Friday, February 26, 2021

February 26 -- Terrace City Council investigates practices

The City of Terrace has plans to ask the BC ombudsperson to investigate council practices in the wake of a council member and accusations of systemic racism.


From the CFTK TV archives

Thursday, February 25, 2021

February 25 -- Northwest COVID update

 The latest results from the BC CDC on the path of COVID in the Northwest

From the CFTK TV archives



February 25 -- Kitsumkalum Band Election results

 The results are in from the Kitsumkalum Band Council election

From the CFTK TV archives


Wednesday, February 24, 2021

February 24 -- Terrace Teen Missing

 RCMP in Terrace are seeking the whereabouts of a teen from the area reported as missing.

From the CFTK TV archives


February 24 -- Mother speaks about stillborn baby

 A Kitimat mother has spoken out about the loss of her stillborn baby, that as an investigation continues into the level of care provided to her in January at Northwest hospitals.


From the CFTK TV archives

February 24 -- Kitsumkalum Band election

 Voters head to the polls today to select a new Band council in Kitsumkalum.


From the CFTK TV archives


February 24 -- Inter City Bus Funding

The BC Liberal Party is calling for the renewal of funding for the BC North Bus Service across northern British Columbia.


From the CFTK TV archives

February 24 -- Rural Recovery Grants

The Province of British Columbia has distributed a number of funding grants to communities across the region as part of their rural recovery program.

From the CFTK TV archives


February 24 -- Trustee byeletion

 Voters in the Terrace School District will be following a range of health and safety measures as they select a new School trustee.


From the CFTK TV archives


February 24 -- Housing Stats Drop

 A study from a provincial accountants group has relayed some background on the drop in Housing starts in Prince Rupert and Terrace in 2020.

From the CFTK TV archives


February 24 -- Camping reservations

 The British Columbia government has outlined the reservation plans for camping spaces in the province for 2021.

From the CFTK TV archives


Tuesday, February 23, 2021

February 23 -- NW School Exposures

 The latest update on COVID-19 school exposures in the Northwest

From the CFTK TV archives


February 23 -- Kispiox Bridge repairs

The repairs have been completed to the Kispiox Bridge. 


From the CFTK TV archives



February 23 -- KGH Review won't be released to public

A review into the incident involving a pregnant Kitimat woman, turned away for care from the Kitimat Hospital will not be made public.

From the CFTK TV archives


February 23 -- Master Carver Dempsey Bob Honoured

Dempsey Bob has been named to the list of those to be honoured with a Governor General's award for art, the latest recognition for the highly acclaimed Northwest carver.

From the CFTK TV archives

 

Monday, February 22, 2021

February 22 -- Terrace City Councillor resigns

 A Terrace councillor has resigned citing a lack of support and systemic racism as the reason for her departure from office.

From the CFTK TV Archives

February 22 -- Trustee by-election forum

 A look ahead to the upcoming Terrace School District by-election election forum.

From the CFTK TV archives


Saturday, February 20, 2021

February 19 -- Herring Fishery Plan

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has outlined the 2021 herring fishery plan for British Columbia.

From the CFTK TV archives



Friday, February 19, 2021

February 19 -- CGL Ramps up construction

The Coastal GasLink project has picked up the pace on the construction of the gas pipeline to Kitimat.

From the CFTK TV Archives



February 19 -- Ellis Ross Running for BC Liberal leadership

 Some background on the BC Liberal leadership bid by Skeena MLA Ellis Ross.

From the CFTK TV archives


February 19 -- Kispiox Bridge update

 The latest on the repairs to the Kispiox Bridge, damaged earlier this month

From the CFTK TV Archives


Thursday, February 18, 2021

February 18 -- NW COVID cases

The latest data from the BC CDC on COVID across the Northwest

From the CFTK TV Archives

February 18 -- Ellis Ross announces leadership bid

Skeena MLA Ellis Ross became the first candidate in the BC Liberal leadership contest.

From the CFTK TV Archives 

Wednesday, February 17, 2021

February 17 -- LNG Janitors Contract

Industrial Janitorial workers at the LNG Canada worksite have concluded their first contract negotiations with the firm, which included a 30 percent salary increase.

From the CFTK TV Archives

February 17 -- Brucejack Mine Outbreak

Northern Health has advised of an outbreak of COVID-19 at the Brucejack Mine site

From the CFTK TV archives

February 17 -- Coldest Night Fundraiser

Residents of Terrac eare making plans for the Coldest Night Fundraiser this Saturday in support of solutions for homelessness in the community.

From the CFTK TV Archives



Tuesday, February 16, 2021

February 16 - Acropolis Manor Death

Northern Health advised of two more passings at the Acropolis Manor Long Term Care facility in Prince Rupert. 

From the CFTK TV Archives


February 16 -- LNG Canada restart plan

 Kitimat's LNG Canada facility has outlined its 2021 restart plan to resume construction.

From the CFTK TV Archives



Monday, February 15, 2021

February 15 -- Missing this years ANBT

What should have been one of the busiest weeks of the year for Prince Rupert, was very, very quiet following the cancellation of this years All Native Basketball Tournament owing to COVID.

From the CFTK TV Archives

February 15 -- More COVID exposures in the Northwest

An update on some of the COVID exposures reported across the region.

From the CFTK TV archives


Saturday, February 13, 2021

February 12 -- Tugboat fatalities in Kitimat

An update on a marine incident southeast of Kitimat which claimed two lives, with one survivor now in hospital.

From the CFTK TV Archives


Friday, February 12, 2021

February 12 -- Northwest COVID updates

 A look at some of the COVID exposure reports across the northwest.

From the CFTK TV archives


February 12 -- Lawsuits Filed against Northern Health

A Haisla couple have filed a lawsuit agains the Northern Health Authority related to the events which preceded the stillborn death of their child.

From the CFTK TV archives




Thursday, February 11, 2021

February 11 -- Sm'algyax App returns

A Prince Rupert resident has received an apology from Apple following the removal of his Sm'algyax language app, with the online tutorial now returned to the Apple line up.

From the CFTK TV Archives


February 11 -- Kispiox Bridge repairs

 Work continues on repairs to the Kispiox River Bridge.

From the CFTK TV archives



Wednesday, February 10, 2021

February 10 -- Prince Rupert Council considers purchase of a public toilet

Prince Rupert City Council has approved the application for a grant for a 24 hour public toilet for the community.

From the CFTK TV archives



February 10 -- Prince Rupert Tourism President disappointed in extended cruise ship ban

 Prince Rupert Tourism has offered up its first comments following the Federal Government's announcement that has cancelled the 2021 Cruise season in Canada.

From the CFTK TV Archives



February 10 -- Pellet Company Purchased

Pinnacle Energy which operates the Westview Shipment terminal in Prince Rupert has been purchased by a British firm.

From the CFTK TV archives



February 10 -- Terrace remembers former Councillor Marilyn Davies

 Residents of Terrace and those on Terrace Council are remembering the life of Marilyn Davies, the former city councillor passed away last week.

From the CFTK TV archives



Tuesday, February 9, 2021

February 9 -- More Acropolis Deaths

 Northern health has provided an update on the outbreak of COVID-19 at Acropolis Manor, with twelve residents having now passed away from the virus at the Prince Rupert long term care facility.

From the CFTK TV Archives



February 9 -- Prince Rupert Recovery Home

A Prince Rupert recovery home has received a provincial grant to allow for more residents to access their services.

From the CFTK TV archives


 

February 9 -- Business Tax Exemptions in Prince Rupert

Prince Rupert City Council has approved a plan to offer tax exemptions to downtown property owners towards redevelopment of the area.

From the CFTK TV archives



February 9 -- Kispiox Bridge update

 Work continues towards repairs for the Kispiox Bridge which was damaged last week.

From the CFTK TV archives


February 9 -- Strategic planning at the Coast Mountain School District

 Officials with the Coast Mountain School District has invited the public to participate in their Virtual Strategic planning process for schools in Terrace, Kitimat and other areas of SD82

From the CFTK TV Archives



Monday, February 8, 2021

February 8 -- Kispiox Bridge reopened

 Travellers in and out of Ksipiox now have use of their bridge again, with one lane opened to the damaged structure, with work to continue on the repairs.

From the CFTK TV archives



February 8 -- Brucejack Mine cases

 Workers at the Brucejack mine are dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak at their work site.

From the CFTK TV archives



February 8 -- Northern Health makes changes to contact tracing

Northern health has made a change to their protocols towards contract tracing, providing details of their new approach and how it may impact on residents of the region.

From the CFTK TV Archives

February 8 -- North West Exposure notices

 The latest update on COVID-19 exposure notices in the Northwest

From the CFTK TV archives


February 8 -- Nisga'a Vaccine Supply Confirmed

After a lengthy delay, the residents of the Nass Valley will soon be able to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.

From the CFTK TV archives



Friday, February 5, 2021

February 5 -- Kitimat Health Care Questioned

Another incident, this one dating back to last year has once again raised concerns over health care and accusations of racism towards Indigenous people in Kitimat.

From the CFTK TV Archive

February 5 -- Kispiox Bridge Update

Work continues to create and alternative route for Kispiox residents and repairs continue on the bridge leading to the community.

From the CFTK TV archives


February 5 -- Acropolis Manor Update

Northern Health has updated the status of the COVID-19 outbreak at Prince Rupert's Acropolis Manor, with 30 residents and 20 staff members having now tested positive for the coronavirus. 

COVID-19 has claimed 10 lives at the facility since the outbreak began in mid January.

From the CFTK TV Archives



Thursday, February 4, 2021

February 4 -- Cruise Ship Ban

The Federal Government has extended the Cruise Ship Vessel ban for vessels over 100 passengers, the measure a continuation of their COVID-19 response.

From the CFTK TV archives


February 4 -- Tanker Ban Upheld

A Conservative Opposition MP's private members bill to overturn the North Coast Oil Tanker Moratorium went down to defeat in the House of Commons.

From the CFTK TV Archives


February 4 -- Racism in health care

The BC Government provided an update to a Report on Racism directed to Indigenous people seeking Health Care in the province.

From the CFTK TV archives

February 4 -- Northwest COVID case update

 Northern Health has updated the status of COVID cases in the Northwest.

From the CFTK TV archives.


February 4 -- MMIWG Virtual March

COVID measures mean a change for the annual Terrace MMIWG March, with the Memorial March to take on a virtual platform. 


From the CFTK TV Archive


February 4 -- Kispiox Bridge out of service

A vital link to the community of Kispiox is out of service having been damaged and deemed unusable at this time.

From the CFTK TV archives

February 4 -- Public Water Petition

 Residents of Copperside Estates east of Terrace are seeking action on water concerns in their community.


From the CFTK TV Archives


February 4 -- New Hazelton Dog Shot

New Hazelton RCMP are investigation an incident which saw a dog shot in the community.

From the CFTK TV Archives

Wednesday, February 3, 2021

February 3 -- COVID update

Northern Health has updated the COVID-19 situation at Prince Rupert's Acropolis Manor, with one more resident of the care home passing away bringing the total to 10 who have passed away since mid January.

From the CFTK TV archives



February 3 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority Habitat Restoration

 The Prince Rupert Port Authority has commenced with a habitat restoration project in the Seal Cove area that will provide for more recreational space for the Prince Rupert area.

From the CFTK TV archives 


February 3 -- Fatal Crash claims Prince Rupert man's life

A Prince Rupert resident has died in a fatal car crash near Quesnel in the Cariboo region.

From the CFTK TV archives

February 3 -- Northwest Overdoses

 The Overdose crisis in the Northwest continues to provide for challenges for the region.


From the CFTK TV archives.


Tuesday, February 2, 2021

February 2 -- Terrace housing report

A recently released report makes for the research material for two information sessions on Housing in the Terrace region, with feedback to be taken in by the City this week.


From the CFTK TV archives



February 2 -- Coast Mountain School District by-election

A by-election campaign is underway for a spot on the Coast Mountain District by-election, with the General Election Day set for March 6th.


From the CFTK TV archives



Monday, February 1, 2021

February 1 -- Acropolis Manor Update

 Northern Health has provided an update on the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak at Prince Rupert's Acropolis Manor long term care facility. With Northern Health now raising the number of those who have passed at the facility to nine residents.


From the CFTK TV archives


February 1 -- Forestry Waste put to use

Funding is on the way for a range of communities towards the use of forests waste, with a number of recipients found in the Northwest


From the CFTK TV archives