Monday, November 30, 2015

Friday, November 27, 2015

November 27 -- Hays 2.0

The City of Prince Rupert introduced a new vision for the future this week, with the release of Hays 2.0.

From the CFTK TV Archives.


November 27 -- Nathan Cullen on Voting Reform

Nathan Cullen, the MP for Skeena-Bulkley Valley is looking to hold the Liberal government accountable towards the theme of voting reforms.

From the CFTK TV archives.


November 27 -- Unifor - Rio Tinto OT controversy

The union representing workers at Rio Tinto in Kitimat says the company is risking worker safety by ordering mandatory Overtime shifts at the modernized smelter.

From the CFTK TV Archives


Thursday, November 26, 2015

November 26 -- Hawkair suspends service to Prince Rupert

Hawkair announces the suspension of air service to Prince Rupert and redirects the airline assets towards a Terrace - Prince George - Kelowna flight option.

From the CFTK TV archives.


November 26 -- Prince Rupert back on the provincial hydro grid

After a couple of weeks being off line, the City of Prince Rupert has been returned to the provincial hydro grid after Hydro workers made repairs to the damaged infrastructure to the east.

From the CFTK TV archives




November 26 -- Stone on Highway Transportation

British Columbia Transportation Minister Todd Stone outlines his comments related to the recent Highway 16 symposium in Smithers.

From the CFTK TV archives.


November 26 -- Nathan Cullen on refugees and Northwest reaction

The MP for Skeena-Bulkley Valley has offered up some thoughts on the current discussion related to refugees from Syria and the reaction of local residents of the region who are looking to help.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 26 -- Nathan Cullen on Climate Change conference

Nathan Cullen will soon be on his way to Paris to take part in the Climate Change discussion in the French capital.

From the CFTK TV archives.


Wednesday, November 25, 2015

November 25 -- Highway 16 Symposium Reaction

The Symposium on issues related to Highway 16 has come to an end, with a number of suggestions offered up towards the concerns of residents in the region.

From the CFTK TV Archives


Tuesday, November 24, 2015

November 24 -- Task Force set up for Canfisco workers facing job losses

The Province will be putting a Task Force in place at Hecate Strait Employment Services to lend assistance to those shore workers losing their jobs at Prince Rupert's Oceanside plant.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 24 -- Prince Rupert Housing Development

A proposed condo project in downtown Prince Rupert will be the subject of a Public hearing in December.

From the CFTK TV Archives.

 

November 24 -- Terrace refugee relocation plans

Terrace residents consider plans to bring in Syrian refugees to the Northwest community.

From the CFTK TV archives


Monday, November 23, 2015

November 23 -- Prince Rupert Power update

BC Hydro hopes to have the North Coast back on the main provincial power grid by Wednesday, Prince Rupert and area have been on a gas fired generator power supply since last weeks windstorm.

From the CFTK TV archives.

 

November 23 -- Smithers Highway Symposium

A look at Tuesday's Highway Symposium in Smithers on issues related to missing and murdered women in Northern British Columbia.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 23 -- Smithers RCMP investigate string of break ins

The Smithers Detachment of the RCMP is investigating a string of break ins taking place in the community.

From the CFTK TV archives


Friday, November 20, 2015

November 20 -- Lax Kw'alaams Election Results

The votes have been counted at Lax Kw'alaams and incumbent Garry Reece has been defeated by John Helin for the top position on the Band Council.

From the CFTK TV archives

 

November 20 -- Jingle Boat Express tickets go on sale Sunday

The Jingle Boat Express is adding a few extra sailings on December 10th, tickets go on sale for five dollars on Sunday at the Civic Centre at 9 PM

From the CFTK TV archives


November 20 -- Terrace Salvation Army Kettle Campaign kicks off

The Salvation Army Christmas campaign has kicked of in the Terrace area.

From the CFTK TV archives


Thursday, November 19, 2015

November 19 -- Union on Canfisco Licences

UFAWU-Unifor has outlined its next move when it comes to planned closure of canning lines at the Prince Rupert Oceanside plant, calling for the revocation of fishing licences for Canfisco boats.

From the CFTK TV Archives.


November 19 -- Lax Kw'alaams Election Day

Lax Kw'alaams residents go to the polls to elect a Mayor, Council and School trustees today.

From the CFTK TV archives.


November 19 -- Avalanche Season Awareness

The approach of winter weather means more awareness in the backcountry with Avalanche Canada preparing to provide their daily alerts related to conditions starting Friday November 20th.

From the CFTK TV Archives


November 19 -- Highway 16 Symposium

The provincial government is holding a symposium related to the issue of safety and transportation options on Highway 16, the event takes place in Smithers next week.

From the CFTK TV archives.


November 19 -- Terrace Overpass Lights

Some changes that affect the flow of traffic in the Sande Overpass have been introduced by Highways and Transportation.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 19 -- Syria night in Smithers

A Smithers community group is organizing an event to allow local residents to learn more about Syrian refugees and to help in making plans to bring refugees to the region.

From the CFTK TV archives.


Wednesday, November 18, 2015

November 18 -- Port CEO and President on Lelu Island

Prince Rupert Port Authority President and CEO Don Krusel outlines a number of items to a Chamber of Commerce Luncheon audience, including some comments related to the LNG project proposed for Lelu Island.

From the CFTK TV Archives.


November 18 -- Watson Island Pulp Mill auction underway

It's auction day for the assets of the Watson Island pulp mill site, with an online auction taking place over the next two days.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 18 -- BDC financing options for small business

The Business Development Bank of Canada is offering small business operators some financing to help cushion blows from the current situation in the oil and gas sector.

From the CFTK TV archives


Tuesday, November 17, 2015

November 17 -- Prince Rupert windstorm damage

The nasty blow of weather that passed through Prince Rupert this week provided for some damage along the city's waterfront., as well as to the infrastructure to the main line for BC Hydro service into the community.

From the CFTK TV archives.



Monday, November 16, 2015

November 16 -- Chowder competition

Prince Rupert's Fukasaku sushi and the Wheelhouse Brewery have teamed up to take part in the Vancouver Aquarium's Oceanwise Chowder challenge.

From the CFTK TV Archives.


November 16 -- Northwest Weater

A look at some of the impact of this weeks storm that passed through the Northwest this week.

From the CFTK TV archives.


Friday, November 13, 2015

November 13 -- Cannery closing reaction

Prince Rupert Shore workers at the Canadian Fish Cannery in the city expressed their anger and concerns over the announcement of yesterday that the canning lines will soon be closed.

From the CFTK TV archives


Thursday, November 12, 2015

November 12 -- Canfisco Layoffs

The Canadian Fishing Company announces the end of salmon canning operations at the Prince Rupert plant. With plans to restructure plant operations to be determined.

From the CFTK TV Archives.


November 12 -- CowBay Boutique

A new destination for Prince Rupert shoppers opens up in Cow Bay with the debut of a new clothing store in the city.

From the CFTK TV Archives


November 11 -- SD 52 thermostats

The Prince Rupert School District has received funding for the replacement of thermostats and heating systems at Charles Hays Secondary School.

From the CFTK TV archives.


Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

November 10 -- Prince Rupert Affordable Housing process

The City of Prince Rupert, along with a number of local stakeholders is continuing with its efforts to investigate affordable housing options in the community.

From the CFTK TV archives.


November 10 -- National Inquiry Planning

Planning is set to begin for a National inquiry into the history missing and murdered women along the Highway 16 corridor.

From the  CFTK TV archives


Monday, November 9, 2015

November 9 -- Lelu Island Letter

Two letters of opposition to the proposed LNG Terminal at Lelu Island have been delivered to the Prime Minister and Environment Minister in Ottawa.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 9 -- New Hospital Name for Haida Gwaii facility

Northern Health is looking for suggestions from those living on Haida Gwaii as to what name the new hospital facility should go by.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 9 -- Terrace residents continue to be generous during Rotary Auction time

Organizers of the Terrace Rotary Auction over the weekend are quite happy with how things turned out, with Terrace residents taking advantage of the deals offered over the two day event in the community aiding a number of Terrace based community projects.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 9 -- Terrace Guns and Hoses Game a huge success

The final proceeds haven't been tallied just yet, but organizers of the annual Terrace Guns and Hoses Hockey game was well received over the weekend.

From the CFTK TV archives


Friday, November 6, 2015

November 6 -- Federal Court of Appeal ruling for Mayor Garry Reece

The Federal Court of Appeal has reinforced its previous ruling in support of Lax Kw'alaams Mayor Garry Reece, issuing an ruling on an appeal and putting last years controversial events in the community now part of the past.

From the CFTK TV archives


Thursday, November 5, 2015

November 5 -- NWCC Trades Survey

Apprenticeship Training taking place in the North is providing many benefits to the Norther part of the province, following the results of a recent survey on trades in the region.

CFTK TV provided a look at the NWCC program at the Prince Rupert campus.


November 5 -- Burns Lake College cutback concerns

Residents of the Burns Lake are continuing to express their concerns over cuts to the Community college program run by the College of New Caledonia in the region.

From the CFTK TV archives


Wednesday, November 4, 2015

November 4 -- Vandalism spree at Metlakatla Ferry Dock in Prince Rupert

The Prince Rupert detachment is looking for the assistance of the public as they continue their investigation into a vandalism spree on the Prince Rupert Waterfront.

From the CFTK TV archives.


November 4 -- Illegal cigarettes continue to be a problem in British Columbia

A look at concerns over the sale of illegal tobacco in the North Coast region.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 4 -- Air Canada suspends flights between Terrace and Calgary for the winter

While the schedule has only been in place for  a few months, Air Canada is suspending flights between Calgary and Terrace for their upcoming winter schedule.

From the CFTK TV archives.


Tuesday, November 3, 2015

November 3 -- Pulp Mill Auction plans in place for old Skeena mill assets

An online auction will be used to sell of assets of the old Skeena pulp mill at Watson Island.

From the CFTK TV archives.

November 3 -- Prince Rupert road closures owing to water main work on east side

The City of Prince Rupert has closed some streets on the east side as work crews deal with a water main issue at Applewaite and Crestview.

From the CFTK TV Archives


November 3 -- Mead Award winning brew out of Terrace

A Terrace craft brewer and area bee keeper have won an award for a creation of a new alcohol beverage that has won a provincial award.

From the CFTK TV archives


Monday, November 2, 2015

November 2 -- Flu Vaccine clinics in Northwest

It's flu shot season in the Northwest and CFTK TV reviews the flu clinic options in Prince Rupert.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 2 -- Robbery in Smithers

RCMP in Smithers are looking for a suspect in an armed robbery of store in that community.

From the CFTK TV archives.

 

November 2 -- Changes in Ottawa

Skeena-Bulkley Valley NDP MP Nathan Cullen offers up a few thoughts on the soon to be announced cabinet for new Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as well as what he hopes to see in Ottawa this fall.

From the CFTK TV archives