Friday, January 31, 2020

January 31 -- Premier won't attend talks with Wet'suwet'en Hereditary Chiefs

Premier John Horgan will not be part of the week of talks on the Coastal GasLink pipeline between provincial officials and Wet'suwet'en Hereditary Chiefs.

From the CFTK TV archives


Janaury 31 -- CN workers Ratify three year collective agreement

Members of the Teamsters Rail Conference have ratified the recently concluded contract agreement with CN Rail for a three year term.

From the CFTK TV archives


Thursday, January 30, 2020

January 30 -- All Native Novel

Prince Rupert author Rudy Kelly has a book set for release in February set in the theme of the All Native Basketball Tournament.

From the CFTK TV archives


January 30 -- Wet'suwet'en Chiefs agree to talks

Hereditary Chiefs in Wet'suwet'en will meet with government officials for talks on the Coastal GasLink dispute

From the CFTK TV archives


January 30 -- John Horgan delivers speech at BC Natural Resources Form

Premier John Horgan delivered one of the keynote speeches at this years BC Natural Resources Forum in Prince George.

From the CFTK TV archives


January 30 -- UNBC President on Sick Leave

The President of UNBC in Prince George is stepping aside from his duties after taking sick leave from the educational institution.

From the CFTK TV archives


January 30 -- New owners set to lease Terrace Bowling Alley

Bowlers in the Terrace area can continue to hit the lanes after the City of Terrace agreed to a lease with new ownership for the bowling alley in the community.

From the CFTK archives


January 30 -- RCMP host career presentation and workshop in Terrace

The RCMP will be presenting some of the many career options with the Force to residents of the northwest as part of a presentation and workshop in Terrace this weekend.

From the CFTK TV archives


Wednesday, January 29, 2020

January 29 -- LNG Chat in Prince George

A number of LNG Canada related themes were explored as part of an event in Prince George.

From the CFTK TV archives


January 29 -- Resources Survey released to public

The findings from a study of public opinion on Resource Development in BC have been released.

From the CFTK TV archives.


January 29 -- Bell Let's Talk Day

Ending the stigma of Mental health is the goal of Bell Let's Talk Day.

From the CFTK TV archives


Tuesday, January 28, 2020

January 28 -- Kaien Island Trail Enhancement Society request City commit to an Active Transportation Plan

A local Prince Rupert group that works to develop Trail and recreation space in the community has requested that the City of Prince Rupert commit to an Active Transportation Strategy.

From the CFTK TV archives


January 28 -- "Situation Table" to help high risk people in Prince Rupert

Prince Rupert City Council received a presentation Monday that explained the workings of a Provincial program called the "Situation Table" which seeks to help high risk people in the community.

From the CFTK TV archives


January 28 -- BC North Bus funding

Funding has been secured from Provincial and Federal sources towards the continuation of the BC North Bus Service in Northern BC.

From the CFTK TV archvies


Monday, January 27, 2020

January 27 -- Prince Rupert holds footage of Dog Shooting from August 2019

The City of Prince Rupert will not be releasing any video of a dog shooting by the RCMP in the community in August of 2019.

From the CFTK TV archives


January 27 -- Coastal Gas Link says dispute not yet affecting Pipeline Completion Timeline

The current dispute in the territory of the Wet'suwet'en has not yet affected the timeline for completion of the Coastal GasLink pipeline project.

From the CFTK TV archives



Friday, January 24, 2020

January 24 -- Northwest residents mourn the passing of Dr. George MacDonald

A well known archaeologist who conducted many studies in the Northwest has passed away, with many of the works of Doctor George MacDonald featured at the Canadian Museum of History.

Dr. MacDonald was 85.


From the CFTK TV archive


January 24 - Family literacy program in Terrace

Saturday is Literacy Day in Terrace and residents of the North coast inland community can learn more about the literacy programs in the region.

From the CFTK TV archive



Thursday, January 23, 2020

January 23 -- Transit reduction for Kitimat

The District of Kitimat is having some staffing issues for their transit system, resulting in a reduction on the schedule of service in the community.

From the CFTK TV archive


January 23 -- LNG impact discussions for Terrace

The City of Terrace has caught the ear of the province and industry, as discussions take place on the impact of LNG on the community.

From the CFTK TV archive


Wednesday, January 22, 2020

January 22 -- Five schools in Prince Rupert on a Do Not Consume Warning due to High Copper levels

There are some more water woes for School District 52 in Prince Rupert.

From the CFTK TV archive


January 22 -- Alaska Ferries may return to Prince Rupert

With service suspended since November, Prince Rupert is listed as destination for sailings in May as part of a Draft schedule now being considered for the Alaska Marine Highway service.

From the CFTK TV archive


January 23 -- Funding made available for Trades Training

The province of British Columbian is providing $1.2 million in funding for Indigenous Trades Training in the Kiteselas First Nation area and across Northwest.

From the CFTK TV


January 22 -- Indigenous Medical Housing plans

Plans are in motion towards delivering better health services for Indigenous residents of northern British Columbia.

From the CFTK TV archives


January 22 -- Snow update for North Coast Inland aeras

The shovels keep digging as Terrace and Kitimat residents dig out from the latest dump of snow in the region.

From the CFTK TV archives


January 22 -- Victoria Police arrest supporters of Wet'suwet'en Hereditary chiefs

The dispute over the Coastal GasLink pipeline through Wet'suwet'en territory has made its way to Victoria, as police in the provincial capital arrested a number of protesters occupying a BC government ministry office.

From the CFTK TV archive


Tuesday, January 21, 2020

January 21 -- McLean's shipyard in Prince Rupert has new owners

There are new owners in place for a long time Prince Rupert shipyard.

From the CFTK TV Archives


January 21 -- First Nations LNG Alliance writes letter to BC Human Rights Commissioner

The First Nations LNG alliance has outlined its concerns over recent comments from the BC Human Rights Commissioner.

From the CFTK TV archives


Monday, January 20, 2020

January 20 -- Terrace Murder Trial Ended, with Not Criminally Responsible finding

A murder trial in Terrace has come to an end with a not criminally responsible finding.

From the CFTK TV archives


January 20 -- Snow Day for Terrace and Kitimat

The flakes keep coming, as Terrace and Kitimat continue to feel the wrath of Mother nature with yet more snow for the North Coast Inland areas.

From the CFTK TV archive


Friday, January 17, 2020

January 17 -- Premier Horgan on TransMountain Pipeline

Premier John Horgan comments on the Province of BC losing its TransMountain court challenge in the Supreme Court this week.

From the CFTK TV archives


January 17 -- Terrace Budget Consultation

The City of Terrace hosted a Budget Consultation session for the public this week as they work towards the final stages of the municipal budget plan for 2020.

From the CFTK TV Archives



Januury 17 -- Preparations for SPCA Treat Week

The BC SPCA is preparing for its annual Treat Week, with the Prince Rupert location making for their preparations for the week.

From the CFTK TV archives


January 17 -- John Horgan tours Kitimat LNG site

Premier John Horgan had the Kitimat LNG site on his tour list for a stopover in the Terrace/Kitimat region on Friday.

From the CFTK TV archives


Thursday, January 16, 2020

January 16 -- Terrace meeting on SO2 Levels

The Kitsap/Terrace Clean Air Coalition hosted a meeting to review their findings on S02 levels in the region.

From the CFTK TV Archives


January 16 -- Skeena MLA Ellis ross on UN's Pipeline position

Skeena MLA Ellis Ross has taken issue with the latest comments from a United Nations group over the fate of the Coastal GasLink pipeline

From the CFTK TV Archives


January 16 -- CFTK Water Pipe Bursts

Staff at Terrace's CFTK discovered first hand some of the issues that are related to cold weather, as a pipe burst in their offices.

From the CFTK TV archives


Wednesday, January 15, 2020

January 15 -- Terrace WalMart Evacuated due to leaky Sprinkler Pipe

Staff and customers were forced to leave the Terrace Wal Mart location after a water pipe burst occurred at the Highway 16 store.

From the CFTK TV Archives


January 15 -- Northwest Real Estate Stats

A look at Real Estate Stats for 2019 the Northwest


From the CFTK TV Archives


January 15 -- BC Winter Safety

Some health and safety notes when it comes to dealing with the winter elements.

From the CFTK TV Archives


Tuesday, January 14, 2020

January 14 -- Prince Rupert Labour Heritage Walking Tour

A new mobile app takes residents and visitors to Prince Rupert on a tour of significant labour sites in the community.

From the CFTK TV archives


January 14 -- Online Crime Reporting coming to Terrace

The Terrace detachment of the RCMP has outlined how online reporting will work for residents of the community.

From the CFTK TV archives


January 14 -- Premier Horgan says CGL Pipeline will be built

Premier John Horgan has weighed in on the dispute over the Coastal GasLink pipeline through the Wet'suwet'en territory, stating that the pipeline will be built.

From the CFTK TV archives


Monday, January 13, 2020

January 13 -- Passenger numbers jump at Terrace-Kitimat airport

The number of passengers making use of the Terrace-Kitimat airport increased in 2019 compared to previous years.

From the CFTK TV archives


Friday, January 10, 2020

January 10 -- Port of Prince Rupert Shipping Record

The volumes of shipments through the Terminals of the Port of Prince Rupert were on the rise again in 2019, making for a record year for the Port.

From the CFTK TV archvies


January 10 -- Avalanche Dangers in the Northwest

Some notes on Avalanche dangers from  the volume of snow delivered to the Northwest in recent days.

From the CFTK TV archives

January 10 -- Snow continues in North Coast Inland areas

Residents of the Skeena and Bukley Valley's won't get any relief from their snow shovelling duties with more snow expected to fall.

From the CFTK TV archives


Thursday, January 9, 2020

January 9 -- Prince Rupert issues snow and ice removal notice for residents and businesses

With a blast of winter arriving on the North Coast, the City of Prince Rupert has reminded residents of their responsibilities when it comes to snow and ice removal

From the CFTK Archives


January 9 -- Kitimat looking at providing free public transit for students

Civic officials in Kitimat are considering a plan to offer free public transit to students to encourage transit use for future generations.

From the CFTK TV archives


January 9 -- RCMP investigating man-made hazard on road to Coastal GasLink worksite

The RCMP have outlined a number of what are described as man-made hazards put in place to impede access to the Coastal GasLink worksite, with the Mounties now holding a criminal investigation into the incidents.

From the CFTK TV Archives


Wednesday, January 8, 2020

January 8 -- Prince Rupert Fire/Rescue responds to oil bunker fire

Prince Rupert Fire/Rescue personnel were called out to a mid-morning fire at the demolition site of one of the decommissioned oil tank bunkers in Moresby Park.

From the CFTK TV archives

January 8 -- Ridley Terminal owners make deal with coal distributors

Having taken control of the Ridley Coal Shipment Island Terminal last month, it's new owners have reached a new agreement with Teck Resources, the announcement will see shipments increase significantly


From the CFTK TV archives


January 8 -- New Youth program in Terrace

A new youth program is being launched by the Terrace Women's Resource society, putting the focus of the program on a healthy body image.

From the CFTK TV archives



January 8 -- Wet'suwet'en Hereditary Chiefs on Coastal GasLink calls for discussion

Hereditary Chiefs in the Wet'suwet'en have responded with a 'No', to a call for talks from Coastal GasLink officials, that following an injunction order from the Courts.

From the CFTK TV Archives


Tuesday, January 7, 2020

January 7 -- Crime Stopper Month in Prince Rupert

Prince Rupert Crimestoppers is spreading word of their work in the region this month which is CrimeStoppers month across the region.

From the CFTK TV archives


January 7 -- Kitimat Council approves Grant for Tamitik Women

The District of Kitimat has approved a $30,000 for the Tamitik Status of Women.

From the CFTK TV archives


January 7 -- Coastal GasLink Responds to Wet'suwet'en Chiefs

Officials of Coastal GasLink have responded to an eviction order given yesterday by Hereditary Chiefs in the Wet'suwet'en

From the CFTK TV Archives


Monday, January 6, 2020

January 6 -- Chiefs evict Coastal Gas Link Workers

Wet'suwet'en Hereditary Chiefs have ordered Coastal Gas Link workers out of a work site in their territory.

From the CFTK TV Archives


Friday, January 3, 2020

January 3 -- Northwest hit by Winter Storm

A pair of weather systems have brought some significant levels of snow to many communities across the Northwest.

From the CFTK TV archives


Thursday, January 2, 2020

January 2 -- Fatal Fire in Smithers

An investigation is underway related to the cause of the fire in a mobile home park in Smithers which claimed the life of an area resident.


January 2 -- Court grants Pipeline injunction

A court injunction has granted an injunction to Coastal Gas Link related to work in the Morice River south of Houston.

From the CFTK TV Archives


January 2 -- Some Northwest Property Assessments Up Dramatically

BC Assessment released the 2020 property assessments this week and for a number of Communities the jump in assessment will be significant.

From the CFTK TV archives