Tuesday, November 30, 2021

November 30 -- Two Arrested for Blocking Pipeline

Two more protesters along the Coastal GasLink Pipeline project near Houston have been arrested.

From the CFTK TV archive



November 30 -- Northern Health Restrictions

 Northern Health Officials have announced that all communities west of Kitwanga will now be subject to the full range of Health Measures in place around the Northern Health Region.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 30 -- Restoring Cranberry Connector

The topic of restoring the Cranberry Connector for use during emergencies is once again making for some discussion in the Northwest.

From the CFTK TV archives

 

Monday, November 29, 2021

November 29 -- Caledonia TikTok Problems

 Caledonia Secondary in Terrace is dealing with some Tik Tok troubles, with vandalism to washrooms taking place as part of a Tik Tok Challenge.

From the CFTK TV archives

November 29 -- Gitxsan Eviction Notice to Stikine MLA Nathan Cullen

Some members of the Gitxsan First Nation have served an eviction notice on Stikine MLA Nathan Cullen, expressing their disappointment in how he has responded to recent events along the Coastal GasLink pipeline project in Wet'suwet'en territory.

From the CFTK Archives


Friday, November 26, 2021

November 26 -- Terrace Town Hall held to curve homelessness

Residents of the Terrace area had an opportunity this week to share their concerns and offer solutions towards the city's homeless situation, with a Town Hall Forum bringing a number of participants to the topic.

From the CFTK TV archive

November 26 -- MP Bachrach wants RCMP to conduct internal investigation during Wet'suwet'en protests

Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach has relayed a number of his concerns over the recent RCMP enforcement action in the Wet'suwet'en territory in the House of Commons.

From the CFTK TV archives

 

Thursday, November 25, 2021

November 25 -- Prince Rupert Windstorm

The North Coast felt the strong push of an active weather system on Wednesday with a lengthy windstorm making for some challenging situations and a bit of damage before the system moved on.

From the CFTK TV archives


Wednesday, November 24, 2021

November 24 -- Prince Rupert Food Security

The recent run on groceries following the extreme weather of southern British Columbia has once again put the topic of Food Security into the local discussion.

From the CFTK TV archives



November 24 -- Citywest Fibre Optic still down

Northwest communication provider CityWest continues to have infrastructure challenges related to the recent extreme weather in the south.

From the CFTK TV Archives


November 24 -- Terrace Salvation Army notes of community donation needs

The Terrace Salvation Army is heading into the Christmas period in need of a number of items as part of the holiday programs.

From the CFTK TV archives



November 24 -- Provincial Shuttle Bus Funding

 The province has outlined some new funding for a community shuttle bus program in British Columbia.

From the CFTK TV archvies


Tuesday, November 23, 2021

November 23 -- Prince Rupert City Council gives approval for housing project

The Lax Kw'alaams Band led apartment plans proposed for 11th Avenue East in Prince Rupert got the green light on Monday, as Council approved the zoning change that will allow construction to get underway.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 23 -- Supporters rally outside courthouse as CGL protestors get released from police custody

Protestors who were arrested earlier in the week on a forest road in the Wet'suwet'en territory, were released from custody on Tuesday.

From the CFTK TV archives 



November 23 -- First Nations CGL protests

 An update on the ongoing situation in the Wet'suwet'en territory of the Northwest.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 23 -- Flood Safety and Preparations

The Terrace Fire Chief has offered up some guidance for Northwest residents on themes of flood preparations.

From the CFTK. TV archives



Monday, November 22, 2021

November 22 -- CIHL update

A review of the weekend action in the CIHL

From the CFTK TV archives


November 22 -- First Nations CGL protests

An update on weekend developments in the Coastal GasLInk protests in the Wet'suwet'en territory of the province. 

From the CFTK TV archives


Friday, November 19, 2021

November 19 -- Northern Health extends public health order east of Kitwanga

Northern Health has extended its public health order until further notice, the order covers a wide range of Northern British Columbia from Kitwanga and points east

From the CFTK TV archives



November 19 -- Salvation Army kettle campaign starts

The Salvation Army across the northwest has launched its annual Christmas period fundraising program.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 19 -- Smithers sets up temporary shelters

 The Town of Smithers is taking action on the need for temporary housing shelters in the community.

From the CFTK TV archives



November 19 -- Bunk #7 debut

 After fifteen years audiences will be able to view the presentation of  Bunk #7

From the CFTK TV archives



November 19 -- More arrests made at Coastal Gasoline Protest

 More arrests have taken place as the RCMP conduct what is described as a rescue and enforcement operation near Houston

From the CFTK TV archives


Thursday, November 18, 2021

November 18 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority ready to support supply chain

 The Prince Rupert Port Authority issued a statement to note that the Port and its terminal remain open and are ready to assist the ongoing supply chain issues in the province and across Canada.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 18 -- Northwest COVID update

 A look at the latest COVID data for Northwest communities from the BC CDC

From the CFTK TV archives


November 18 -- Conflict at a boiling point in Wet'suwet'en area

 The conflict is reaching a boiling point between the Gidimt'en clan and Coastal GasLink

From the CFTK TV archives


November 18 -- Truckers held a rally in Smithers

Concerns over planned changes to provincial forestry policies have brought out truckers in the Smithers area to rally for their jobs.

From the CFTK TV archives


Wednesday, November 17, 2021

November 17 -- Bulkley Valley District Hospital outbreak is over

Health officials have declared the COVID outbreak at the Bulkley Valley District Hospital to be over.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 17 -- Coastal GasLink situation in Houston

An update on events near Houston related to the protest against Coastal GasLink by some members in  the Wet'suwet'en territory.

From the CFTK TV archives


 

November 17 -- Smithers Tellurium Mine

A mine near Smithers has been approved to mine for tellurium


From the CFTK TV archives


November 17 -- State of Emergency declared in BC over recent extreme weather

 The Provincial Government has outlined a range of measures in place under a State of Emergency declared in response to the recent extreme weather of the South.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 17 -- Northwest Supply Chains

Concerns over supply chain disruptions have some grocery store shelves across the northwest empty or near empty.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 17 -- Auditor General Report on bus travel in Northern BC

 The Auditor General of British Columbia has raised a few concerns over the level of bus travel options available in Northern BC.

From the CFTK TV archives


Tuesday, November 16, 2021

November 16 -- MLA Ellis Ross on assistance for communities during emergencies

Skeena MLA Ellis Ross has outlined his call that the province be prepared to offer assistance to northern communities during times of emergency situations.

From the CFTK TV Archives


November 16 -- Mike Farnworth denounces Wet'suwet'en blockades

Deputy Premier and Solicitor General Mike Farnworth has denounced the blockade of the Coastal GasLink camp by some members of the Wet'suwet'en territory.

From the CFTK TV archives

November 16 -- Union of BC Indian Chiefs call for state of emergency

 As communities look to cope with the extreme weather of the weekend, the UBCIC has called on the province to declare a state of emergency in BC.

From the CFTK TV archvies


Monday, November 15, 2021

November 15 -- New Mobile Command Centre vehicle for Prince Rupert

The Prince Rupert Ground Search and Rescue organization showed off its new Mobile Command Centre at an Emergency Responder event in the city on the weekend.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 15 -- CIHL action

 A review of the weekend action in the CIHL

From the CFTK TV Archives



November 15 -- Gidimt'en issue eviction notice to Coastal GasLink camps

 Some of the members of the Wet'suwet'en region have issued an eviction notice to the work camps of Coastal Gas Link.

From the CFTK TV archives

 

November 15 -- Ride sharing app plans for Terrace/Kitimat region

A look at plans to introduce a ride sharing app for the communities of Terrace and Kitimat.

From the CFTK TV archives


Friday, November 12, 2021

November 12 -- Tugboat Accident

A look at another tugboat incident in waters between Kitimat and Kemano.

From the CFTK TV Archives





November 12 -- Sleeping Beauty Mountain Crash

An update on an incident which Brough out a response from the Terrace Search and Rescue organization.

From the CFTK TV Archives


November 12 -- Northern Health meeting with Prince Rupert Council

A review of some of the items noted from this weeks presentation by Northern Health to Prince Rupert City Council.

From the CFTK TV archive


November 12 -- Remembrance Day in Terrace and Prince Rupert

 A look at the Remembrance Day ceremonies in Terrace and Prince Rupert

From the CFTK TV archives



Wednesday, November 10, 2021

November 10 -- BC Transit plans for service expansion in Terrace region

Terrace residents may soon have new transit options as BC Transit makes plans for additional service to the community.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 10 -- Northwest Municipalities receive grants in lieu of property taxes

Municipal government's across the region will be gaining some additional financial resources as the Province rolls out its payment in lieu of taxes grant program.

From the CFTK TV archvies


Tuesday, November 9, 2021

November 9 -- Haida Gwaii Weather Bomb

Haida Gwaii has once again been the centre of some extreme weather on the west coast

From the CFTK TV archive


November 9 -- Northwest Drug overdoses

A look at the drug overdose situation across the Northwest.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 9 -- Terrace property tax increase

Terrace residents will be seeing an increase in property taxes this year.

From the CFTK TV archive



Monday, November 8, 2021

November 8 -- CIHL update

 A review of the weekend of action from the CIHL

From the CFTK TV archive


November 8 -- Prince Rupert Hospital facing higher patient volume

Prince Rupert Regional Hospital was asking that only those in need of urgent care to come to the hospital, as the facility was facing a higher volume of patients than usual.

From the CFTK TV archive


November 8 -- Terrace Rotary Club Auction

Terrace Rotarians have been raising funds through their annual auction.

From the CFTK TV Archives



Thursday, November 4, 2021

November 4 -- Haida Gwaii Housing

 A housing crunch on Haida Gwaii is making for challenges for residents looking for affordable housing.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 4 -- Northwest COVID update

 A look at the COVID stats from across the region

From the CFTK TV archives


November 4 -- Sleep time scheduling

 A look ahead to this weekend's time change ritual 

From the CFTK TV archives


Wednesday, November 3, 2021

November 3 -- Williams Lake Mayor apoligizes

Walter Cobb, the Mayor of Williams Lake has apologized for a Facebook Post on residential schools that create significant controversy in the Cariboo.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 3 -- Tree planting family reaps rewards from work

 A look at the work of a family of tree planters in the northwest.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 3 -- BC Government's Decriminalization of some drugs plans

The BC Government has submitted an application with the Federal Government towards some decriminalization of small amounts of illicit drugs.

From the CFTK TV archives


Tuesday, November 2, 2021

November 2 -- Michael Kitchener update

Prince Rupert RCMP have relayed the latest information in the search for a missing North Coast resident Michael Kitchener.

From the CFTK TV archives 



November 2 -- Tsilhqot'in First nations calling for Williams Lake mayor to resign

 A Facebook post from Williams Lake mayor Walter Cobb, has created a significant controversy in the Cariboo region, with Indigenous leaders calling on him to step down from his job.

From the CFTK TV archives 



November 2 -- COVID and medical update for the Northwest

Officials from Northern Health have updated the state of COVID in the region as well as the impact on medical services across the Northwest.

From the CFTK TV archives


Monday, November 1, 2021

November 1 -- Prince Rupert Haunted House

 The Gitmaxmak'ay Nisga'a Youth once again hosted a Haunted House at the Nisga'a Hall in Prince Rupert.

From the CFTK TV archives


November 1 -- CIHL Update

 A review of the weekend action in the CIHL.

From the CFTK TV archives