Monday, February 28, 2022

February 28 -- Prince Rupert Housing Lot Auctions

The City of Prince Rupert has put nine civic owned lots up for auction around the city to help spur on some housing development.

From the CFTK TV Archives


February 28 -- Smithers Airport funding

The Smithers Airport has received some COVID related funding from the Federal Government

From the CFTK TV Archives



February 28 -- CGL Fines

 Coast Gas Link has been fined for environmental infractions once again

From the CFTK TV Archives


Friday, February 25, 2022

February 25 -- GMHL Insight

A look at an Ontario based junior hockey league which is looking at setting up in some communities of the Northwest next year.

From the CFTK TV archives

 

February 25 -- Northwest Ukrainians react

Residents of Ukrainian heritage across the Northwest react to the Russian attack on their homeland.

From the CFTK TV Archive


February 25 -- CGL work resumes

Work has resumed on the Coast Gas Link pipeline, with workers on the site from their work camp near Houston following the violent incident of February 17.


Thursday, February 24, 2022

February 24 -- GMHL reaction

Residents in Kitimat react to the prospect of an Ontario based hockey league coming to the region.

From the CFTK TV archives


Wednesday, February 23, 2022

February 23 -- Hazelton RCMP Drug seizure

 Members of the Hazelton RCMP detachment outline the scope of a recent drug seizure in the community.

From the CFTK TV archives


February 23 -- CGL Damage investigation update

 The latest update into the February 17th violence at the Coastal GasLink camp site near Houston.

From the CFTK TV archives


Tuesday, February 22, 2022

February 22 -- Bachrach on Bus Service

Skeena Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach on the status of public bus service across the north.

From the CFTK TV Archives



Monday, February 21, 2022

February 21 -- North Pacific Cannery Reopening

One of the most popular of attractions in the Northwest, the North Pacific Cannery Historical Site is making plans for its first opening in two years.

From the CFTK TV archives


February 21 -- CIHL update

 A look at the weekend play in the CIHL

From the CFTK TV archives

February 21 -- CGL Damage update

The latest notes from the RCMP related to the violent incident of February 17th at the CGL Work camp near Houston.

From the CFTK TV archives



Friday, February 18, 2022

February 18 -- Lejac search

A site of a former Indian Residential School has been identified as the next location for a search for unmarked graves. 

 From the CFTK TV archives

 

February 18 -- Coastal GasLink damage

Houston RCMP has launched an investigation into a violent incident at the Coastal GasLink work camp near the community.

From the CFTK TV archives


Thursday, February 17, 2022

February 17 -- ANBT Can Open at full capacity

The recent relaxation of COVID related measures makes for a positive development for this years ANBT tournament which was rescheduled to April.

From the CFTK TV archives



February 17 -- Port Edward Boat Launch reopened

After six weeks of demolition work on the vessel Scotch Cap, the Port Edward Boat Launch has reopened for use.

From the CFTK TV archives



February 17 -- Paramedic Green Sleeve

 A program for Prince Rupert residents to aid paramedics on emergency calls has been introduced.

From the CFTK TV Archives



February 17 -- Prince Rupert and Port Edward raise concerns over orthopaedic services

Both Prince Rupert and Port Edward officials are raising concerns over the potential for the loss of orthopaedic services in the region.

From the CFTK TV archives




Wednesday, February 16, 2022

February 16 -- Pacific Salmon Commission annual meeting

The guiding body for the West Coast Fishery holds its annual meeting, with calls from BC calling for a review of the treaty.

From the CFTK TV archives




February 16 -- Valentine's Day assault

Terrace RCMP are investigating an assault on an officer in the community on Valentine's Day.

From the CFTK TV Archives


February 16 -- CIHL Playoffs starting

The CIHL launches its 2021-22 Playoff season with six teams opening the first round over this weekend.

From the CFTK TV archives


February 16 -- Terrace Old Bridge repairs

Travellers in the Terrace area should take note of repair work planned for the Old Terrace bridge, which will see the Old Skeena Bridge for repairs.

From the CFTK TV archives


February 16 -- Goodacre Place Review

BC Housing has released its review of Goodacre Place in Smithers, following the deaths of a number of Indigenous residents.


From the CFTK TV archives

 

Tuesday, February 15, 2022

February 15 -- One year since Ingenika accident

 It's been one year since the tragic Ingenika incident in waters near Kitimat

From the CFTK TV archives


February 15 -- Coastal GasLink Update

Coastal GasLink has provided an update on the natural gas pipeline construction in the Northwest. 

From the CFTK TV archives


Monday, February 14, 2022

February 14 -- Taylor Bachrach on Fishermen EI

Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP raised the issue of a lack of access to EI benefits for those in the fishery of the North Coast.

From the CFTK TV archives


February 14 -- MMIWG March

A look at the MMIWG march in Terrace.

From the CFTK TV archives


Friday, February 11, 2022

February 11 -- Prince Rupert Shelter Concerns

Concerns have been expressed over some of the policies of the Prince Rupert Homeless shelter following an situation which saw a resident expelled and subsequently suffering frostbite.

From the CFTK TV archives


February 11 -- Avalanche Control

 Ministry of Transportation contractors were working on avalanche control across the Highway 16 corridor this week.

From the CFTK TV archives


February 11 -- Indigenous Film

A look at a film about Indigenous children taken into care which includes content in the Northwest. 

From the CFTK TV archives

 

Thursday, February 10, 2022

February 10 -- Mount Edziza Renamed

A mountain range in the Thaltan Nation has been renamed to reflect its placement in the Thaltan territory and heritage.

From the CFTK TV Archives

 

February 10 -- Highway Flooding and Avalanche

 More extreme weather for the North Coast, brought flooding and an avalanche on Highway16, requiring the closure of the highway on Wednesday.

From the CFTK TV archives



Wednesday, February 9, 2022

February 9 -- Blair Mirau not running

Prince Rupert City Councillor Blair Mirau has announced that the won't be seeking a third term in municipal office.

From the CFTK TV arvchives


February 9 -- Elvis Stojko Visiting Northwest

Acclaimed Canadian Figure Skating star Elvis Stojko will be on a tour of the Northwest in March.

From the CFTK TV archives



February 9 -- Northwest Census Results

Mayors and Council members across the Northwest are digging into the data on the 2021 census results on  population totals.

From the CFTK TV Archives




 

February 9 -- Northwest Overdose Update

The Provincial concerns when it comes to Overdoses is being felt in the Northwest.

From the CFTK TV archives


 

February 9 -- GMHL coming to the Northwest

An Ontario based Junior Hockey league is looking to set up in the Northwest, with Kitimat the first location identified for a franchise.


From the CFTK TV archives



Tuesday, February 8, 2022

February 8 -- Port Edward has Highway concerns

Officials in the District of Port Edward are raising their concerns with the Province on the condition of Highway 16 this winter.

From the CFTK TV archives


February 8 -- Lake Babine Mining woes

The Provincial government has not approved a proposed mine in the Lake Babine region.

From the CFTK TV archives


February 8 -- Northwest Energy Increase

The price of energy consumption is costing Northern BC residents more from this cold winter.

From the CFTK TV archives



February 8 -- Mark Perry leaves Spotify

Northwest musician Mark Perry is leaving the music platform Spotify.

From the CFTK TV archives



Monday, February 7, 2022

February 7 -- Wet'suwet'en seek United Nations support on rights

The Wet'suwet'en are seeking support from the United Nations when it comes to ongoing rights issues in their territory. 

 From the CFTK TV Archives.

 

February 7 -- Ellis Ross Liberal Leadership

The BC Liberal Leadership race wrapped up this weekend with Ellis Ross coming in second to Kevin Falcon in the leadership vote.

From the CFTK TV archives


February 7 -- CIHL Update

A review of weekend play in the CIHL

From the CFTK TV archives



Saturday, February 5, 2022

February 5 -- Kevin Falcon named BC Liberal leader

Front runner Kevin Falcon took five ballots but claimed the BC Leadership  on Saturday night.

From the CFTK TV archives



 

Friday, February 4, 2022

February 4 -- Shames Mountain Crash

A road incident involving a school bus resulted in the closure of the Shames Mountain Road

From the CFTK TV archives



February 4 -- Liberal Leadership Vote

After close to a one year leadership campaign,  BC Liberals will select a leader Saturday evening.

From the CFTK TV archives


Thursday, February 3, 2022

February 3 -- Haida Clean Energy

 A review of some of the Clean Energy Initiatives planned for Haida Gwaii

From the CFTK TV archives


February 3 -- Northwest Conservatives react to leadership

Northwest Conservatives offer comment related to the forced departure of leader Erin O'Toole.

From the CFTK TV archives


February 3 -- Northwest COVID update February 3

Notes on the latest data on COVID in the Northwest

From the CFTK TV archives


Wednesday, February 2, 2022

February 2 -- Prince Rupert Port expansion update

 The Prince Rupert Port Authority has updated some of the projects currently underway along the Prince Rupert waterfront.

From the CFTK TV archives


Tuesday, February 1, 2022

February 1 -- Prince Rupert celebrates the lunar new Year

Participants welcomed in the Lunar New Year in Prince Rupert at the Hecate Strait Employment Centre

From the CFTK TV archives


February 1 -- Police Stand off in Terrace

Members of the Terrace RCMP were involved in a stand off in the Thornhill area following a shooting in the community over the weekend.

From the CFTK TV archives



February 1 -- Complaints filed against Terrace Council and Staff

The Terrace City Council is the subject of a Human Rights complaint by former Councillor McCallum-Miller

From the CFTK TV archives