Friday, October 29, 2021

October 29 -- Indigenous Woman speaks out over treatment at Prince Rupert Hospital

 Northern Health is facing more questions on how Indigenous patients are treated at area hospitals, this time through complaints from a patient at Prince Rupert Regional Hospital.

From the CFTK TV archives


October 28 -- COVID Safety

Reminders on community Safety from the Terrace RCMP as Halloween approaches this weekend.

From the CFTK TV archives



October 29 -- Protesters along the Coastal GasLink pipeline route arrested

As the tensions increase across the Bulkley Valley along the Coastal GasLink pipeline, arrests were made in the Houston area.

From the CFTK TV archives

 

Thursday, October 28, 2021

October 28 -- Northwest COVID update

A look at the latest COVID data for the Northwest

From the CFTK TV Archives

 


October 28 -- Nisga'a COVID Situation

Rising case counts of COVID in the Nass Valley have the Nisga'a Lisims Government taking measures for the next few weeks.

From the CFTK TV archives


 

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

October 27 -- Gitxaala First Nation challenges mining claims

The Gitxaala First Nation it taking on the Provincial government over how it awards mining claims in the territory of the Gitxaala Nation.


From the CFTK TV archives


October 27 -- BC Liberal Leadership candidate Val Litwin tours Northwest

One of the six declared candidates for the BC Liberal leadership was in the northwest this week, as Val Litwin outlined his platform and vision for the party. 

From the CFTK TV archives


Tuesday, October 26, 2021

October 26 -- Northern Health temporarily suspends IV chemotherapy for Haida Gwaii

Cancer patients on Haida Gwaii are facing new challenges as Northern Health temporarily suspends IV chemotherapy owing to staffing shortages. 

From the CFTK TV archives


Monday, October 25, 2021

October 25 -- Wetsuwet'en COVID concerns

A community in the Wetsuwet'en Nation is planning to send a letter to provincial health officials seeking COVID booster shots for the region.

From the CFTK TV archives




October 25 -- Prince Rupert RCMP ask people to keep a lookout for missing person

The Prince Rupert RCMP have called on the public for assistance in the missing person's case file of Michael Kitchener, who was last seen in the Prince Rupert area late last week.

From the CFTK TV archives


October 25 -- New medical program through UNBC

The University of Northern British Columbia has introduce as new physical care master program to aid doctors in the northwest.


From the CFTK TV archives


October 25 -- Go Fund Page for family of accident victim

A Go Fund Me page has been created for the family of a victim of a car crash in the northwest.

From the CFTK TV Archives


CIHL Update

A look at the weekend action from the CIHL

From the CFTK TV archives 


Friday, October 22, 2021

October 22 -- Bulkley Valley District Hospital doctor on burn out during COVID

Darren Jukabec, a Northwest Doctor from Smithers has spoken out on the burnout impact of COVID on local health members.

From the CFTK TV archives


October 22 -- New Film on families of Highway of Tears

 A new film, Adaawk has been released that places its focus on the Highway of Tears families across the Northwest

From the CFTK TV archives


Thursday, October 21, 2021

October 21 -- Prince Rupert Lottery winner

A Prince Rupert resident has claimed her near 6 million lottery jackpot.

From the CFTK TV archives


October 21 --Northwest COVID update

 A look at the latest COVID-19 data from the BC CDC for the Northwest region

From the CFTK TV archives


October 21 -- Taylor Bachrach in Washington

 Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bacharach is in Washington, DC for discussions with American legislators on salmon issues.

From the CFTK TV archives



October 21-- Smithers Wastewater

 Smithers is looking for funding for a wastewater project for the community.


From the CFTK TV Archives


Wednesday, October 20, 2021

October 20 -- NCLGA Health care survey

The results from a survey on health care by the North Central Local Government Association have been released.

From the CFTK TV archvies


October 20 -- Smithers COVID update

 A look at the latest notes on COVID in the Smithers area.

From the CFTK TV archives


Tuesday, October 19, 2021

October 19 -- Boil Water Notice in Prince Rupert downgraded to Water Quality Advisory

 The City of Prince Rupert has announced that it has downgraded the BOIL WATER Notice, to that of a water advisory.

From the CFTK TV archives


October 19 -- BC introduces new licence to reduce meat prices

With the pace of inflation on the rise, the BC Government has taken steps to reduce the price for meat in the province.

From the CFTK TV archives




October 19 -- Gitxsan community bands tougher to block social worker

Members of the community of Gitanmaxx near Hazelton stopped a Ministry of Children and Family Services from removing a child from the community.

From the CFTK TV archives


Monday, October 18, 2021

October 18 -- CIHL season

 After a one year suspension owing to COVID, the 2021-22 CIHL Season is now underway, with Prince Rupert just one location for a home opener this past weekend.

From the CFTK TV archvies


October 18 -- Gearing Up for Winter

Cooler weather is on the way and as winter gets closer, the Terrace Fire Department is offering up some  important suggestions on home maintenance prior to the winter season.


From the CFTK TV archives



Friday, October 15, 2021

October 15 -- ANBT Planning on returning in 2022

Organizers. of Prince Rupert's All Native Basketball Tournament are making plans to return to the court in February after a one year break in 2020 owing to COVID.

From the CFTK TV archives


October 15 -- Terrace puts new restrictions on Fireworks

With Halloween but weeks away, the Terrace City Council is putting in some restrictions on the use of fireworks.

From the CFTK TV archives


Thursday, October 14, 2021

October 14 -- Northwest COVID update

 The latest data from the BC CDC related to COVID across the Northwest region.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 14 -- Coast Mountain college gets new dorms and library

The official opening for the new dormitories  and renovated library at Coast Mountain College in Terrace took place today.

From the CFTK TV archives

 

October 13 -- Bird Strikes Powerline

A power outage in the Terrace area on Wednesday is being blames on a bird strike on a power line in the downtown area.


From the CFTK TV archives



Tuesday, October 12, 2021

October 12 -- Coastal GasLink under fire over environmental infractions

 Coastal GasLink is finding itself in the spotlight following accusations of a range of environmental violations along its pipeline route. 


From the CFTK TV archives



October 12 -- Rio Tinto milestone

Rio Tinto Milestone has announced the completion of a tunnel as part of the Kemano power project, which is expected to be completed next year.


From the CFTK TV archives



Friday, October 8, 2021

October 8 -- Northwest housing costs

The latest data from the BC Northern Real Estate Board notes of the rising cost of buying a home in the Northwest.


From the CFTK TV archives


October 8 -- Rio Tinto negotiations update

 The latest notes on the UNIFOR/Rio Tinto negotiations and contract vote

From the CFTK TV Archives


Thursday, October 7, 2021

October 7 -- Prince Rupert Public Hearing on proposed Lax Kw'alaams housing

Prince Rupert City Council hosted the final of two Public Hearings related to the Lax Kw'alaams proposed apartment complex on the city's east side.

From the CFTK TV archives


October 7 -- Northwest COVID update

The most recent data on COVID in the Northwest has been released by the BC CDC.

From the CFTK TV archives


Tuesday, October 5, 2021

October 5 -- First Nations Health Authority names Kiefer Collison new 'Vax Champ'

 The First Nations Health Authority is calling on Northwest radio personality and former Big Brother housemate Kiefer Collison to serve as their "Vax Champ" to raise awareness on COVID vaccination.

From the CFTK TV archives


October 5 -- Kitimat Mayor reacts to end of Rio Tinto strike

Kitimat Mayor Phil Germuth speaks on the topic of the recent settlement of the lengthy strike at Rio Tinto.

From the CFTK TV archives


October 5 -- Fire Prevention Week

 Across the Northwest Fire Departments are observing Fire Prevention Week, with a range of actives,  in Terrace the Fire Department is alerting the public to the Sounds of Fire prevention, while in Smithers Fire officials are noting of the dangers in the kitchen.

From the CFTK TV archives


Monday, October 4, 2021

October 4 -- PRDTU applaud new mask mandate in schools

The Prince Rupert and District Teachers Union have thrown their support behind the recently announced mask mandate for the province's schools.

From the CFTK TV archives


October 4 -- Labour deal receives ratification from UNIFOR at Rio Tinto

The two month Labour Dispute between UNIFOR and Rio Tinto has come to an end as members announce the results of the vote on a new contract.

From the CFTK TV archives


Friday, October 1, 2021

October 1 -- Prince Rupert Reconciliation Day

A look at the Community walk in Prince Rupert on the Day for National Truth and Reconciliation.

From the CFTK TV archives