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Election day: Kitimat voters head to the polls

Election day: Kitimat voters head to the polls

It's federal election day in the Kitimat area, the end of a campaign that began March 23 and was quickly hit with the major issue of American president Donald Trump's tariff war declaration against Canada and the rest of the world.
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$1.2 million towards 8 fish and wildlife conservation projects in Skeena region

$1.2 million towards 8 fish and wildlife conservation projects in Skeena region

The Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation is providing the funding
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Vancouver student recalls aftermath of Filipino festival carnage

Vancouver student recalls aftermath of Filipino festival carnage

UBC student Bonn Herrera saw multiple dead bodies; police say the death toll is now at 11, with many more seriously injured
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Kitimat developer hopes to fast-track rezoning bid to revive long-stalled sales

Kitimat developer hopes to fast-track rezoning bid to revive long-stalled sales

A push to rezone 25 long-dormant lots on Mulberry Street to allow secondary dwellings is moving ahead with council’s full backing after a unanimous vote on April 22.
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LNG Canada meeting with resident over salt marsh noise concerns

LNG Canada meeting with resident over salt marsh noise concerns

A Kitimat resident’s frustration over construction noise near her home has prompted council to ask LNG Canada to formally address her concerns as the company prepares for remedial work at the Minette Bay South salt marsh.
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PNG proposal would double Kitimat's gas delivery costs

PNG proposal would double Kitimat's gas delivery costs

Councillors reject soaring rate hike and challenge PNG’s financial planning
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Coastal Economy in focus as Skeena–Bulkley Valley candidates face off in Prince Rupert

Coastal Economy in focus as Skeena–Bulkley Valley candidates face off in Prince Rupert

This was the final debate ahead of the April 28 federal election
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Cedar LNG receives green light to proceed with laydown yard

Cedar LNG receives green light to proceed with laydown yard

Cedar LNG has been granted approval to move forward with plans for a temporary laydown yard in Kitimat, following council direction to process the company’s Temporary Use Permit (TUP) application submitted April 8.
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Northern Health opens intake for local health project grants

Northern Health opens intake for local health project grants

Successful applicants can receive up to $10,000 for health-related initiatives
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Skeena-Bulkley Valley candidates spar over healthcare at Burns Lake forum

Skeena-Bulkley Valley candidates spar over healthcare at Burns Lake forum

Climate policy also key issue discussed
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