Wednesday, January 1, 2020

Municipal Government 2020 -- District of Kitimat




Our Quick reference and archive of items from Kitimat that come up for discussion  in 2020.

District of Kitimat website




Items of Note for 2020


December

December 7 -- Kitimat water Advisory (video)


November

November 6 -- Province of British Columbia to deliver funding to NW communities for COVID-19 Safe Restart program  NCR


October

October 2 -- Kitimat Water Advisory Lifted


September

September 21 -- Municipal and Regional District governments to benefit from BC Government's StrongerBC restart plans  NCR 
September 3 -- New design master plan in the works for Kitimat's downtown core
September 2 -- Kitimat Cold Weather Shelter Open for the season
September 1 -- Major electric vehicle charging network announced



August

August 19 -- Free Transit for youth in Kitimat  (video)
July 10 -- Tamitik Status of Women granted $500,000 to support housing construction project 
July 9 -- Kitimat approves outdoor plaza (video)
July 9 -- Government program grants funding for flood mapping study of Kitimat river
July  9 -- More funding for Emergency Preparedness for Haida Gwaii and Northwest BC  NCR
July 8 -- Council approves reduction to leisure services monthly pass rates during COVID-19
July 7 -- Authorities urge residents to manage garbage and fish entrails after dispatching another bear
July 6 -- Children's summer programming opens in Kitimat
July 2 -- Water fights and food trucks: Kitimat residents celebrate Canada Day with sun and smiles


June

June 26 -- Council approves development permit for old Northstar property
June 25 -- Taylor Bachrach on policing in the North (audio)
June 19 -- Radley and Hirsch Creek Parks in Kitimat officially open for 2020 camping season
June 19 -- Kitimat Economic Recovery Task Force launches Phase one of Kitimat COVID-19 Business Support
June 17 -- District of Kitimat council agrees to ask provincial health ministry for collection of race-based data during COVID-19
June 16 -- Kitimat Canada Day (video)
June 12 -- New Kitimat River Safety Initiatives brought about for fishermen in wake of drownings
June 12 -- District of Kitimat approves zoning amendment, gives green light to proposed Go-Kart facility
June 11 -- Kitimat Mayor Phil Germuth joins protest against racism
June 10 -- Kitimat Search and Rescue message (video)
June 10 -- Kitimat Search and Rescue promotes several river safety initiatives
June 10 -- Kitimat Bottle Depot reopens, safety measures in place
June 9 -- Kitimat strata housing (video)
June 9 -- District provides updates on various service re-openings
June 9 -- District of Kitimat creates $500,000 community resilience fund in response to COVID-19
June 5 -- Kitimat anti-racism rally planned for Saturday
June 4 -- The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine is planning to bring colour to communities
June 1 -- The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine office in Terrace is now open to the public
June 1 -- Housing committee recommends District deny strata application for 1425 Nalabila Boulevard


May

May 29 -- KUTE expands service to accept paper products
May 28 -- Northern Women's Recovery House Society calls for public engagement
May 27 --  Locals getting good grades when it comes to social distancing: RCMP
May 26 -- Bish Creek fire removed from Province's Wildfire Dashboard
May 25 -- Still a lot of work to do to fully connect Regional District
May 23 -- District sets reopening dates for front desk purchases at municipal  office
May 23 -- District looking for public input on cycling plan
May 22 -- Kitimat waste management (video)
May 22 -- Curbside recycling will be implemented in Kitimat
May 21 -- Local governments are getting ready for their re-opening plan
May 20 -- Emissions monitoring in Kitimat (video)
May 20 -- The KTAC received funding for its Passive Air Monitoring program
May 16 -- Kitimat with power back, temporary outage due to damaged cable
May 16 -- Bish wildfire now listed as under control as firefighters work to put out blaze
May 15 -- Local businesses still feeling uncertainty amid four-stage reopening
May 15 -- Kitimat receives $5.2 million from 2020 Northern Capital and Planning Grant
May 12 -- Kitimat Business Survey (video)
May 12 -- Kitimat businesses surveyed on pandemic impacts
May 11 -- Wildfires near Kitimat, Terrace likely human caused
May 11 -- 'Bear with us': KUTE working hard to get back to normal but won't sacrifice safety
May 11 -- District says Bish Creek wildfire believed to be human caused
May 10 -- District launching survey to analyze COVID 19's impact on local business
May 10 -- 95 per cent of Public Works employees back to work
May 3 -- Kitimat animal shelter sees uptick in adoption amid COVID-19
May 3 -- 'We have no choice': Kitimat resident fighting for lower gas prices says enough is enough
May 3 -- District, local unions pay respects to fallen workers for National Day of Mourning
May 3 -- Kitimat General Hospital Foundation donations appreciation bags to local health care workers
May 1 -- "It is up to all of us': Kitimat mayor says most facilities will stay closed for now



April

April 28 -- Northern BC cities dipping into savings to manage finances (audio)
April 16 -- Kitimat RCMP host food drive
April 25 -- Kitimat Food Bank usage down, donations up amid  COVID-19 pandemic
April 24 -- Council passes first two readings of zoning amendment for proposed indoor Go-Kart arena
April 24 -- Some residents unhappy with province-wide camping bans
April 24 -- Kitimat recycling facility reopens, only accepting cardboard currently
April 24 -- Councillors differ on invasive plant management
April 24 -- District votes unanimously to continue flat tax rate at 2019 rate
April 21 -- Dyke Road barricades removed by District
April 21 -- District of Kitimat Council passes two motions on COVID-19
April 20 -- Area Food Banks receiving emergency grants in response to COVID-19 impacts
April 13 -- Kitimat Animal Shelter Issues (video)
April 13 -- The Kitimat Humane Society adapts to COVID-19 restrictions
April 11 -- Rio Tinto cancels fly-ins to region in response to COVID-19
April 11 -- Despite extremely high vacancy rates, rental prices on the rise in Kitimat
April 11 -- Kitimat sees lukewarm property sales in Q1, COVID-19 leaves housing market uncertain
April 11 -- Northern Health says tents outside Kitimat General part of increased capacity response to COVID-19
April 9 -- It's ridiculous that people are coming: Northern BC tourism towns upset by visitors during COVID-19  (audio)
April 8 -- Rio Tinto to stop fly-in fly-out travel at BC Works during COVID pandemic
April 6 -- Kitimat looking at ways to reduce proposed 3 per cent tax increase
April 6 -- Rio Tinto concerns noted over COVID-19 (audio)
April 6 -- Rio Tinto denies reports of busloads of out-of-province workers at smelter project
April 4 -- Kitimat's new economic recovery task force looking for business volunteers
April 3 -- Burning restrictions in response to COVID-19 issued for District of Kitimat
April 3 -- Kitimat Virtual Town Hall meeting on COVID-19
April 3 -- Kitimat Chamber hosts virtual town hall on COVID Monday
April 3 -- Northern Health says LNG Canada is in compliance with COVID 19 protocols
April 2 -- Kitimat LNG Canada worker tests positive for COVID-19
April 2 -- LNG Canada confirms COVID-19 case at worksite -- worker now self-isolating at home


March

March 31 -- Kitimat residents find unique ways to celebrate birthdays while practicing social distancing
March 30 -- RDKS developing strategy to bring higher internet speeds to remote areas
March 30 -- LNG Canada giving $500,000 to support COVID-19 community response
March 29 -- 'A positive move': Mayor of Kitimat gives thoughts on new provincial, federal COVID-19 measures
March 27 -- Rio Tinto supports local community with donation of masks to RCMP
March 27 -- Rio Tinto donates masks to Kitimat RCMP officers
March 26 -- Haisla make substantial donation to fight COVID-19
March 26 -- District of Kitimat has no objections to investigative application for wind turbines
March 26 -- Kitimat Hospital Donations (video)
March 26 -- Haisla Nation Council donates $300,000 to Kitimat General Hospital Foundation
March 26 -- Donations for Kitimat's Hospital
March 25 -- Rio Tinto donates to Kitimat hospital
March 25 -- Rio Tinto donates $50,000 to Kitimat General Hospital Foundation
March 24 -- Haisla Nation Council requesting limitation of non-essential to Kitamaat Village
March 23 -- Kitimat closes playgrounds due to COVID-19 fears
March 20 -- District of Kitimat and BC transit working to continue bus service
March 18 -- The District of Kitimat developed plans to keep residents healthy during the COVID-19 outbreak
March 17 -- Kitimat COVID-19 precautions (video)
March 17 -- Regional District of Kitimat - Stikine announces facility closures
March 17 -- District of Kitimat shutters offices, recreation facilities
March 17 -- LNG Canada reducing staffing levels of its Kitimat workforce
March 16 -- LNG Canada to halve its Kitimat workforce
March 13 -- Haisla Bridge replacement project kicks off with RFP
March 13 -- Kitimat Transit Update (video)
March 13 -- Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine releases statement on COVID-19
March 12 -- Kitimat Transit Cuts Reversed
March 12 -- BC Transit resumes full service in Kitimat, Kitamaat Village
March 12 -- Kitimat transit services returning to full strength March 16
March 6 -- Safe needle disposal bins for the district
March 5 -- Kitimat in talks towards changing the downtown area (video)
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February


February 24 -- Kitimat Transit Enhancement (video)
February 21 -- Reporting of minor crimes with a click of the mouse
February 19 -- Elevated sulphur dioxide levels lead to air quality alert in Kitimat
February 19 -- BC Transit Update for Kitimat (video)
February 14 -- Kitimat to host Minerals north conference in 2021
February 9 -- Municipal water passes lead tests with flying colours
February 6 -- Master Plan for downtown Kitimat (video)
February 5 -- Kitimat Transit update (video)
February 5 -- Public transportation was steered onto this week's Kitimat Council Agenda

January




January 31 -- Northwest Infrastructure the theme for MP Bachrach's first speech to the House of Commons  NCR
January 23 -- Transit reduction for Kitimat (video)
January 21 -- BC premier talks forestry, service needs with handful of northern mayors in Prince George
January 17 -- Another snowstorm expected for Terrace and Kitimat area
January 17 -- Leave early, drive slowly!
January 17 -- Seniors' centre receive big upgrade
January 17 -- Don' do anything hasty
January 17 -- John Horgan tours Kitimat LNG site (video)
January 10 -- School buses run cancelled in Kitimat due to snowstorm 
January 10 -- Snowfall warnings in effect for Terrace. Kitimat
January 9 -- "It tears families apart: Haisla chief councillor Crystal Smith on ongoing conflict around Coastal GasLink pipeline (audio)
January 9 -- Snowfall warning issued for Terrace, Kitimat, Bulkley Valley and Lakes District
January 9 -- Kitimat looking at providing free public transit for students  (video)
January 9 -- A pilot project that provides free public transit for youth in Kitimat 
January 7 -- Terrace and Kitimat resurface from snowstorm weekend
January 7 -- Kitimat Council approves Grant for Tamitik Women (video)
January 3 -- Snow, Road conditions force suspension of bus service in Kitimat
January 2  -- Some Northwest Property Assessments up Dramatically  (video)
January 2 -- Assessments rise dramatically in Kitimat, Terrace
January 2 -- Kitimat and Terrace lead the way in Northwest on BC Assessment increases NCR


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