Thursday, March 29, 2018

March 29 -- Prince Rupert Skating Equipment

The City of Prince Rupert's Recreation Department will be seeking out grant funding for skating equipment at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre.

From the CFTK TV archives


March 29 -- Moose Hunting Regulation concerns

Hunter have some concerns when it comes to new regulations being put in place by the Provincial government.


From the CFTK Archives


Wednesday, March 28, 2018

March 28 -- Cullen on DFO

Skeena Bulkley-Valley NDP MP Nathan Cullen outlines some of his work to this point on fishery issues on the North Coast in light of potential closures for the summer salmon season.

From the CFTK TV Archives


March 28 -- Prince Rupert School Funding

The province will be providing funding to SD52 for repairs for Prince Rupert Middle School.

From the CFTK TV archives


March 28 -- Rupert Mental Health findings

Prince Rupert City Council heard a report on initiatives in the community related to the mental health of youth and substance use in the city.

From the CFTK TV Archives


March 28 -- Coy Cup in Williams Lake

The Terrace River Kings are one of four teams looking to claim the Senior Men's championship for BC, as the Coy Cup continues in Williams Lake.

From the CFTK TV Archives


Tuesday, March 27, 2018

March 27 -- Prince Rupert's Cherry Trees

A look at the controversial tree removal in Prince Rupert, where contractors for the Federal government chopped down a stand of cherry trees on the DFO property.

From the CFTK TV Archives


March 27 -- Councillor Kinney remembered at Prince Rupert Council

Prince Rupert City Council shared thoughts and held a moment of silence following the passing of City Councillor Nelson Kinney.

From the CFTK TV archives


March 27 -- Prince Rupert Recovery House apprvoal

Following a Public Hearing on Monday, Prince Rupert City Council approved zoning for a supportive Reovery House at 333 11th Avenue East.

From the CFTK TV archives


March 27 -- Premier Horgan on Resource Benefits Alliance

With the Premier touring the Northwest this week, some of the discussion has revolved around the Northwest Resource Benefits Alliance proposals for a greater share of resource money from the region.

From the CFTK TV archives


March 27 -- Premier Horgan in Terrace

Day two of the Premier's tour of the Northwest took him to the Terrace and Kitiamt area.

From the CFTK TV archives


Monday, March 26, 2018

March 26 -- Premier Horgan in Prince Rupert

Premier John Horgan made his first extended stay in Prince Rupert on Monday, in town for a tour of the port, meetings with local officials and a meet and greet at a local bar.

From the CFTK TV archives


March 26 -- Nelson Kinney passes

Comments and observations from around the region on the passing of City Council member Nelson Kinney, who passed away over the weekend at the age of 77.


March 26 -- Charity Poker tournament helps out Terrace health care

A charity poker tournament in Terrace has provided funding for the REM Lee Foundation.

From the CFTK TV Archives


Friday, March 23, 2018

March 23 -- Prince Rupert's Pop Up consulate

The U.S. government came north this week, setting up a pop up consulate in Prince Rupert to address the needs of American citizens who live in the Northwest.

From the CFTK TV archives


March 23 -- Rio Tinto Milestone

The Rio Tinto facility in Kitimat is celebrating a milestone in aluminum production, with one million tonnes of aluminum produced at the modernized smelter.

From the CFTK TV archives


March 23 -- Kitimat LNG hopes

Kitimat Mayor Phil Germuth is quite happy with recent developments related to LNG development in the Northwest.

From the CFTK TV archives


Thursday, March 22, 2018

March 22 -- Prince Rupert's Extreme Weather Shelter extension

Prince Rupert's homeless that have been using the extreme weather shelter have an additional two months of accommodation, with funding acquired to extend the shelter past its March 31st end date.

From the CFTK TV Archives


March 22 -- Prince Rupert Road LInes

More on Councillor Niesh's concerns about the state of Prince Rupert's crosswalk markings.

From the CFTK TV archives


March 22 -- Kitimat Hockey Tournament wrap up

Tournament action came to an end in Kitimat on Wednesday, with the Prince Rupert Bantam Seawolves claiming the Tier 4 Provincial championship.

From the CFTK TV archives


March 22 -- Ellis Ross on LNG framework plans from NDP government

Skeena MLA Ellis Ross offers up some thoughts on the recent LNG framework announcement from the provincial NDP government.

From the CFTK TV archives


Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Mach 21 -- Prince Rupert B and E's

In what is becoming an ongoing concern, Prince Rupert RCMP outline the nature of some recent Break and Entries in the community.

From the CFTK TV archives


March 21 -- Emergency preparation survey

The Province is launching a survey to discover how prepared British Columbian are for an emergency.

From the CFTK TV archives


March 21 -- Fishing Tourism concerns in the Northwest

Those who make a living through fishing tourism are feeling anxious about potential closures that DFO has hinted towards in recent weeks.


From the CFTK TV Archives


March 21 -- Cullen on Guns

Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen on the Federal Government's new gun control legislation


From the CFTK TV archives


March 21 -- Terrace RCMP detachment Inspector moves on

Inspector Syd Lecky, the Officer in Charge of the Terrace detachment of the RCMP is on the move, having been posted to Kamloops.

From the CFTK TV Archives


March 21 -- Cullen on Mayor's trip to Ottawa

Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen offers up some comments related to a visit of Northern BC Mayors to Ottawa this week.

From the CFTK TV archives


Tuesday, March 20, 2018

March 20 -- Port of Prince Rupert Export initiative

A look at a new fund created by the Port of Prince Rupert to develop export opportunities across Northern British Columbia.

From the CFTK  TV archives


March 20 -- Rupert Vacant properties

A look at some concerns from Prince Rupert Council members related to vacant properties in the city.

From the CFTK TV Archives


March 20 -- Kitimat Provincials update

A look at the action from the Tier 4 Bantam Provincials Hockey championship hosted in Kitiamt.

From the CFTK TV archives


March 20 -- Houston Hockey provincials

An update on the Midget Hockey Provincials in Houston

From the CFTK TV Archives



Monday, March 19, 2018

March 19 -- Rupert Sewer Clogs

The City of Prince Rupert has some advice for its residents when it comes to what they are putting into the city' sewer system.

From the CFTK TV archives


March 19 -- Whitecaps camp in Terrace

Minor soccer season has a big time look this year, with the Vancouver Whitecaps hosting a soccer skills camp.

From the CFTK TV Archives


Saturday, March 17, 2018

March 17 -- Sea Lions chasing oolichan run

Some video of the annual oolichan run in the Skeena, with a number of sea lions on the hunt for a feed.

From the CFTK TV archives


Friday, March 16, 2018

March 16 -- Cullen on the fishery

Skeena Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen has outlines some of his concern over recent developments in the North Coast fishery.

From the CFTK TV archives


March 16 -- Nass Bridge

The Federal and Provincial governments have announced plans for the replacement of the Nass Bridge, with construction on the 24 million dollar project se to start this summer.

From the CFTK TV archives


March 16 -- Prince Rupert seeks help on local fishery

Prince Rupert City Council will soon be writing a letter to the federal fisheries minister Dominic Leblanc seeking equal treatment with Atlantic Canada.

From the CFTK TV archives


Thursday, March 15, 2018

March 15-- Port, DP world funding for Hospital

The Port of Prince Rupert and DP World have provided some funding towards the purchase of new medical imaging equipment at Prince Rupert Regional Hospital.

From the CFTK TV Archives


March 14 -- Fishing concerns for the Northwest

Rumblings of potential closures this year for the Sockeye and Chinook has Northwest stakeholders making their recommendations to the Department of Fisheries.

From the CFTK TV Archives


March 15 -- LNG Canada speculation in Kitimat

LNG Canada officials were clarifying some comments from company officials earlier in the week, with the company still on track towards making a decision of their investment plans later this year.



From the CFTK TV archives


March 15 -- Terrace Youth Soccer registation

It's almost soccer season for the Terrace area, with the TDYSA hosting a registration drive this month.

From the CFTK TV archives


March 15 -- Houston Midget provincials

Houston is playing host to the Midget Provincials Championships in Minor Hockey.

From the CFTK TV Archives


Wednesday, March 14, 2018

March 15 -- Prince Rupert Cruise season schedule released

The Port of Prince Rupert has released the schedule for the 2018 Cruise Season, with 25 cruise vessels set to arrive at the Northland Cruise Terminal



From the CFTK TV Archives


March 14 -- Provincial Hockey tournament set for Kitimat

The Tamitik Arena in Kitimat is the host for this years Tier 4 Bantam Minor Hockey Championship.

From the CFTK TV archves


Tuesday, March 13, 2018

March 13 -- Salmon Closures expected in Northwest

Concerns over the fishing stocks for the season ahead have brought rumblings of potential closures of the Sockey and Chinook fishery.

From the CFTK TV Archives


March 13 -- Terrace's WWII heritage

Three landmarks in the Terrace area that date back to the Second World War are bring placed in the Terrace History register.

From the CFTK TV archives


March 13 -- REM Lee Fundraiser

Ongoing fundraising efforts towards Terrace's REM Lee Theatre continued this past weekend with a concert to help raise money for this years goal of 4,000 dollars.

From the CFTK TV Archives


March 13 -- Transportation Minister makes plans for Northwest tour on Greyound issues

The province's Transportation Minister Claire Trevena will be touring the Northwest to work towards new transportation options to replace the soon to end Greyhound service.

From the CFTK TV Archives


Monday, March 12, 2018

March 12 -- Science Fair Success for CHSS student

Aaliyah Mahboubi a student a Charles Hays Secondary School has come back from Taiwan with a third place finish in the competitive International Science Fair.

From the CFTK TV Archives


March 12 -- Rio Tinto emissions concerns

A town hall meeting in Kitimat to review air quality concerns in the community was missing one key participant, that of Rio Tinto the company that is the subject of many concerns in the community.

From the CFTK TV Archives


Friday, March 9, 2018

March 9 -- Prince Rupert Homeless Count plans

Prince Rupert's Transition House Society will be conducting a Homeless Count later this month.

From the CFTK TV archives


March 9 -- Prince Rupert Dog Park moving

An unsanctioned Dog park at Doug Kerr Field is set to close, with dog owners to shift their attention towards fundraising plans  for a linear park at McKay Street.

From the CFTK TV archives


March 9 -- Terrace Soccer Camps

A sign of Spring in the Terrace region with Soccer camps on the horizon in the community.

From the CFTK TV archives


March 9 -- Terrace youth worksop

A hip hop duo from the Hazeltons stopped in at Kitsumkalum to share their music and work with youth in the community.

From the CFTK TV archives


March 9 -- Mall Campout

Terrace radio host Mike Nagle is raising money for the Terrace Relay for Life program.

From the CFTK TV Archives


Thursday, March 8, 2018

March 8 -- International Women's Day Transition Women

As part of their series on International Women's Day, CFTK put a focus on the Transition House Society in Prince Rupert

From the CFTK TV Archives


March 8 -- International Women's Day Terrace Women's Day

As part of their series on International Women's Day, CFTK TV looks at events in the Terrace area.

From the CFTK TV Archives


March 8 -- Terrace planning puts focus on Downtown

The City of Terrace has brought in a Vancouver organization to help the City to move forward on their Downtown planning and design guidelines.

From the CFTK TV archives


March 8 -- MLA Rice in the Legislature -- On the Ocean Network seismic system

North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice's presentation for the Legislature on the work of the Ocean Network on Seismic issues.

Wednesday, March 7, 2018

March 7 -- Prince Rupert Middle School Band Trip

A look at the travel plans for Ontario and fundraising efforts for the Prince Rupert Middle School Band.

From the CFTK TV archives



March 7 -- MLA Rice in the Legislature - Joy Thorkelson

Ms. Rice's statement in the Legislature on the work of Joy Thorkelson.


Tuesday, March 6, 2018

March 6 -- Better meetings for Prince Rupert council

CFTK's Corey Callaghan provides Prince Rupert City council's view on the recent moves to upcoming changes to the Committee of the Whole process.

From the CFTK TV Archives


March 6 -- Kitimat Air shed concerns

Ongoing concerns related to air emissions from the Rio Tinto Aluminum smelter made for contributions to the Kitimat Council session.


From the CFTK TV archives


March 6 -- MLA Rice on the importance of supporting fisheries for communities

One of a number of statements this month on the coastal fishery, this one focusing on impact on communities.


Monday, March 5, 2018

March 5 -- Guns and Hoses results

Prince Rupert's Fire Fighters and Police officers took to the ice over the weekend in aid of the KidSport program in the city, taking part in the Butch Duffy Memorial Match up.

From the CFTK TV Archives


March 5 -- Watson Island court case

The City of Prince Rupert gained a court win in their lengthy engagement with SunWave the one time owner of the site, moving forward the city's plans to expropriate the last remaining parcel of land that Sun Wave holds on the island.

From the CFTK TV archives


March 5 -- Smelter Emission concerns in Kitimat

A call for salt water scrubbers for the Rio Tinto Aluminum smelter will be heard in Kitimat once again, with supporters of the proposal to be presented to Kitimat Council tonight.


From the CFTK TV archives


March 5 -- MLA Rice in the Legislature -- Budget Overview

North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice celebrates the delivery of the 2018 NDP Government Budget.


Friday, March 2, 2018

March 2 -- Port Tax Cap

A look at the concerns of the City of Prince Rupert when it comes to the provincial tax cap.

From the CFTK TV archives


March 2 -- Power out in Prince Rupert

Prince Rupert and Port Edward are using gas fired back up power at the moment, following an avalanche earlier this week that has disrupted the supply of hydro power from the east.

From the CFTK TV Archives


March 2 -- Terrace Offence reaction

The City of Terrace has plans to put forward a resolution to prohibit those convicted of crimes from serving in elected office at the municipal level.


From the CFTK TV archives


Thursday, March 1, 2018

March 1 -- Prince Rupert Guns and Hoses

The annual competition between Police and Fire Service members is set for the ice of the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre with the Butch Duffy Memorial Guns and Hoses hockey game.

From the CFTK TV archives


March 1 -- Hospital reaction

A Terrace councillor who has been away for medical reasons in the recent months, is hailing the news of new plans for a hospital in Terrace.

From the CFTK TV archives


March 1 -- Homburg 100

A Terrace resident is celebrating their 100th birthday.

From the CFTK TV archives


March 1 -- Poverty reduction delays

The province is facing a delay in the introduction of its poverty reduction strategies.


From the CFTK TV Archives


March 1 -- MLA Rice in the Legislature Commercial Fishing

A statement in the Legislature on Commercial Fishing in BC