Tuesday, June 30, 2015

June 30 -- Prince Rupert Waterfront Fuel Leak

The Prince Rupert Port Authority and West Coast Marine Response Corporation continue their work on a suspected fuel leak from an old pipe near the waterfront.

From the CFTK TV Archives..


June 30 -- Smithers Hotel Proposal

A look at a proposed hotel development in the Smithers area.

From the CFTK TV archives.


June 30 -- Canada Day celebrations in Kitimat and Terrace

Two reports from CFTK TV highlighting the Canada Day celebrations to be held in Terrace and Kitimat.

Terrace





 Kitimat


June 30 -- Tahltan Development Corporation anniversary

The Tahltan Development Corporation is celebrating the thirtieth anniversary this month, providing for partnerships and development in their territory.

From the CFTK TV Archives


Monday, June 29, 2015

June 29 -- Port of Prince Rupert Green Wave update

A look at the latest developments for the Prince Rupert Port Authority's Green Wave program.

From the CFTK TV archives


June 29 -- Kitsumkalum Salmon Run

Another of the Northwest's major running events of the year took place this weekend in the Terrace area. As the Kitsumkalum Salmon Run celebrated its seventh run.

 From the CFTK TV archives.


June 29 -- Coastal Gas Link Agreement

Some background into a recent agreement related to the Coastal GasLink Pipeline project.

From the CFTK TV archives.


June 29 -- Concerns over treatment of horses in the Bulkley Valley


An update on concerns related to a Horse farm in the Bulkley Valley, with the owner of the farm calling into question some of the social media aspects of those concerns and the damage to the reputation of the farm that those comments could have provided.

From the CFTK TV archives.


June 29 -- Silvertip Mine approval

A mining project proposed for the Yukon/British Columbia border has been approved by the Province of British Columbia.

From the CFTK TV Archives


Friday, June 26, 2015

June 26 -- Prince Rupert Kayaking

A look at Joe Paolinelli's Skeena Kayaking business in Prince Rupert.

From the CFTK TV Archives.


June 26 -- Alaska Plane Crash

A plane crash in Southeast Alaska has claimed nine lives east of Ketchikan.

From the CFTK TV Ardchives


June 26 -- BC heatvave

Hot temperatures arrive across British Columbian including the Northwest. With a number of agencies keeping an eye on areas of concern in the region.

From the CFTK TV Archives.


June 26 -- Smithers Air Quality

Proposed production at a pellet plant in the Bulkley Valley has some residents concerned about their air quality.

From the CFTK TV Archives


Thursday, June 25, 2015

June 25 -- Prince Rupert Fishing Business

A look at the sport fishing industry on the North Coast, focusing on one charter operator in the Prince Rupert area.

From the CFTK TV Archives.


June 25 -- Fire Safety for the Northwest

With dry conditions inland and hot temperatures on the horizon some Fire Safety guidelines have been issued for the region.

From the CFTK TV archives.


June 25 -- Kitimat Leisure Services still to be restored

With the Civic workers dispute now behind them, Kitimat looks to reopen some of their lesisure Service locations in the city.

From the CFTK TV archives.

Wednesday, June 24, 2015

June 24 -- Cosco vessel Development arrives at Fairview Terminal

The arrival of one of the larger ships in the Cosco shipping lines at Fairview Terminal has Prince Rupert Port Authority officials hoping for more ships of similar size calling on the port.

From the CFTK TV archives.


June 24 -- KSM Mine Concerns

First Nations leaders from BC and Alaska were in Toronto to express their concerns about some of the mining practices related to the KSM Mine project proposed for the Tahtlan Nation.

From the CFTK TV Archives


June 24 -- Burns Lake Job Fair

With the potential of more development in the Burns Lake area, a job fair took place to provide information to Burns Lake and area residents on possible jobs.

From the CFTK TV Archives


June 24 -- Smithers Airport Food Service negotiations

Smithers Town Council is looking to sign an agreement with an Airport Food Service provider.

From the CFTK TV Archives.


June 24 -- Kitimat Canada Day plans

Kitimat's is putting the final plans together for its Canada Day plans.

From the CFTK TV Archives


Tuesday, June 23, 2015

June 23 -- Prince Rupert Condo Project

A review of the presentation and residents feedback related to a proposed condo project for the Park Avenue area.

From the CFTK TV archives.


June 23 -- Prince Rupert Hospice Inititative

A review of the plans of the Prince Rupert Hospice Society to assist residents with their end of life planning.

From the CFTK TV Archives


June 23 -- Douglas Channel LNG Open House


Proponents of an LNG Terminal project in Kitimat were in Terrace this week hosting an Open House related to their development.

From the CFTK TV archives.


June 23 -- Chevron Opens an LNG office for Houston

Chevron Canada is working on the pre-construction phase of a planned pipeline to deliver LNG to the Kitimat region and as part of that pre-construction will be the opening of an LNG office in the Houston area.

From the CFTK TV archives


Monday, June 22, 2015

June 22 -- Prince Rupert Vehicle Fire press conference

The RCMP, Prince Rupert Fire and Rescue and the Mayor hosted a press conference on Monday to outline details related to a number of vehicle fires set in the community over the last wee.

From the CFTK TV Archives


June 22 -- Terrace Fire

The Terrace Fire Department responded to a weekend fire that gutted an old bunk house for the Canadian National Railway.

From the CFTK TV Archives.


June 22 -- Smithers Aboriginal Day celebration

A look at the celebrations in Smithers observing National Aboriginal Day in the community.

From the CFTK TV Archives.


June 22 -- Aboriginal Day in Terrace

A review of the activities in Terrace in observation of Aboriginal Day in the community.

From the CFTK TV Archives.


Thursday, June 18, 2015

June 18 -- Protest over Fairview Expansion hiring

A dispute over the hiring of contract workers on the Fairview Expansion project has resulted in a First Nations group setting up an information picket line at the Terminal entrance.

From the CFTK TV archives


June 18 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority Annual Public Meeting

The Port hosted their annual public meeting on Thursday morning.

From the CFTK TV archives.


   

June 18 -- Vancouver Airport and Prince Rupert connection outlined at Chamber meeting

A representative from YVR provided a look at the connection between Prince Rupert and YVR and the transportation link that the two airports provide and what the two airports need to know about potential future growth.

From the CFTK TV archives.


June 18 -- British Columbia governments plans for increased focus on Aboriginal history for the schools

The province of British Columbia will be adding more aboriginal history to the province's curriculum as part of the province's move to reach reconciliation.

From the CFTK TV Archives

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

June 17 -- Lakelse Fire update

The Northwest Fire Centre has revised its estimate of the size of the Lakelse Lake area fire, with fire fighters tackling the lightning sparked fire.

From the CFTK TV archives


June 17 -- Kitimat LNG gains environmental approval for proposed development

The provincial and federal government have granted environmental approval with conditions to Kitimat LNG for their proposed LNG terminal in the region.

From the CFTK TV Archives


June 17 -- Smithers to play host to NWCC golf tournament

Smithers residents can contribute to an NWCC bursary program for the Bulkley Valley, by taking part in an upcoming Smithers Golf Tournament.

From the CFTK TV archives.


June 17-- Northwest Jobs picture

Total employment in the Northwest has dropped to its lowest levels in ten years, but a Chartered Accountants report suggests that things could improve over the next year.

From the CFTK TV Archives


Tuesday, June 16, 2015

June 16 -- Cow Bay Days preparations

With Seafest now over, attention turns to the upcoming Cow Bay Days in Prince Rupert.

From the CFTK TV Archives


June 16 -- National Aboriginal Day planning


A number of events are planned over the weekend ahead as part of National Aboriginal Day.

From the CFTK TV Archives


Monday, June 15, 2015

June 15 -- Prince Rupert Seafest 2015

Prince Rupert celebrated its 37th Seafest over the weekend.

From the CFTK TV archives.


June 15 -- Arrest made in Smithers Graffiti incidents

Graffiti is finding its way onto a number of walls and other locations in both Smithers and Telkwa, with RCMP having made one arrest and looking to make more.

From the CFTK TV Archives.


June 15 -- Social Justice Fundraiser in Terrace

A program at Caledonia Secondary in Terrace is raising awareness of Social Justice issues and raising  funds for a number of projects.

From the CFTK TV Archives

 

Friday, June 12, 2015

June 12 --LNG Investment Decision reaction

Some of the reaction from across the province on yesterday's Conditional Investment Decision from Petronas.

From the CFTK TV archives


June 12 -- Ramona Wilson Walk this weekend

A look ahead to the weekend and the Ramona Wilson Walk in the Smithers area

From the CFTK TV archives.


June 12 -- Terrace Attempted Luring

Terrace RCMP is warning the public about a recent incident in the community

From the CFTK TV Archives

 

Thursday, June 11, 2015

June 11 -- Prince Rupert Landfill controversy

Port Edward is not very happy with a raise in the rates for access to the Prince Rupert Landfill site on the Ridley Island Access Road.

From the CFTK TV Archives


June 11 -- Northwest LNG Investment Decision

A look at the announcement of today from Petronas of a Conditional Investment Decision related to the Lelu Island terminal project.

From the CFTK TV archives


June 11 -- Burns Lake recognized as Age Friendly

The approach that Burns Lakes takes towards its seniors is being recognized by the province.

From the CFTK TV archives.


June 11 -- David Suzuki Interview Part Two (G7 Commitment)

The second of a two part interview with Dr. David Suzuki who is currently touring the Northwest.

From the CFTK TV Archives.


June 11 -- Final investment decision made by Petronas

Global BC's Keith Baldrey outlines the terms of the Conditional Final investment Decision made by Petronas.

From the Global BC archives..


Wednesday, June 10, 2015

June 10 -- Prince Rupert Hospital Service report

Some background on the concerns related to a recent internal report from Northern Health that is reviewing surgical services in the Northwest and the impact that any decisions might have on Prince Rupert Regional Hospital.

From the CFTK TV archives.


June 10 -- Deal negotiated between Unifor and the District of Kitimat

After 102 days, members of Unifor and the District of Kitimat have reached an agreement on a new municipal workers contract.

From the CFTK TV archives


June 10 -- Smithers green lights improvements for Chandler Park field

Improvements are on the way for a Smithers area soccer field.

From the CFTK TV archives.


June 10 -- David Suzuki Interview Part One (LNG and pipelines)

The first of a two part interview with Dr. David Suzuki on a number of environmental issues.

From the CFTK TV Archives.


Tuesday, June 9, 2015

June 9 -- Rainbow Crosswalk approved for Cow Bay in Prince Rupert

Prince Rupert City Council has approved the painting of a crosswalk in rainbow colours for the Cow Bay District.

From the CFTK TV Archives.


June 9-- Telkwa Water Restrictions

Limited resources in the reservoir has Telkwa issuing water restrictions for the community.

From the CFTK TV Archives


Monday, June 8, 2015

June 8 -- Seafest set to start Friday

A look ahead to the Seafest Celebrations for the weekend ahead in Prince Rupert

From the CFTK TV archives

 

June 8 -- RTA Scrubber petition

Residents of Kitimat continue their efforts related to environmental concerns from the Rio Tinto Alcan smelter, launching a petition in the community.

From the CFTK TV Archives.


June 8 -- Telkwa Taxes and Budget Issues

A look at the the recent budget in Telkwa and what moves the Village has made to address it.

From the CFTK TV archives


Friday, June 5, 2015

June 5 --Pinnacle Pellet Shipment

A record setting shipment of wood Pellets was recorded this month at the Prince Rupert Terminal for Pinnacle Pellet.

From the CFTK TV Archives


June 5 -- Kispiox Valley Rodeo is underway

It's Rodeo Weekend in Kispiox, with the 68th annual edition of the popular event. A number of activities are set to take place in the Kispiox Valley.

From the CFTK TV archive.


June 5 -- Terrace Youth Centre celebrates achievements


The Terrace and District Youth Centre is celebrating its new Youth Centre and the grant received to operate it.

From the CFTK TV Archives.


Thursday, June 4, 2015

June 4 -- Tsunami Talk in Prince Rupert

Some background on Wednesday's Tsunami Talk at the Nisga'a Hall.

From the CFTK TV archives.


June 4 -- Day four of the Environmental hearings into Rio Tinto Alcan's operations

It was day four of the environmental hearing process related to the operations of Kitimat's Rio Tinto Alcan operations.

From the CFTK TV Archives


June 4-- Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP on the Truth and Reconciliation Findings

Nathan Cullen, the MP for Skeena-Bulkley Valley offered up some thoughts on this weeks Truth and Reconciliation Report.

From the CFTK TV archives


June 4 -- Smithers Secondary Art Presentation

A review of this weeks special art presentation from Smithers Secondary school.

From the CFTK TV archives.


Wednesday, June 3, 2015

June 3 -- Possible Alaska Ferry shutdown in July

A look at the potential shut down of Alaska Marine Highway service on July the 1st.

From the CFTK TV archives