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Kitimat continues to aim for plebiscite

An April 12 plebiscite is still on after a defeated motion by a councillor to have the whole process halted.

Prentice takes on task of bridging First Nations, oil pipelines divide

An ex-federal Indian Affairs minister will take on the task of opening up dialogue between First Nations and the Northern Gateway proposal.

Q1 eyed for first metal pour at Kitimat smelter

Rio Tinto Alcan updated the business community on the happenings at the modernization construction site recently.

A tax cap for LNG industries could make life harder in Kitimat

Local politicians weigh in on the government's possibility of capping property taxes for LNG industries.

Kiticorp defends social conscience in light of comments made at Kitimat council meeting

As a Kitimat pastor calls for companies to develop a social conscience, a local company says it has one.

Ex-Eurocan employees win challenge over severance pay

Nine former Eurocan employees in Kitimat have won a challenge against the company over entitlement to severance pay.

Rio Tinto Alcan's port facilities at Kitimat. Rio Tinto and LNG Canada have entered an agreement for wharf space for the proposed LNG Canada export terminal.

Rio Tinto, LNG Canada enter into wharf and land agreement in Kitimat

An agreement will see LNG Canada have options to acquire or lease a wharf and land from Rio Tinto.

Rio Tinto Alcan's port facilities at Kitimat. Rio Tinto and LNG Canada have entered an agreement for wharf space for the proposed LNG Canada export terminal.

Kitimat Food Bank staying put for time being

Despite worries they may have had to leave, the Kitimat Food Bank is so far still in its usual location at City Centre Mall.

KITIMAT VIEWS: Council’s best bet to move on after plebiscite

Council should take the community's cue after plebiscite and just set an official position after vote.

Radley and Hirsch Creek Parks to get $800,000 for some fixing up

Council approved the release of $800,000 from reserves to go towards Radley Park and Hirsch Creek Park improvements.

High pressure ridge to blame for Kitimat’s lack of winter

An unusually warm winter season can be blamed on a high pressure ridge keeping winter storms at bay.

Kitimat changes continue to be tracked by UNBC researchers

The changes impacting Kitimat are being recorded in reports by researchers based in Prince George.

Professional pollster speaks to Kitimat’s challenges for setting plebiscite question

Mario Canseco with Insights West says council's job of setting a question for voters is a heavy task.

Kitimat councillors settle on wording for Enbridge plebiscite; choice not unanimous

More questions may be added before the whole ballot is finalized ahead of the April vote.

Kitimat extreme weather shelter ready to open when conditions dictate

A response plan has been accepted by council meaning an extreme weather shelter can be opened when needed.

Kitimat staff seeking direction on plebiscite: possibly looking at early April voting

District of Kitimat staff have weighed in with reports to council for Monday's Committee of the Whole.

Kelly Nyce-Clifton at the Tamitik Jubilee Sports Complex. She's putting the gears in motion to make Kitimat Hockeyville.

Making Kitimat Hockeyville

A Kitimat resident is taking action to make Kitimat Hockeyville.

Kelly Nyce-Clifton at the Tamitik Jubilee Sports Complex. She's putting the gears in motion to make Kitimat Hockeyville.
Lou Simoneau, or Butedale Lou, recalled a harrowing ordeal on the Douglas Channel in December.

A Kitimat man’s freezing night along the Douglas Channel

Lou Simoneau recounts his harrowing ordeal after his vessel hit a rock, knocking him into the salt water.

Lou Simoneau, or Butedale Lou, recalled a harrowing ordeal on the Douglas Channel in December.

Kitimat administrator explains council’s options ahead of Northern Gateway plebiscite

Warren Waycheshen sheds some light on the choices council will make in preparing for a community plebiscite on the Northern Gateway project.

KITIMAT VIEWS: Kitimat property assessments show potential in commercial too

While BC Assessment shows a rise in residential home properties, we shouldn't ignore the commercial values too.