Tuesday, March 31, 2020

March 31 -- Coast Mountain College Donates medical supplies to 3 northwest hospittals

Members of staff at a number of Coast Mountain College campus locations in the Northwest have done an inventory and donated a range of medical related items to health care at local hospitals.

From the CFTK TV archives


March 31 -- COVID care facilities

Mills memorial hospital in Terrace will be one of nineteen health facilities flagged for COVID-19 primary care facility for the COVID-19 response.

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March 31 -- Collective Drumming initiative

Drummers are celebrating the work of Northwest Medical health workers.

From the CFTK TV Archives


Monday, March 30, 2020

March 30 -- Terrace COVID salutes

Emergency responders and law enforcement personnel in the Terrace area, have joined in with those of across the province to pay tribute to the work of staff at Mills Memorial Hospital.

From the CFTK TV archives


Friday, March 27, 2020

March 27 -- School's Covid plan

School Districts across the province are making plans towards their future schooling plans in the District, a look at the Coast Mountain District in Terrace and how they are approaching the months ahead.

From the CFTK TV Archive


March 27 -- Food Bank Troubles

A look some of the struggles being faced by the Terrace Salvation Army Food Bank, which is in danger of closing its doors owing to the recent demand on its services.

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Thursday, March 26, 2020

March 26 -- Province suspends Local States of Emergency

The Province of British Columbia brought to an end a range of Local States of Emergency across BC on Thursday, noting that they wanted to ensure that the message of the Public Health Officer was not getting lost amid a growing number of patchwork regulations from town to town.

From the CFTK TV Archives


March 26 -- Kitimat Hospital Donations

The Kitimat Hospital has been receiving donations from local organizations to help in their COVID response.

From the CFTK TV archives


March 26 -- Terrace Library Activities

With Libraries across the region closed, the Terrace Library outlines the options still available to residents of the region.

From the CFTK TV archives


Wednesday, March 25, 2020

March 25 -- No Emergency Declaration for Terrace

The City of Terrace will not follow the path of that in Prince Rupert, with Mayor Carol Leclerc stating that the city will not issue a State of Local Emergency at this time.

From the CFTK TV Archives


March 25 -- COVID-19 Mental Health Impact

A look at how the Covid-19 self-isolation call and other restrictions will impact on the mental health of British Columbians.


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March 25 -- Air Canada Flights Suspended

Air Canada has suspended its services to Smithers, Prince Rupert and Haida Gwaii taking the action one week earlier than had originally been scheduled.


Tuesday, March 24, 2020

March 24 -- Prince Rupert enters a state of emergency

Prince Rupert City Council, with a unanimous vote of six councillors and Mayor Lee, passed a Motion on Monday night to declare a Local State of Emergency in the community.

From the CFTK archive


Northern Health makes visitation rules even stricter

Northern Health has introduced new visitation measures for its medical and long term care facilities.

From the CFTK TV Archvies


Monday, March 23, 2020

March 23 -- Terrace Airport Precautions

The Terrace Airport, which will soon be the only operational airport in the region through April has made some additional precautions towards the COVID-19 virus.


Friday, March 20, 2020

March 20 -- Free Transit and new boarding procedures for BC Transit

Bus passengers will be getting some financial relief for thirty days, as BC Transit suspends fare collection and introduces new boarding procedures in the wake of COVID 19

From the CFTK TV archives


March 20 -- Terrace COVID 19 precautions

A look at some of the measures that the City of Terrace is taking in response to COVID-19

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Thursday, March 19, 2020

March 19 -- Prince Rupert Airport Keeping Essential services open

While Air Canada has suspended service to Prince Rupert as of April 1st, the City of Prince Rupert will continue to operate the Airport Ferry and provide for essential services at the airport.

From the CFTK TV archives


March 19 -- First Responders health and COVID-19

A look at how Terrace First Responders are preparing for service during the COVID-19 outbreak

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Wednesday, March 18, 2020

March 18 -- MP Taylor Bachrach on COVID-19

Skeena-Bulkely Valley MP Taylor Bachrach shares some thoughts on the COVID-19 situation and the Federal response to it.

From the CFTK TV Archives


March 18 -- Shames Mountain Closed

My Mountain Co-op outlines the factors behind their decision to shut Shames Mountain down for the season.

From the CFTK TV archives


March 18 -- Emergency Landing at Terrace Airport

A Vancouver bound WestJet Flight returned to Terrace making an emergency landing shortly after its take off.

From the CFTK TV archives


Tuesday, March 17, 2020

March 17 -- Shames Mountain Closes

Shames Mountain closes in the wake of COVID-19 arrival in British Columbia.

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March 17 -- Kitimat COVID-19 Precautions

A look at the measures in place in Kitimat as part of that community's COVID-19 response

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Monday, March 16, 2020

March 16 -- Terrace Trade Fair Cancelled due to COVID-19

The ongoing COVID-19 situation has claimed another event in the Northwest, with the popular Terrace Trade Fair cancelled.

From the CFTK TV archives


March 16 -- Northern Health Launched a online Clinic and Information line for COVID-19

Northern Health has introduced a new resource for residents, as well as an information line for COVID-19 issues.

From the CFTK TV archvies



Friday, March 13, 2020

March 13 -- Local measures for Coronavirus

Local governments across the Northwest are ramping up their responses towards the ongoing COVID-19 Coronavirus outbreak.

From the CFTK TV Archives


March 13 -- Kitimat Transit Update

Kitimat Council has heard of the latest plans for service improvements for the Transit Service.

From the CFTK TV Archives.


Thursday, March 12, 2020

March 12 -- Rupert Removiction Update

The latest notes related to assistance for tenants facing eviction at a number of Prince Rupert apartment buildings.

From the CFTK TV Archives


March 12 -- Coronavirus impact in Northwest

A look at the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on travellers in the Northwest.

From the CFTK TV Archives


Wednesday, March 11, 2020

March 11 -- Local Food Processing

A look at an information session on local food processing in the Northwest.

From the CFTK TV Archives


March 11 -- Terrace Art Initiative

Terrace City Council is considering a proposal for some urban art around the community


From the CFTK TV archives


Tuesday, March 10, 2020

March 10 -- Stanley Cup Tour of the Northwest

One of Canada's most storied Sports trophies, the Stanley Cup was on tour of the Terrace-Kitimat region this week.

From the CFTK TV Archives


Thursday, March 5, 2020

March 5 -- Funding for Curling Club/Greenhouse projects

Two Prince Rupert groups will benefit from NDIT funding for renovations of the curling club and expansion of a Seal Cove area greenhouse project.


March 5 -- Alaska Ferry Service to return to Prince Rupert this summer

A shortened, three month schedule of service to Prince Rupert has been announced by the Alaska Marine Highway System.

From the CFTK TV archives


March 5 -- Kitimat in talks towards changing the downtown area

Kitimat City Council is holding discussions with residents towards a redesign of their downtown area.

From the CFTK TV Archives


March 4 -- Pinecrest Townhomes evictions

A look at the situation facing the residents of the Pinecrest Townhomes facing eviction as their building heads towards renovations.

From the CFTK TV archives


Tuesday, March 3, 2020

March 3 -- Questions surrounding deals proposed with Wet'suwet'en

With little information disclosed on the recent agreement between the Hereditary Chiefs of the Wet'suwet'en and two levels of government, Skeena MLA Ellis Ross is asking a number of questions related to the talks.

From the CFTK TV archives


Monday, March 2, 2020

March 2 -- Prince Rupert CN Roundhouse Fire

Prince Rupert Fire/Rescue personnel were called out to a major fire on the city's waterfront on Sunday afternoon.

From the CFTK TV archives


March 2 -- Government and Wet'suwet'en announce proposed agreement

After a weekend of talks representatives of the Federal and Provincial governments and the Hereditary Chiefs of the Wet'suwet'en have reached a proposed agreement on land and title.

From the CFTK TV archives