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


November 17 -- Hammy the Deer eludes Conservation officers

A plan by Conservation officers to try to sedate "Hammy the Deer" so as to remove the hammock netting from his antlers was thwarted by the elusive animal.

From the CFTK TV archives

November 17 -- BC Transit celebrates the launch of Terrace to Hazelton shuttle service

North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice was on hand in Terrace as part of the celebration of the launch of a new shuttle service between that community and the Hazelton's area.

From the CFTK TV archives


Thursday, November 16, 2017

November 16 -- Tree planting in Prince Rupert

Representatives of CN, the City of Prince Rupert and the Federal Government brought a tree planting program celebrating the county's 150th birthday to the city this week.

From the CFTK TV Archives


November 16 -- Hammy Hunt

Conservation officers continue their hunt for a local celebrity deer, looking to remove the hammock netting lodged in the animals antlers.

From the CFTK TV archvies


November 16 -- Rupert Pot Bylaw update

The city will be delaying any zoning plans for retail marijuana operations until July 2018. They do have plans to hold a Public hearing on  the topic on December 11th.


From the CFTK TV archives


November 16 -- Terrace Relay for Life planning

Local organizers are beginning their early work towards putting on the 2018 Terrace Relay for Life.

From the CFTK TV archives



November 16 -- Hays Watson Events schedule

One public engagement, the Hays 2.0 blue print update has been put to the next year, while another engagement session, this one to provide an Open House on Watson Island will be taking place in December 6th at Chances Casino.

From the CFTK TV Archives




November 16 -- Affordable Housing in Terrace

An affordable housing project is in place for the Terrace region, with two developments proposed for those in need in the Skeena Valley area.

From the CFTK TV archives



Wednesday, November 15, 2017

November 15 -- Rupert Homeless Housing

A look at the homeless housing announcement from Tuesday night at Prince Rupert City Council.

From the CFTK TV archives


Nobember 15 -- Heiltsuk Spill update

The Heiltsuk First Nation has outlined its plans to address concerns related to spill response in their territory.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 15 -- Frances Brown Search update

With weather worsening in the Northwest, volunteer search groups have suspended the search for Frances Brown, a mushroom picker who disappeared in the backcountry of the Hazelton area.

From the CFTK TV archives




Tuesday, November 14, 2017

November 14 -- Tent City Message

A review of some of the background to the Tent City protest taking place at Prince Rupert City Hall.

From the CFTK TV archives


Monday, November 13, 2017

November 13 -- Mz Judged 2017

A full house took in the 2017 edition of the Mz Judged pageant, raising funds for the city's Transition House Society.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 13 -- Terrace Remembrance Day ceremony

Across the Northwest residents paused to remember on November 11th, CFTK takes a look at how those in Terrace observed the day.

From the  CFTK TV archives


Friday, November 10, 2017

November 10 -- Janet Keall Update

A look at the latest developments in the "Rupert's Baby" story, with Janet Keall tracing the progress of her journey to learn of her family history since her Prince Rupert event of a year ago.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 10 -- Keith-Kenny Four way Stop implementation

Terrace officials are changing the rules for traffic at the intersection of Keith and Kenney Streets, introducing a Four Way stop to the busy area of the city.

From the CFTK Archives


Thursday, November 9, 2017

November 9 -- Rupert Robbery arrests

Members from the Prince Rupert RCMP have made a number of arrests related to the armed robbery of PJ's Park Avenue Store earlier this week. The Mounties are continuing their search for one other suspect still at large

From the CFTK TV archives.



November 9 -- Prince Rupert Tent City

A group of homeless city residents are vowing to stay in the encampment at City Hall for as long as it takes to get action on affordable housing and homelessness in the community.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 9 -- Shift To Winter program

With winter about to arrive in the Northwest, the Ministry of Transportation is rolling out its Shit to Winter awareness program.

From the CFTK TV archives


Wednesday, November 8, 2017

November 8 -- Dolly's Fish Market fire

Prince Rupert fire fighters tackled an early  morning blaze at Cow Bay's Dolly's Food market.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 8 -- Gender Neutral Washrooms at SD52

Gender Neutral Washrooms are now available at SD52 facilities in the city.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 8 -- Philiipines Consul tour of the Northwest

The new Consul General for the Philipines to Vancouver has headed north, taking a tour of the Northwest where a sizeable Filipino population has roots.

From the CFTK TV archives


Tuesday, November 7, 2017

November 7 -- Hammock head

Prince Rupert's hammock head deer continues to become an online sensation well beyond the city limits.

From the CFTK TV archives




November 7 -- Kitimat Quarry controversy

Concerns are being raised about a proposed Quarry in the Kitimat region.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 7 -- Northwest Flu clinics

Northern Health is reminding residents of the Northwest that it is time to get their flu shot for the upcoming flu season.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 7 -- Drug education efforts in Terrace

A Vancouver Police officer who is heavily involved in the drug prevention program in the Lower Mainland was in Terrace this week to share information with students in the community.

From the CFTK TV archives



Monday, November 6, 2017

November 6 -- Islam Education sessions in the Northwest

A travelling group from Vancouver is touring the Northwest to share information on the religion of Islam.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 6 -- Terrace Rotary Auction another success

Rotarians in Terrace are hailing another successful edition of the Terrace Rotary Auction.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 6 -- Days Inn Fire in Terrace

Terrace Fire Crews were quick to action to tackle a fire at the Days Inn hotel.

From the CFTK TV arvchives


Friday, November 3, 2017

November 3 -- UFAWU Convention prep in Prince Rupert

Local members of UFAWU-Unifor are working on some of the themes for this fall's convention to be held in Prince Rupert next month.

From the CFTK TV Archives


November 3 -- Haisla LNG topic for Nation to Nation forum

Discussion on the fate of LNG in the Northwest made for some of the themes of this week's Nation to Nation Forum in Terrace.

From the CFTK TV Archives


Thursday, November 2, 2017

November 2 -- Prince Rupert Reconciliation recommendations

A local organization has presented a report to Prince Rupert City Council outlining some recommendations from the Truth and Reconciliation report.

From the CFTK TV Archives