Friday, January 29, 2016

January 29 -- Terrace Firefighter Showcase

The Terrace Fire Department hosted a Firefighter Showcase, part of their attempt to attract more volunteers to the city's Fire Department.

From the CFTK TV archives.


January 29 -- Nathan Cullen on assessment process changes for energy projects

Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen is expecting that the new assessment process announced this week will be put in place for the Pacific NorthWest LNG project.

From the CFTK TV Archives.


January 28 -- Kitselas Reaction to Tribunal findings

Representatives from the Kitselas First Nation are hopeful of a positive reaction from the Federal Government to funding issues for Children in First Nation's communities.

From the CFTK TV Archives.


January 29 -- Smithers to host 2016 Ski Cross Championship

Organizers of a Ski Cross Championship enjoyed their time in Smithers last year and will be bringing the 2016 Championships to the region in March.

From the CFTK TV Archives.


Thursday, January 28, 2016

January 28 -- Terrace Pedestrian hit by Truck


A Terrace woman has been airlifted to a Vancouver hospital after a pedestrian - truck incident in the city's downtown area.

From the CFTK TV Archives.


January 28 -- Autism Seminar held in Terrace

A Seminar to explore issues that parents and guardians face from children with Autism was held in Terrace this week.

From the CFTK TV archives.


Wednesday, January 27, 2016

January 27 -- Tribunal Ruling findings released

Doug Donaldson, the MLA for Kitimat-Stikine outlines his thought on the findings of a tribunal that found a number of issues related to the nature of Federal funding for services in First Nation communities.

From the CFTK TV Archives


January 27 -- Terrace Fire Department launches volunteer recruitment drive

The City of Terrace has launched another recruitment drive for members for their volunteer component of the city fire department.

From the CFTK TV archives.


Tuesday, January 26, 2016

January 26 -- Geoscience review in the Northwest

The British Columbia Government outlined some of the work related to a Geoscience review of the Terrace, Kitimat and Smithers area.

From the CFTK TV Archives


January 26 -- Terrace Homelessness Task Force

The City of Terrace has appointed nine representatives to a Homelessness Task Force in the community.

From the CFTK TV archives.


Monday, January 25, 2016

January 25 -- Lelu Island Opposition Declaration

Background to a weekend declaration from those who oppose the development of Lelu Island for an LNG Terminal

From the CFTK TV archives.


January 25 -- Mine Layoffs reaction from MP Nathan Cullen

The MP for Skeena-Bulkley Valley outlined some of the steps that could be available to assist laid off miners in the region.

From the CFTK TV archives


January 25 -- Northwest Weekend Charity Fundraiser

Chances in Terrace hosted a poker tournament that raised funds for the REM Lee Hospital

From the CFTK TV Archives.

Friday, January 22, 2016

January 22 --- Nathan Cullen "confounded" on Lelu Island Science

Skeena Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen says he's confounded at the results of two reports submitted by scientists from DFO and Natural Resources Canada on the topic of LNG development on Lelu Island.

From the CFTK TV archives.


January 22 -- Avalanche Warnings for Inland areas of Coastal backcountry

Avalanche Canada has issued a number of warnings related to dangers in the back country, particularly in the Inland North Coast areas.


From the CFTK TV archives


Thursday, January 21, 2016

January 21 -- Bulkley Valley School being considered for closure

With enrolment numbers in decline, Lake Kathlyn School in the Bulkley Valley is being considered for closure by School officials.

From the CFTK TV Archives

Wednesday, January 20, 2016

January 20 -- Flora Bank Science Debate

Opponents of the proposed LNG terminal project at Lelu island are weighing in on a recent report delivered to the CEAA by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans.

From the CFTK TV Archives


January 20 -- Douglas Channel LNG Export licence granted

The proposed Douglas Channel LNG development for the Kitimat area has received a 25 year export licence from the National Energy Board.

From the CFTK TV Archives


January 20 -- Computer Coding program Concerns from BCTF

The Ministry of Education will be adding computer coding to the province's grade school curriculum, something which has educators a little concerned as to how the Province plans to deliver that program.

From the CFTK TV archives


January 20 -- Trans Canada signs pipeline deals with First Nations

Two more First Nations communities have signed pipeline deals with Trans Canada pipelines as part of the Coastal Gas Link project. It brings the total to eleven such arrangements signed in recent months. The Coastal Gas Link project would link the natural gas fields of Northeastern BC and Northwest Alberta with a proposed terminal development in Kitimat.

From the CFTK TV Archives.


Tuesday, January 19, 2016

January 19 -- Brain Injury ID Card

Background on an ID card program in place in the province for those that have suffered brain injuries and permanent disabilities and how a Northwest resident has had problems accessing the program.

From the CFTK TV archives


January 19 -- Wrinch Memorial Hospital Transfer

Background on the planned transfer of the Wrinch Memorial Hospital in the Hazleton's over to Northern Health.

From the CFTK TV archives


Monday, January 18, 2016

January 18 -- Smithers Carbon Footprint

An environmental studies student at UNBC is helping the business sector of his home community of Smithers to learn more about the carbon footprint found in the Bulkley Valley city.

From the CFTK TV archives


Friday, January 15, 2016

January 15 -- Kitselas First Nation reviews Pacific Future Energy plans

A Northwest First Nation is reviewing the plans announced yesterday by Pacific Future Energy, with the Kitselas First Nation continuing on with their engagement process with the company.

From the CFTK TV archives


Thursday, January 14, 2016

January 14 -- Pacific Future Energy selects Kitimat for proposed oil refinery

A Vancouver based energy company has selected Kitimat as the site for its proposed Oil refinery project.

From the CFTK TV Archives.


January 14 -- Bus flips near Prince George

There were a number of injuries after a Greyhound passenger bus flipped south of Prince George. The bus was travelling from Kamloops to Prince George at the time of the incident, Greyhound is still investigating the crash.

From the CFTK TV archives


Wednesday, January 13, 2016

January 13 -- City of Terrace looks for provincial approval for land

The City of Terrace is looking for Ministry of Environment approval to move forward with  plans to subdivide the old CO-op  land in the community for future development including a hotel.

From the CFTK TV archives


January 13 -- Northern Gateway ruling released

First Nations along the Coast and on Haida Gwaii are celebrating a BC Supreme Court victory over the nature of consultation related to the Northern Gateway project.

From the CFTK TV Archives.


Tuesday, January 12, 2016

January 12 -- Kitimat House Fire

The Kitimat Fire Department responded to a residential fire in the Whitesail neighbours of Kitimat on Tuesday, no injuries were reported as the department tackled the blaze at the residence which suffers heavy damage as a result of the fire.

From the CFTK TV archives


Monday, January 11, 2016

January 11 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority plans to spur wages and employment

The Port of Prince Rupert outlined some of the financial benefits to the North Coast that could come from the planned expansion of port facilities.

From the CFTK TV archives


January 11 -- Kinder Morgan Pipeline opposed by Province

The Province of British Columbia has outlined a number of concerns that it has with the proposed Kinder Morgan pipeline to Burnaby.


From the CFTK TV archives


Friday, January 8, 2016

January 8 --Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invited to Kitimat

The Mayor of Kitimat has issued an invitation to the Prime Minister, seeking a visit from Justin Trudeau to come view the progress and cooperation between Kitimat and area First Nations in a  number of industrial developments.

From the CFTK TV Archives


January 8-- Terrace Murder Charges

Terrace RCMP have forwarded charges the Crown related to a March 2011 stabbing case.

From the CFTK TV Archives.


Thursday, January 7, 2016

January 7 -- Bulkley River Ice Jam Update

Water levels have dropped slightly in the Bulkley Valley, good news for those keeping an eye on the ice jam on the Bulkley River.

From the CFTK TV archives


January 7 -- LNG Canada Exports


The proposed LNG Canada project in Kitimat has received an extended export licence from the NEB.

From the CFTK TV archives.


January 7 -- Kitimat Dry Cleaning

A look at some changes at a Terrace Dry Cleaner and the reduced impact on the environment they will have.

From the CFTK TV archives


Wednesday, January 6, 2016

January 6 -- Huckleberry Mine Layoffs near Smithers

Declining prices in the minerals industry has resulted in layoffs at the Huckleberry Mine near Houston/Smithers.

From the CFTK TV archives


January 6 -- Terrace Shooting death investigation from 2015

A 47 year old Terrace man is facing a number of charges in relation to a shooting in the city in February of 2015.

From the CFTK TV archives


January 6 -- Crown considers charges on Gitaus death

An incident dating back to 2011 is back is back in the courts, with Crown Counsel considering charges in an incident in Gitaus.

From the CFTK TV archives.


Tuesday, January 5, 2016

January 5 -- Property assessment impact on Kitimat

The recent delivery of property announcements has provided for a reduction in assessments for the community of Kitimat.

From the CFTK TV archives


January 5 -- Bulkley River Ice Jam

The cold snap has provided for some concern over the status of the Bulkley River, with an Ice Jam on the River keeping Smithers residents on the alert.

From the CFTK TV Archives


January 5 -- Kitimat LNG Permit received

The proposed LNG development in Kitimat was the first to receive a Building and Facilities permit for their project.

From the CFTK TV archives.


Monday, January 4, 2016

January 4 -- Northwest Assessment Notices in the mail

Communities across the Northwest are receiving their property assessment notices this week.

From the CFTK TV archives.


January 4 -- Rio Tinto Emissions permits

Rio Tinto has received its Emissions Permits from the Environmental Appeal Board, which dismissed complaints from two Kitimat women related to the facility.

From the CFTK TV archives.