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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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  

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 

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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

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022