Wednesday, August 31, 2016

August 31 -- Sanitization issues related to Medical equipment in Prince Rupert

A Prince Rupert woman is continuing to express her concerns over how Northern Health has handled the issue of a sanitization issue related to her recent endoscopy at the Prince Rupert Hospital.

From the CFTK TV archives.


August 31 -- Public Input sessions on Public Transit planning for Highway 16

Prince Rupert, Port Edward and Kitsumkalum were the three stops on an information tour of the Northwest by BC Transit as they outline their plans for an expanded transit offering for communities along the Highway 16 corridor.

From the CFTK TV archives


August 31 -- Cheque presentation for Kids Battling cancer

CFTK's Robert Pictou was on hand to receive a cheque from last weekend's Gatsby Gala for the Tour de North, with the money to be directed towards Kids Battling Cancer.

From the CFTK TV archives.


August 31 -- Smithers lonely sidewalk

Smithers sidewalk to nowhere continues to generate a lot of discussion over how Smithers Council approaches development issues.

From the CFTK TV archives.


August 31 -- Investigation continues into Highway 37 Crash at Williams Creek

The RCMP continue to investigate a four vehicle traffic incident on Highway 37 South at Williams Creek that resulted in the death of one Northwest resident on Tuesday.

From the CFTK TV archives


August 31 -- Second CN Rail fatality in Terrace in a week reported

For the second time in a week a fatality has been reported along the CN Rail tracks that pass through the city of Terrace, with the death of a woman now under investigation.

From the CFTK TV Archives


Tuesday, August 30, 2016

August 30 -- Port Maintenance relocation

Some background on the Port of Prince Rupert plans for relocation of its Maintenance facilities at the Fairview Terminal.

From the CFTK TV Archives


August 30 -- Terrace death along CN Rail tracks

The BC Coroners Office is investigating an incident after a Terrace resident was killed after being hit by a train along the railway tracks in the city.

From the CFTK TV archives


August 30 -- Highway 37 crash at Williams Creek

A Highway crash involving four vehicles on Highway 37 South has closed traffic in both directions at the Williams Creek Bridge.

From the CFTK TV archives.


Monday, August 29, 2016

August 29 -- BVX Dog Show

A look at one of the highlights of this years Bulkely Valley Exhibition, the Dog show.

From the CFTK TV Archives


August 29 -- Bulkley Valley Exhibition Review

A look back at the weekend's events at this years Bulkley Valley Exhibition.

From the CFTK TV Archives


Friday, August 26, 2016

August 26 -- Sidewalk to Nowhere

Smithers Town Council is set to discuss the creation of a  sidewalk that doesn't lead to any destination.

From the CFTK TV archives.


August 26 -- Gatsby Gala

A look ahead to the Great Gatsby Gala for the Cops for Cancer's Tour de North along Highway 16.

From the CFTK TV archives.


Thursday, August 25, 2016

August 25 -- Highway 16 Then and Now

A former Prince Rupert resident has used a side by side comparison of Highway 16 "Then and Now"

From the CFTK TV archives.


August 25 -- Burgers and Bears

A fundraising BBQ in Smithers hosted by NDP MP Nathan Cullen will provide support for the Northern Lights Wildlife Shelter.

From the CFTK TV archives


Wednesday, August 24, 2016

August 24 -- Terrace Barbershop vandalized

The Terrace RCMP is looking for the assistance of the public as it investigates a break in and vandalism spree at a Terrace barber shop. The owners of the shop have posted the surveillance video of the incident to facebook.

From the CFTK TV Archives


August 24 -- Name of Deceased in RCMP interaction released

The BC Coroner's Service has identified Nicholas Jefferson as the name of a man who died as a result of his involvement in an incident with the RCMP in Terrace.

From the CFTK TV Archives.


August 24 -- Royal Tour of Haida Gwaii

Planning is in the works for a visit from Royalty this September to Haida Gwaii as the Federal Government announced the details of a visit to the region by Prince William and Kate Middelton, with hopes that their children will also be along for the trek.

From the CFTK TV Archives.


Tuesday, August 23, 2016

August 23 -- Liquor Zoning Amendment in Prince Rupert

Prince Rupert City Council has approved an amendment that will restrict the introduction of new liquor establishments in the city. Providing for a one kilometre rule across the city.

From the CFTK TV archives


August 23 -- Sarah Zimmerman declares for NDP candidacy in Skeena

With the incumbent MLA Robin Austin stepping aside from politics for the next election, the field is open for contenders with Terrace resident Sarah Zimmerman the first of the declared candidates for the upcoming election of 2017.

From the CFTK TV Archives


August 23 -- Bulkley Valley Exhibition Dog Show

A popular event is set for the Bulkley Valley Exhibition as a Rescue Dog presentation will be one of the featured events at the annual fair.

From the CFTK TV archives


Monday, August 22, 2016

August 22 -- Back to School planning in Prince Rupert

School is just around the corner and Prince Rupert businesses are noticing a burst of shoppers seeking back to school items and fashions.

From the CFTK TV archives.


August 22 -- Fire Ban update for the Northwest

A campfire ban is in place for areas of Northwest British Columbia.

From the CFTK TV archives


August 22 -- Gitxsan Culture Days

The Gitxsan First Nation commemorated the life of former Chief Councillor Marjorie McRae  as part of their annual Culture Days celebrations.

From the CFTK TV archives


Friday, August 19, 2016

August 19 -- IIO in Terrace to investigate incident at Terrace hospital

The death of a Terrace resident following an incident with Terrace RCMP will be the subject of a review by the provinces Independent Investigation Office.

From the CFTK TV Archives.


August 19 -- Hereditary Chiefs stripped of titles on Haida Gwaii over support for Enbridge project

A Haida clan has stripped the title of Hereditary Chief from two members over their support for the proposed Enbridge project.

From the CFTK TV archives


August 19 -- VIA Rail initiative for Highway 16 transportation issues

VIA Rail has commenced discussions with the British Columbia government offering the prospect of reduced fares along the Highway 16 corridor.

From the CFTK TV archives


August 19 -- John Horgan tour of Northwest

BC NDP leader John Horgan was in Terrace speaking on the issue of bus service along Highway 16 as part of his tour of the Northwest.

From the CFTK TV archives.


Thursday, August 18, 2016

August 18 -- John Horgan Northwest Tour

NDP leader John Horgan made a Prince Rupert stop on his tour of Northwest British Columbia.

From the CFTK TV archives


August 18 -- Tour de North Gala

Planning continues towards next week's Tour de North Gala in Terrace.

From the CFTK TV Archives


Wednesday, August 17, 2016

August 17 -- Whale Tail

A Prince Rupert business is showing its community spirit by donating a number of whale tail themed benches for placement around the city.

From the CFTK TV archives


August 17 -- Northwest Fire situation

With the hot temperatures arriving in the Northwest, the fire rating situation continues to be under a watchful eye from the BC Forest Service.

From the CFTK TV archives


Tuesday, August 16, 2016

August 16 -- Coffee Cops

The Kitimat detachment of the RCMP is taking their community engagement to the community with a number of community events.

From the CFTK TV archives


Monday, August 15, 2016

August 15 -- Nathan Cullen on voting reform

Residents of the Northwest will have an opportunity to share thoughts on the electoral system with NDP MP Nathan Cullen, who is looking to host community information sessions in September.

From the CFTK TV archives


August 15 -- Smithers Airport upgrade plans

The town of Smithers has outlined its plans for upgrades to the Smithers airport.

From the CFTK TV archives.


August 15 -- Terrace Grass fire

The Terrace fire department was called out a grass fire in the industrial area of the city.

From the CFTK TV archives


August 15 -- Cullen on Fish Farm aspect of Cohen Report

Both NDP MP Nathan Cullen and UFAWU-Unifor Rep Joy Thorkelson respond to the Liberal fisheries ministers thoughts related to fish farms as part of the Cohen Report.

From the CFTK TV Archives.


Friday, August 12, 2016

August 12 -- Prince Rupert Spot Checks

Prince Rupert RCMP conducted traffic spot checks on the city's east side, reinforcing safety messages for the city's drivers.

From the CFTK TV archives.


August 12 -- Cullen on Haida Gwaii Tidal power proposal

Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen is championing the work of a Haida Gwaii company that has introduced tidal power concepts for the islands.

From the CFTK TV Arcvhies


August 12 -- Terrace land fill closure

Terrace and Thornhill residents will have to make changes to how they dispose of their household trash, with the introduction of a transfer station and closure of the area land fill location.

 From the CFTK TV archives


Thursday, August 11, 2016

August 11 -- School District Transportation funding

The province of British Columbia is introducing transportation funding for School Districts across the province, with Prince Rupert exploring its options for the year ahead.

From the CFTK TV archives


August 11 -- Mills Memorial replacement called for by City of Terrace

The City of Terrace is looking to approach the province of British Columbia to consider replacement of the city's Mills Memorial Hospital.

From the CFTK TV archives.


August 11 -- Lofroth Guilty plea

A Terrace RCMP officer has entered a plea of guilty to assault in relation to an incident in the community in May of 2014.

From the CFTK TV Archives


Wednesday, August 10, 2016

August 10 -- RCMP on Summer impaired concerns

A look at the efforts of the Prince Rupert RCMP to address impaired driving during the summer season on the North Coast.

From the CFTK TV archives


August 10 -- Terrace Council won't provide bus passes for Syrian refugee families

The City Council in Terrace has decided not to provide free bus passes to arriving refugee families to the city.

From the CFTK TV archives



Tuesday, August 9, 2016

August 9 -- Prince Rupert Fire Department Charity Golf Scramble

Close to 5,000 dollars was raised for Muscular Dystrophy over the weekend as Prince Rupert's Fire Fighter's hosted their annual Charity Golf Scramble.

From the CFTK TV Archives


August 9 -- Terrace Structure fire

Fire crews from both Terrace and Thornhill battled an early morning shop fire in Terrace.

From the CFTK TV Archives


August 9 -- Rotary Club payout for Terrace Wild Duck Race

The Terrace rotary club announced the names of the winners of its Duck Race, which was part of the city's Riverboat Days celebrations.


Friday, August 5, 2016

August 5 - Prince Rupert Transition Society on Missing and Murdered Women inquiry

Some local reaction to the announcement of the start of a Federal inquiry into the cases of murdered and missing Indigenous women. Christine White offered up some thoughts on the work ahead for the Inquiry panel members.

From the CFTK TV archives.


August 5 -- Tidal Power Generation plans for Haida Gwaii

Yourbrook energy systems, a company working on Haida Gwaii is hosting an Open house to review its plans for Tidal power generation on the Islands.

From the CFTK TV archives.

Thursday, August 4, 2016

August 4 -- New Inspector in charge for Prince Rupert RCMP detachment

The Prince Rupert detachment of the RCMP is welcoming a new officer in charge as Inspector Blake Ward arrives to take the helm of policing on the North Coast.

From the CFTK TV archives.


August 4 -- Bish Wildfire west of Kitimat

Northwest Fire crews were working a 13 hectare wildfire west of Kitimat this week.

From the CFTK TV archives.


August 4 -- Terrace house Fire

No injuries were reported as Terrace fire fighters were called to tackled a house fire in the community

From the CFTK TV archives.


August 4 -- Terrace girl heads for Madagascar

A Terrace girl is heading to Madagascar as part of a Scouts Canada project to help build a school on the island nation.

From the CFTK TV archives.


Wednesday, August 3, 2016

August 3 -- Status of the Prince Rupert Airshed Study Report

North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice continues to ask the Provincial government on the status of an air shed study of the North Coast that has yet to be released by the BC Liberal government.

From the CFTK TV archives.


August 3 -- Man stabbed in Terrace dies

A Terrace stabbing incident has turned  into a homicide investigation, making for the first first murder case of the year for the city.

From the CFTK TV archives


August 3 -- Riverboat Black Belts

A look a Black Belt Tae Kwon Do competition,.one of the popular weekend events at this years Riverboat Days in Terrace.

From the CFTK TV Archives.

Tuesday, August 2, 2016

August 2 -- Monaghan Room debuts in Kitimat

A look at the commemoration over the weekend of a room at Kitimat's River Lodge, celebrating the work of former Mayor and Councillor Joanne Monaghan

 From the CFTK TV archives


August 2 -- Riverboat Days Montage

A pictorial essay on the weekend events that made up Terrace's Riverboat Days.

From the CFTK TV Archives


August 2 -- Riverboat Days wrap

A review of some of the events that took place in Terrace as part of the weekend Riverboat Day celebrations.

From the CFTK TV archives


August 2 -- FMX Motocross in Terrace

A look at the Moto cross competition that was part of Riverboat Days over the weekend.

From the CFTK TV Archives.