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

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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.

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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.


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July 29 -- Update on COVID 19 on Haida Gwaii

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

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July 29 -- Smithers Byelection

The Province of British Columbia has outlined how communities can conduct by-elections during COVID, with Smithers now set to call a vote for Mayor for the community on October 17th.

From the CFTK TV archives


Tuesday, July 28, 2020

July 28 -- Northern Health on Haida Gwaii COVID outbreak

The latest notes on the COVID-19 outbreak reported from Haida Gwaii

From the CFTK TV archives


July 28 -- Return of Nav Canada Night Service to Terrace Airport

Nightime Nav Canada air navigation services will soon be returned to the Terrace airport.

From the CFTK TV archives


July 28 -- Metlakatla Clam Garden

The Metlakatla First Nation is working to restore an important food source for the community.

From the CFTK TV Archives


Monday, July 27, 2020

July 27 -- COVID 19 update on Haida Gwaii outbreak

The latest notes on the reported cases of COVID-19 on Haida Gwaii

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July 27 -- Tahltan Nation wants grizzly bear hunt restored for their territory

The Tahltan First Nation is looking to the province to allow a grizzly bear hunt for their territory, expressing their displeasure with the BC government over how they reached their decision.


From the CFTK TV Archives


July 27 -- New maintenance contractor for Highway 16

The Skeena district will see a new maintenance provider taking to the highways following a new contract deal with the Provincial government.

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Friday, July 24, 2020

July 24 -- COVID-19 outbreak declared for Haida Gwaii

Northern Health has released some background to an outbreak of COVID-19 on Haida Gwaii, listing it as a community outbreak.

From the CFTK TV  archives


July 24 -- Search for missing traveller in Northwest

Smithers RCMP are looking for traveller from the Yukon who has gone missing in the Bulkley Valley area.

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July 24 -- Coast Mountain College plans for 2020-21

Coast Mountain College has outlined its education plan for the upcoming 2020-21 college program.

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July 24 -- Terrace Community Forest initiative

A look at a new initiative to make use of the Terrace Community Forest opportunities.

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Thursday, July 23, 2020

July 23 -- Prince Rupert promotes tourism

A look at some of the tourism initiatives in the Prince Rupert area this summer.

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July 23 -- Terrace plans for train cargo facility

The success of the operations at the Port of Prince Rupert continue to have spin off effects far beyond the Prince Rupert shoreline, with Terrace looking to develop an industrial site for the transfer of cargo that passes through the region by train.

From the CFTK TV archives


Wednesday, July 22, 2020

July 22 --Prince Rupert City Council's Tank removal plans for Moresby Park

Prince Rupert City Council has approved a contract award for the removal of aging fuel tanks at Moresby Park

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July 22 -- RCMP seek information on Highway 16 crash

North District RCMP are asking for help from those travelling Highway 16 east of Kitwanga on Tuesday afternoon as the Hazetlon detachment continues on with an investigation into a highway crash.

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July 22 -- Terrace RCMP seize drugs and weapons after vehicle stop in Terrace

A tip from Terrace resident led the Terrace RCMP to the Thornhill area, where following a traffic stop they seized a number of drugs, weapons and cash from motorist.

From the CFTK TV archives


Tuesday, July 21, 2020

July 21 -- Spill Response Mapping

A coastal mapping project is underway in waters of the North Coast, as the West Canada Marine Response Corporation looks to expand on its coastal response program.

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July 21 -- Terrace Roundabout completed

They've put the final touches on the Terrace Roundabout, with the highway infrastructure project reshaping the access in and out of Terrace at the junction of Highway 16 & 37.

From the CFTK TV archives.


Monday, July 20, 2020

July 20 -- Conflict surrounding a fishing lodge in Haida Gwaii

Tensions are rising on Haida Gwaii after a local sports fishing lodge reopened for business agains the wishes of members of the Council of Haida Nation.

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July 20 -- First case of COVID-19 has been declared in Haida Gwaii

The Council of Haida Nation has announced that they have received word of self-disclosed case of COVID-19 in a community on the Islands.

From the CFTK TV Archives


Thursday, July 16, 2020

July 16 -- BCSPA operations during pandemic

A look at how the Prince Rupert SPCA is operating during the pandemic.

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Wednesday, July 15, 2020

July 15 -- Terrace Foundry group offer youth programs

The Foundry program in Terrace is offering some virtual counselling for youth in the community.

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July 15 -- Recreational fishing allowed

DFO has announced openings for the recreational fishery on the Skeena, but with a number of restrictions and conditions in place.

From the CFTK TV archives


Tuesday, July 14, 2020

July 14 -- Indigenous Language App developed in Prince Rupert

A former Charles Hays Secondary Student has created an app towards learning the Sm'algyax language.

From the CFTK TV archives


July 14th -- Terrace Library efforts

A look at the services that the Terrace Library continues to provide during the pandemic.

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Monday, July 13, 2020

July 13 -- Port of Prince Rupert Development Plans

The Port of Prince Rupert is in the midst of an engagement program with the public related to their Land Use review.

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July 13 -- Terrace Freeman of the City Bill McRae passes away

One of Terrace's most well known citizens has passed away with many in the Skeena region mourning the passing of Bill McRae.

From the CFTK TV archives


Thursday, July 9, 2020

July 9 -- Flight Service cuts affect medevacs

Cutbacks to Flight Services this summer at the Terrace Airport have had an impact on Medevac flights out of the region.

From the CFTK TV archives


July 9 -- Kitimat approves outdoor plaza

The District of Kitimat will see a new plaza in place this summer.


From the CFTK TV archives


Wednesday, July 8, 2020

July 8 -- Mobile Mammogram unit makes Prince Rupert Stop

A mobile mammogram screening program has arrived in Prince Rupert, part of a tour of the Northwest this month.

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July 8 -- Emergency responders pay tribute to Mike Sorensen

The passing of a member of the BC paramedic service posted to Prince Rupert station has been observed by his colleagues, as emergency responders in Terrace and Prince Rupert paid tribute to Mike Sorensen.

From the CFTK TV Archives


July 8 -- Investigation underway into injured man in Thornhill

Terrace RCMP have opened up a case file and are seeking the help of the public after an injured man was found in a Thornhill parking lot.

From the CFTK TV archives


Tuesday, July 7, 2020

July 7 -- Terrace Summer Murals

Plans are moving ahead for a summer of mural painting for the downtown Terrace area, with a public art project set to launch.


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July 7 -- Skeena Fair Cancelled

Yet another popular annual event has been cancelled for 2020, with word that Thornhill's Skeena Fair will not take place this year as a result of the COVID 19 pandemic.

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July 7 -- Haida Gwaii Travel Conflict

Plans to by a Haida Gwaii Sports fishing Lodge to reopen for business later this week are proving to be controversial on the islands

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Monday, July 6, 2020

July 6 -- New Prince Rupert Tourism Campaign

Tourism Prince Rupert has introduced their "See It For Yourself" tourism campaign for the summer of 2020.

From the CFTK TV archives


Friday, July 3, 2020

July 3 -- Prince Rupert woman injured on Canada Day

Police continue to investigate what they believe is a medical incident which saw a woman injured at the Ashley Home Store loading dock,


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July 3 -- Telegraph Creek Road Washout

A washout along Highway 51 has cut off road access for the residents of Telegraph Creek from the rest of the Northwest.

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July 3 -- Terrace Economic Recovery Efforts

A look at how the City of Terrace plans to recover from the impact of the COVID pandemic.

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July 3 -- Terrace man missing

Terrace RCMP are looking for a missing Terrace resident.

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Thursday, July 2, 2020

July 2 -- Prince Rupert Restaurant Resilience

A look at how a Prince Rupert restaurant Fukasaku is making use of a small business grant to refocus on their business plan and diversity.

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July 2 -- North Coast Recovery Survey

The public is being asked to provide the input as North Coast Regional District launches its North Coast Recovery survey.

From the CFTK TV Archives


July 2 -- Terrace Green initiative

A look at the Green Initiative towards transportation to be put in place by the City of Terrace.

From the CFTK TV Archives