Thursday, December 22, 2022

December 22 -- Extreme Cold Weather Problems

A look at some of the challenges facing communities in the Northwest.

From the CFTK TV archives

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022

December 21 -- Terrace Warning Station the Garage

With extreme cold temperatures in the Terrace region, a warming station has opened in the community called the Garage.

From the CFTK TV archives

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

December 20 -- Tornado's Edge

 A look at a new addition to the Terrace Minor Hockey program.

From the CFTK T archives 

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December 20 -- Car Safety

A look at how the weather across BC is impacting on residents in the northwest and how to be prepared for road travels.

From the CFTK TV archives

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Monday, December 19, 2022

December 19 -- Prince Rupert State of Emergency

 The City of Prince Rupert has declared a State of Local Emergency in response to a number of water infrastructure incidents related to recent extreme cold weather.

From the CFTK TV archives

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December 19 -- Thornhill Fire Department Parade of Lights

A  look at the recent Thornhill Fire Department Parade of Lights

From the CFTK TV archives

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December 19 -- Terrace Nativity Commotion

The decision by Terrace Council not to allow a nativity scene on civic property is finding a backlash from some in the community .

From the CFTK TV archives

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December 19 -- Terrace Tax Hike

Terrace City Council is considering a significant tax hike for residents in 2023.

From the CFTK TV archives

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Friday, December 16, 2022

December 16 -- Ice Safety

 Officials in the Northwest region are reminding residents of the need to practice ice safety on local frozen waters.

From the CFTK TV archives

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December 16 -- Great Bear Rainforest investment

The Federal Government has provided 800 million dollars in funding towards programs in the Great Bear Rainforest.


From the CFTK TV archives

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

December 13 -- Cram a Cruiser Weekend

Terrace residents loaded up an RCMP Cruiser in aid of the Salvation Army

From the CFTK TV archives 

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December 13 -- Volunteer Senior Program

A look at a volunteer program in Terrace focused on Seniors over the holidays.

From the CFTK TV archives

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Monday, December 12, 2022

Friday, December 9, 2022

December 9 -- Cram A Cruiser Prince Rupert

It's a busy weekend for the RCMP as they help out the Salvation Army from 10AM - 3PM with  the second annual Cram A Cruiser event in Prince Rupert. 

From the CFTK TV archives

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December 9 -- Smithers Homelessness issue

 Leaders at all three levels in Smithers are calling for the help of the community to assist in some short term relief of the homeless issue in the community.

From the CFTK TV archives

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

December 7 -- Thornhill Parade of Lights

A popular event in the Terrace -Thornhill area returns for the Holiday season.

From the CFTK TV archive

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December 7 -- Northern Health Fine

 Northern Health has been handed a fine from Worksafe BC owing to a lack of workplace inspections over safety issues.

From the CFTK TV archives

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December 7 -- Kitimat Drug Bust

Kitimat RCMP outlined some of the details towards a drug bust in the community

From the CFTK TV archives

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Monday, December 5, 2022

Friday, December 2, 2022

December 2 -- Nisga'a Totem to be returned

A Scottish museum will be returning a totem to The Nisga'a Nation.

From the CFTK TV archives

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

December 1 -- Rio Tinto finish Kemano Power Project

Work has been completed at Kemano, as Rio Tinto announces the end of construction of the Kemano Power project.

From the CFTK TV archives

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

November 30 -- Northwest Housing Crisis

A call for more from the Northwest for help by the province to provide for much needed housing.


From the CFTK TV archives

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

November 29 -- Smithers Art Teacher Award

 A Smithers area teacher has received a provincial  award for his work in Art Education. 

From the CFTK TV archives

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November 29 -- Guns and Hoses Game

Terrace Fire Fighters and Crime Fighters reunited for the annual Guns and Hoses hockey game.

From the CFTK TV archives

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Monday, November 28, 2022

November 28 -- PRPA getting a budget boost

A look at the federal contribution to the expansion of the facilities at Trigon Terminals on Ridley Island.

From the CFTK TV Archives

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November 28 -- Province to invest more money into Rural Policing

The Province is adding funding towards rural policing in British Columbia.

From the CFTK TV archvies

November 28 -- Plans for Passport office in Northern BC

Residents seeking passport services from the Federal government will be able to access them from a Prince George office in the Spring of 2023.

From the CFTK TV archvies

(see video here)

Friday, November 11, 2022

November 11 -- Terrace Remembrance Day

 A look at how the Terrace area observed Remembrance Day 2022.

From the CFTK TV archives

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

November 10 -- Pierre Poilievre în Terrace

 Federal Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre was in the Northwest this week, with a stop in Terrace Thursday.

From the CFTK TV archives

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

November 9 -- Terrace Mayor Priorities

Elected by Acclimation, Terrace Mayor Sean Bujtas outlines his priorities ahead for his first term of office as Mayor of the community.

From the CFTK TV archives

Tuesday, November 8, 2022

November 8 -- Terrace Fire

Terrace Firefighters responded to a fire in a residence near the downtown area.

From the CFTK TV archives

(see video here)

Friday, November 4, 2022

November 4 -- Thornhill Fire Department hosts FNESS Bootcamp

The Thornhill Fire Department hosted a Bootcamp to introduce fire fighting as a career for First Nations youth.

From the CFTK TV archive


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Thursday, October 27, 2022

October 27 -- Cruise Ship Numbers in Prince Rupert

The Prince Rupert Port Authority has taken a look back at the 2022 Cruise Season on the North Coast.

From the CFTK TV archives

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October 27 -- Suspected Arson in Smithers

An overnight incident in Smithers which saw a number of RCMP vehicles, ambulance and other vehicles set ablaze is being investigated.

From the CFTK TV archives

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Friday, October 21, 2022

October 21 -- Thornhill Fire Department Fire Prevention Talk

Firefighters in Thornhill provided some instruction for students and adults in the community towards fire prevention.

From the CFTK TV Archives

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

October 20 -- WestJet Terrace to Calgary Return

WestJet is set to add to the flight listings at the Northwest Regional Airport, resuming their Calgary - Terrace service.

From the CFTK TV archives

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

October 19 -- Telus Outage

 Phone, cable and Internet services were disrupted across Northwest BC on Tuesday following an incident related to some communication infrastructure damaged in an incident with a motor vehicle.

From the CFTK TV archives

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Monday, October 17, 2022

October 17 -- Municipal Election Results from Across the Northwest

 A look at who was elected to office for municipal councils across the region.

From the CFTK TV archives


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October 17 -- Big Boom heard in Terrace

 Mystery surrounds an unusual noise heard in the Terrace/Kitimat region over the weekend.


From the CFTK TV archives

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Friday, October 14, 2022

October 14 -- Skeena Senior Society wants to play a larger role

The Skeena Seniors Society want to bridge the gap for Seniors and a better quality of life in the region. 

From the CFTK TV archives

(see video here)

Wednesday, October 12, 2022

October 12 -- BC Transit free for the Municipal election

Saturday's Municipal Election Day will have Free Transit in place in may communities for those looking to take the bus to the polls.

From the CFTK TV archives

October 12 -- David Eby visits Kitimat and speaks on Housing

NDP leadership candidate David Eby has been touring the Northwest this week, with much of his conversation focused on Housing.

From the CFTK TV archives

(see video here)

Friday, October 7, 2022

October 7 -- Car Crash Victim fighting for financial support from ICBC

A Terrace area resident and nurse is seeking financial support from ICBC, following a motor vehicle crash involving an impaired driver which left her with head trauma.

From the CFTK Archives

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Thursday, October 6, 2022

October 6 -- Prince Rupert Real Estate Numbers are out

A review of third quarter real estate statistics from the Northern BC Real Estate Board.

From the CFTK TV Archives

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October 6 -- Kitimat Sextortion Case

 Kitimat RCMP outline the details of a Sextortion case in the community.

From the CFTK TV archives

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

October 5 -- Halloween Fest is back in Prince Rupert

Plans are underway for the return of Prince Rupert's Halloweenfest.

From the CFTK TV archives.

(see video here)

October 5 -- Terrace Kids learning to vote

Children in the Terrace areat are learning about the municipal vote, through the City's KidVote program.

From the CFTK TV archives

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

October 4 -- Prince Rupert New Reconciliation Policy

Prince Rupert City Council has introduced its new Framework for Reconciliation.

From the CFTK TV archives

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Monday, October 3, 2022

October 3 -- Terrace Crane dismantling in progress

The large cranes over the new Mills Memorial Hospital build will soon come down as that phase of the project comes to an end.

From the CFTK TV archives

October 3 -- Totem Pole Raising for Truth and Reconciliation

A Totem Pole raising made for a special event in the Terrace area, as the Kermodei Friendship Centre paid its tribute to Residential School survivors and victims as part of the Truth and Reconciliation event.


From the CFTK TV archives

(see video here)

Thursday, September 29, 2022

September 29 -- Prince Rupert Advanced Voting Dates

 Prince Rupert residents have two advance voting days ahead, along with a Special vote for Northern health facilities.

From the CFTK TV archives

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

September 28 -- Outrage on Ingenika

A Transport Canada fine levied against Wainwright Marine related to the sinking of the Ingenika has been greeted with disappointment and outrage in the region.

From the CFTK TV archvies

(see video here)

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

September 27 -- GMHL Postponement

 The newest hockey league to set up in the Northwest is going to take a bit longer before it launches, with the GMHL postponing its schedule until October 22nd.

From the CFTK TV archvies

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Septemer 27 -- Mills Cranes set to be taken down

With the heavy lifting on the Mills Memorial Hospital project at an end, the massive cranes on the Terrace skyline are set to come down.

From the CFTK TV archives

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September 27 -- New Secure Bike Racks now operational in Terrace

A new addition to transit stops in the Terrace area was introduced this month, with secure storage provided for biking enthusiasts.

From the CFTK TV archives

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September 27 -- Pancake Payday

Terrace area food banks are the recipients of some fundraising cash from the City of Terrace which turned over close to 800 dollars from a city sponsored Riverboat Days Pancake breakfasts.

From the CFTK TV archives

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September 27 -- Truth and Reconciliation.Day Schedule

Friday marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, with a number of events planned across the Northwest.

From the CFTK TV archives

Friday, September 23, 2022

September 23 -- Northwest Travel Bookings

It was a summer of travel for Northwest residents and for those heading out this fall there's some guidance for the months ahead.

From the CFTK TV Archives

(see video here)

September 23 -- Prince Rupert Rampage ready for the season

The 2022-23 CIHL season is about to take to the ice and the Prince Rupert Rampage are looking forward to the year ahead. 

From the CFTK TV Archvies

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September 23 -- Ruby Princess last trip to Rupert this season

Prince Rupert's 2022 Cruise season is winding and Friday brought two of the large ships into Port for the day.

From the CFTK TV Archives

(see video here)

Thursday, September 22, 2022

September 22 -- Northwest woman calls out Northern Health over broken system

A Terrace woman has raised an alarm over the local health care system and how it's not serving residents well.

From the CFTK TV Archives

September 22 -- Doctor Shortage in Northwest BC

 Northern Health continues to have some challenges in filling vacant Doctor's positions in the Northwest.

From the CFTK TV Archives

(see video here)

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

September 21 -- Terrace Mayor returns from UBCM

The Terrace delegation to the UBCM convention in Whistler has returned with an update.

From the CFTK TV archives

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

September 20 -- Joint Marine Training exercise

A look at Tuesday's joint exercise between the Prince Rupert Port Authority and Prince Rupert Fire Rescue members on the city's waterfront at Northland Terminal.

From the CFTK TV archives

(see video here)

Monday, September 19, 2022

September 20 -- Prince Rupert Toy Run

A look back to Saturday's Harley Riders Toy Run around Prince Rupert and Port Edward

From the CFTK TV archives

September 19 -- Terrace Shed Fire

Terrace Firefighters were called on to extinguish a shed fire on Park Avenue in the community.

From the CFTK TV Archives 

(see video here)

Friday, September 16, 2022

September 16 -- Salvaging boat off Haida Gwaii

The Canadian Coast Guard and its partners continue their environmental work related to a boat sinking on Haida Gwaii last weekend.

From the CFTK TV archives

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September 16 -- RCMP respond to Shooter threat

Terrace RCMP continue their investigation into an online threat directed toward Skeena Middle School and Caledonia Secondary on Friday, the threat was considered low risk.

From the CFTK TV archives

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September 16 -- New Traffic and street lights in Terrace

Some new infrastructure work has taken place in Terrace, with new street lights and a traffic light installed around the city.


From the CFTK TV archives

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

September 15 -- Kitiamt Saax New Jersey

 Kitimat's entry in the GMHL has introduced its New Jersey.

From the CFTK TV archives

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

September 14 -- Fourth Rupert Mayoral candidate

Stephen Fitzpatrick is one of four candidates for Mayor in Prince Rupert for the October 15th municipal election, a look at some of his campaign themes.

From the CFTK TV archives

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September 14 -- Terrace Fire Department Qualification Test

The Terrace Fire Department is putting would be fire fighters through some qualification testing

From the CFTK TV archives

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

September 12 -- Kitimat Airport reopening

A look at what the community put in towards the reopening of the Kitimat Airport.

From the CFTK TV archives

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Friday, September 9, 2022

September 9 -- Northwest Mayor Elections

A look at who is running for the top office in communities around the Northwest

From the CFTK TV Archvies

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September 8 -- Looking back at the Queen's Visit to Terrace of 1959

With the passing of Queen Elizabeth, CFTK looks back at her tour of Terrace in 1959.

From the CFTK TV archives

(see video here)

Thursday, September 8, 2022

Wednesday, September 7, 2022

September 7 -- Health Care Forum in Rupert

A look back to the August Health Care Forum hosted at the Lester Center of the Arts.

From the CFTK TV archives

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022

August 31 -- Houston RCMP Boat Theft

The Independent Investigations Office has been called in to review a police involved shooting in the Houston area.

From the CFTK TV Archives

(see video here)


August 31 -- Cheslatta Carrier Nation partners with Rio Tinto on Archaelogical project

The First Nation and one of the Northwest's largest employers will work together on the project to explore the history of the region.

From the CFTK TV archives

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August 31 -- Kitimat Saax Inaugural Season schedule released

Kitimat's entry in an Ontario based Junior Hockey league has released its 2022-23 schedule

From the CFTK TV archives

August 31 -- Overdose Awareness Day

Across the Province of British Columbia events are taking place in observance of International overdose awareness day

From the CFTK Archives

Monday, August 29, 2022

August 29 -- BCGEU strike impacting Cannabis stores in the Northwest

The ongoing labour dispute between the BCGEU and the Provincial Government has seen stock supplies for Cannabis stores in the Northwest.

From the CFTK TV archives

(see video here)

Friday, August 26, 2022

August 26 -- Jennifer Rice hosts health care public forum

North Coast MLA will be the host of a two hour live Town Hall on August 29th to discuss health care in the Prince Rupert area.

From the CFTK TV archives

(see video here)

Thursday, August 25, 2022

August 25 -- Prince Rupert Tourism Workshop

The Tourism sector for Prince Rupert was the focus for a Workshop that was hosted in the community.

From the CFTK TV Archives

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022

August 24 -- New Marine Classroom for Coast Mountain College

The Prince Rupert campus of Coast Mountain College is now the home port for a new marine classroom for the Advanced Coastal Ecology program.

From the CFTK TV archives

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August 24 -- Pacifican Announcement of Northwest Funding

Federal Cabinet Minister Harjit Sajjan was in Prince Rupert this week taking part in a number of announcements of funding for regional projects.

Included in the funding announcement was 500 thousand dollars for the CloudBerry Trail.

From the CFTK TV archives 

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August 24 -- Northwest Fire Safety

An update reminders from Terrace towards protection of property from fire.

From the CFTK TV archives

(see video here)

Tuesday, August 23, 2022

August 23 -- Jason Hoang the latest candidate for Mayor in Prince Rupert

The count of contestants for the Prince Rupert Mayoralty race numbers numbers three, with Jason Hoang announcing his candidacy.

From the CFTK TV archives  

(see video here)

August 23 -- Thornhill Residents seek new signs for community

The community of Thornhill is putting some pressure on Regional District to meet with provincial officials towards new welcome and way finding signs.

From the CFTK TV Archies

(see video here)

Friday, August 19, 2022

August 19 -- MP Bachrach wants passport office in the Northwest

Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach is calling for the Federal government to provide for a passport office in Northern British Columbia to assist in clearing up the delays in processing of applications.

From the CFTK TV Archives

(see video here

Wednesday, August 17, 2022

August 17 -- Prince Rupert looking to address Housing crisis

Prince Rupert City Council will be bringing a resolution towards housing to the 2022 UBCM convention in Whistler.

From the CFTK TV archives

August 17 -- BC Transit introduces enhanced technology

 BC Transit in the Northwest has introduced the "Next Ride' Information technology for systems across the region.

From the CFTK TV archives

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August 17 -- Terrace Fire Department looks for recruits

The Terrace Fire Department has opened up the application process for new recruits.

From the CFTK TV archives

(see video here)

Monday, August 15, 2022

August 15 -- Cops for Cancer Fundraiser in Prince Rupert

Prince Rupert participants in the annual Cops for Cancer cycle were doing some fundraising in the city on the weekend.

From the CFTK TV archives

Thursday, August 11, 2022

August 11 -- West End Restaurant Fire

Prince Rupert Fire/Rescue was called out to a Wednesday morning fire in the downtown core at Third Avenue West's West End Restaurant 

From the CFTK TV archives

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August 11 -- Lester Centre Announces Schedule

The Lester Centre is making plans for a busy fall schedule of entertainment in Prince Rupert.

From the CFTK TV archives

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August 11 -- Nisga'a Going to Scotland to reclaim stolen totem

The Nisga'a Nation looks to reclaim some of its history through a totem dating back to the 1800's taken from the Nation to Scotland.

From the CFTK TV archives

(see video here)

Wednesday, August 10, 2022

August 10 -- Urban Garden thriving in Prince Rupert

The Urban Garden in downtown Prince Rupert continues to find success

From the CFTK TV archives

August 10 -- Kitimat GMHL Team looking to fill roster

The newest hockey team for the Northwest the Kitimat GMHL franchise has started recruiting players for the 2022-23 season

From the CFTK TV archives

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August 10 -- Terrace Council scraps plans for Homeless camp

Terrace City Council has decided not to allow a homeless camp on the City Hall front lawn

From the CFTK TV archives

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

August 9 -- Udderfest returns

Prince Rupert's popular summer theatre festival UdderFest has returned

From the CFTK TV archives

(see video here)


August 9 -- Gas Prices dropping in the Northwest

The price of gasoline has started to edge downwards for many Northwest communities

From the CFTK TV archives

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August 9 -- Water Advisory lifted in Prince Rupert

The latest water advisory for Prince Rupert residents has ended.

From the CFTK TV archives

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April 9 -- Daybreak Farms expansion result

Terrace Council voted to approve the expansion plans for Daybreak Farms following a public hearing

From the CFTK TV Archives

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August 9 -- Rosswood Fire

BC Forest Fire Personnel continue their work to contain the Rosswood Fire Northwest of Terrace

From the CFTK TV archives

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August 9 -- Terrace City Hall Public Hearing (Daybreak Farms expansion)

Terrace City Council hosted a public hearing relate to expansion plans for Daybreak Farms

From the CFTK TV archives

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August 9 -- RCMP Drug bust in Terrace

Heavily armed Terrace RCMP and members of the ERT division  conducted a large drug  bust on a Terrace residence 

From the CFTK TV Archives

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Monday, August 8, 2022

Friday, August 5, 2022

August 5 -- School District 50 gets food security funding

Schools on Haida Gwaii and on the central coast will receive funding for food security

From the CFTK TV Archives

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August 5 -- Fishing violations over BC Long Weekend

A number of recreational and sport fishermen have found out the cost of not respecting the rules after a busy long weekend of fishing enforcement

From the CFTK TV archives

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August 5 -- Shipping Costs affect ice cream

The cost of transportation is putting the bite on ice cream pricing 

From the CFTK TV archives 

(see video here)

Thursday, August 4, 2022

August 4 -- Riverboat Days Basketball

A look at the Riverboat Days Basketball Tournament

From the CFTK TV archives

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August 4 -- Clean Coast investment

More funding has been provided for the Clean Coast initiative

From the CFTK TV archives

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August 4 -- Riverboat Days Duck Race

A look at the popular Duck Race event that is part of Riverboat Days in Terrace 

From the CFTK TV archives

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022

August 3 -- Water Quality Advisory in Prince Rupert

Prince Rupert residents once again are facing a Water Quality Advisory

From the CFTK TV archives

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August 3 -- Latest funding from Intake from Northern Development Initiative Trust

A number of projects will receive funding from the Northern Initiative Development Trust

From CFTK TV Archives

(see video here)

Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Friday, July 29, 2022

July 29 -- Clean Coast Clean Water funding

Another round of funding from the province has been announced towards Coastal clean up initiatives on Haida Gwaii

From the CFTK TV archives

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July 29 -- Increased Traffic on BC Ferries over the weekend

BC Ferries is making note of their busiest travel days of the year over the August long weekend and advising of increased traffic.

From the CFTK TV Archives

(see video here)

July 29 -- Increased risk of Wildfires over the weekend

The hot weather of the last week and risk of lightning inland is increasing the risk of wildfires

From the CFTK TV archives

(see video here)

Thursday, July 28, 2022

July 28 -- Reaction to BC Ending Immigration detention

Recent moves by the Province towards immigration detention through the CBSA has gained some reaction.

From the CFTK TV archives

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July 28 -- Sean Bujtas announces Terrace Mayor Candidacy

With incumbent Terrace Mayor Carol Leclerc stepping aside, the field is wide open for the 2022 Municipal election campaign in Terrace, with the first to seek out the mayoralty current Council member Sean Bujtas.

From the CFTK TV archives

Wednesday, July 27, 2022

July 27 -- Chrystopher Thompson announces Rupert Mayor Candidacy

Local educator Chrystopher Thompson has become the second candidate to seek the Prince Rupert Mayoralty this fall.

From the CFTK TV archives

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July 27 -- Airshow impacts on the Northwest Regional Airport

 Last weeks airshow was much more than just showcase of aviation, providing for a big impact on the Northwest Regional Airport

From the CFTK TV arvhives

(see video here)

July 27 -- Fire at Skeena Sawmill

 Terrace Fire Crews responded to a fire at the Skeena Sawmill.

From the CFTK TV archives 

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022

July 26 -- Kitimat Conservation Office warns of increased Bear activity

 Conservation Officer Service members have provided an alert for Kitimat residents towards increased Bear interactions with the public.

From the CFTK TV archives

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Monday, July 25, 2022

July 25 -- COVID-19 new cases dropping in Northwest

 A look at the most recent COVID-19 data from the BC CDC.

From the CFTK TV archives

(see video here)

July 25 --Local vendor hopes to beat cancer and travel across Canada

A Northwest woman is looking to conquer cancer while making a journey across Canada

From the CFTK TV archives

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July 25 -- Heatwave and Fire Ban in the Northwest

 The Heat is on across the Northwest with the last week of July set to be challenging one for some area residents.

From the CFTK TV archives

(see video here)

Friday, July 22, 2022

July 22 -- Northwest Reaction to Home Buyers Protections

The British Columbia Government has introduced new home buyers protections, some reaction from the Northwest.

From the CFTK TV archives

(see video here)

July 22 -- Search continues for a missing Terrace woman

Terrace RCMP continue to seek the whereabouts of Jaswinder Taggar, who was reported missing earlier this week.

From the CFTK TV archives

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July 22 -- Conservation Officer Service seizes 80 pounds of fish in Terrace

Four Albertans have lost their haul and face fines following a roadside inspection by the British Columbian Conservation Officer Service near Terrace.

From the CFTK TV archives

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Thursday, July 21, 2022

July 21 -- Skeena Wild hosts Pop up camp in Prince Rupert

Skeena Wild hosted a summer pop up camp at Prince Rupert's Mariner's Park

From the CFTK TV archives

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July 21 -- Zack Powers Big Jump

CFTK TV reporter Zack Power dropped out of the sky with the Canadian Forces.

From the CFTK TV arvchives

(see video here)

July 21 -- Day Two of Kevin Falcon's Terrace visit

BC Liberal leader Kevin Falcon has spent the last two days in the Terrace area

From the CFTK TV archives 

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July 21 -- Northwest Regional Airshow

 A look at Wednesday's Northwest Regional Airshow

From the CFTK TV archives  

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July 21 -- Thornhill Fire

Firefighters tackled a home fire in the Thornhill area 

From the CFTK TV archvies

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022

July 20 -- Former Prince Rupert Mayor Herb Pond running for office once again

 Herb Pond has announced his return to municipal politics, with the former two term mayor looking to return to the mayor's office in the fall.

From the CFTK TV archives

(see video here)

July 20 -- Stars of the Skies

 A look at some of the performers from Wednesday's Northwest Regional Air show

From the CFTK TV archives

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July 20 -- Air Show reactions

How the crowd in Terrace viewed Wednesday's Air Show

From the CFTK TV archives

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July 20 -- Kevin Falcon visits Terrace

 BC Liberal leader Kevin Falcon was making the rounds in the Terrace area on Wednesday, taking in the air show and visiting with civic officials, party members and area residents.

From the CFTK TV Archives

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

July 19 -- Great Benjamin's Circus hits Northwest

The Circus returned to the Northwest, as the Great Benjamin's Circus hosted shows in Terrace and Prince Rupert

From the CFTK TV archives

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July 19 -- F18 Lands In Terrace

One of the performers in the Northwest Regional Air Show made an arrival in Terrace on Tuesday.

From the CFTK TV archives

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Monday, July 18, 2022

July 18 -- DFO Announces new salmon management strategies for 2022 and 2023

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has outlined their management plans for 2022 and 2023

From the CFTK TV archives

July 18 -- RCMP seek missing Terrace woman

The Terrace detachment of the RCMP is seeking the whereabouts of a Terrace woman, Jaswinder Taggar

From the CFTK TV archives

(see video here)

July 18 -- Local RCMP looking for help for fatal incident that happened on July 16

RCMP in the Houston area are seeking the help of the public related an incident that may have led to a death on Highway 16 over the weekend, .

From the CFTK TV archives

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July 18 -- Food prices affecting local food shops

A look at how inflation is taking a bit out of the northwest economy

From the CFTK TV archives

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July 18 -- Terrace Airshow gets ready to take off

This is the week, the Terrace Air Show takes to the skies on Wednesday, featuring Canada's Snowbirds.

From the CFTK TV archives

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Friday, July 15, 2022

July 15 -- Work begins on new Prince Rupert Detachment site

 Preparation for demolition of the old Jehovah Witness Hall is the first stage of redevelopment of the site for the new RCMP detachment in Prince Rupert.

From the CFTK TV archives

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July 15 -- BC Transit implementing dementia friendly travel

 BC Transit is taking new measures to assist transit users with dementia

From the CFTK TV archives

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Thursday, July 14, 2022

July1 4 -- Province announces gaming grant funding for North Coast

Groups and organizations in Prince Rupert and on the North Coast have benefited from another round of gaming grant funding from the province.

From the CFTK TV archives

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July 14 -- Gender inequality concerns in the Northwest

 A report released this week explores a gender gap, a topic of note in the Northwest.

From the CFTK TV archives

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July 14 -- VIA Rail back on track for prosperous summer

VIA Rail is back with more transits across the Northwest as they expand from their COVID era schedule.

From the CFTK TV archives

July 14 -- New Compliance agreement for Coastal Gas Link

Coastal Gas Link and the province have come to an agreement on environmental protections along the pipeline route.

From the CFTK TV archives

Wednesday, July 13, 2022

July 13-- Village of Queen Charlotte renamed to Daajing Giids

Nathan Cullen, the Minister of Municipal affairs made things official, with the province moving the name change of the Village of Queen Charlotte to its ancestral Haida Name of Dajiing Giids.

From the CFTK TV archives

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July 13 -- Frozen North Expanding to Food Truck project

A Smithers initiative Frozen North,  is expanding its efforts with a new Food Truck to bring local ingredients to the local community

From the CFTK TV archives

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July 13 -- Tims' Camp Day

Tim Horton's locations across the Northwest were playing their part in the annual Tims Camp Day initiative.

From the CFTK TV archives

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July 13 - Youth Music Sponsorship

A Terrace business and the Terrace area Metis Society are stepping up to sponsor local musicians in the Terrace area.

From the CFTK TV archives

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July 13 -- Nass Valley getting connected

 The BC Government and Nisga'a Nation are making plans to improve cel service and internet connectivity for communities in the Nass.

From the CFTK TV archives

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July 13 -- Forest Fire update in the Northwest

An update on the forest fire situation in the region, with  most of the fire activity found in the Northwest is currently found north of Terrace towards the Yukon border.

From the CFTK TV Archives

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July 13 -- Thornhil want to become its own town

Residents of Thornhill are looking to forge a new identity for the community, starting with plans for new signage to highlight their difference from nearby Terrace.

From the CFTK TV archives

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022

July 12 -- Charges laid against Prince Rupert Gang

The Prince Rupert RCMP announced on Friday that charges had been forwarded by Crown Prosecution for a number of members of a Prince Rupert Gang involved in a violent incident in April.

From the CFTK TV archives

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July 12 -- Kitsela Trades Building

A new training space has been opened in the Northwest

From the CFTK TV archives

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July 12 -- Booster campaign

The province of British Columbia has announced the details of the Fall COVID booster campaign.

From the CFTK TV archives

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July 12 -- Terrace Council receives homeless count

The results of the annual count and survey of homeless residents in Terrace have been released.

From the CFTK TV archives

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July 12 -- Local Terrace man missing

Terrace RCMP are seeking the help of the public in locating a local Terrace man who is reported as missing.

From the CFTK TV archives

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Monday, July 11, 2022

July 11 -- Northwest Housing market sees a small drop

The latest results on Northwest Real Estate for the second quarter were released on Friday by the Northern BC Real Estate Board.

From the CFTK TV archives

July 11 -- Metis Culture and Language Rendezvous in the Nass

A look back at a weekend event in the Nass celebrating the Metis Culture and Language

From the CFTK TV archives

Friday, July 8, 2022

July 8 -- Prince Rupert's Number 1 catering celebrates 40 years in business

 A popular Prince Rupert business is celebrating 40 years

From the CFTK TV archives

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July 8 -- CGL Protestors charged with criminal contempt

The Crown Prosecutor has brought forward charges against one of the leaders o the Coastal Gas Pipeline protestors

From the CFTK TV archives

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Thursday, July 7, 2022

July 7 -- Prince Rupert Road Projects finalized

 The City of Prince Rupert has announced the start for its 2022 Road paving program

From the CFTK TV archives

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July 7 -- High Stream Warnings

A number of communities across the Northwest have been issued High Stream Flow alerts as snow pack melt and recent rain swell local rivers

From the CFTK TV archvies

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July 7 -- MLA Ellis Ross, community officials react to decriminalization of illicit substances

Skeena MLA Ellis Ross and community officials across the Northwest are weighing in on plans to decriminalize some drugs in the year ahead

From the CFTTK  archive

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July 7 -- Planned Power outage for the Northwest

 BC Hydro has advised a number of Northwest communities of some planned maintenance work ahead .

From the CFTK TV archvie

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022

July 6 -- Greener Homes

An environmental activist in the Terrace area is calling for the province to adopt new measures towards Greener homes.


From the CFTK TV archives

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July 6 -- Skeena Bridge Talks

The Ministry of Transportation and City of Terrace are discussing the upcoming closure of the Old Skeena Bridge for its lengthy remediation project. 

From the CFTK TV Archives

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July 6 -- New State of Emergency for Terrace

An unstable hill and. erosions concerns in one Terrace are has resulted in a new State of Emergency to be declared.

From the CFTK TV Archives

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022

July 5 -- Tourism in Prince Rupert seeing major boost

 The start of the 2022 Tourism season for Prince Rupert is showing positive signs

From the CFTK TV archives

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July 5 -- Smithers Forest Service Road Washout

 A Forest Service road that is a transportation link for Granisle has been washed out

From the CFTK TV archives

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July 5 -- Inflation Scares

 Northwest businesses outline their concerns over inflation

From the CFTK TV archives

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Monday, July 4, 2022

July 4 -- Telus Bringing improved internet to Haida Gwaii

National communication company Telus is looking to improve their Internet service to Haida Gwaii

From the CFTK TV archives

July 4 -- Canada Day in Kitimat

 A look at the popular Canada Day parade and other celebrations in Kitimat

From the CFTK TV archives

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July 4 -- Canada Day events in Terrace

 A look at some of the Canada Day events in Terrace

From the CFTK TV archvies

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July 4 -- Canada Day in Terrace

 A look at the Terrace Fire Hall Pancake Breakfast on Canada Day 

From the CFTK TV archives 

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Thursday, June 30, 2022

June 30 -- Prince Rupert Deficit

Prince Rupert Mayor has outlined the nature of a 600 million dollar deficit in municipal infrastructure.

From the CFTK TV archives

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June 29 -- Northern Health Drug Testing Machine

Northern Health has introduced a drug testing machine to the Terrace region, part of their approach to reducing overdoses in the community.

From the CFTK TV archives

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

June 28 -- Canada Wide warrant issued for man seen in Terrace, Prince Rupert area

The RCMP has called on the public for assistance as they seek to locate a male wanted on a Cross Canada warrant and seen in both Prince Rupert and Terrace.

From the CFTK TV archives

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June 28 -- BC Summer Games

The BC Summer games are set take place later in July in Prince George with over170 communities represented at the event. 

From the CFTK TV archives

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June 28 -- Terrace City Council meeting roundup

A look at the recent City Council session for Terrace.

From the CFTK TV archives

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June 28 -- BC Premier John Horgan steps down

British Columbia Premier John Horgan has announced that he will step down from the top job following an NDP leadership convention later this fall.

From the CFTK TV archives

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Monday, June 27, 2022

June 27 -- Urban Garden in Prince Rupert

A look at the urban garden in the heart of Prince Rupert's downtown core.

From the CFTK TV archives

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June 27 -- New Hazelton RCMP turns up illegal smokes during traffic stop

A routine traffic stop has netted a motorist some big trouble owing to a transit of illegal cigarettes.

From the CFTK TV archives

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Friday, June 24, 2022

June 24 -- Proposal for Homeless camp in Terrace

Terrace City Council has proposed the creation of a homeless camp at City Hall.

From the CFTK TV archives

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

June 23 -- Rupert SPCA Locked in For Love event

The Prince Rupert SPCA was locking up residents for a good cause, as part of a fundraiser for the local animal facility in town.

From the CFTK TV archives

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June 23 --- Reacting to climate change action

The Mayor of Smithers, reacts to the latest Climate Change plan from the BC Government.

From the CFTK TV archives

June 23 -- Old Skeena Bridge Closing for repairs

One the main transportation links into Terrace will be out of commission for a period ahead with repairs set to get underway on the Old Skeena Bridge

From the CFTK TV archives

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June 23 -- Wet'suwet'en members to sue Coastal GasLink and RCMP

A number of Wet'suwet'en members have a launched lawsuit alleging harassment against Coastal GasLink and the RCMP

From the CFTK TV archives

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

June 22 -- BC SPCA cuts fees for adult cats

The cost of adopting cats in the province has been cut by the BC SPCA.

From the CFTK TV archives

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Monday, June 20, 2022

June 20 -- McBride Street Construction

An update on the ongoing watermain work on McBride Street in Prince Rupert

From the CFTK TV archives

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June 20 -- Dease Lake Missing Person

RCMP in Dease Lake are looking for information on a missing person in the region.

Joseph Chief was last seen last week heading towards the Yukon

From the CFTK TV archives

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June 20 -- Drag Racing at Terrace Airport

This past weekend brought out the drag racers and their fans at the Terrace airport

From the CFTK TV archives

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June 20 -- Terrace model trying to get on the cover of Maxim

A model from Terrace is hoping to find success at the end of voting for a chance to appear on the cover of Maxim magazine.

From the CFTK TV Archives

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June 20 -- Baby Formula Recall

The Federal Health Department has issued a recall on some Baby formula in the country.

From the CFTK TV Archives

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June 20 -- National Indigenous Day

A look at Saturday's National Indigenous People's Day celebrations in Terrace.

From the CFTK TV archives

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Friday, June 17, 2022

June 17 -- Prince Rupert Monopoly Game

CFTK's look at the Prince Rupert Monopoly game available in town.


June 17 -- Northern Health Reports Overdose spike

Northern Health has noted a spike in the number of Overdoses in the Health Authority 

From the CFTK TV archives


June 17 -- Heritage Museum New Curator

 The Terrace Heritage ParK Museum has a new curator

From the CFTK TV archives



Thursday, June 16, 2022

June 16 -- Ruby Princess in Prince Rupert

 Prince Rupert's Cruise season is at full steam ahead with another return visit from the Ruby Princess

From the CFTK TV archives


June 16 -- Conservation Officers looking for a bear with an arrow in its head

 Conservation Officers in Smithers are looking for a bear that has been shot with an arrow, now lodged in its head.


June 16 -- Flexible Opioid Treatment

 A look at the flexible Opioid treatment program in the northwest.

From the CFTK TV archives


Wednesday, June 15, 2022

June 15 -- Pre Trial Conference held in Prince George for former NW politician

Former Telkwa Mayor Brad Layton had a court appearance today related his ongoing proceedingsl on drug possession charges.


From the CFTK TV archives



June 15 -- Province releases new extreme Heat Response plan

 The British Columbia government has outlined its Heat Response plan for this summer

From the CFTK TV archives


June 15 -- Vaccine travel mandate lift impacts on Northwest BC

 The lifting of the Vaccine travel mandate is expected to boost travel to the region.

From the CFTK TV Archives


Tuesday, June 14, 2022

June 14 -- Terrace State of Emergency Ends

 The  State of Emergency related to flooding in Terrace has come to an end.

From the CFTK TV archives


June 14 -- Gas price update in Northwest

 A look at the price of gas in communities across the Northwest

From the CFTK TV archives


June 14 -- Stem Cell donor shortage

 A look at the shortage of stem cell donors in Canada.

From the CFTK TV Archives


Monday, June 13, 2022

June 13 -- Seafest 2022 in Prince Rupert

 A look back at the Saturday events of Seafest 2022 in Prince Rupert

From the CFTK TV archives


June 13 -- BC Transit changes in Terrace

 BC Transit service in Terrace is going to see a slight change

From the CFTK TV archives


June 13 -- Healthy Food Fundin

 The Provincial government is providing funding for Healthy food in BC.

From the CFTK TV Archives


June 13 -- Study shows Smithers Housing Market is cheapest in BC

 Home hunters looking for the best value should be charting a course to Smithers, after a recent survey marked the Northwest community as the cheapest housing market in BC.

From the CFTK TV archives


June 13 -- Summer Temperature Predictions

What the weather experts say we can expect for summer temperatures.

From the CFTK TV archives


Friday, June 10, 2022

June 10 -- Seafest makes its return

After a two year absence from in person activities, Seafest makes its return to downtown Prince Rupert on Saturday.

From the CFTK TV archives


June 10 -- Orcas in Prince Rupert

 Some whale sightings have Prince Rupert abuzz

From the CFTK TV archives


June 10 -- Vet shortages impacting Northwest community

A shortage of veterinarians is causing some concern across the Northwest

From the CFTK TV archives


June 10 -- Evacuation Orders rescinded

 The recent concerns over potential flooding have been scaled back in recent days

From the CFTK TV archives


June 10 -- Northwest BC Battles Drug overdoses

 A look at the drug overdose situation in the Northwest

From the CFTK TV archive



June 10 -- Burns Lake Announced as host for BCHL Roadshow tour

 The British Columbia Hockey League will showcase some of its players in Burns Lake later this year

From the CFTK TV archives


Thursday, June 9, 2022

June 9 -- Prince Rupert Gymnastics funding

The Prince Rupert Gymnastics Association has gained funding from the Prince Rupert Port Authority towards their Prince Rupert facility and equipment.

From the CFTK TV archives



June 9 -- Flood Alert

 Notes on the lates river conditions in the northwest 

From the CFTK TV archives


June 9 -- Food Bank Concerns

 Inflation is causing for concern for local Food Banks in the Terrace area.

From the CFTK TV archives


June 9 -- Terrace State of Emergency

Flooding conditions resulted in a local state of emergency to provide for Emergency Road repairs in Terrace.

From the CFTK TV archives


Wednesday, June 8, 2022

June 8 -- Cow Bay Internet Struggles

A number of Cow Bay business were impacted by the Northwest Internet outage of Tuesday.

From the CFTK TV archives


June 8 -- Avian Flu scares

Concerns are being raised over the ongoing rise of Avian Flu in faming situations

From the CFTK TV Archives


June 8 -- Flood Watch

 The latest notes on the flooding situation in the Northwest.

From the CFTK TV archives


June 8 -- BC Seniors advocate stops in Terrace

BC Seniors advocate Isobel Mackenzie was in the Terrace region recently to meet with community leaders.

From the CFTK TV archives


Tuesday, June 7, 2022

June 7 -- Small Business Honours Pride month

A  look at some of the small business plans towards Pride Month.

From the CFTK TV archives

 

June 7 -- Water Levels update

A look at the latest flood situation in the Northwest

From the CFTK TV Archives


Monday, June 6, 2022

June 6 -- Prince Rupert Fire Department Training

 The Prince Rupert Fire/Rescue Service conducted some high rise training last week.

From the CFTK TV archives


June 6 -- Smithers Flood Prep

Preparations are underway for high water in the Smithers region

From the CFTK TV archives


June 6 -- Usk Water levels

The River situation near the Usk area

From the CFTK TV archives


June 6 -- Flooding Hotspots

 Some of the areas of note for flooding around the Northwest

From the CFTK TV archives


June 6 -- Remo Floods

 A look at some of the flooding in the Terrace area

From the CFTK TV archives


June 6 -- Tahltan Agreement

 The BC Government and Tahltan First Nation have reached an agreement on mineral development.

From the CFTK TV archives


June 6 -- Smithers Pride

 A look at plans for Smithers Pride Week celebrations 

From the CFTK TV archives

 

Sunday, June 5, 2022

June 5 -- Flood Orders and Alerts in Place across the Northwest

The latest notes on the Flood orders and Alerts in place in the Northwest

From the CFTK TV archives