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

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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