May 31 -- Rupert Goats

The Moby Dick Inn goats have captured the attention of the community, as they tend to the landscaping , though their time may be short if the City follows through on its call for eviction.

From the CFTK TV archives

May 31 -- Walk for PJ

Residents of the Burns Lake are asking for answers in the disappearance of PJ Sebastian Junior, with plans for a community march to help raise awareness. Also taking place in the Northwest will be a cross planting ceremony in memory of Jessica Balczer who died in mysterious cirucumstances last year in the Smithers area.

From the CFTK TV Archives

May 31 -- Kitimat Bears

The District of Kitimat is advising residents to be cautious after reports of bears in the community.

From the CFTK TV archives

May 30 -- Prince Rupert Honours Service Workers during victims and Survivors of Crime Week

The Victims Services Unit in Prince Rupert hosted a session themes of crime victim self care.


From the CFTK TV archives

May 30 -- Haida Gwaii Cancer treatment challenges

Some staff shortages on Haida Gwaii is having an impact on those who receive cancer treatment on the Islands.


From the CFTK TV archives

May 30 -- Foreign workers in the Northwest

A Smithers proposal to attract foreign workers to address worker shortages has been adopted by the BC Chamber of Commerce.


From the CFTK TV archives

May 30 -- Smithers Recycling issues

The recent fire at the Smithers Recycling Centre has had an impact on the local recycling program in the Bulkley Valley.

From the CFTK TV archives

May 30 -- Geoff Parr Retiring

Geoff Parr, the long time music teacher in Terrace is retiring from the Coast Mountain District at the end of this school year.


From the CFTK TV Archives

May 29 -- Port Dispute

Labour tensions are on the rise as a dispute between management and union members seems set to see a labour disruption in Prince Rupert and at other BC ports.

From the CFTK TV archives

May 29 -- Prince Rupert Tsunami Study

Prince Rupert City Council heard the findings into a recent study into Tsunami risk to the community,

From the CFTK TV archives

May 29 -- Terrace Art initiative

Artists in the Terrace region will be channeling some salmon art as part of a community public arts initiative this spring and summer.

From the CFTK TV archives

May 28 --RIPET Opening

The newest industrial terminal in the Prince Rupert area has opened for business, as the first vessel of propane for Asia departed the Ridley Island Propane Export Terminal, with the company hosting its Grand Opening this week in Prince Rupert.

From the CFTK TV archives

May 28 -- Rupert Redesign

A look at the latest plans from Redesign Rupert and its partner groups.

From the CFTK TV archives

May 28 -- Stand for Jessica

A look at the plans to commemorate the life of Jessica Balczer and seek answers  following her death under mysterious circumstances one year ago in the Smithers area.

From the CFTK TV archives

May 28 -- More Bike Trails for Terrace

Plans are in the works for a new bike park for the City of Terrace.


From the CFTK TV archives

May 28 -- CJFW change

Terrace based CJFW is about to see some changes as the radio station rebrands as PURE Country radio.

From the CFTK TV archives

May 27 -- Prince Rupert Relay for Life

A look at the weekend events and another successful Relay for Life In Prince Rupert.

From the CFTK TV archives

May 27 -- Rupert Salmon Fest

Large crowds were seen through the day for the annual Prince Rupert Salmon Fest at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre.

From the CFTK TV archives

May 27 -- Bachrach wins NDP nomination in Skeena-Bulkley Valley

NDP members in Skeena-Bulkley Valley have selected Smithers Mayor Taylor Bachrach as their candidate to challenge the fall election. He will be looking to replace incumbent NDP MP Nathan Cullen who is retiring at the end of this Parliamentary session.

From the CFTK TV Archives

May 27 -- Pellet Plant fire in Terrace

The Terrace Fire/Rescue Department was called out to assist in an industrial fire at the Skeena BioEnergy Plant in the city.


From the CFTK TV archives

May 27 -- Smoky skies in the Northwest

Forest fires in Alberta are making for smoky skies in areas of the Northwest

From the CFTK TV archives

May 22 -- Rupert, Port Ed Dispute

North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice offers some thoughts on the ongoing dispute between Prince Rupert and Port Edward over tax sharing from Ridley Island.

From the CFTK TV archives

May 22 -- Lax Kw'alaams Search and Rescue

New Funding from the Port of Prince Rupert Community Investment Fund is helping the Lax Kw'alaams Search and Rescue group make some much needed maintenance on their vessel.

From the CFTK TV archvies

May 22 -- Long Weekend Mayhem

Terrace RCMP had their hands full with a number of calls for service over the May Long weekend.

From the CFTK TV Archives

May 21 -- New Terrace Hospital

The much anticipated green light for the Business plan for the new Terrace hospital has been given by the province.

From the CFTK TV archives

May 17 -- Dangerous Goods and Rail

A look at the concerns of residents on the North Coast with the increase of rail shipments into the facilities of the Port of Prince Rupert.

From the CFTK TV archives

May 16 -- Neptune to Ridge

With City Council approving the zoning changes for a property on Chamberlin Avenue, the process of renovation of the old Neptune Inn is set to get underway,  with a new name also part of the planning ahead for the  Ridge Hotel and Suites.


From the CFTK TV archives

May 16 -- Cullen Tanker Ban

Skeena Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen has expressed his concern over a decision by a Senate Committee to recommend the Federal Government abandon plans for an Oil Tanker Ban on the North Coast.

From the CFTK TV archives

May 16 -- Terrace Thrift Shop troubles

The Mills Memorial Thrift Shop in Terrace is facing a number of issues related to theft and unwanted garbage dumping on their property


From the CFTK TV Archives

May 14 -- Port of Prince Rupert expansion plans

The Port of Prince Rupert has outlined an ambitious expansion plan that would significantly change the Prince Rupert waterfront and provide for second Container Terminal for the Port.

From the CFTK TV archives

May 14 -- Canola Exports through Prince Rupert

The impact of tensions between China and Canada has so far had little impact on shipments of grain through the Port of Prince Rupert.

From the CFTK TV archives

May 14 -- GTBS Memorial planned for Chris Arnold

Terrace City Council is considering a call for the creation of a memorial for Chris Arnold, a long time advocate for support for those with developmental disabilities in the Northwest

From the CFTK TV Archives

May 13 -- Mel Bishop heads for the Hall

Rainmaker legend Mel Bishop has been enshrined in the BC Basketball Hall of Fame, joining the Hall as part of a ceremony over the weekend in Richmond.

From the CFTK TV archives

May 13 -- Circus Camp

A chance to learn the craft of the circus came to Thornhill, with a Circus camp in that community last week.

From the CFTK TV archives

May 10 -- Community Compassion Walk

Sunday heralds the start of the Community Compassion Walk from Prince Rupert to Kamloops, one of a number of events that will address local compassion projects.

From the CFTK TV archives

May 9 -- Eat, Drink Local

A look at the Buy BC program efforts at local dining and drinking establishments in Prince Rupert

From the CFTK TV archives

May 9 -- Smithers recycling Fire

A large fire at the Smithers Recycling Centre took the resources of fire crews from around the Bulkley Valley to bring under control.

From the CFTK TV archives

May 9 -- Jackpine Fire

Terrace Fire Crews responded to a runaway grass fire around the Jackpine area of Terrace.

From the CFTK TV archives

May 9 -- No Daumont Overpass

Escalating costs have made for the suspension of plans to construct an overpass at Mile 28 of Highway 16, which will now remain as the last level railway crossing along the Highway 16 corridor.

From the CFTK TV archives

May 9 -- BCGEU Opening

The BCGEU has opened a new office building in Terrace, hosting the regional offices of the Government Employees union for the Northwest.

From the CFTK TV archives

May 9 -- Campout on the Catwalk

A Terrace radio announcer is camping out for Cancer this weekend to raise funds for the Canadian Cancer Society relay for life.

From the CFTK TV archives

May 8 -- Fisheries Committee Recommendations

The House of Commons Committee exploring issues and concerns for the West Coast Fishery has released its report, with 20 recommendations for the Federal Government to review.

From the CFTK TV archives

May 8 -- Prince Rupert Whale Fest

The Second Annual Whale Fest is underway in Prince Rupert.

From the CFTK TV archives

May 8 -- Salmon Stock Outlook 2019

DFO officials suggest that salmon stocks are looking better for 2019 than from recent years, though there is some concern over Coho stocks.


From the CFTK TV archives

May 8 -- Kitimat Gas Rail yard concerns

Kitimat Council has heard some concerns over a proposed LPG export facility in the community.


From the CFTK TV archives

May 8 -- TSB Smithers Crash

The Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash of Cessna aircraft over the weekend north of Smithers.

From the CFTK TV Archives

May 7 -- Kitimat Robotics Olympiad

Students from around the Northwest showed off their skills at robotics in Kitimat

From the CFTK TV archives

May 6 -- BC Dance competition in Prince Rupert

Dancers from across British Columbia have arrived in Prince Rupert for a full week of dance at the BC Dance Competition.

From the CFTK TV archives

May 6 -- Community resiliency

The BC government is providing funding for a range of projects towards fire planning around the Northwest.

From the CFTK TV Archives

May 6 -- Strimbold plea in Burns Lake

The former Mayor of Burns Lake has entered a guilty plea in relation to a number of sexual assault charges he was facing.

From the CFTK TV archives

May 6 -- NDP debate

Candidates seeking the NDP nomination for the Skeena-Bulkley Valley riding made their case for party members with a Smithers debate over the weekend.

From the CFTK TV archives

May 3 -- Lonnie Wishart Profile

A look at the work and career in photography of Prince Rupert's Lonnie Wishart.

From the CFTK TV archives

May 3 -- School District response to student walkout

Coast Mountain School District #82 has responded to a student walkout this week related to a number of administrative changes that have been made in the District.


From the CFTK TV archives

May 2 -- Iron Chef

The Smithers Iron Chef competition delivered some incredible locally sourced food and raised close to 10,000 dollars for Northwest charities in the Bulkley Valley.


From the CFTK TV Archives

May 2 -- Coastal Gas Link at court in Calgary

A Calgary court room is the location for ongoing legal discussions related to the Coastal Gas Link pipeline project.


From the CFTK TV Archives

May 2 -- Osmond Retires

Internationally renowned Canadian figure skater Kaetlyn Osmond who recently skated in the Northwest has announced her retirement from competitive skating.

From the CFTK TV archives

May 2 -- Kitamaat Village Crash

Kitimat RCMP continue their investigation in to a crash on the Kitamaat Village Road that claimed one life on Tuesday.

From the CFTK TV Archives

May 1 -- Gitxsan Fishing Update

The Gitxsan First Nation is set to put in place a ban for sport and recreational fishing in their territory for this year.


From the CFTK TV archives

May 1 -- Terrace Student protest

Students of the Coast Mountain School District walked out of classes on Monday, that in protest over recent administrative changes that have been announced by SD82.

From the CFTK TV Archives