Tuesday, October 31, 2017

October 31 -- Prince Rupert Council rejects variance request on West side

With a strong turnout from area residents, Prince Rupert City Council rejected a request for a property variance for a lot on Van Arsdol Street.

From the CFTK TV archives


October 31 -- Crash closes intersection in Terrace

A traffic incident at Kalum and Gregg in Terrace resulted in closed roads for two hours as the RCMP investigated a collision.

From the CFTK TV archives


October 31 -- Kitimat Boil Water Notice

Kitimat residents may learn more about the state of their water later this week, but for now, residents are being asked to continue to boil their water.

From the CFK TV archives


October 31 -- Moricetown Water notice lifted

Residents of Wiste/Moricetown have been give the all clear for their water, as civic crews had the community water reservoir back in service.

From the CFTK TV Archives


October 31 -- Search update on missing mushroom picker

Community search teams in the Bulkley Valley are continuing with their efforts to locate Frances Brown, a missing mushroom picker from the region.

From the CFTK TV archives


Monday, October 30, 2017

October 30 -- Halloween Fun at North Pacific Cannery Historical Site

A look at Sunday's Halloween event Terror at the Cannery.

From the CFTK TV archives


October 30 -- Telkwa Hydro Tower work

BC Hydro crews worked through the weekend to protect a Hydro Tower in danger of damage from the rising water in the Telkwa region, a situation which could have resulted in a large scale power outage for the region.

From the CFTK TV archives


Friday, October 27, 2017

October 27 -- Chasing Smoke reading in Prince Rupert

Prince Rupert author Aaron Williams held a book launch and reading at the Prince Rupert Library on Thursday, sharing some of his work from his new book Chasing Smoke.

From the CFTK TV archives


October 27 -- Thornhill Roundabout discussions

The Ministry of Transportation hosted an Open House to review plans for the intersection of Highway 16 and 37, with the Ministry introducing the concept of a roundabout.

From the CFTK TV archives


Thursday, October 26, 2017

October 26 -- Prince Rupert Sewer leak

A section of the city's McClymont Park has been closed off, as the City of Prince Rupert continues to work on a sewer leak in the Hays Creek area.

From the CFTK TV archives


October 26 -- City of Prince Rupert support for NWCC name change

Prince Rupert Mayor Lee Brain offers up the city's support for a proposed name change for Northwest Community College.

From the CFTK TV archives


October 26 -- Flood warnings cancelled in Northwest

The number of flood warnings issued across the Northwest have been cancelled.

From the CFTK TV Archives



Wednesday, October 25, 2017

October 25 -- DFO community session on Wild Salmon policy

Representatives from the Department of Fisheries hosted an Open House in Prince Rupert to discuss the plans for a Wild Salmon policy.

From the CFTK TV archives


October 24 -- Evacuation Order for New Remo lifted

Officials have lifted the evacuation order for the residents of New Remo.

From the CFTK TV archives


October 25 -- Smithers search update

Search officials have called off the intensive official search for a mushroom picker in the Bulkley Valley. However, residents of the region and from other areas are continuing on in their search for Frances Brown.

From the CFTK TV archives




October 25 -- Flooding aftermath in the Northwest

The two day punch of extreme weather left for a number of flooding situations for Northwest officials to deal with.

From the CFTK TV Archives


Tuesday, October 24, 2017

October 24 -- Northwest Storm Troubles

A look at the damage and impact from a two day extreme fall weather event for the Northwest.

From the CFTK TV archives


October 24 -- Terrace-Hazelton Transit

The latest addition to the Highway 16 transportation system is a new service to be introduced between Terrace and the Hazeltons.

From the CFTK TV archives


October 24 -- Rushbrook Trail restoration project on track

Work is on track towards completion of the renovation project for the Ruhsbrook Trail in Prince Rupert.

From the CFTK TV Archives


Monday, October 23, 2017

October 23-- Premier Horgan visit to Northwest

Premier John Horgan made his first tour of the Northwest since the May election which put him in power, stopping at Kitimat and Prince Rupert.

From the CFTK TV archives


October 23 -- Lelu Island Pole Raising

The cancellation of the proposed LNG terminal for Lelu Island was celebrated by those who opposed the development his weekend, with a pole raising taking place.

From the CFTK TV archives


Friday, October 20, 2017

October 20 -- Hays 2.0 presentation planned

Mayor Lee Brain will be hosting a November presentation on the city's Hays 2.0 program, providing an update on the latest details related to the vision plan.

From the CFTK TV Archives


October 20 -- Smithers Search update

There has been little change in the status of the search for a mushroom picker in the Bulkley Valley, with the latest update noting the expansion of the search efforts.

From the CFTK TV archives


October 20 -- Thornhill Water update

Some good news for residents of the Thornhill area of Terrace, with the boil water notice lifted.

From the CFTK TV archives


Thursday, October 19, 2017

October 19 -- Mariner's Park Vandalism

Three seperate incidents of vandalism at the new Children's playground at Mariner's Park have the City of Prince Rupert asking for those with information to contact the RCMP.

From the CFTK TV arvchives


October 19 -- BC Shakeout in Prince Rupert

A review of how the 2017 edition of the Great BC Shake Out went.

From the CFTK TV archives.


October 19 -- New Binoculars for Terrace viewing area

A donation from Northern SAvings will offer the chance for Terrace residents to get a better view of their community, with a new Binocular station put in place on Kalum Hill.

From the CFTK TV archives


October 19 -- Thornhill Boil Water advisory

The latest update related to the current Boil Water advisory in the region.

From the CFTK TV Archives


Wednesday, October 18, 2017

October 18 -- Prince Rupert Stabbing

Prince Rupert RCMP have one teenager in custody and an investigation continues into a fatal stabbing on the city's west side.

From the CFTK TV archives


October 18 -- Wolverine Terminal proposal Open House

An Alberta company hosted an Open House on Tuesday to share more information related to the proposed Wolverine Refueling Terminal for the city's western waterfront.

From the CFTK TV Archives


October 18 -- Phoenix Protest in Prince Rupert

Federal employees took to the street in front of NDP MP Nathan Cullen's constituency office in Prince Rupert on Wednesday, protesting the problems related to the Federal Government's Phoenix Pay system.

From the CFTK TV archvies




Tuesday, October 17, 2017

October 17 -- City to use Rural Dividend to further Redesign Rupert initiative

With 150,000 dollars in hand through the Province's Rural Dividend, Mayor Lee Brain has plans for how to spend the financial assistance, noting that it will be directed to the city's Redesign Rupert initiative.

From the CFTK TV archives


October 17 -- Environment Ministry investigating CN spraying program along Skeena

A two week investigation is underway by the province's Environment Ministry, as they look into the circumstances related to a recent spraying program found on the CN's track corridor along the Skeena.

From the CFTK TV archives


Monday, October 16, 2017

October 16 -- Prince Rupert Tourism results

Tourism officials are calling the 2017 season a strong one, highlighting some of the positive trends found through the spring and summer.

From the CFTK TV archives


October 16 -- Thornhill Water issues

Regional District Officials provide an update on the the status of Thornhill's Water supply and the ongoing Boil Water advisory in place.

From the CFTK TV archives


October 16 -- Terrace roundabout plans

The Ministry of Transportation is preparing for an October 26th Open House to provide more details on plans to develop a round a bout at the high intersection at Highway 37 and 16 near Thornhill.

From the CFTK TV archives


Friday, October 13, 2017

October 13 -- CN Vegetation control concerns

Local environmental group is raising concerns over a CN Rail vegetation control program.

From the CFTK TV Archives


October 13 -- Smithers hailed as a great place for tourists

The accolades continue to come if for Smithers, with the community making for one of four finalists in a national Great Streets competition.

From the CFTK TV archives


October 13 -- Female Hockey tournament in Smithers

Female Hockey players will be gathering in Smithers this weekend, taking part in skills development and game action.

From the CFTK TV archives


October 13 -- Smithers area road fatality

Smithers RCMP and the BC coroners office continue to investigate the circumstances of a crash north of Smithers has claimed the life of a 50 year old man.

From the CFTK TV archives


Thursday, October 12, 2017

October 12 -- Andrew Wilkinson tours Northwest as part of BC Liberal leadership campaign

Another BC Liberal has made the trip to the Northwest, with Andrew Wilkinson travelling the region seeking support in the upcoming leadership competition.

From the CFTK TV archives


Wednesday, October 11, 2017

October 11 -- Fire Prevention Week in the Northwest

Fire Departments across the Northwest are marking Fire Prevention in the community and in Prince Rupert, the city's fire fighters are making tours of the areas schools.

From the CFTK TV archives


October 11 -- Thornhill Boil Water Advisory

The Kitimat-Stikine Regional District has issued a boil water advisory for all areas of the Thornhill region.

From the CFTK TV archives


Tuesday, October 10, 2017

October 10 -- Rupert Bank Robbery update

The Prince Rupert RCMP have outlined further details related to last weeks armed robbery of the Bank of Montreal branch.

From the CFTK TV archives


October 10 -- BC Liberals Mike Bernier makes trip to Prince Rupert

Another candidate for the BC Liberal Leadership has stopped off in Prince Rupert to meet with local residents.

From the CFTK TV archives


October 10 -- Lucy Sager's BC Liberal leadership campaign

Terrace resident Lucy Sager is one of eight candidates seeking the leadership of the BC Liberal party

From the CFTK TV Archives


October 10 -- Rafe Mair remembered

Former politician and broadcaster Rafe Mair is being remembered today, following his passing over the Thanksgiving weekend.

From the CFTK TV archives


Friday, October 6, 2017

October 6 -- Prince Rupert Bank Robbery

Prince Rupert RCMP are searching for a suspect in an early afternoon robbery of the Bank of Montreal branch on 2nd Avenue West.

From the CFTK TV archives


October 6 -- Complete Streets project in Prince Rupert

A look at the plans for a local group in Prince Rupert to make the roads of the city safer.

From the CFTK TV archives


October 6 -- Terrace Teacher's Strike remembered

A pivotal day in BC labour history was commemorated on Thursday with the dedication of a plaque to highlight the Terrace teacher's strike of 19881.

From the CFTK TV Archives


Thursday, October 5, 2017

October 5 -- Prince Rupert at UBCM

Prince Rupert City Councillor Blair Mirau outlines some of the take aways from the North Coast delegation's trip to the UBCM convention.

From the CFTK TV archives


October 5 -- C3 Expedition stop in Prince Rupert

A look at the visit of the Polar Prince to Prince Rupert, with some notes on the C3 Expeditions stopover in the city.

From the CFTK TV archives


Wednesday, October 4, 2017

October 4 -- Rupert Missing Women Remembered

A review of the Tuesday night commemoration of the missing women and girls, the Transition Society event was hosted at the Nisga'a Hall

From the CFTK TV archives


Tuesday, October 3, 2017

October 3 -- RCMP Marine unit's work on the North Coast

A review of some of the work of the North Coast Marine Unit.

From the CFTK TV Archives


October 3 -- Douglas Channel Swim

A Kitimat man is planning a crossing of the Douglas Channel to raise funds for local charity in the community.

From the CFTK TV archives


Monday, October 2, 2017

October 2 -- Rugby camp held in Prince Rupert

A program to introduce First Nations players to the sport of Rugby was held in Prince Rupert.

From the CFTK TV archives


October 2 -- Prince Rupert salmon lessons

Participants of the C3 expedition joined local students in a salmon study at the city's Oldfield Creek Hatchery.

From the CFTK TV archives