Friday, December 29, 2017

December 29 -- Safe New Years

A look at plans for a safe New Years in Prince Rupert

From the CFTK TV archives


Thursday, December 28, 2017

December 28 -- Blue Knuckle Derby Results

Another successful Blue Knuckle Derby has been completed in Prince Rupert.

From the CFTK TV archives


December 28 -- Rio Tinto emissions response

Kitimat's Rio Tinto responds to concerns over air emissions in the region.

From the CFTK TV archvies


Wednesday, December 27, 2017

December 27 -- Blue Knuckle Derby

A look at the Prince Rupert tradition of the Blue Knuckle Derby.

From the CFTK TV archives


Friday, December 22, 2017

December 22 -- Rupert City Plans 2018

A look ahead to the City of Prince Rupert's capital spending plans for the year ahead.

From the CFTK TV archives


December 22 -- Fairview Terminal Update

An update on the industrial incident at the Container Port on Thursday that sent two workers to hospital and closed the Port for the day.

From the CFTK TV archives


Thursday, December 21, 2017

December 21 -- Container Port Incident

For the second time in three months, Prince Rupert's Fairview Container Terminal has seen an industrial incident send workers to hospital and result in the shut down of the facility.

From the CFTK TV archives


December 21 -- Shopping Local in Prince Rupert

A review of Christmas spending in the Prince Rupert area.

From the CFTK TV archives


December 21 -- Rio Tinto response to Kitimat Council air concerns

Rio Tinto officials comment on concerns about air quality expressed by Kitimat Council.

From the CFTK TV archives


Wednesday, December 20, 2017

December 20 -- Prince Rupert Salvation Army Hamper Campaign

An update on the Rupert Salvation Army Christmas Hamper program.

From the CFTK TV archives


December 20 -- Court sentence for Isabel Johnny

A court case in Terrace has seen a sentence issued to Isabel Johnny in relation to manslaughter charge.

From the CFTK TV archives


December 20 -- Terrace Soup Kitchen Taxes

The future of the Terrace Soup Kitchen could be in peril owing to some tax issues.

From the CFTK TV archives


December 20 -- UNESCO Heritage Site potential for Glass Sponge reefs

The Federal Government is hoping to see the Glass Sponge reefs of the North Coast included on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

From the CFTK TV archives


Tuesday, December 19, 2017

December 19 -- Port search for CEO

The Prince Rupert Port Authority is ramping up its search for a new CEO and President.

From the CFTK TV archives


December 19 -- CityWest Distribution Payment

CityWest has distributed its annual payment to its sole shareholder, the City of Prince Rupert.

From the CFTK TV archives


December 19 -- Kitimat Sulphur Dioxide Concerns

Kitimat Council has expressed its concerns over Sulphur Dioxide emissions from the Rio Tinto facility in the community.

From the CFTK TV archives


December 19 -- Terrace man to receive Carnegie Award for Heroism

James Giles,  the Terrace man who rescued residents of burning home last year is being recognized by the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission for his heroism.

From the CFTK TV archives


Monday, December 18, 2017

December 18 -- BC Ferries Review to start in January

The Province has announced plans to conduct a review of BC Ferries service to coastal communities, with the project to start in the new year.

From the CFTK TV archives


December 18 -- Daycare uncertainty for NWCC

Those who rely on a daycare facility at NWCC in Terrace, are waiting for more information with word that the current provider will be ending their program at the college.

From the CFTK TV archives


December 18 -- Terrace Cram A Cruiser

Residents of Terrace provided a strong response to the call to cram a cruiser in aid of the Salvation Army over the weekend.

From the CFTK TV archives


Friday, December 15, 2017

December 15 -- Crosswalk safety in Prince Rupert

Concerns over pedestrian safety in the downtown area of Prince Rupert continue to dominate discussion in the city.

From the CFTK TV archives


December 15 -- Security tips for Christmas shoppers

ICBC and the Terrace Detachment of the RCMP team up with some hints on how to protect your Christmas purchases this season.

From the CFTK TV archives


Thursday, December 14, 2017

December 14 -- Softball returns to Doug Kerr Field

Minor Softball players may have a new field to play on in 2018 as the City makes plans to return Doug Kerr field back to local athletes.

From the CFTK TV archives


December 14 -- Terrace Robbery investigation

The Terrace RCMP continue their call for the help of the public into an investigation into a recent armed robbery in the community.

From the CFTK TV archives


December 14 -- Nathan Cullen on Greyhound

The MP for Skeena-Bulkley Valley outlines his thoughts on the current request by Greyhound to end service along Highway 16.

From the CFTK TV archives


December 14 -- Terrace Cram a Cruiser fundraiser

The Terrace RCMP look to lend a hand to the local Salvation this holiday season

From the CFTK TV Archives


Wednesday, December 13, 2017

December 13 -- Prince Rupert McClymont Park Grant

The City of Prince Rupert will move forward with a grant request for funding for a trail remediation project for McClymont Park.

From the CFTK TV archives


December 13 -- Rio Tinto Kemano Tunnel plans

A look at the plans from Kitimat's Rio Tinto to build a second tunnel at Kemaon as part of their investment in the Northwest.

From the CFTK TV archives


December 13 -- Terrace Greyhound hearings

Some of the notes from the Passenger Transportation Board hearing into Greyhound service in the Northwest.

From the CFTK TV archives


Tuesday, December 12, 2017

December 12 -- Prince Rupert City contract

The City of Prince Rupert and its unionized work force have reached an agreement on a four year labour pact.

From the CFTK TV archives


December 12 -- Rupert Pot Bylaw

Prince Rupert City Council extends their prohibition on commercial pot establishments until July of 2018 as they await further legislation from senior levels of government.

From the CFTK TV archives


December 12 -- Terrace rezoning for affordable housing plans

Terrace City Council moves forward with rezoning for a planned affordable housing location on Olsen Avenue in the city,

From the CFTK TV Archives


December 12 -- Greyhound Hearing

A look at the Passenger Transportation Board hearings in the Northwest related to Greyhound Canada's request to end service on Highway 16.

From the CFTK TV archives


Monday, December 11, 2017

December 11 -- RCMP notes on Thefts from vehicles in Prince Rupert

The Prince Rupert RCMP is reminding residents to keep their vehicles locked and their contents out of view, that after a number of incidents in the community.

From the CFTK TV archives


December 11 -- CFTK's Sharing Tree

A look at the annual gift collection project known as Henny's Sharing Tree, sponsored by CFTK TV.

From the CFTK TV archives


December 11 -- Delgamuukw Anniversary

A celebration of a historic Supreme Court Decision was celebrated in Northwest BC on the weekend, as area First Nations marked the 20th Anniversaryu of the Delgamuukw decision.

From the CFTK TV archives


Friday, December 8, 2017

December 8 -- Young Rupert Scientist

A look at the work of Aaliyah Mahboubi,  a Charles Hays Student working on renewable energy concepts and how her work is taking her to an International Science Fair in Taiwan.

From the CFTK TV archives


December 8 -- NWCC Art Sale features works from Freda Diesing students

Students of the NWCC Art program at the Freda Diesing School were selling a number of their works as part of an Art Sale at the college.

From the CFTK TV archives


December 8 -- Greyhound Canada's Northern BC Plans

With Passenger Transportation Board sessions set for Terrace and Smithers next week, Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen has weighed in on the Greyhound plans to eliminate service in Northern BC and urged residents to attend to share their comments with the board.

From the CFTK TV archives


Thursday, December 7, 2017

December 7 -- Watson Island Open House Review

A look back at Wednesday night's Open House on the latest developments for Watson Island

From the CFTK TV Archives


December 7 -- Nathan Cullen on name change plans for Northwest riding

MP Nathan Cullen has scaled back on his recent thoughts on a name change for the Skeena-Bulkley Valley riding, putting aside the plan for the near term.

From the CFTK TV archives


December 6 -- Nathan Cullen on Women's Rights

Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP has offered up some comments on a range of issues related to women's rights and current items of note related to women's issues.

From the CFTK TV archives


Wednesday, December 6, 2017

December 6 -- Watson Island Open House preview

A preview of the City of Prince Rupert's Watson Island Open House at the North Coast Convention Centre.

From the CFTK TV archives


December 6 -- Prince Rupert Community Grants

The City of Prince Rupert has announced the recipients for this years Community Enhancement Grants.

From the CFTK TV Archives


December 6 -- McClymont Trail funding request

The Kaien Island Trail Enhancement and Recreation Society will be asking the City of Prince Rupert for some help in accessing grant money to move forward with their plans for trail improvements.

From the CFTK TV archives


Tuesday, December 5, 2017

December 5 -- Prince Rupert Supportive Housing proposal

The first step towards a review for a supportive housing proposal in Prince Rupert is underway.

From the CFTK TV Archives


December 5 -- Shames Mountain update

Things are moving fast towards an opening for Shames Mountain near Terrace

From the CFTK TV archives


December 5 -- Culturally Modified in Smithers

A look at how the concept of covering culture in the Bulkley Vally have launched a new publication called Culturally Modified to explore a range of themes in Northern BC and beyond.

From the CFTK TV Archives


Monday, December 4, 2017

December 4 -- WCC LNG to close office in Prince Rupert

Another LNG project proposed for Prince Rupert is scaling back its plans, with WCC LNG set to close its Prince Rupert offices, while they revisit their timeline for potential development.

From the CFTK TV archives


December 4 -- Kitimat SAR responds to mountain rescue

A snowmobiler in the mountains above Terrace was rescued following an incident over the weekend which saw a injured man airlifted off the mountain and then taken to hospital by ambulance.

From the CFTK TV archives


December 4 -- Santa arrives around the Northwest

It was a busy weekend for a travelling Santa Claus, and Terrace was but one location where the Jolly Old Elf stopped in at over the weekend.

From the CFTK TV archives


December 4 -- Break In at Terrace Salvation Army

In a season when the need is the greatest, some grinches have targeted the Salvation Army in Terrace with a break over the weekend.

From the CFTK TV archives


Friday, December 1, 2017

December 1 -- Rupert Rescue

Prince Rupert's Royal Canadian Marine Rescue Station 64 members responded to an emergency situation off the entrance to Prince Rupert harbour.

From the CFTK TV archives


December 1 -- Friendship House Transit plans

Prince Rupert's Friendship House will be introducing a highway transit connection between Prince Rupert and Terrace in the New Year, with plans to introduce a twice a week service.

From the CFTK TV archives


December 1 -- MRI Milestone

New equipment installed at Mills Memorial Hospital has seen the pace of examinations pick up with, 500 examinations now recorded since it was introduced in August.

From the CFTK TV archives


Thursday, November 30, 2017

November 30 -- North Coast Clam Concerns

Fishermen in the Prince Rupert are expressing frustration at limitations in place for harvesting clams in the region.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 30 -- Shames Mountain recognition in British publication

Officials at Shames Mountain are enjoying the extra attention that is coming the way of the Northwest's ski hill as it makes the top list for a British Ski publication.

From the CFTK TV archives


Wednesday, November 29, 2017

November 29 -- Port Ed seeks grant money for North Pacific Cannery Historical site

The District of Port Edward is looking to secure some grant money for more renovation work at the North Pacific Cannery Historical site, applying through a program hosted by Northern Development Initiative trust

From the CFTK TV archives.


November 29 -- New Terrace SAR home

Search and Rescue volunteers in Terrace will be looking to build a permanent home on land purchased on Greig Avenue in the city.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 29 -- Shames Mountain featured in Top 10 Snow Magazine review

A British based magazine has featured Shames Mountain in an article that marks some of its top 10 ski destinations.

From the CFTK TV archives


Tuesday, November 28, 2017

November 28 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority economic study

The Port of Prince Rupert released their latest economic impact review, highlighting the economic activity that is generated by Port initiatives.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 28 -- Alaska Ferry service cancellations

With the Alaska Ferry facing some equipment shortages, service to Prince Rupert will be cancelled from late December to February.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 28 -- Giving Tuesday

Some residents in the Northwest got involved in the Giving Tuesday spirit, with the Terrace campus of NWCC hosting their event to raise money for student bursaries and such at the college.

From the CFTK TV archives

Monday, November 27, 2017

November 27 -- Hudson Bay Mountain opens for the season

Hudson Bay Mountain Resort in Smithers opened for the season on Friday and with some strong accumulation of snow already, conditions were good for those hitting the slopes.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 27 -- Mariner's Playground Opens

Prince Rupert's youngsters have an upgraded play site at the city's Mariner's Park, with the Lions Club leading the fundraising project which found a wide range of participation from many sponsors.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 27 -- River Kings/Rampage highlights

The Terrace River Kings filled the net on Saturday with a 9-1 victory over the Prince Rupert Ramapge.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 27 -- Northwest fishing community mourns loss of Terrace man in Kitimat incident

A large scale search for a missing fisherman has been suspended and residents of the Northwest are mourning the loss of local fisherman from the Terrace region.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 27 -- Kitimat Lights up for Christmas

The annual launch of Christmas celebrations at Kitimat's Mountainview square took place over the weekend.

From the CFTK TV archives


Friday, November 24, 2017

November 24 -- Land clearing begins for McKay Street Park project

The start of land clearing has taken place in Prince Rupert, part of the early process of development for the McKay Street Park project in the city.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 24 -- Jennifer Rice on National Housing Strategy

North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice is looking at some of the elements of the National Housing Strategy and how they might be put to use on the North Coast.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 24 -- Terrace high school fentanyl PSA

Students at Terrace's Caledonia High School have put together a PSA to address the fentanyl issue in the province.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 24 -- Kitimat Search continues

Search Crews and Emergency Responders have taken to the waters near Kitimat after a boating incident in the community on Thursday.

From the CFTK TV archives


Thursday, November 23, 2017

November 23 -- Rupert Shelter update

A look at the first few days of operation of the winter extreme weather shelter in Prince Rupert.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 23 -- Terrace armed robbery

Terrace RCMP continue their search for suspects in an armed robbery in the Thornhill area earlier in the day.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 23 -- Hammy has been freed

Conservation Officers have finally tracked Hammy the Deer, to remove a purple hammock that had become lodged in the deers antlers.

From the CFTK TV archives


Wednesday, November 22, 2017

November 22 -- Cullen on Housing Strategy and solutions

Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP,  Nathan Cullen speaks to housing issues in Canada.

From the CFTK TV Archives


November 22 -- McKay Street Update

Prince Rupert residents have received an update on the proposed McKay Street project and the progress ahead for it.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 22 -- Cullen on Phoenix Pay problems

Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP has called on any federal workers in the riding having problems with the Phoenix Pay system to contact him with any details on their case.

From the CFTK TV archives


Tuesday, November 21, 2017

November 21 -- CN Spraying

The latest findings from a spraying program along the CN Railway tracks along the Skeena.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 21 -- World Roller Derby berth for Northwest woman

A Northwest roller derby player is on her way to Manchester, England as part of Team Indigenous at the World Roller Derby competition.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 21 -- Renovations recommended for Kitimat pool

A consulting company has recommended renovations for Kitimat's aquatic centre

From the CFTK TV archives


November 21 -- Big ship calls on Prince Rupert

A look at the port call from the Cosco Himalaya at the Fairview Container Terminal

From the CFTK TV archives


Monday, November 20, 2017

November 20 -- Rupert Traffic fatality

Heavy Rain and poor visibility may have played a role in a traffic fatality in Prince Rupert Friday night. One of two incidents taking place on city streets on the night.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 20 -- Rupert Shelter Opens

A look at the opening of the Prince Rupert Extreme Winter Shelter in the city.

From the CFTK TV archive


November 20 -- Tuck Avenue Fire

Terrace fire fighters were called out to a blaze at a Tuck Avenue residence

 From the CFTK TV archives


November 20 -- Terrace snow storm

Terrace residents had to keep the shovels handy, as another snow storm blew into town.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 20 -- Guns N Hoses Terrace showdown

Some high energy hockey and good times were on the ice in Terrace as part of the annual Guns N Hoses hockey match up between police and fire departments. With Canadian Tire's Jump Start program the big winner.

From the CFTK TV archives




Friday, November 17, 2017

November 17 -- Prince Rupert Extreme Weather Shelter

The follow up to Tuesday's housing announcement from MLA Jennifer Rice had Prince Rupert Mayor announcing that the local group investigating locations for an emergency winter shelter had found success.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 17 -- BC Ferry Trestle work

An update on the progress of the Trestle remediation project at BC Ferries Prince Rupert Terminal.

From the CFTK TV archives