -- Oolichan Run Results on the Skeena and Nass Rivers

The Oolichan run is providing for its usual gathering of marine life and seabirds along Northwest Rivers.

From the CFTK TV archives

 

March 18 -- Illegal Shellfish Harvesting

One current and one former Prince Rupert resident have entered a plea of guilty and received fines on illegal shellfish harvesting charges.

From the CFTK TV Archives..

 

March 18 -- Canadian Ski Cross Championships Day 2

A look at day 2 of the national Ski Cross Championships in Smithers.

From the CFTK TV Archives

 

March 18 -- Highway of Tears Documentary

Northwest screenings for a documentary about North British Columbia's Highway of Tears.

From the CFTK TV archives

 

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

March 17 -- BC Camping season Fee increases

Camping season is almost here, with reservations now being accepted, however fees have increased for 2015

From the CFTK TV archives

 

March 17 -- Dust Advisory for Bulkley Valley areas

A dust advisory remains in effect for areas of the Bulkley Valley resulting in poor air quality owing to road dust.

From the CFTK TV archives

 

March 17 -- Kitimat Municipal talks

Municipal workers remain on strike in Kitimat, but some progress is expected as talks resume.

From the CFTK TV archives

 

March 17 -- Smithers Ski Cross Championships Day One

Day One for the Canadian Ski Cross Championships

From the CFTK TV Archives


Monday, March 16, 2015

March 16 -- Prince Rupert Store Nomination

A feature look at Posh Pirates a Cow Bay children's clothing store.

From the CFTK TV Archives

 

March 16 -- Education Minister Peter Fassbender tours the Bulkley Valley

The Province's Education Minister stops in the Bulkley Vally for a tour of local schools.

From the CFTK TV archives


March 16 -- Terrace hosts Pee Wee Tournament

The re-routed Pee Wee tournament finds a home in Terrace

From the CFTK TV Archives


March 16 -- Smithers Ski Cross Championships

Top quality Ski Cross competitors gather in Smithers for the Canadian Championships

From the CFTK TV Archives

 

Friday, March 13, 2015

March 13 -- Watson Island Decommissioning

The Mayor offers up some thoughts on the Decommission plan for Watson Island.

From the CFTK TV Archves..

 

March 13 -- MLA Doug Donaldson Attacks BC Liberals for Shortchanging Minimum Wage Workers

The Stikine MLA has sharp words for the BC Liberal's minimum wage plans, calling them not enough...

From the CFTK TV Archives..

 

Thursday, March 12, 2015

March 12 -- Nathan Cullen on action for the economy

The Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP in the House of Commons on issues related to the national economy.

From the House of Commons Video Archive

 

March 12 -- Prince Rupert Hockey Academy comes to Prince Rupert Middle School

Plans for a Hockey Academy for Prince Rupert Middle School has some teachers raising questions.

 From the CFTK TV Archives

 

March 12 -- Stanley Cup to be showcased in Smithers

Smithers will play host for the Stanley Cup at an event on Saint Patrick's Day in the community,

From the CFTK TV archives

 

March 12 -- Northwest Rural Advisory Committee Members

Three Northwest residents are among those set to join the Rural Advisory Committee.

From the CFTK TV Archives



 

March 12 -- Nathan Cullen on the Stewart-Hyder Border

Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen outlines his thoughts on the Stewart-Hyder border closure controversy.

From the CFTK TV archives


March 12 --- Hudson Bay Mountain to host Ski Cross championship

Smither's Hudson Bay Mountain prepares to host a Canadian ski Cross Championship

From the CFTK TV archives


March 12 -- Economic impact on Kitimat commercial sector during Kitimat workers strike

Stores in a Kitimat Shopping Mall are feeling the impact of the current public workers strike in Kitimat

From the CFTK TV Archives

 

March 12 -- Kitimat Arson Arrests

After almost one year, RCMP lay charges against two people related to an arson in Kitimat

From the CFTK TV Archives

 

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

March 11 -- Prince Rupert's Spectrum 21 course program at Pacific Coast School

A review of a program proposal at Pacific Coast School that the students hope will continue to receive funding from the School District for.

From the CFTK TV archives.

 

March 11 -- UNBC Rally in Terrace

As the labour dispute at UNBC continues, striking academic instructors received some help on the picket line.

From the CFTK TV archives.

 

March 11-- Northwest leaders named to Provincial Rural Advisory Council

Three well known Northwest Leaders have been named to a Provincial Advisory Council on rural issues.

From the CFTK TV Archives.


March 11 -- Prince Rupert Port Expansion

The Prince Rupert Port Authority's President and CEO Don Krusel talks with Global news about the planned expansion for Fairview Terminal

From the Gobal TV archives

 

March 11 -- Japanese tsunami debris still washing up on BC coast

A look at efforts to clean up Japanese tsunami debris on the BC coast

From Global Television BC

 

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

March 10 -- Fairview Terminal Expansion Announcement

Some background on the welcome announcement for Prince Rupert of the planned expansion for Phase Two of the Fairview Container Terminal.

From the CFTK TV Archive



March 10 -- Trans Canada NWCC bursary money

Details of a donation from Trans Canada Corporation which provided bursaries for Northwest Community College.

From the CFTK Archives

 

March 10 -- Terrace City Council to lend support To Stewart over proposed Border closure

Terrace City Council will offer up its support to lend assistance to the Town of Stewart as it seeks to overturn a Canada Border Services Decision to close the border with Hyder overnight.

From the CFTK TV Archives


March 10-- Pee Wee Tournament shifts to Terrace

A labour dispute in Kitimat has forced organizers of a Pee Wee Hockey Tournament to take the show up to Terrace for the week ahead.

From the CFTK TV Archives

 

Monday, March 9, 2015

March 9 -- Prince Rupert City Council Session

A look at Prince Rupert City Council's public Budget consultation session at the Lester Centre on Monday, March 9th.

From the City of Prince Rupert You Tube Page.


March 9 -- Northwest Growth Conference recap

A look back at the first ever Northwest Growth Conference held in Prince Rupert March 6th and 7th.

From the CFTK TV archives..

 

March 9 -- First Nations Forum in Smithers

A review of a weekend forum on First Nations topics that took place in Smithers.

 From the CFTK TV archives