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Engineers and Rio Tinto BC Works staff work to position the new monitoring station on DoK property in November 2019. (Photo Gerry Leibel)

Rio Tinto provides update on newest air monitoring station adjacent to CN Rail station

Station set up to provide SO2 readings; has been operating since April 27

Engineers and Rio Tinto BC Works staff work to position the new monitoring station on DoK property in November 2019. (Photo Gerry Leibel)
A go-kart whips makes a turn on the track. WILLIAM SNOW PHOTOGRAPHY

District of Kitimat approves zoning amendment, gives green light to proposed Go-Kart facility

The amendment will add “Recreation, Commercial” to permitted uses at the subject property

A go-kart whips makes a turn on the track. WILLIAM SNOW PHOTOGRAPHY
Contributed photo Protesters were joined by Kitimat Mayor Phil Germuth, who came out to the June 6 rally in support of people of colour in Kitimat .

Kitimat Mayor Phil Germuth joins protest against racism

Protesters also shine spotlight on systemic prejudice agains Indigenous Peoples

Contributed photo Protesters were joined by Kitimat Mayor Phil Germuth, who came out to the June 6 rally in support of people of colour in Kitimat .
Tamitik Arena in Kitimat. Currently the Sam Lindsay Aquatic Centre and Arena are closed, with the District asking residents to direct pool and arena inquiries to 250-632-8955. (File photo)

District provides updates on various service reopenings

Riverlodge Recreation Centre now open, Sam Lindsay Aquatic Centre still closed

Tamitik Arena in Kitimat. Currently the Sam Lindsay Aquatic Centre and Arena are closed, with the District asking residents to direct pool and arena inquiries to 250-632-8955. (File photo)
The District of Kitimat recently announced a new $500,000 grant available to nonprofits and community organizations in an effort to mitigate the economic of COVID-19 in the region. (File photo)

District of Kitimat creates $500,000 community resilience fund in response to COVID-19

Grants are intended to help establish easier access to services and opportunities for residents

The District of Kitimat recently announced a new $500,000 grant available to nonprofits and community organizations in an effort to mitigate the economic of COVID-19 in the region. (File photo)
Brian William Charles Buss’ family says he will be remembered as a family man whose love for his grandchildren and ability to make others smile could light up a room. (Contributed photo)

‘We just want answers’: Kitimat man remembered for his love of grandchildren, making others smile

The IIO is currently investigating the June 1 death of Brian William Charles Buss in Kitimat

Brian William Charles Buss’ family says he will be remembered as a family man whose love for his grandchildren and ability to make others smile could light up a room. (Contributed photo)
IIO BC is a civilian oversight agency that investigates incidents involving police officers that result in death or serious harm to determine whether or not an officer may have committed an offence. (Black Press Media file photo)

B.C. police watchdog group investigating after June 1 death of Kitimat man

The man was reported to have fallen a number of times while in police custody on May 30

IIO BC is a civilian oversight agency that investigates incidents involving police officers that result in death or serious harm to determine whether or not an officer may have committed an offence. (Black Press Media file photo)
Pipes for the Coastal GasLink pipeline project in storage in Stewart. (File photo)

CGL completes first in-field pipeline welds for Kitimat section of project

‘I never thought I’d live to see this day:’ Skeena MLA praises start of pipeline welding in Kitimat

Pipes for the Coastal GasLink pipeline project in storage in Stewart. (File photo)
IAG says when they took initial inventory of the apartments in April 2019 they found much worse damage than they had anticipated, including white and black mould in a number of units. (Photo courtesy IAG Enterprises)

Housing committee recommends District deny strata application for 1425 Nalabila Boulevard

Council is set to consider the matter at their June 1 meeting

IAG says when they took initial inventory of the apartments in April 2019 they found much worse damage than they had anticipated, including white and black mould in a number of units. (Photo courtesy IAG Enterprises)
THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward Drug overdose deaths have jumped dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic. Northwest B.C. had three deaths attributed to drug overdoses.

Illicit overdose deaths on the rise during COVID-19: Northern Health

March 2020 saw a 61 per cent increase in illicit overdose deaths province-wide compared to February

THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward Drug overdose deaths have jumped dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic. Northwest B.C. had three deaths attributed to drug overdoses.
It was a half hour to an hour wait to drop off cardboard at Kitimat Understanding the Environment (KUTE) when the facility opened on April 22. KUTE is now open to the public for cardboard recycling every Tuesday and Wednesday from 12:30-4:30 p.m. (Louisa Genzale photo)

KUTE expands service to accept paper products

Prior to May 23 the facility had only been accepting cardboard since it reopened on April 22

It was a half hour to an hour wait to drop off cardboard at Kitimat Understanding the Environment (KUTE) when the facility opened on April 22. KUTE is now open to the public for cardboard recycling every Tuesday and Wednesday from 12:30-4:30 p.m. (Louisa Genzale photo)
To serve and collect: Members from the Kitimat RCMP were at No Frills on April 10 to take donations for the Kitimat Food Bank. The detachment said that the public has been doing a good job of adhering to social distancing measures, both over the recent long weekend and over the past couple of months. (Facebook photo)

Locals getting good grades when it comes to social distancing: RCMP

The local detachment said the public has been responsible with adhering to COVID-19 practices

To serve and collect: Members from the Kitimat RCMP were at No Frills on April 10 to take donations for the Kitimat Food Bank. The detachment said that the public has been doing a good job of adhering to social distancing measures, both over the recent long weekend and over the past couple of months. (Facebook photo)
Employees at Nelson’s Save-On-Foods and other grocery stores are working in stressful conditions during the pandemic. Photo: Tyler Harper

Union calling for Save-On-Foods to Extend COVID-19 worker incentive program

Save-On-Foods is ending its two-dollar-an-hour pay increase on May 30

Employees at Nelson’s Save-On-Foods and other grocery stores are working in stressful conditions during the pandemic. Photo: Tyler Harper
A photo of the Bish Creek wildfire taken on the afternoon of May 11. (District of Kitimat photo)

Bish Creek fire removed from Province’s Wildfire Dashboard

Unclear when investigation into fire’s cause will be completed

A photo of the Bish Creek wildfire taken on the afternoon of May 11. (District of Kitimat photo)
Bikes on pavement. (Trevor Hewitt photo)

District looking for public input on cycling plan

Survey is open to the public until May 25

Bikes on pavement. (Trevor Hewitt photo)
Aerial view of Kitimat and the stunning waters of Douglas Channel. (District of Kitimat/Wikimedia Commons)

District sets reopening dates for front desk purchases at municipal office

The office will start selling transit passes May 25 and accepting tax payments June 1

Aerial view of Kitimat and the stunning waters of Douglas Channel. (District of Kitimat/Wikimedia Commons)
Mount Elizabeth Middle Secondary School. (File photo)

MEMSS teacher continues fundraiser for future trip after band visit to Calgary cancelled

Courtney Preyser is accepting e-transfers for five dollars a ticket at cpreyser@hotmail.com

Mount Elizabeth Middle Secondary School. (File photo)
FortisBC photo of an individual fixing a power line. (Contributed photo)

UPDATE: Kitimat with power back, temporary outage due to damaged cable

The outage impacted just over 5,200 accounts in the District

FortisBC photo of an individual fixing a power line. (Contributed photo)
A photo of the Bish Creek wildfire, currently approximately 15 hectares in size as of the afternoon of May 11. (District of Kitimat photo)

Bish wildfire now listed as under control as firefighters work to put out blaze

No recent growth for Bish wildfire as firefighters work to put out blaze

A photo of the Bish Creek wildfire, currently approximately 15 hectares in size as of the afternoon of May 11. (District of Kitimat photo)
A photo from August 31, 2019 showing the smoke along the North Hirsch valley down to Kitimat. (Jules Jelev/Photo)

Community updates: May 21, 2020

Cancellation of planned Canada Day celebrations There won’t be any fireworks in…

A photo from August 31, 2019 showing the smoke along the North Hirsch valley down to Kitimat. (Jules Jelev/Photo)