Wednesday, February 28, 2018

February 28 -- Metlakatla Cannabis plans

The First Nation community of Metlakatla has received funding from the provincial government, with plans to put the money towards a study on a potential commercial marijuana production facility.

From the CFTK TV archives


February 28 -- Terrace Small Business

The impact of the federal and municipal budgets is on the mind of Small business owners in Terrace.


From the CFTK TV archives


February 28 -- Cullen on the Opioid Crisis

Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen takes note of the Federal budget and the money directed towards funding for the Opioid crisis but notes they have not declared the situation a crisis.



Tuesday, February 27, 2018

February 27 -- Prince Rupert Budget

Prince Rupert City Council heard their first report on the proposed budget for 2018 on Monday evening.

From the CFTK TV Archives


February 27 -- Passing of Peter Witherly

The passing of Peter Witherly the long time educator and musical force in Prince Rupert has generated a range of remembrances from the community.

From the CFTK TV archives


February 27 -- Road Closure

The latest in what has been a winter of road closures between Prince Rupert and Terrace took place on Monday, that in response to a high avalanche risk.

From the CFTK TV archives


February 27 -- Kermode Friendship funding shortage

The Kermode Friendship is in need of more funding for its reach out programs for homeless housing for residents of the Terrace area


From the CFTK TV archives


February 27 -- Cullen on the Federal Budget

Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen offers up some observations on pay equity issues and other elements from the Federal Budget.


From the CFTK TV Archives


February 27 -- MLA Rice in the Legislature -- Heiltsuk and environmental response

North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice on the need for funding for the Heiltsuk and plans for an environmental response station on the Central Coast.


February 27 -- MLA Rice in the Legislature - CityWest and Subsea link

Comments from the North Coast MLA on CityWest's participation in the SubSea Fibre link project.


Monday, February 26, 2018

February 26 -- Drama Fest Wrap up

Another successful Northwest Zones Drama Festival has come to an end, as theatre arts students from across the Northwest showcased their productions over three nights in Prince Rupert.

From the CFTK TV Archives


February 26 -- MLA Rice in the Legislature -- Fishing impact on communities

A review of a Fishing conference that MLA Rice attended last week


February 26 -- MLA Rice in the Legislature -- At Hobiyee 2018

MLA Rice's video presentation on the 2018 Hobiyee celebrations


Friday, February 23, 2018

February 23 -- Mayor Brain's review of Alaska trip

Prince Rupert Mayor Lee Brain shares some notes with CFTK from his trip to Juneau, Alaska.

From the CFTK TV archives


February 23 -- Hoobiyee 2018

Celebrations are underway for the Nisga'a Nation's New Year, with a number activities planned as well as recognition of the return of a number of artifacts to the First nation. Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen recounts some of his thoughts on the events.

From the CFTK TV Archives


February 23 -- Greyhound Future

A look at the reaction to the decision by the Passenger Transportation Board to allow Greyhound to eliminate its bus service to Northwest British Columbia.

From the CFTK TV archives



Thursday, February 22, 2018

February 22 -- Mayor Brain on Greyhound Bus Decision

Prince Rupert Mayor Lee Brain's comments in the wake of the Passenger Transportation Board decision to allow Greyhound to eliminate Highway 16 service between Prince Rupert and Prince George.

From the CFTK TV archives


February 22 -- Pink Shirt Day in training

A look at some early attention for the Pink Shirty project, with a Child Care facility in Prince Rupert brining Pink Shirt Day to the youngest of participants.


February 22 -- Smithers RCMP investigating Sexual assault near the city

Charges have been laid and Smithers RCMP continue their investigation into a violent sexual assault on a remote farm near Smithers.

From the CFTK TV Archives


February 22 -- Ellis Ross on lack of LNG notes in BC Budget

Skeena MLA Ellis Ross offers a review of Tuesday's Provincial Budget, making note of any absence for the theme of LNG in it.

From the CFTK TV Archives


February 22 -- Terrace Child Care

A look at the reaction to Child Care initiatives from the BC Budget and how they could impact on the Terrace region.

From the CFTK TV archives


Wednesday, February 21, 2018

February 21 -- Rupert Housing Reaction

One of the organizers of the Tent City in Prince Rupert of the fall, is hopeful that the housing initiatives in the Provincial Budget from this week may provide some assistance towards housing needs in Prince Rupert.

From the CFTK TV Archives




February 21 -- MLA Rice on Provincial Budget

North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice is hailing her government's budget as providing some long awaited measures for the region, particularly for First Nations communities.

From the CFTK TV Archives


February 21 -- Drama Fest in Prince Rupert

A look at this weeks Drama Festival at the Lester Centre of the Arts in Prince Rupert, brining together high school drama students from across the region seeking their chance to qualify for the Provincial competition in Vancouver.

From the CFTK TV archives


February 21 -- Olson Housing proposal for Terrace

An update on the progress towards the development of the Olson Housing facility in Terrace.

From the CFTK TV Archives


February 21 -- Cyberbullying video wins award for Smithers students

A group of Smithers students has received an award for their video presentation on the theme of bullying.

From the CFTK TV archives


February 21 -- Greyhound Decision

The Passenger Transportation Board has give approval to Greyhound to bring an end to its passenger bus service along the Highway 16 corridor.

From the CFTK TV archives


February 21 -- MLA Rice at the Legislature -- Rural Doctor's shortage

The MLA's statement on the province's approach to the doctor shortage in rural and coastal areas of BC.


February 21 -- MLA Rice at the Leg -- On Love Haida Gwaii

The MLA's notes on the Love Haida Gwaii campaign


Tuesday, February 20, 2018

February 20 -- City Hall Security

The front doors will remain locked at City Hall, part of city hall management's security plan for the facility.

From the CFTK TV archives


February 20 -- ANBT Policing

Officials from the Prince Rupert RCMP detachment noted that there were no policing issues to report on from the week of ANBT in  the city.

From the CFTK TV archives


February 20 -- Terrace Hydro Transmission project

A look at the BC Hydro's plans for hydro infrastructure in the Terrace area.

From the CFTK TV archives


February 20 -- Social Media Education

A number of presentations are set for students and parents in the Terrace and Smithers area, to help get the message of Internet Safety and how to approach their use of  the internet.

From the CFTK TV archices


February 20 -- Kitimat rebranding

The District of Kitimat is taking a new approach to marketing the community.

From the CFTK TV archives


Monday, February 19, 2018

February 19 -- Rupert Break and Enter

A look at the Saturday night Break and Enter at the BC Liquor Store at McBride and 2nd Avenue West.

From the CFTK TV archives


February 19 -- ANBT Tournament wrap up

A look back at the final day of the 59th Annual All Native Basketball Tournament in Prince Rupert.

From the CFTK TV archives


February 19 -- River Kings are CIHL Champs

The Terrace River Kings swept the Williams Lake Stampeders 2 games to none in the final series of the CIHL Championship,  with the two teams now set to return to the ice in late March for the Coy Cup.

From the CFTK TV archives



Sunday, February 18, 2018

Friday, February 16, 2018

February 16 -- ANBT Review for Friday

CFTK's review of events from the All Native Basketball tournament for Friday


February 16 -- CIHL Playofs

The CIHL League championship is on the line this weekend in Terrace as the River Kings look to win the Best of Three series, with the River Kings leading the Williams Lake Stampeders 1 game to none.

From the CFTK TV archives


February 16 -- Witset Hockey

An exhibition game between two First Nations teams in the Bulkley Valley is attracting attention in the Smithers, as Burns Lake takes on Witset/Moricetwn on Saturday evening.


From the CFTK TV Archives

Thursday, February 15, 2018

February 15 -- Rupert Rockslide

A minor rockslide on the east side of Prince Rupert has made for reduced traffic transit along 11th Avenue East at Plaza Street.

From the CFTK TV archives


February 15 -- Fatal Crash on Highway 16

A Wednesday evening collision involving a logging truck, a moose and an SUV on Highway 16 has claimed the life of a Prince Rupert woman.

From the CFTK TV archives



February 15 -- Murdered, Missing Indigenous Persons's vigils across the Northwest

Prince Rupert was one of a number of locations in the region to host a vigil for the murdered and missing Indigenous peoples from the Highway 16 corridor.

From the CFTK TV archives


February 15 -- CityWest donation for McKay Street project

The Prince Rupert based communication company CityWest has delivered a 10,000 dollar donation to Transition Prince Rupert, with the funding to be put towards the organization's McKay Street Project.

From the CFTK TV Archives


February 15 -- ANBT Review for Thursday

CFTK's review of events from the All Native Basketball tournament for Thursday


February 15 -- Terrace Aquatic Centre

The City of Terrace has provided an update on the progress for the reopening of the Terrace Aquatic Centre, with May the new target period for the reopening.

From the CFTK TV archives


February 15 -- MLA Rice at the Legislature -- Emergency Preparedness

Comments to the Legislature related to Emergency Preparedness in British Columbia


Wednesday, February 14, 2018

February 14 -- ANBT review for Wednesday

CFTK's review of events from the All Native Basketball tournament for Wednesday




February 14 -- Terrace Community Gardens

The Terrace Community Gardens is looking for some financial assistance from the City of Terrace for their plans for the 2018 season.

From the CFTK TV Archives



February 14 -- Log Truck Slips in Terrace

Traffic was slowed in Terrace in the afternoon period as a logging truck slid to the shoulder of the road, interrupting the flow of traffic in the region.

From the CFTK TV archives


Tuesday, February 13, 2018

February 12 -- Rainmakers/Kermodes showdown

A look at the weekend series between the Charles Hays Rainmakers and the Caledonia Kermodes, with the Rainmakers winning the Regional zones, they now move on to the Provincials in Langley.

From the CFTK TV archives


February 13 -- Snowy Winter Driving

A string of weather systems has made for snowy and challenging driving conditions in the Northwest.

From the CFTK TV archives


February 13 -- Shames Mountain Family Day

Shames Mountain hosted their popular Family Day event over the weekend.

From the CFTK TV archives


February 13 -- ANBT Review For Tuesday

CFTK's review of events from the All Native Basketball tournament for Tuesday


Monday, February 12, 2018

February 12 -- ANBT Review for Monday

CFTK's review of events from the All Native Basketball Tournament for Monday


February 12 -- Terrace assault arrest

Terrace RCMP have made an arrest, with charges laid against a Terrace man in relation to an incident in the city.

From the CFTK TV archives


February 12 -- ANBT Opening Ceremonies

CFTK's review of the Opening Ceremonies og the All Native Basketball Tournament held Sunday evening.


February 12 -- Missing Terrace Man

Terrace RCMP are asking for the assistance in their search for Edward "Jared" MacDonald, who has been reported as missing from the Terrace area.

From the CFTK TV archives


Friday, February 9, 2018

February 9 -- PNG gas line Repairs

The latest notes on the status of repairs to the Pacific Northern Gas pipeline in the Northwest.

From the CFTK TV archives


February 9 -- Prince Rupert Aquatic Money

Prince Rupert City council will move ahead with their application work for a grant for work required at the Earl Mah Aquatic Centre.

From the CFTK TV archives


February 9 -- Avalanche Hazard in the Northwest

A review of the Avalanche status across the Northwest.

From the CFTK TV Archives


February 9 -- CIHL Playoffs

The Terrace River Kings hit the road to take on the Williams Lake Stampeders in the CIHL finals.

From the CFTK TV archives


February 9 -- Mills Memorial Hospital announcement

The Province of British Columbia will go ahead with a major investment in health care in Terrace, giving approval to a replacement hospital for Mills Memorial.

From the CFTK TV archives


February 9 -- Terrace Fire Department training

A look at the training sessions that recruits and established members of the Terrace Fire Department are undergoing.

From the CFTK TV archives


Thursday, February 8, 2018

February 8 -- Storm update

With snowstorm after snow storm rolling through the North Coast inland areas, a look at the status of the situation.

From the CFTK TV archives


February 8 -- CN Overpass plans for Terrace

The City of Terrace is giving consideration to the construction of a pedestrian overpass to provide for safer transit over the CN Rail tracks that intersect the city.

From the CFTK TV Archives


February 8 -- UN Indigenous Rights presentation

A look at a tour of the Northwest to provide further background towards the United Nations Declaration of Indigenous Rights, which had stops planned for Smithers, Terrace and Prince Rupert.

From the CFTK TV archives


February 8 -- LNG Steel tarrif

A look at  the current LNG steel tariff, one of the key issues that is making for concerns over the fate of the province's LNG industry.

From the CFTK TV archives




Wednesday, February 7, 2018

February 7 -- Canucks Autism Network tour

The Canucks Autism Network has made a return to the Northwest, with a range of information sessions and workshops set for the Terrace, Kitimat and Prince Rupert area.

From the CFTK TV archives


February 7 -- Snow update for North West inland areas

The snow continues to fall across the Northwest inland areas, making for challenging driving conditions and a number of cancellations and closures.

From the CFTK TV archives


February 7 -- Marijuana Municipal Decisions

A look at how municipalities of the Northwest are approaching the pending legalization of Marijuana.

From the CFTK TV archives


Tuesday, February 6, 2018

February 6 -- Another storm heads the way of Northwest inland

February is off to a wild start for residents of the Northwest inland areas, with another snow storm set to arrive in the region.

From the CFTK TV archives


February 6 -- IIO Rights Tour

A tour from representatives of the Indepdendent Investigations office will provide background on the rights of citizens when it comes to the exchanges between the police and the public.

From the CFTK TV archives


Monday, February 5, 2018

February 5 -- River Kings top Quesnel

A review of the weekend success for the Terrace River Kings as they defeated the Quesnel Kangaroos to move on to the CIHL finals against Williams Lake.

From the CFTK TV archives


February 5 -- Doug Donaldson on Election Reform

The MLA for Stikine will be hosting a number of forums to outline the NDP government's plans for Election Reform.

From the CFTK TV archives


Friday, February 2, 2018

February 2 -- CIHL weekend preview

Two Northwest teams see playoff action this weekend, with games in Prince Rupert and Terrace.

From the CFTK TV archives


February 2 -- Highway 16 Shuttle Update

An Update on the success of the Highway 16 shuttle program

From the CFTK Archives


February 2 -- More Snow for North Coast Inland

The Snow keeps coming for Terrace, Kitimat, Stewar, the Nass and into the Bulkley Valley.

From the CFTK TV Archives


Thursday, February 1, 2018

February 1 -- Unifor's Kitimat emission town hall postponed

The passing of former Kitimat Mayor Ray Brady has meant the postponement of a Town Hall on Sulphur Dioxide emissions at Rio Tinto, the forum to be hosted by Unifor has been postponed so as not to conflict with a planned memorial service.

From the CFTK TV archives