Thursday, December 31, 2020

December 31 -- Prince Rupert New Years Eve

With COVID measures limiting the options, a look at how some of Prince Rupert's entertainment options are taking on New Years Eve.

From the CFTK TV archive



 

December 31 -- COVID case update

A look at the latest COVID case reports out of the Nass Valley.

From the CFTK TV archive


 

December 31 -- Mills Memorial Hospital ER Advice

As COVID cases put pressure on health services in the Terrace area, Mills Memorial Hospital has issued some advice on Emergency Room visits.

From the CFTK TV archive




December 31 -- Kitimat rail link update

The rail line between Terrace and Kitimat remains blocked following a landslide.

From the CFTK TV archive


Wednesday, December 30, 2020

December 30 -- CityWest Distribution payment increases

Prince Rupert owned CityWest has delivered an extra 100,000 dollars this year as part of the communication company's 700,000 dollar distribution payment for the City of Prince Rupert.

From the CFTK TV archives

December 30 -- All Native Basketball Tournament Cancelled

With no relief in sight from ongoing social gathering measures related to COVID, organizers of the All Native Basketball Tournament have announced the cancellation of the event which had been scheduled for the second week in February.

From the CFTK TV Archives



December 30 -- Nass Valley COVID case

Health and Government officials in the Nass Valley have outlined the background towards a string of new reports of COVID-19 in the Nisga'a territory.

From the CFTK TV archives



December 30 -- Police seek fugitives

 RCMP across the North West are watching for two fugitives from the New Hazelton area, that after the detachment in that community posted their alert for the region.

From the CFTK archives


Tuesday, December 29, 2020

December 29 -- Suspicious Death in Prince Rupert

 The Prince Rupert is investigating the nature of suspicious death on the city's east side, relayed to the RCMP by BC Ambulance on Christmas Eve.



December 29 -- Tahltan Nation gets vaccines

 The arrival of the Moderna vaccine in British Columbia has seen the Tahltan Nation identified as one of the first of local Indigenous nations to be delivered the COVID-19 vaccine.

From the CFTK TV archives



December 29 -- Northwest COVID updates

 A look at the latest notes on COVID related outbreaks in the region.


From the CFTK TV archives

Thursday, December 24, 2020

December 24 -- Prince Rupert's Light Up the Town event

 A look at the efforts of residents in Prince Rupert as they took part in a Christmas Light competition this season.

From the CFTK TV archives


December 24 -- Shames Mountain Snowboarder is deceased

A snowboarder rescued near the Shames Mountain area has sadly been declared deceased at the Mill Memorial Hospital

From the CFTK TV Archives.

December 24 -- CGL Lodges outbreak

 More reports of COVID outbreak at Northwest work camps for the Coastal Gas Link project.

From the CFTK TV archives


Wednesday, December 23, 2020

December 23 -- Haida Gwaii Tsunami Safety

 Plans to improve seismic conditions of a school in Haida Gwaii will include the first Tsunami tower for Canada in Masset.


From the CFTK TV archives

December 23 -- Turbine parts for Site C shipped through Prince Rupert port

The turbines for the giant Sight C Hydro project have arrived in Canada and while be sent to the Peace Region through the Port of Prince Rupert along Highway 16.

December 23 -- Inland Port hearing postponed

With the prospect of an inland port for Terrace becoming somewhat controversial, the Public hearing for the proposed development has been postposed by the City of Terrace.

From the CFTK TV archives

Tuesday, December 22, 2020

December 22 -- Path Decor vandalized

 The City of Terrace is dealing with some vandalism on the Grand Trunk Pathway Christmas Display.


From the CFTK TV archives


December 22 -- Eden Robinson Tricked

The author of the "Trickster" is angry and disappointed at the controversy surrounding the Television show that her book has spawned, that following concerns over the indigenous ancestry of Michelle Latimer the series co- creator and co-director.

From the CFTK TV archives


 

Monday, December 21, 2020

December 21 -- Coastal Gas Link COVID outbreak

 Health officials are working to contain an outbreak of COVID as part of the Coastal GasLink project.

From the CFTK TV archives


December 21 -- LNG Janitors Strike

Janitors a the LNG Canada worksite in Kitimat have voted to go out on strike. 


From the CFTK TV archives



Friday, December 18, 2020

December 18 - BC Youth in Care

 The challenges of Indigenous Youth in Care is highlighted.


From the CFTK TV archives


Thursday, December 17, 2020

December 17 -- Prince Rupert Green Infrastructure Funds

The City of Prince Rupert has received some infrastructure funding from the province, designated towards designing engineers wetlands tied into the city's waste water and storm water system.


From the CFTK TV archives



December 17 -- Second COVID Outbreak at LNG Camp

 A second outbreak of COVID-19 has been reported at the Kitimat LNG Camp.

From the CFTK TV archives


December 17 -- Taylor Bachrach's Year End Scrum

Skeena NDP MP Taylor Bachrach looks back at the year of Federal politics and the issues of the Northwest.

From the CFTK TV Archives




Wednesday, December 16, 2020

December 16 -- Gitsegukla Highway Crash

A serious multiple vehicle crash on Highway 17 near Gitsegukla had the highway closed for a good portion of the day.

From the CFTK TV Archives



December 16 -- New Shell President

Susannah Pierce The Director of Corporate Affairs for LNG Canada is moving on to a position at Shell Canada as president and Country Chair of the Canadian arm of the multinational oil company.

From the CFTK TV Archives


December 17 -- Rio Tinto Supports Local Business

Rio Tinto will be helping support the Kitimat business community with a gift card presentation program. 


From the CFTK TV Archives



December 16 -- Teachers have COVID Concerns

 The Terrace District Teachers have issued a letter of concern about COVID measures at local schools.


From the CFTK TV Archives



Tuesday, December 15, 2020

December 15 -- Prince Rupert Food Program Donations

 The Moose Lodge is stepping up to lend a hand to the Salvation Army food drive and other Food programs in the community this year.

From the CFTK TV archives


December 15 -- Kitimat House Fire

 Kitimat Fire fighters were called to residential fire in the city which sent a resident to hospital.


From the CFTK TV archives


December 15 -- Anti-Mask Rally in Smithers

 The Mayor of Smithers is expressing disappointment at an Anti-Mask/Anti COVID measures rally in her community.

From the CFTK TV archives


Monday, December 14, 2020

December 14 -- School District 52 responses to teachers demand of mandatory masks

The Prince Rupert School District has provided its response to recent COVID related concerns from local teachers.

From the CFTK TV Archives

December 14 -- Suwliaawks School opening

 The Suwiaawks School in Terrace has resumed openings after a recent COVID related closure.

From the CFTK TV archives

December 14 -- Thornhill Water Advisory

The Kitimat Stikine Regional District has issued a precautionary water advisory for the Thornhill Drinking water system.


From the CFTK TV archives



Friday, December 11, 2020

December 11 -- Prince Rupert Teacher Road Rally

 Prince Rupert's teachers and support staff workers took their message of a need for more COVID safety measures in the schools to the School District Office on Thursday with a car caravan.

From the CFTK TV archives



December 11 -- Nisga'a State of Emergency Lifted

With declining numbers of new COVID case reports in the Nass Valley, the Nisga'a Lisims Government has lifted the State of Emergency that was put in place in November.

From the CFTK TV Archives



December 11 -- Another Terrace area COVID School Exposure announced

Northern Health has announced another COVID exposure in a school in the community.

From the CFTK TV archives.




December 11 -- Wetlands Contaminated

 A wetland area in the Kitimat area has been contaminated, with DFO now involved in the clean up and investigation into the incident.


From the CFTK TV Archives

December 11 -- Kermode Friendship Society Christmas Dinner Served

 The Kermode Friesheip Society found a COVID approach to their annual Christmas Dinner


From the CFTK TV Archives


Thursday, December 10, 2020

December 10 -- Prince Rupert Chamber responds to BC Speech from the Throne

Janet Song from the Prince Rupert and District Chamber of Commerce outlined some of the concerns that the local business community has on themes of economic recovery as noted in the Speech from the Throne.

From the CFTK TV archives.

December 10 -- Northern Health Contract tracing backlog

As the number of cases of COVID-19 continue to increase in the Northern Health region, the contract tracing program is facing some backlogs.

From the CFTK TV archives.


 

December 10 -- BC COVID update

 The Provincial Health Officer Doctor Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix provided an update on the ongoing measures towards COVID-19 in the province.

From the CFTK TV Archives

December 10 -- Inland Port hearing postponed

 The City of Terrace has postponed a planned Hearing for a proposed inland port development, rescheduling it to the New year owing to COVID restrictions.

From the CFTK TV Archives



December 10 -- Nisga'a Virtual Reality cultural Education

 The latest in virtual reality technology will be used to provide cultural education for the Nisga'a Nation.

From the CFTK TV Archives



Wednesday, December 9, 2020

December 9 -- Pandemic Influenced stories

A Prince Rupert publishing group, Muskeg Press has assembled a collection of stories from both Northwest authors and those from distant locations, all part of the new work called Influenced: Stories from the Lockdown


From the CFTK TV archives



December 9 -- Caledonia Exposure

Northern Health and the Coast Mountain School District announced a potential COVID-19 exposure from Caledonia Secondary school in Terrace.

From the CFTK TV Archives


December 9 -- LNG COVID-19 Update

 The latest notes on the COVID-19 outbreak at the LNG Canada facility near Kitimat

From the CFTK TV Archives



December 9 -- Snowbirds return in 2021 for Northwest Regional Airshow

 While COVID may yet get in the way, plans are being made for this years Northwest Regional Airshow in Terrace and the 2021 edition will have a popular addition to the agenda with the RCAF Snowbirds set for a return to the Northwest.

From the CFTK TV archives


Tuesday, December 8, 2020

December 8 -- Northwest MLA's Start new term

The BC Legislature has resumed for a two week winter session, with all of the MLA's for the Northwest taking up a range of duties.

From the CFTK TV Archives


December 8 -- Northwest COVID exposures at area schools and Terrace Boston Pizza

A number of School COVID exposures and one at a commercial establishment have been reported in the Terrace area this week.


From the CFTK TV archives



Monday, December 7, 2020

December 7 -- Northern Health School Exposure

Northern Health has outlined some background related another School Exposure in the Northwest, with a school in Terrace reporting an exposure.

From the CFTK TV archives

December 7 -- Kitimat Water Advisory

Heavy rains in the Kitimat region have put the District under a water advisory.

From the CFTK TV Archives



December 7 -- Terrace City Budget Planning

The City of Terrace is making plans for its 2021 Municipal budget.

From the CFTK TV archives


December 7 -- BC COVID Cases

A review of the weekend tallies of COVID cases in British Columbia.


From the CFTK TV archives 

Friday, December 4, 2020

December 4 -- COVID update

An update on the latest notes on COVID in the Northern Health Region

From the CFTK TV archives



Thursday, December 3, 2020

December 2 -- Terrace protests in support of India's Farmers

 Terrace was the latest community to see its residents come out to support farmers in India currently engaged in a dispute with the Indian government.


From the CFTK TV archives



Tuesday, December 1, 2020

December 1 -- Fairview Connector Corridor

 The Fairview Connector Corridor has just reached the 75% completion stage.

From the CFTK TV archives


December 1 -- LNG COVID update

 An update on the latest notes about the COVID-19 outbreak at the LNG Canada worksite near Kitimat.

From the CFTK TV archives


December 1 -- Terrace Inland Port update

 A look at the latest notes on the proposed Inland Port for the Terrace area


From the CFTK TV archives


Monday, November 30, 2020

November 30 -- Nisga'a State of Emergency

The Nisga'a Lisims Government has put in place a State of Emergency for the communities of the Nass Valley following an outbreak of COVID-19

From the CFTK TV Archives

November 30 -- Rising COVID numbers in BC

 An update on the rising count of COVID-19 cases being reported in the province.

From the CFTK TV archives


Friday, November 27, 2020

November 27 -- Two more COVID cases confirmed at LNG Canada Site in Kitimat

 One of the largest outbreaks of COVID in the Northwest at the moment continues on in Kitimat.

From the CFTK TV archive


Wednesday, November 25, 2020

November 25 -- Prince Rupert Rental Prices

 A look at the growing concerns over the availability of affordable housing in Prince Rupert.


From the CFTK TV archives



November 25 -- BC Overdose crisis

 Health Authorities in British Columbia have once again raised concerns over the growing number of overdoses in the province.

From the CFTK TV archives



November 25 -- Rise in cases of COVID in BC

 The latest release of the count of cases of COVID shows another increase in the province.

From the CFTK TV archives

Tuesday, November 24, 2020

November 24 -- COVID outbreak continues in at LNG camp

The current outbreak of COVID-19 at the LNG Canada worksite near Kitimat continues to show new cases of the virus to report.

From the CFTK TV archives


Monday, November 23, 2020

November 23 -- Inland Port project update

 The proposed Inland Port project in the Terrace area continues to gain some concerns from local residents.


From the CFTK TV archives



Thursday, November 19, 2020

November 19 -- Northwest Airports struggle

A look at how COVID has had an impact on the financial situation for the Smithers and Prince Rupert airports.

From the CFTK TV archive

November 19 -- Province wide restrictions from Doctor Bonnie Henry

The provincial health officer for BC has outlined a number of new measures in response to COVID, with Doctor Bonnie Henry introducing a mask requirement for all indoor public spaces including retail operations, as well as expanding limits on social gathering.

From the CFTK TV archives



November 19 -- Smithers Alex Cuba performs at Latin Grammy's

 Smithers Latin Music sensation Alex Cuba is set for an appearance at the Latin Grammy's in Miami, the talented Northwest musician is also nominated in a number of categories.


From the CFTK TV archives

November 19 -- First Nations Responders

 Increased funding for First Nations communities around the North Coast have delivered a new Coast Guard Auxiliary service making use of residents of a number of regional First Nations communities as part of the Coastal Nations Coast Guard Auxiliary.


From the CFTK TV archives



Wednesday, November 18, 2020

November 18 -- Natural Gas Expansion for PNG

Pacific Northern Gas has announced its plans to reactivate capacity on its western transmission line to meet anticipated growing demand in the Northwest


From the CFTK TV archives



Tuesday, November 17, 2020

November 17 -- Winter weather in Terrace

 The first significant snowfall of the year made for snow shovelling duty and challening driving around the Inland areas of the Northwest.

From the CFTK TV archives

November 17 -- Northwest Housing market

The housing markets of the Northwest continues to see strong results with realtors continuing to see much interest in available properties.


From the CFTK TV archives



Monday, November 16, 2020

November 16 -- Northwest Ski Hills prepare to open

With some winter weather arriving this week to set the scene, the ski hills of the Northwest have announced their plans for openings in December.


From the CFTK TV archives





November 16 -- Dementia Webinars

Family, friends and caregivers for those caring for Dementia can take advantage of an ongoing series of Webinars hosted by the Alzheimers Society this month.


From the CFTK TV archives



Friday, November 13, 2020

November 13 -- Inland Port Open House

The City of Terrace has scheduled  a pair of Public Open Houses, as well as  a virtual Online Open house to allow residents a chance to learn more about a proposed inland port in the city.


From the CFTK TV Archives


Thursday, November 12, 2020

November 12 -- Vopak Assessment

 A proposed Bulk Liquids Terminal location on Ridley Island in Prince Rupert is about to enter the next phase of its community engagement and environmental assessment process, though one local environmental organization has a number of concerns related to it.


From the CFTK TV archives

November 12 -- Remembrance Day montage

 A look at how the Terrace area commemorated Remembrance Day 2020.


From the CFTK TV archives



Wednesday, November 11, 2020

November 11 -- Nisga'a Ranger

 A look at the career of a retired Nisga'a member who served with the US Army Rangers.


From the CFTK TV archives



Monday, November 9, 2020

November 9 -- LNG update

A look a recent report from the Conference Board of Canada on the economic and social benefits that the LNG industry can bring to Indigenous Nations, including how the LNG industry has effected change for the Haisla Nation.

From the CFTK TV Archives

Friday, November 6, 2020

November 6 -- Terrace Library extends hours

 The City of Terrace has expanded the hours of service for the Terrace Library.

From the CFTK TV archives




Thursday, November 5, 2020

November 5 -- Bear at the Border

 The travels of a wandering Bear in the Stewart area with no regard for international borders.


From the CFTK TV archives



November 5 -- Graffiti condemned in Terrace

 A spree of Graffiti vandalism in Terrace has City officials speaking out against hate and intolerance.


From the CFTK TV archives

Wednesday, November 4, 2020

Tuesday, November 3, 2020

November 3 -- Oil Tanker Ban

 Skeena Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach is speaking out against a proposed private members bill that would overturn the current Oil tanker moratorium on the North Coast.


From the CFTK TV archives



November 3 -- Inland Port Proposal

 A look at a proposed Inland Port project in the City of Terrace.


From the CFTK TV archives



November 3 -- Stewart-Hyder border ban exemption

 A grass roots campaign in both Stewart and Hyder has finally found success, with the Federal Government relaxing some of the pandemic related border regulations, allowing for some movement for Hyder residents to come to Stewart.

From the CFTK TV archives



Friday, October 30, 2020

October 30 -- Prince Rupert Mask Rules

 The City of Prince Rupert has put in place a mask order for civic operated facilities.

From the CFTK TV Archives



Wednesday, October 28, 2020

October 28 -- Skeena MLA reflects on election

BC Liberal Skeena MLA Ellis Ross looks at the 2020 election campaign that has returned him to the Legislature.


From the CFTK TV Archives


Tuesday, October 27, 2020

October 27 -- Nathan Cullen on his election in Stikine

 Nathan Cullen the BC NDP candidate, and former MP for Skeena-Bulkley Valley reviews his successful election campaign and victory on Saturday night.


From the CFTK TV archives


Monday, October 26, 2020

October 26 -- Northwest Election Results

A look back at the results from Saturday's Provincial Election.

From the CFTK TV archives



Friday, October 23, 2020

October 23 -- Kitimat WorkSafe fatality

Investigators from WorkSafe BC are on the scene of an Industrial incident at a Kitimat asphalt plant. 


From the CFTK TV Archives



Thursday, October 22, 2020

October 22 -- Vehicle crash in Terrace

Terrace Fire, Ambulance and Police resources, along with officials from Pacific Northern Gas were called to an incident in a Terrace area mobile park after a vehicle crash triggered a propane gas incident.


From the CFTK TV Archives


Wednesday, October 21, 2020

October 21 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority Land Use Plan

 The Port of Prince Rupert has released its new Land use Plan.


From the CFTK TV Archives

October 21 -- Skeena Candidates

 A look a the candidates seeking the Legislature seat for the Skeena riding.


From the CFTK TV archives



Tuesday, October 20, 2020

October 20 -- Flu Shot Time

 Northern Health has outlined the plan for this years Flu Shots in the Northwest


From the CFTK TV archives


Monday, October 19, 2020

October 19 -- Nathan Cullen apologizes for making fun of North Coast Liberal

 Nathan Cullen, the NDP candidate for Stikine has apologized for his disparaging remarks towards North Coast Liberal candidate Roy Jones Junior


From the CFTK TV archives


Friday, October 16, 2020

October 16 -- Stikine Forum held in Smithers

The candidates in Stikine for the 2020 BC provincial election participated in a virtual forum in Smithers on Thursday night.

From the CFTK TV Archives 


Thursday, October 15, 2020

October 15 -- Skeena candidates debate

The candidates contesting the provincial election took part in an all candidates forum on Wednesday evening.


From the CFTK TV Archives



October 15 -- Explosives destroyed in Thornhill

Terrace RCMP had an unusual task on Wednesday evening, destroying some explosives discovered in an area shed. 


From the CFTK TV Archives



Wednesday, October 14, 2020

October 14 -- BC Liberal leader Andrew Wilkinson in Terrace and Kitimat

BC Liberal leader Andrew Wilkinson made a quick trip into the Northwest with a tour of the Terrace/Kitimat area.

From the CFTK TV Archives

Friday, October 9, 2020

October 9 -- Car fire between Kitimat and Terrace

Emergency crews responded to a vehicle fire on Highway 37 between Kitimat and Terrace.


From the CFTK TV Archives


 

Thursday, October 8, 2020

October 8 -- North Coast Candidates Forum

 Candidates on the North Coast gathered for two nights of debate this week in Prince Rupert.


From the CFTK TV archives



Wednesday, October 7, 2020

October 7 -- Prince Rupert RCMP building plans

After many years, Prince Rupert is finding some progress in plans for a new detachment for the RCMP.


From the CFTK TV archives


Tuesday, October 6, 2020

October 6 -- Fire in Prince Rupert

Three commercial buildings and the apartments above one of three were destroyed in an overnight fire in Prince Rupert.


From the CFTK TV archives



Monday, October 5, 2020

October 5 -- Smithers Election forum

 A look at the town forum for the Mayor and Council byelection in the community.


From the CFTK TV Archives



October 5 -- Terrace Fire Department Recruitment Campaign

 Terrace Fire Fighters are making use of Fire Safety week towards a recruitment campaign for the city fire department.

From the CFTK TV archives


Thursday, October 1, 2020

October 1 -- Rail Safety and local concerns in Terrace

Some residents of Terrace have expressed their concerns over the growing level of rail traffic passing through the community and the risk that it presents.

From the CFTK TV Archives



Wednesday, September 30, 2020

September 30 -- Orange Shirt Day

Across the Northwest students, teachers, parents and many others in the region observed Orange Shirt Day, to remember those who were harmed through the Residential School program of the past.

From the CFTK TV Archives



Monday, September 28, 2020

September 28 -- Premier Horgan visits NW

Premier John Horgan made his first visit to the Northwest as part of the 2020 election campaign, with stops in Terrace and Kitimat.


From the CFTK TV Archives


Friday, September 25, 2020

September 25 -- Mills Memorial Replacement update

 Terrace officials are hoping to see ground broken on the new Mills Memorial Hospital either later this fall or early next spring.


From the CFTK TV Archives

September 25 -- John Crawford Retires

 Long time radio and television presenter and CFTK News Director John Crawford has retired from the broadcasting scene in the Northwest.

From the CFTK TV Archives

Thursday, September 24, 2020

September 24 -- Monkey Beach The Movie debut

Northwest author Eden Robinson is celebrating the launch of her movie Monkey Beach, with special viewings for the movie being held in Terrace.

From the CFTK TV archives


September 24 -- Overdose Deaths in the Northwest

Northern Health has outlined the details of the latest report from the BC Coroners Service, which notes that the Northern region has the highest rate of illicit drug toxicity deaths in BC.

From the CFTK TV archives

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

September 23 -- SD52 Board meeting recap

The Prince Rupert School District hosted their first Board meeting earlier this month and while school is back, local teachers still have a range of concerns.


From the CFTK TV archives

Tuesday, September 22, 2020

September 22 -- Prince Rupert Community Plan Feedback

The City of Prince Rupert has been hosting one on one meetings with Mayor Lee Brain for residents with questions or comments about the city's work on the update to the Official Community Plan.


From the CFTK TV Archives

Monday, September 21, 2020

September 21 -- Ellis Ross Running for re-election

While some media had suggested retirement was beckoning, Skeena MLA Ellis Ross confirmed with this weeks election call that he will be seeking re-eleciton as the BC Liberal candidate for the riding.

From the CFTK TV archives

September 21 -- Prince Rupert Skating Club's plans for 2020-21

 The Prince Rupert Skating Club is ready for the 2020-21 skating season, but owing to COVID the season ahead will look a little bit different.


From the CFTK TV Archives

Friday, September 18, 2020

September 18 -- Lake Babine Agreement

The Lake Babine First Nation has reached a reconciliation agreement with the Federal and Provincial Government's.

From the CFTK TV Archives

See video here

September 18 -- Terrace Infrastructure concerns

An update on concerns over some Terrace area infrastructure plans.

From the CFTK TV Archives

See video here

Thursday, September 17, 2020

September 17 -- Northwest nominations for potential election

 With election rumblings continuing, a number of potential candidates for the Legislature are indicating their intention to make a run for office. Included among them, former MP Nathan Cullen who will seek the nomination for Stikine.

From the CFTK TV archives

See video here

Wednesday, September 16, 2020

September 16 -- Northwest Wildlife Concerns

CFTK explores the recent increase in bear encounters in the Northwest.

From the CFTK TV archives

See video here

September 16 -- Terrace Tourism

 A look at the impact of COVID on the Terrace Tourism industry and the recovery plan ahead.

From the CFTK TV Archives

see video here

Tuesday, September 15, 2020

September 15 -- Lax Kw'alaams COVID funding

 The Lax Kw'alaams Band has outlined some of the spending that it has allocated as part of their COVID 19 funding program.

From the CFTK TV archives

See video here

September 15 -- Roundabout protocols with Emergency Vehicles

A tutorial for Terrace area residents on how to react when an emergency vehcile approaches in a Roundabout.

From the CFTK TV archives

See the video here

September 15 -- Bachrach on lack of air service to Smithers

Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach has called on Air Canada to resume its suspended air service to Smithers.

From the CFTK TV archives

September 15 -- Hospitality Support

 A look at the requests of Terrace City Council from Terrace area hospitality providers.

From the CFTK TV archives

See video here 

September 15 -- Doug Donaldson won't run again in Stikine

Doug Donaldson the long serving MLA for Stikine has announced that he won't be seeking re-election when the next provincial vote is underway.

From the CFTK TV archives

See video here


Thursday, September 10, 2020

September 10 -- Northwest overdoses

Illegal drug Overdoses and deaths are on the rise in the Northwest.

See the video here

September 10 -- Smithers Arson suspected

An arson investigation is underway related to a fire at an affordable housing development in Smithers 


Wednesday, September 9, 2020

September 9 -- Fire in downtown Terrace

 A block of Lakelse Avenue in Terrace was the scene of an afternoon downtown fire in the city.


See video here 

September 9 -- Save our children the call as Terrace residents join province wide gatherings

Save our children was the call in Terrace as residents shared their concerns over sex trafficking and pedophilia in Canada.

See video here

September 9 -- More murals in Terrace

 There is some more urban art on display around the Terrace area


See video here

Friday, September 4, 2020

September 4 -- Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Pole

Friday saw a memorial totem pole erected just west of Terrace on highway 16, the pole will honour missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.

See Video Here




Thursday, September 3, 2020

September 3 -- College Life

 Post Secondary students return to their studies across the Northwest after Labour Day,  with Coast Mountain College the destination for many.


From the CFTK TV Archives


See Video Here

Wednesday, September 2, 2020

September 2 -- Terrace area School Plans

A look at how Terrace area schools are preparing for the start of the school year next week.

From the CFTK TV archives



September 2 -- Coast Mountain Addiction Services

The Coast Mountain School District is about new services for students with a focus on addiction services for vulnerable youth.

From the CFTK TV Archives

September 2 -- Terrace Motor Vehicle Accident

Terrace RCMP responded to an accident in the city involving one of the City of Terrace vehicles.

From the CFTK TV Archives

See the Video Here.


Tuesday, September 1, 2020

September 1 -- Terrace Casino COVID

Terrace City Council has provided a letter of support for the Terrace Chances as they seek a change in COVID regulations to allow for a reopening.

From the CFTK TV Archives

See Video here

September 1 -- Prince Rupert Library service additions

The Prince Rupert Library is slowly resuming some of its services, with COVID protocols in place.

From the CFTK TV Archives

September 1 -- College Dorms

Work is underway towards construction of new dorms for the Terrace campus of Coast Mountain College.

From the CFTK TV Archives

See Video here.

Monday, August 31, 2020

August 31 --- COVID exposure in the Nass Valley

The Nass Valley Health Authority has updated residents in the region of a COVID exposure in the Nisga'a villages of the Nass.

From the CFTK TV Archives

See Video here

Friday, August 28, 2020

August 28 -- Community Service provider adapts to COVID in Prince Rupert

 Prince Rupert's North Coast Community Services continues to adapt to the challenges of COVID.

From the CFTK TV Archives


August 28 -- Tow truck impounded during response to Terrace call

A Terrace tow truck ended up in the impoundment lot after the driver responded to a call to service, and subsequently failed a roadside breath test after RCMP members suspected impairment.

From the CFTK TV archives

August 28 -- Tahtlan access ban

 The Tahltan First Nation has reaffirmed their commitment towards an access ban to their territory.

From the CFTK TV Archives



August 28 -- Haida Gwaii outbreak over

Northern Health has declared the community outbreak of COVID on Haida Gwaii to be over.

From the CFTK TV archives


 

Thursday, August 27, 2020

August 27 -- COVID exposes local food supply gaps

 The topic of food sustainability on a local basis was a topic for Terrace City Council this week.

From the CFTK Archives

Wednesday, August 26, 2020

August 26 -- Port Land Use rejected

Prince Rupert City Council has turned down a temporary use request by the Prince Rupert Port Authority for land along the Park Avenue area.

From the CFTK TV archives


August 26 -- Rotary Conference prepare for May conference

With the 2020 conference postponed due to COVID, Rotarians across BC are making their plans for the 2021 edition to be hosted in Terace 


From the CFTK TV Archives


Tuesday, August 25, 2020

August 25 -- Port Edward Water Advisories

The District of Port Edward has lifted the Water Advisory that was in place for much of this month after repairs were completed at the water plant.

From the CFTK TV archives



August 25 -- Terrace Brewing Zoning

The City of Terrace is making things easier for micro-brewers and craft distilleries with some zoning changes in the community.

From the CFTK TV Archives


August 25 -- Terrace Anti-Racism Policy

 The City of Terrace has outlined the details of their Anti-Racism Policy.

From the CFTK TV archives



Friday, August 21, 2020

August 21 -- Prince Rupert First Nations Justice Centre

Indigenous Residents of the Prince Rupert Area can now access a range of services through the Prince Rupert First Nations Justice Centre.

From the CFTK TV archives



Thursday, August 20, 2020

August 20 -- Prince Rupert Ferry Project

The Gitxaala First Nation has announced its plans for the construction of a new ferry for the community.

From the CFTK TV Archives




August 20 -- Singh Visits Terrace

The Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh was in the Terrace-Kitimat region this week for a tour of the area.

From the CFTK TV Archives


Wednesday, August 19, 2020

August 19 -- Arson in Houston

 RCMP in Houston have detained two suspects related to an arson on the Morce Forest road.


From the CFTK TV archives


August 19 -- Free Transit for Youth in Kitimat

Kitimat Transit will be providing free transit for youth starting in September.

From the CFTK TV Archives




Tuesday, August 18, 2020

August 18 -- Joseph Gosnell obituary

Nisga'a leader Dr. Joseph Gosnell passed away at his home in New Aiyansh on Tuesday.

From the CFTK TV archives



Monday, August 17, 2020

August 17 -- Prince Rupert Storm Damage

A stalled weather system delivered volumes of rain and created more than a few challenges in the Prince Rupert area over the weekend.


From the CFTK TV archives



August 17 -- Desecrated Haida flag

Members of the Council of the Haida Nation discovered a desecrated Haida Nation Flag over the weekend.

From the CFTK TV Archives




August 17 -- School plans for Coast Mountain Schools

Officials of the Coast Mountain School District continue with their work for the return to school in September.


From the CFTK TV archives



Friday, August 14, 2020

August 14 -- Smithers Deputy Mayor runs for Mayoral position

 Gladys Atril has made it official, announcing her run for the Mayor's position in Smithers.

From the CFTK TV archives


August 15 -- Newly proposed cargo facility raises concerns

 A proposed cargo facility for the Terrace area is gaining some notice and raising concerns for some residents.

From the CFTK TV Archives

August 14 -- RCMP investigate Semi-truck crash near Terrace

 Terrace RCMP continue to investigate the cause of a commercial vehicle fatality east of the City.

From the CFTK TV archives

 

August 14 -- Investigation continues into Kitimat fire

 The Kitimat Fire Department continues to investigate the cause of a fire at Mount Elizabeth School on Thursday.

From the CFTK TV archives



August 14 -- Kitimat RCMP detachment has a new Officer in Charge

 A familiar face has returned to the Kitimat area, as Staff Sargent Graham Morgan takes on the detachment duties.

From the CFTK TV Archives


August 14 -- Province and Wet'suwet'en Chiefs hope to reach an agreement

 The provincial government and Wet'suwet'en Hereditary Chiefs continue with their discussions towards an agreement on rights across the territory.

From the CFTK TV Archives

August 14 -- Recreation facilities in Terrace will be re-opening

 Residents of Terrace will soon be able to use their civic run recreational facilities

From the CFTK TV Archives



Thursday, August 13, 2020

August 13 -- Prince Rupert Hospice adjusts to COVID

 The COVID pandemic has made for some changes in how the Prince Rupert Hospice offers care in the city.

From the CFTK TV archives



August 13 -- TORCA presents update for Terrace City Council

 Terrace City Council received an update on plans for an off road mountain bike trail project for the city.

From the CFTK TV archives




August 13 -- Terrace Heritage Park gains approval for park shed

 The City of Terrace has approved a plan for a new park shed for the Terrace Heritage Park Museum.

From the CFTK TV archives.



Tuesday, August 11, 2020

August 11 -- Ferry service between Prince Rupert and Ketchikan remains on hold

 The draft schedule for the Alaska Marine Highway Service continues to note that service to and from Prince Rupert is suspended.

From the CFTK TV Archives


August 11 -- Prince Rupert Lawn and Gardens success during COVID

 More Prince Rupert residents seem to have taken up gardening, something which is benefiting Rupert Lawn and Garden in the Seal Cove area of the city.

From the CFTK TV archives


August 11 -- Taylor Bachrach on the Stewart/Hyder Border

 Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach is advocating for a special arrangement on the currently closed Stewart/Hyder border crossing.

From the CFTK TV Archives


Friday, August 7, 2020

August 7 -- Ridley Project Review

The Prince Rupert Port Authority is seeking comment on their plans for a Logistics platform project on Ridley Island.

From the CFTK TV Archives

 


August 7 -- Terrace plans for Reopening of Sportsplex and Aquatic Centre under consideration

The City of Terrace has outlined its plans towards reopening the Sportsplex and Aquatic Centre with a review currently underway.

From the CFTK TV Archives


 



Thursday, August 6, 2020

August 6 -- New Rescue Truck for the Terrace Fire Department

The Terrace Fire/Rescue Department has taken possession of a new piece of firefighting apparatus, with a new Highway Rescue vehicle added to their fleet.

From the CFTK TV Archives.

 


August 6 -- Quiet NW Fire Season

The Wild fire season in the Northwest has been a rather quiet one so far in 2020.

From the CFTK TV archives

 

August 6 -- Recreational fishing opening in Northwest

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has allowed for a recreational sockeye fishery on the Skeena Watershed. They have also allowed for commercial openings on the North Coast.


From the CFTK TV archives


 

Wednesday, August 5, 2020

August 5 -- Prince Rupert to reopen gym facility and summer camp program continues

The City of Prince Rupert is reopening the Exercise room at the Earl Mah Aquatic centre and continues on with its summer camp program.

From the CFTK TV archives

 


August 5 -- Kitimat Men's Open results

 Golfers in the Northwest were able to test their skills at this years Kitimat Men's Open


From the CFTK TV Archives

 



August 5 -- Klemtu lockdown

A suspected case of COVID-19 has put the First Nation community of Klemtu into a lockdown situation.

From the CFTK TV Archives

 

August 5 -- Local officials call for Stewart-Hyder Border to reopen

Officials in Stewart BC and Hyder AK are asking that the border be reopened to allow Hyder residents to have access to services in Stewart.

From the CFTK TV archives

 


Tuesday, August 4, 2020

August 4 -- Prince Rupert's School Teachers union has concerns about September School openings

The union representing teachers in the Prince Rupert area has expressed its concerns with the province's Back to School plan for September.

From the CFTK TV archives


 




August 4 -- Flights In and Out of Smithers remain suspended

Air Service to Smithers remains suspended, with Air Canada delaying their return to the community.

From the CFTK TV archives

 


August 4 -- BC Government providing assistance on ant-hate, anti-racism programs

The British Columbia government has outlined its funding programs towards anti-hat and anti-racism initiatives in the province.

From the CFTK TV archives

 



Thursday, July 30, 2020

July 30 -- Tahltan hunting Ban

The Tahltan Central Government has announced the closure of its Territory to all non essential and non-resident visitors, noting that all hunting and recreational areas will be closed.

From the CFTK TV archives


July 30 -- Terrace Dumpster Fire

Terrace Fire fighters were called out to a dumpster fire in the downtown area

From the CFTK TV archives

Wednesday, July 29, 2020

July 29 -- Fairview Expansion

DP World has received regulatory approval for the next phase of expansion for the Fairview Container terminal.

From the CFTK TV archives


July 29 -- TSB Report on ship fire off the coast of Haida Gwaii

Canada's Transportation Safety Board has released the findings from its report on the fire aboard a container ship off Haida Gwaii in 2018.


From the CFTK TV Archives


July 29 -- Update on COVID 19 on Haida Gwaii

Northern Health has provided an update on the current outbreak of COVID on Haida Gwaii

From the CFTK TV archives