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Kitimat council eyeing residential cardboard ban

A residential cardboard ban would add to an existing commercial cardboard ban.

Haisla take aim at federal consultation in letter to feds

Letters between Haisla and federal government representatives show divisions between the two sides.

District of Kitimat beefs up strength to issue bylaw tickets

The District of Kitimat is set to increase its ticketing power for bylaw infractions once a new bylaw passes.

Cst. Rob Buller with the Kitimat RCMP is getting set for a September Cops for Cancer ride.

Kitimat RCMP constable fundraising for Cops for Cancer’s Tour de North

Rob Buller is looking for community support as he fundraises for a bicycle ride with fellow officers from Prince George to Prince Rupert.

Cst. Rob Buller with the Kitimat RCMP is getting set for a September Cops for Cancer ride.

Kitimat council still pushing for delay to marine plan process

Poor community consultation still has Kitimat Council concerned over MaPP process.

Premier Christy Clark seen here with Haisla Hereditary Chief Sammy Robinson and Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens’ Services Andrew Wilkinson, with Haisla Chief Councillor Ellis Ross and Mayor Joanne Monaghan following behind. All gathered at the former hospital site along Haisla Boulevard to announce the plans for the land.

Kitimat’s former hospital land given new purpose, bought by Haisla

The Haisla will develop the land where Kitimat General Hospital once stood, along Haisla Boulevard and Lahakas Boulevard.

Premier Christy Clark seen here with Haisla Hereditary Chief Sammy Robinson and Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens’ Services Andrew Wilkinson, with Haisla Chief Councillor Ellis Ross and Mayor Joanne Monaghan following behind. All gathered at the former hospital site along Haisla Boulevard to announce the plans for the land.

Enbridge not in a rush to build following government approval on Northern Gateway

The company says they still have conditions and consultations to meet before construction goes ahead.

Kitimat Council to develop transportation service to Shames Mountain

Instead of giving Shames Mountain a $15,000 grant as in years past, Kitimat Council will work on a transportation system to the mountain.

Kitimat councillors push back on marine plan drafters

Kitimat expressed a need for the creators of a north coast marine plan to delay a comment deadline due to poor public consultation.

Pacific Future Energy announces plans for $10 billion refinery on the North Coast

Pacific Future Energy has announced plans for a $10 billion oil refinery on the North Coast.

Kitimat councillors seek discussion with MPs on oil refinery and pipeline plans

Kitimat council wants to see MP Bob Zimmer and Nathan Cullen to talk about oil refineries and pipelines.

Kitimat’s preparedness for civil disobedience questioned

Douglas Channel Watch questioned councillors as to the town's readiness for protestors against the Northern Gateway Pipelines.

Mount Elizabeth Middle Secondary School teachers picket outside the school on Monday, May 26.

Kitimat teachers on strike in a week of rotating strikes

Kitimat teachers on the picket line today as part of a week of job action across the province.

Mount Elizabeth Middle Secondary School teachers picket outside the school on Monday, May 26.

Kitimat still most affordable northern community, says report

The BC Northern Real Estate Board has released their housing affordability study which shows Kitimat still leads in affordability.

From left to right, emergency preparedness coordinator Bob McLeod, Fire Chief Trent Bossence, Mayor Joanne Monaghan and Kitimat Chief Administrative Officer Ron Poole.

Kitimat gets new emergency operations centre

A new EOC has opened in Kitimat to prepare and react to potential disasters.

From left to right, emergency preparedness coordinator Bob McLeod, Fire Chief Trent Bossence, Mayor Joanne Monaghan and Kitimat Chief Administrative Officer Ron Poole.
LNG Canada representatives join CFSW LNG Constructors and local Kitimat dignitaries in an officially signing of LNG Canada awarding the FEED contract.

LNG Canada selects main contractor for proposed Kitimat project

LNG Canada has selected CFSW LNG Constructors as its main contractor for its proposed LNG facility in Kitimat.

LNG Canada representatives join CFSW LNG Constructors and local Kitimat dignitaries in an officially signing of LNG Canada awarding the FEED contract.

Kitimat council says no to ‘no-camping’ signs

Councillors debate the merits of restricting camping on the riverbank.

Trailer court residents air worry over future to Kitimat council

Concern they may lose their trailer court to new development had a resident of the Jed Stumps property speaking to Kitimat councillors.

LNG Canada formalizes its arrangement with its partners

Kitimat-based LNG project LNG Canada has formalized its partnership and ownership stake with the four companies.

Delta Spirit Lodge in Kitimat officially opened with ribbon cutting

Workers are already living on board the re-fitted ferry which will service the Kitimat Modernization Project.