Monday, October 31, 2016

October 31 -- North Pacific's Terror at the Cannery Halloween

A look at the Halloween fun found at Port Edward's North Pacific Cannery Historical Site on Sunday.

From the CFTK TV Archives


October 31 -- Suwilaawks Playground

Students of a Terrace school came up with an unusual fundraising idea to raise money for the Suwilaawks Playground.

From the CFTK TV Archives.


Friday, October 28, 2016

October 28 -- Halloween Safety Tips from Prince Rupert RCMP

With Halloween fast approaching the Prince Rupert RCMP has some safety tips for those planning to go Trick or Treating on Monday.

From the CFTK TV archives.


October 28 -- Syrian Refugee families arrive in Terrace

Terrace is the latest Northwest community to play host to families from Syria who have relocated to Canada.

From the CFTK TV archives


October 28 -- Todd Stone on Sande Overpass

Transportation Minister Todd Stone outlined some of the background to delays in completing work on Terrace's Sande Overpass.

From the CFTK TV Archives.


October 28 -- Terrace RCMP seeking driver of suspicious truck

The Terrace RCMP is asking for the assistance of the public in finding the driver of a red truck who has been acting in a suspicious nature in the community.

From the CFTK TV archives


October 28 -- Skeena Sawmills seeks support for equipment acquisition project

Skeena sawmills approached Terrace City Council for a letter of support in the company's quest to purchase a CT scanner like device for use at their facility.

From the CFTK TV Archives

Thursday, October 27, 2016

October 27 -- Prince Rupert council supports grant applications

The City of Prince Rupert will be seeking grant funding for two water projects that the city has plans to move forward on.

From the CFTK TV archives


October 27 -- Kitimat Humane Society hosts fundraiser this weekend

The Kitimat Humane Society is hoping for a good turnout at its fundraising event in the community this weekend.

From the CFTK TV Archives.


October 27 -- Terrace pushes for pedestrian overpass over rail yard

The City of Terrace is continuing to push for a pedestrian overpass at the CN Rail yard, taking their concerns to Transportation Minister Todd Stone.

From the CFTK TV archives


October 27 -- BCGEU office to build regional office in Terrace

After years of renting, the BCGEU the union representing government workers in the province, will be constructing a regional office for the Northwest in Terrace.

From the CFTK TV Archives.

October 27 -- Open House held in Kitimat on waterfront access

The District of Kitimat hosted an open house for residents, seeking more feedback on how to develop a waterfront area of the community.

From the CFTK TV archives


October 27 -- Crash at Terrace cenotaph

A 48 year old man was transported to hospital following a crash at the Terrace cenotaph in front of the city hall building.

From the CFTK TV Archives.


October 27 -- Federal Government stands by it's approval of Pacific NorthWest LNG project

The Federal government has said that they stand by their decision. That in response to the court challenge launched in Vancouver this week seeking to overturn the government's approval of the Pacific NorthWest LNG project.

From the CFTK TV Arcvhies


Wednesday, October 26, 2016

October 26 -- Electoral Reform process nearing end

The electoral reform committee is heading towards its final stage of review on the nation's electoral system with MP Nathan Cullen noting the tight timeline ahead for the committee.

From the CFTK TV Archives.

October 26 -- LNG Lawsuit set to be filed in Vancouver

The Vancouver Courts will be the scene for the launch of court challenge of the approval of the Pacific NorthWest LNG project, as Northwest groups appear in court tomorrow in their quest to have the Federal government's approval overturned.

From the CFTK TV Archives


October 26 -- Hazelton to receive funding for recreation cetnre

The Province has announced funding for Hazelton, with Minister Todd Stone announcing funding for a new recreation centre for the community.

From the CFTK TV archives


Tuesday, October 25, 2016

October 25 -- Brett Merchant walk reaches Prince Rupert

A Kimberly man walking along Highway 16 to raise awareness for the missing and murdered women has reached Prince Rupert, with his next stop Haida Gwaii.

From the CFTK TV Archives


October 25 -- Premier Clark to receive invitation to tour Mills Memorial Hospital

The City of Terrace has issued an invitation to Premier Clark to tour the Mills Memorial Hospital as part of the city's quest to have the hospital replaced.

From the CFTK TV Archives.


October 25 -- Terrace Welcome sign has been removed

The debate over where to place a Welcome to Terrace sign has become a theme of discussion at Regional District after Thornhill raised objections to its location.

From the CFTK TV Archives


October 25 -- Provincial Government announces highway improvements

Transportation Minister Todd Stone was in Terrace to announce a number of highway improvements for the area.

From the CFTK TV archives


Monday, October 24, 2016

October 24 -- Alfred Street Water Disrpution

Repairs to City Water lines in the Alfred Street area of Prince Rupert will mean that there will be a water disruption in the area for the next few days.

From the CFTK TV archives


October 24 -- MLA Rice on Tug Sinking

North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice is raising her concerns over the sinking of the tug Nathan E. Stewart.

From the CFTK TV archives


October 24 -- Terrace RCMP seek break in suspect

Terrace RCMP are asking for the help of the public in locating a suspect in a local break in.

From the CFTK TV Archives


October 24 -- Aluminum City Telethon raises 78,000 dollars

Residents in Kitimat showed their generosity once again, responding to the annual Aluminum City Telethon delivering over 78,000 dollars towards community fundraising.

From the CFTK TV Archives.

Friday, October 21, 2016

October 21 -- Prince Rupert Design planning

A look ahead to the some planning initiatives in the Prince Rupert.

From the CFTK TV archives


October 21 Gitga'at Reaction to recent sinking and fuel spill

The calls continue to be made for a tanker ban to be put in place, with recent events in Bella Bella resonating with the Gitga'at.

From the CFTK TV Archives


October 21 -- Lofroth Sentencing in Terrace

The court case of an RCMP officer continues in Terrace with sentencing expected soon related to an incident in the community.

From the CFTK TV archives


Thursday, October 20, 2016

October 20 -- DP Port Expansion update

Jim Rushton from DP World ports provided an update on the progress of the Fairview Container Port Expansion project for the Prince Rupert Chamber of Commerce.

From the CFTK TV Archives


October 20 -- Dover Road Fire in the Terrace area

The Terrace and Thornhill Fire Departments tackled a fire in the outskirts of the city limits.

From the CFTK TV Archives


October 20 -- Terrace neighbour raises alarm and saves family

A Terrace resident raised the alarm and helped get a family out of their burning home in the Terrace area.

From the CFTK TV archives


Wednesday, October 19, 2016

October 19 -- Prince Rupert LNG supporter meeting

A look at a meeting held in Prince Rupert to talk about development of the industry in the province and to bring together supporters of the proposed Lelu Island LNG Terminal project.

From the CFTK TV archives.


October 19 -- Apartment Fire in downtown Prince Rupert

No injuries were reported in the wake of an apartment fire in the downtown area of Prince Rupert.

From the CFTK TV Archives.


October 19 -- House Fire in Terrace

Terrace Fire fighters responded to a fire that started in a garage in a building on McRea Avenue quickly spread to the remainder of the house. All members of the household were able to exit the home thanks to the help of their neighbours.

From the CFTK TV Archives.






October 19 -- LNG Canada holds Pizza update on proposed project

Kitimat residents had an opportunity hear the latest update on the LNG Canada project proposed for their community.

From the CFTK TV archives

October 18 -- Mushroom Picker rescued near Terrace

Members of the Terrace Search and Rescue Organization were called to help RCMP members locate a man lost in a swamp area near Terrace.

From the CFTK TV Archives




Tuesday, October 18, 2016

October 18 -- Cannery Terror

Halloween fun is returning to the North Pacific Cannery Historical Site with plans to bring back the popular Terror at the Cannery Haunted House on October 30th.

From the CFTK TV Archives


October 18 -- Trades Funding announcement for Northwest Schools

An industry led project in Northwest BC will see funding and supplies provided for three schools in Terrace, Kitimat and Hazelton.

From the CFTK TV archives.


October 18 -- Hazelton Minor Hockey to get new equipment from Vancouver Canucks

The Vancouver Canucks organization has stepped up to lend a hand to minor hockey in Hazelton.

From the CFTK TV archives.


October 18 -- A Day in the Life of École Roosevelt Park School

A video submission from SD52 for a program celebrating Canada's 150th Anniversary to be put together by the CTV Network.


Monday, October 17, 2016

October 17 -- MLA Rice on Bella Bella Fuel spill

North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice outlines her thoughts on the Bella Bella fuel spill and the provincial response to address it.

From the CFTK TV archives


October 17 -- KidSport funding for Prince Rupert

Residents of Prince Rupert had the opportunity on Monday to learn more about the KidSport organization and its funding options for parents.

From the CFTK TV Archives


October 17 -- Nathan Cullen to be part of US election observer program

NDP MP Nathan Cullen will serve as one of three Canadian MP's invited by the US State Department to observer the US election of November 8th.

From the CFTK TV archives


October 17 -- Engage Sports North sessions held in Terrace

A first of its kind event took place in Terrace on the weekend, with a three day camp on enhanced athlete performance through Engage Sports North.

From the CFTK TV archives


Friday, October 14, 2016

October 14 -- Redesign Rupert Recharge event

Another community engagement opportunity is coming up for residents of Prince Rupert, with local residents invited to a Civic Centre event to outline what kind of city they want to see in the future as part of the Redesign Rupert Recharge event.

From the CFTK TV Archives


October 14 -- Sunken Tug Leaks Diesel Fuel near Bella Bella

An early morning incident near Bella Bella has resulted in the sinking of a tug, which is now leaking diesel fuel into the waters around the community. Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP offered up his concerns over the nature of the spill and the response to it.

From the CFTK TV Archives.


October 14 -- Nathan Cullen on the death of Jim Prentice

The death of former Alberta Premier Jim Prentice has brought a large volume of remembrances from politicians both provincial and federal, Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen offered up some of his thoughts about his times with Mr. Prentice in Ottawa.

From the CFTK TV archives




October 14 -- New Ringer for the River Kings

With a new CIHL season underway, CFTK in Terrace took a look at the new lineup for the River Kings.

From the CFTK TV archives



Thursday, October 13, 2016

October 13 -- New Bathing Facility at Prince Rupert Regional Hospital

A contribution from the Prince Rupert Port Authority's Community Investment Fund has helped to upgrade a bathing unit at the Prince Rupert Regional Hospital.

From the CFTK TV archives.


October 13-- Highway Walker arrives in Terrace

A Kimberly man who is walking along Highway 16 to raise awareness for missing and murdered women along the highway has reached Terrace on his journey.

From the CFTK TV archives


October 13 -- Rail Safety in Terrace

The Federal Government is committing 55 million dollars towards rail safety across the country, there are hopes in Terrace that some of that funding could be used to address safety issues in the Terrace region.

From the CFTK TV archives


Wednesday, October 12, 2016

October 12 -- Mayor Brain on Alaska Ferry Terminal issues

Mayor Lee Brain outlined some of the details of his recent visit to Petersburg, Alaska, providing a review of his discussions with Alaska officials on the theme of the Alaska Marine Highway Terminal in Prince Rupert.

From the CFTK TV archives.


October 12 -- Nathan Cullen on electoral reform process

The NDP is advocating for a proportional representative electoral process as part of their contribution to the current discussions on electoral reform.

From the CFTK TV archives.


October 12 -- Northwest Home Sales

The Northern BC Real Estate Board has released it's latest figures for home sales across the Northwest in the first three quarters of 2016-17.

From the CFTK TV archives.


Tuesday, October 11, 2016

October 11 -- CN restricts access to area of Prince Rupert Waterfront

New fencing installed by CN Rail along the Prince Rupert waterfront is not being received well by local residents.

From the CFTK TV archives.


October 11 -- Terrace continues to push for Trauma Centre for the community

The Northwest Regional Hospital District is continuing to push the Province to make Terrace the home of a new Northern Trauma centre to be based in the community.

From the CFTK TV archives.


October 11 -- Terrace Airport Numbers drop

Statistics from the Terrace Airport show that there has been a decline in the number of passengers using the facility through the last two years.

From the CFTK TV archives.




Friday, October 7, 2016

October 7 -- Wheelchair accessibility in Prince Rupert

A Prince Rupert woman is taking her request for better wheelchair accessibility in the city to Prince Rupert City hall.

From the CFTK TV archives.


October 7 -- Wanted Man Arrested

Terrace RCMP have arrested Samuel Ratchford in connection to a Thursday police incident in nearby Thornhill.

From the CFTK TV archives


October 7 -- John Horgan in the Northwest

BC NDP leader John Horgan is touring the Northwest, with stops in Kitimat and the Nass this week.

From the CFTK TV archives


Thursday, October 6, 2016

October 6 -- Thrive North in Prince Rupert

A mentorship Master Class took place in Prince Rupert, sponsored by Thrive North.

From the CFTK TV archives


October 6 -- Thornhill incident update

An update on a Police incident in the Thornhill region, with the RCMP seeking the whereabouts of a resident of the community.

From the CFTK TV archives


October 6 -- Walking a Mile in Her Shoes in Kitwanga

Raising awareness about violence against women was the goal of an event in Kitwanga.

From the CFTK TV archives


Wednesday, October 5, 2016

October 5 -- Lester Centre Anniversary

A look at the 30th Anniversary celebrations of the Lester Centre for the Arts in Prince Rupert.

From the CFTK TV archives.


October 5 -- Thornhill Police incident

A Police incident in the Thornhill area came to an end over the dinner hour as the Terrace RCMP successfully resolved the situation in community adjacent to Terrace and allowing evacuated residents to return to their homes.

From the CFTK TV archives.


Tuesday, October 4, 2016

October 4 -- UFAWU message for Budget Consultations in Prince Rupert

Members of UFAWU-Unifor made a presentation to the BC Finance Committee Budget consultation session in Prince Rupert.

From the CFTK TV archives


October 4 -- Lokei the Crow

The tale of  a crow discovered at Northwest Community College has made its way back to Terrace.

From the CFTK TV archives