Wednesday, November 30, 2016

November 30 --Road Safety Week in the Northwest

The Prince Rupert RCMP will be ramping up their traffic enforcement measures as Road Safety Week gets underway.

From the CFTK TV Archives


November 30 -- Kitimat Mayor on Tanker Ban

Mayor Phil Germouth from Kitimat has offered his first thoughts on the recent announcement of a tanker ban off the Northwest Coast of BC.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 30 -- Terrace among the tops for work in BC

BC Business has boosted the standing of Terrace in its annual jobs report, moving the city into the top ten of their compilation of the best places to seek employment.

From the CFTK TV Archives


Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Pacific NorthWest LNG discussion at City Council

Monday night's Prince Rupert City Council session hears support for Pacific NorthWest LNG project during public comment portion of meeting.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 29 -- NDP MP Nathan Cullen of Liberal's Northern Gateway announcement

Nathan Cullen, the MP for Skeena-Bulkley Valley has hailed the announcement to cancel the Northern Gateway pipeline project and plans to introduce an oil tanker moratorium

From the CFTK TV Archives.


November 29 -- Kitimat reaction to Northern Gateway decision

With the Federal Government cancelling the Northern Gateway pipeline project, Kitimat Mayor Phil Germouth made note of some of the other projects in motion for his community.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 28 -- Gitgat reaction to pipeline announcement

The Gitgat First Nation has welcomed the announcement by the Federal Liberals to cancel the Northern Gateway pipeline project and plans to introduce its tanker moratorium.

From the CFTK TV Archives


November 29 -- Federal Liberals reject Northern Gateway pipeline project

The Federal Government made it's long anticipated announcement on the fate of the Northern Gateway pipeline project, with the Liberal government cancelling the proposed pipeline.

From the CFTK TV archives


Monday, November 28, 2016

November 28 -- Haida Gwaii Hospital Opens

The official opening of the new hospital on Haida Gwaii took place this week.

From the CFTK TV archives.


November 28 -- Premier Clark on Mills Memorial Hospital future

Premier Clark outlined some of the areas of note that the province will consider when it comes to the state of Terrace's Mills Memorial Hospital

From the CFTK TV archives.


November 28 -- Vancouver Canuck's alumni visit Hazelton

Members of the Vancouver Canucks Alumni were in the Hazelton's over the weekend, handing out some hockey equipment to kids in the community.

From the CFTK TV archices


November 28 -- Light Up Kitimat

The annual lighting of the Christmas lights in Kitimat took place over the weekend.

From the CFTK TV archives.


November 28 -- Terrace Guns and Hoses game

A look at the annual Guns and Hoses Charity Hockey game in Terrace.

From the CFTK TV Archives.




Friday, November 25, 2016

November 25 -- Prince Rupert's Big Reveal

The City of Prince Rupert revealed some of the findings from four days of consultation with an Ontario based urban planning group.

From the CFTK TV Archives


November 25 -- Smithers Community vitality report card

Residents of Smithers will learn more about the state of their community's health with a vitality report card project now in motion, with a public forum set for Tuesday night.

From the CFTK TV Archives


November 25 -- NWCC Longhouse controversy

Students at NWCC in Terrace have voiced their concerns over plans for the campus Longhouse.

From the CFTK TV archives.


November 25 -- Community theatre in Terrace

The arts scene in Terrace is thriving and a new community theatre approach has added to the growing options for residents to taken in.

From the CFTK TV Archives.



Thursday, November 24, 2016

November 24 -- McBride Street Traffic Lights

The City of Prince Rupert is waiting for a part to fix the traffic light at McBride Street and Third Avenue.

From the CFTK TV Archives


November 24 -- Premier Clark faces LNG protest in Smithers

A number of Bulkley Valley residents opposed to LNG development protested during her visit to Smithers.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 24 -- Monash University agreement for NWCC

Northwest Community College has signed an agreement with Australia's Monash University, giving students across the region an opportunity to take their studies International.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 24 -- Premier Clark tours the Kitimat region

Premier Christy Clark was in Kitimat to take a look at some of the training opportunities available in the community.

From the CFTK TV Archives


November 24 -- Premier Clark on Fentanyl

Premier Clark offered her condolences to a Northwest family that has suffered a loss owing to the fentanyl crisis in the province and outlined more of how the province is approaching the issue.

From the CFTK TV Archives


Wednesday, November 23, 2016

November 23 -- Medical Marijuana Clinic for Prince Rupert

Plans are in the works to introduce a Medical Marijuana Clinic on the North Coast based in Prince Rupert.

From the CFTK TV Archives.


November 23 -- Terrace Guns and Hoses Game

Terrace RCMP member and firefighters will be dropping the puck on the 8th annual Guns and Hoses Charity hockey game.

From the CFTK TV Archives.


Tuesday, November 22, 2016

November 22 -- Rupert Lawn and Garden in running for BC Awards

A look at some of the local companies in the running for the BC Small Business Awards.

From the CFTK TV archives.


November 22 -- Girls and Boys Volleyball recap

A review of some of the High School Volleyball championships around the Northwest over the weekend.

From the CFTK TV archives.


November 22 -- Hawkair History

A look back at the history of the Terrace based airline Hawkair which entered bankruptcy last Friday.

From the CFTK TV archives.


November 22 -- Hawkair Bankruptcy

The local airline service Hawkair officially went into bankruptcy on November 18th, CFTK takes a look at some of the history of the airline and the conditions that led to the events of Friday.


Monday, November 21, 2016

November 21 -- Terrace Salvation Army Kettle Camaign

The Terrace Salvation Army launched its 2016 Christmas fundraising campaign with the Kettle Campaign taking to the community over the weekend.

From the CFTK TV Archives


November 21 -- Hawkair Bankrupt

News of the bankruptcy for Hawkair began to spread around the Northwest on Monday.

From the CFTK TV Archives


Friday, November 18, 2016

November 18 -- Former Prince Rupert RCMP members honoured

Four former members of the Prince Rupert RCMP detachment were honoured for valour in response to a fire in the community in 2015.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 18 -- Kitimat Clean Delay

Newspaper publisher David Back has asked the CEAA to delay the panel review process related to his proposed Kitimat Clean Oil Refinery proposal.

From the CFTK TV Archives


November 18 -- Terrace Parking Survey

The City of Terrace has launched a parking survey for the community part of its downtown parking study in the community.

From the CFTK TV Archives


Thursday, November 17, 2016

November 17 -- Three vehicle collision in Prince Rupert

The Prince Rupert RCMP is Calling for the assistance of witnesses to a three car collision Tuesday afternoon on McBride Street at 9th Avenue in the City.

From the CFTK TV Archives


November 17 -- Multicultural Diversity in Prince Rupert

A look at the work of a Prince Rupert Society as it looks to build bridges and promote cultural diversity on the North Coast.

From the CFTK TV Archives


November 17 -- Anniversary of the Kitimat Works Wildcat Strike

Workers in the Kitimat area are commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Kitimat Works Wildcat Strike, which protested the era of wage controls from the Seventies.

From the CFTK TV archives


Wednesday, November 16, 2016

November 16 -- Prince Rupert RCMP Update

The RCMP is currently investigating an incident from the weekend in the city's downtown core, as well as a public complaint related to police actions during the course of the incident.


From the CFTK TV Archives


Tuesday, November 15, 2016

November 15 -- Prince Rupert City Council and Pacific NorthWest LNG conditions

Prince Rupert City Council discussed a range of conditions put forward by Councillor Joy Thorkelson related to the Pacific NorthWest LNG project. Delaying a decision on whether to with hold its support for the project until they review the motion further.

From the CFTK TV Archvies


November 15 -- Prince Rupert RCMP investigate downtown incident

The Prince Rupert detachment of the RCMP is investigating a weekend incident in the downtown core, as well as a public complaint related to police actions as part of the incident.

From the CFTK TV Archives


November 15 -- Terrace Cedars Motel may be turned into affordable housing for the community

Terrace City Council continues to examine bylaw requirements related to a change over for the Cedars Motel, turning the building into  affordable housing for the community.

From the CFTK TV Archives


November 15 -- Koneline Documentary

A documentary film that features the Tahltan Territory is being shown across the Northwest.

From the CFTK TV Archives.


Monday, November 14, 2016

November 14 -- New Floor for the Russel Gamble Gymnasium in Prince Rupert

Shared funding from community partners has brought a new floor surface for the Prince Rupert Civic Centre's Russel Gamble Gymnasium.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 14 -- Whitecaps Academy plans for Terrace

A plan to develop a Soccer Academy in the Terrace area were outlined with participation from the Vancouver Whitecaps a key element of the proposed program. The Academy if it moves forward will look to attract players from Smithers to Prince Rupert.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 14 -- Kitimat RCMP investigate automobile break ins and fires over weekend

A string of vehicle break ins and fires has the Kitimat RCMP seeking the assistance of the public in their investigation of the weekend incidents.

From the CFTK TV Archives




Friday, November 11, 2016

November 11 -- Prince Rupert Remembrance Day

A look at the Remembrance Day ceremonies at the Prince Rupert Court House cenotaph.

From the CFTK TV Archives.


November 11 -- Remembrance Day montage

A look at the Remembrance Day ceremonies in the Terrace region on Friday.

From the CFTK TV Archives


November 11 -- Ski Swap at Kitsumkalum

With the ski season fast approaching, a ski swap is taking place at the Kitsumkalum Community hall this weekend.

From the CFTK TV Archives


Thursday, November 10, 2016

November 10 -- Terrace break ins leaving local residents frustrated

A string of break and enter cases affecting commercial businesses in the Terrace area have the RCMP asking for the assistance from the public as they continue to investigate the cases. One Terrace business is also offering a reward for information on the incidents.

From the CFTK TV archives


Wednesday, November 9, 2016

November 9 -- Impaired Driving enforcement in Prince Rupert

The Prince Rupert RCMP say that Prince Rupert drivers don't seem to be getting the message, with October statistics highlighting the volume of impaired offences the RCMP have investigated.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 9 -- BCCIC Roundtables in the Northwest

An organization dedicated towards global initiatives held a number of sessions across Northwest BC this week, CFTK reported from the Kitimat session.

From the CFTK TV archives.



November 9 -- Terrace Pool

The city of Terrace has chosen a new design for its Aquatic Centre renovation.

From the CFTK TV archives.


Tuesday, November 8, 2016

November 8 -- Scaffold Training program for Haisla

The provincial government is providing funding for a three week scaffolding training program for the Haisla Nation to ready community members for employment opportunities in the Northwest.

From the CFTK TV archives.


Monday, November 7, 2016

November 7 -- Mz Judged Smithers

The Mz. Judged Smithers pageant provided awareness of domestic abuse and fundraising for the Northern Society for Domestic peace in Smithers.


From the CFTK TV Archives


November 7 -- Mammography Machine for Mills memorial hospital

New mammography equipment is in place at Mills Memorial Hospital in Terrace.

From the CFTK TV Archives.


November 7 -- Drug overdose raises Fentanyl warnings for Smithers

The death of a Smithers resident from fentanyl overdose has the family warning the community about the drug in the community.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 7 -- Eva Clayton elected Nisga'a government President

The Nisga'a Nation held elections last week and elected Eva Clayton as their new President.

From the CFTK TV archives


Friday, November 4, 2016

November 4 -- Daylight Savings Time

A look at the change of time for this weekend.

From the CFTK TV arvchives


November 4 -- Waste Facilities open in Terrace area

Two landfills have closed for good as Terrace opens it new waste facilities for the region.

From the CFTK TV archives


Thursday, November 3, 2016

November 3 -- Grizzly Inquiry in Northwest

A look at the recently concluded inquiry in to Grizzly bears in the Northwest.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 3 -- Terrace parking study

The City of Terrace is about to launch a study into the demand for parking in the downtown area of the city.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 3 -- Halloween Candy X-Rays in Terrace

A Terrace chiropractor is offering free candy X-rays for parents concerned about their children's halloween haul.

From the CFTK TV archvies


Wednesday, November 2, 2016

November 2 -- School Funding for Conrad School

Some mechanical renovations are in store for Conrad School on Prince Rupert's east side, part of an investment in a number of schools across Northwest B.C.

From the CFTK TV Archives.


November 2 -- Nisga'a Election Day

Residents of the Nisga'a Nation head to the polls to elect representatives in a number of positions.

From the CFTK TV archives


Tuesday, November 1, 2016

November 1 -- Prince Rupert RCMP investigate halloween treat tampering

The Prince Rupert RCMP is looking into the case of a tampered treat that was found during the Monday evening Halloween collection in the city.

From the CFTK TV Archives.


November 1 -- Burns Lake Mayor's vacancy

Former Fire Chief Jim McBride is the latest candidate for the Mayor's office in Burns Lake as the community heads towards a by-election to select a new Mayor.

From the CFTK TV archives.


November 1 -- Winter Road Safety for the Northwest

With the arrival of fall and heading into winter it's time to prepare for any kind of road conditions across the Northwest.

From the CFTK TV archives.