Tuesday, April 30, 2019

April 30 -- Rupert Innovation

The North Coast Innovation Lab hosts an information session on some of the programs that they are working on for this spring and summer.

From the CFTK TV archives


April 30 -- Sawmill explosion Review

The union for workers at the Babine Forest Products sawmill in Burns Lake and Lakeland Mill in Prince George is looking forward to an upcoming review of the findings related to the two explosions that took place at the mills.

From the CFTK TV Archives.


April 30 -- Gitxsan Fishing Ban

Stating that the salmon are in crisis, Hereditary chiefs of the Gitxsan First Nation has announced a  recreational and sport fishing ban for their territory, part of their efforts to protect salmon stocks in their waters.

From the CFTK TV archives


April 30 -- LNG Canada

The current trade and other issues between Canada and China do not appear to be making for any difficulties for Kitimat's LNG Canada.

From the CFTK TV Archives


April 30 -- Terrace Beautification

A look at some of the efforts that are working to make Terrace more appealing in the downtown area.

From the CFTK TV archives


Monday, April 29, 2019

April 29 -- Thrive North Business Challenge update

The competition is almost over for the participants in the Thrive North Business Challenge.

From the CFTK TV archives


April 29 -- Smithers Daffodil Dash

The Daffodil Dash fundraising event for the Canadian Cancer Society took place in Smithers over the weekend.

From the CFTK TV archives



Thursday, April 25, 2019

April 25 -- Teegee Bus Service

While welcoming a recent funding announcement on bus service in the Northern region, Terry TeeGee a Regional Chief  with the BC Assembly of First Nations is calling for more long term funding for transportation in the region.

Cross posted from the North Coast Review


April 25 -- Workforce attrition

The quest to attract an keep workers in the region will see a boost, with local governments set to launch am attract and retention program in the Northwest.

From the CFTK TV archives


April 25 -- More Crabs Dumped

DFO officers and the RCMP are investigating a second incidence of Crabs being dumped alongside Highway 16.

From the CFTK TV archives


Wednesday, April 24, 2019

April 24 -- Rupert Support Fair

Prince Rupert will be the host of the Second Annual Family Support Fair set to take place at the Civic Centre.

From the CFTK TV archives


April 24 -- Farm to School Program in Northwest

The Farm To School Program in BC is looking to introduce its program to the Northwest region of the province.

From the CFTK TV Archives


April 24 - Garneau Bus Money

The Federal Government is stepping up to the transportation table, with BC Transportation Minister Claire Travena and Garneau discussing which routes will be funded for two years of operation.

From the CFTK TV archives


Monday, April 22, 2019

April 23 -- Monster Trucks to return to Terrace

The Big Trucks will roar once agin in Terrace in mid July

From the CFTK TV Archives


April 22 -- Spring Fire Safety

Terrace Fire/Rescue with some helpful hints on how to protect your home from fire hazards.

From the CFTK TV Arcvhives


Thursday, April 18, 2019

April 18 -- Taylor Bachrach

A look at the campaign for the NDP nomination in Skeena-Bulkley Valley of Taylor Bachrach.

From the CFTK TV Archives


April 17 -- Cheslatta Reconciliation

The Provincial Government has reached an interim reconciliation settlement with the Cheslatta Nation,  related to the flooding of their lands in the early 1950;s.


From the CFTK TV archives


Wednesday, April 17, 2019

April 17 -- Terrace Tanker Hearing

Terrace played host on Wednesday to the final Senate Session on the proposed Oil Tanker Ban for the North Coast.


From the CFTK TV Archives

Tuesday, April 16, 2019

April 16 -- Rupert - Port Edward dispute

Things have heated up once again in the ongoing dispute between Prince Rupert and Port Edward related to tax revenues from Ridley Island.

From the CFTK TV Archives


April 16 -- KGHF Gala

The third annual gala for the Kitimat General Hospital Foundation helped to raise funds towards a Dementia facility for the community.

From the CFTK TV archives


Monday, April 15, 2019

April 15 -- Cullen Tanker Ban

Skeena Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen is preparing to testify at Senate Committee hearings in the Northwest, with the MP set to speak at the Tuesday session in Prince Rupert.

From the CFTK TV archives


April 15 -- Kitimat Basketball

Kitimaat Village played host to the 15th Annual Open Basketball tournament this weekend.

From the CFTK TV archives


April 15 -- Blockade Charges Dropped

Criminal contempt charges have been dropped related to those participating on a blockade on the Morice River Road in January of this year.

From the CFTK TV archives



April 15 -- Terrace Taekwondo provincials

The provincial taekwondo championships were held in Terrace over the weekend

From the CFTK TV Archives


April 15 -- Doctor's Deal

BC's physicians have signed a new Doctor's Deal in the province.

From the CFTK TV Archives


Saturday, April 13, 2019

April 10 -- Strimbold Plea Plan

The trial of former Burns Lake Mayor Luke Strimbold on a number of sexual assault charges against minors is coming to an end, with the former Mayor set to make a plea.

From the CFTK TV archives


Friday, April 12, 2019

April 12 -- Fish Act Hearing

There were contributions to Federal hearings on the fisheries act this week in Ottawa, with the Senate Fisheries Committee hearing from  a number of Northwest representatives


 

April 12 -- Terrace Farmers Market

Preparations are underway for the launch of another Farmer's Market season in the Northwest.


From the CFTK TV archives


Thursday, April 11, 2019

April 11 -- Senate Tanker Hearings to come to the Northwest

A lengthy list of witnesses is set to speak at the upcoming Senate Hearings on the proposed oil tanker moratorium, with sessions set for Prince Rupert and Terrace next week.

From the CFTK TV archives


April 11 -- Cannabis Jobs in Terrace

It's hiring time for the provincial run Cannabis store in Terrace, with would be taking in an Open House and Job Fair in the community.

From the CFTK TV archives


April 11 -- Lakes Digital Archive project

Burns Lake it making use of digital technology to archive the history of the community, that after success in sourcing out funding for the project.

From the CFTK TV archives


Wednesday, April 10, 2019

April 10 -- Amanda Ramsay NDP

A look at what Amanda Ramsay is putting her focus on when it comes to the race to the nomination for the Skeena-Bulkley Valley NDP.

From the CFTK TV archives


April 10 -- LNG Canada Open House

Kitimat and Terrace residents had a chance to learn more about the plans by LNG Canada for their LNG terminal project in the community, with a pair of Open Houses taking place this week.

From the CFTK TV Archives


Tuesday, April 9, 2019

April 9 -- Corey Safe Society appears at Terrace Council

Motorcyclist safety was the theme for a portion of Monday's Terrace City Council session.

From the CFTK Archives


April 9 -- Reconciliation Initiative

Terrace Council has heard a presentation on a reconciliation initiative for the community to honour residential school survivors.

From the CFTK TV archives


Monday, April 8, 2019

April 8 -- LNG Canada CEO to depart

As the LNG Canada terminal project moves forward, the CEO for the company is moving on to other career opportunities.

From the CFTK TV archives


April 8 -- Shames Slush

The Northwest Ski Season officially came to an end with Shames Slush over the weekend.

From the CFTK TV Archices


Friday, April 5, 2019

April 5 -- Rupert Attempted Abduction

Prince Rupert RCMP are seeking the assistance of the public in their investigation in to an attempted abduction near McClymont Park.

From the CFTK TV Archives


April 5 -- LNG Tax Credits

The Legislature has passed new legislation to change the income tax act related to LNG development.


From the CFTK TV archives


April 5 -- Thorhnill Firefighter Volunteers

A look at the volunteer base and call for new members in Thornhill.

From the CFTK TV archives


Wednesday, April 3, 2019

April 3 -- Shovel Fire Debris

The BC Wildfire is revisiting the rules related forest practices in the Northwest following last years Wildfire season.

From the CFTK TV Archives


Tuesday, April 2, 2019

April 2 -- Terrace Fire

Fire fighters from Terrace Fire/Rescue were called out to deal with a house fire on Cedar Crescent in the community


From the CFTK TV archives


Monday, April 1, 2019

April 1 -- Logging Truck MVA in Terrace

Terrace's Sande Overpass was closed for much of the day following a logging truck incident on the main North South crossing for the community.

From the CFTK TV archives


April 1 -- Ferry Fare Caps for BC Ferries

The BC Ferries Commissioner has outlined the four year plan ahead for Ferry fares for BC Ferries.

From the CFTK TV archives