Municipal Government 2023 -- District of Kitimat

Our Quick reference and archive of items from Kitimat that come up for discussion  in 2023.

District of Kitimat website



Items of Note for 2023

December 

December 18 -- BC Conservation urges caution as grizzly remains at large 

December 6 -- Conservation on the look out for Kitimat grizzly bear 

December 4 -- Kitimat Transit to return to full service (video)

December 1 -- As Fall session comes to an end, NDP government take victory lap on string of housing initiatives announced  NCR

November

November 30 -- BC Transit returns to full service in Kitimat  

November 30 -- Major construction on Haisla Bridge wrapping up 

November 23 -- RDKS Changes (video)

November 17 -- Minette Bay dock construction delayed, but moving forward 

November 15 -- Kitimat Council votes for modest pay raise  

November 15 -- Kitimat council to challenge proposed housing legislation 

November 8 -- Kitimat council was up to sidewalk improvements 

November 7 -- District of Kitimat moving forward with pilot project for backyard hens 

November 7 -- Council revamps Kitimat's zoning bylaw to improve clarity

November 2 -- More Provincial moves announced to encourage housing in BC NCR
November 1 -- New Kitimat landfill charges now in effect 

October

October 31 -- Rental market faces challenges despite healthy vacancy rates 

October 25 -- District of Kitimat info platform (video)

October 25 -- District of Kitimat launches new online portal to keep residents up to speed on Municipal projects 

October 24 -- District of Kitimat launches streamlined information platform 

October 24 -- Strawberry meadows becomes Kitimat's newest official neighbourhood after passing of Community plan amendment 

October 23 -- Kitimat Council approves Strawberry Meadows community plan 

October 18 -- Kitimat Transit System reduces service hours 

October 17 -- Kitimat ER continuing closures (video)

October 17 -- Emergency Department re-opens at Kitimat General Hospital, following 4 days of interruptions in Under a week 

October 16 --  Kitimat emergency room closed until Tuesday morning 

October 16 -- Persistent doctor shortages prompt more closures of Kitimat emergency department 

October 12 -- Staffing shortages prompt service reductions for BC transit in Kitimat 

October 12 -- Emergency at the ER (audio)

October 11 -- Kitimat ER having Emergency outages (video)

October 11 -- Two-day closure expected for Kitimat ER department 

October 11 -- Physician shortage prompts Emergency department interruptions at Kitmat General Hospital tomorrow and Friday

October 9 -- District of Kitimat seeks more Indigenous job applicants 

October 6 -- Skeena MLA Ellis Ross raises issues of emergency Room closures alongside other BC United members 

October 6 -- Kitimat's annual Business Walk scheduled for October 16

September

September 29 -- District of Kitimat launches new hiring program to address the underrepresentation of Indigenous peoples in Municipal Government 

September 26 -- More traffic delays coming for Kitimat this week as work to remove Old Haisla Bridge structure gets going 

September 22 -- Haisla Bridge closure postponed (video)

September 21 -- New report examines struggles to fund infrastructure projects in the Northwest, despite hosting most major industry projects 

September 20 -- Overnight closure of Kitimat's Haisla Bridge delayed until September 30

September 20 -- First of two upcoming Haisla Bridge Closures to allow for removal of Old Bridge pushed to September 30

September 18 -- District prepares for overhaul of landfill, waste system 

September 14 -- Haisla Bridge to face pair of upcoming closures as crews work to remove old bridge spans

September 11 -- District rejects controversial housing density proposal in Strawberry Meadows 

September 11 -- Elderberry culvert will be restored to allow trail access 

September 8 -- New Tipping Fees at Kitimat Landfill step closer to implementation 
September 8 -- Free Student transit made permanent in Kitimat  

August

August 31 -- Kitimat Fare program 

August 31 -- Kitimat Labour Day Picnic cancelled 

August 24 -- Circle K development swaps car wash for high-speed diesel pumps

August 24 -- Large power outage hits Kitimat, Kitamaat village 

August 24 -- Kitimat council at odds with cell tower lights

August 22 -- District lays out response plan for extreme temperatures 

August 15 -- Northwest Fire Centre downgrades threat to Kitimat area 

August 14 - Fire Bans partially lifted in Kitimat (video)

August 4 -- Kitimat Public Art Alliance unveils new mural 

August 2 -- BC Transit offer free service in Terrace, Kitimat for 2023 Riverboat Days 

August 1 -- Sam Lindsay Aquatic Centre in Kitimat to close for annual maintenance beginning next week


July

July 31 -- New Haisla Bridge opens 

July 31 -- Haisla Bridge opens to public traffic ... for real this time, though restrictions remain in place for oversized loads 

July 26 -- District of Kitimat responds to overnight emergency room disruptions 

July 24 -- Travel delays crossing Haisla Bridge 

July 21 -- Concerned resident starts petition to keep Kitimat ER open 

July 11 -- Kitimat Edible Garden (video)

July 4 -- Douglas Graham, Shaun Oviatt and Rob Goffinet among distinguished citizens in Kitimat for 2023

June

June 30 -- Canada Day parade route correction 

June 23 -- Road resurfacing on Lahakas Boulevard 

June 22 -- District opts for fireworks over drones for Canada Day

June 20 -- Kitimat landfill hours set to change as construction of new scale house nears completion 

June 19 -- Kitimat celebrates new Haisla Bridge rand Opening, but will still need to wait until next month  to drive on it

June 16 -- Kitimat residents get free transit tomorrow on a day filled with events and celebrations  

June 15 -- Notice for public comment only sent out to those within 90-metre radius

June 13 -- District of Kitimat's Annual Water Main Flush Now Underway, Residents may notice discolouration 

June 8 -- Kitimat RCMP advises residents to stay bear aware 

June 8 -- Lahakas to Kuldo closed 8 PM to 4 AM
June 7 -- Market banner disappears into the night

June 6 -- Kitimat animal shelter far beyond capacity  

May

May 31 -- Kitimat Water Quality Advisory lifted after two weeks 

May 31 -- District of Kitimat ends water advisory 

May 26 -- BC Transit forced to reduce service in Kitimat next week due to driver shortages as they call for applicants 

May 24 -- Regional District of Kitiamt-Stikine provides resources for those impacted by Flooding

May 24 -- Kitimat- Stikine, Terrace end emergency declarations and evacuations 

May 16 -- Water advisory issued for District of Kitimat 

May 16 -- Local State of Emergency issued for parts of Kitimat-Stikine due to flooding

May 16 -- District of Kitimat under water quality advisory 

May 12 -- District of Kitimat adopts Municipal Property Tax rates for 2023

May 4 -- Among the wildflowers; DoK plants pollinator garden

May 4 -- District of Kitimat asks residents how to boost economy and improve quality of life in New survey 

April

April 20 -- Most of town's asbestos concrete pipes in Cable Car 

April 19 -- Kitimat Business Bootcamp gets underway next week, aims to address specific challenges facing local businesses 

April 17 -- District of Kitimat begins annual water main flushing; Residents may notice discolouration

April 14 -- DOK begins annual water main flushing April 17

April 7 -- PROGRESS 2023: Bears and Bikes at Oviatt Bike Park 
April 7 -- PROGRESS 2023: Right turn lane added to Wakashan Avenue and Lahakas Boulevard intersection
April 6 -- PROGRESS 2023: Kitimat to build day use area at Minette Bay
April 6 -- PROGRESS 2023: District of Kitimat welcomes economic growth

April 5 -- Kitimat 70th Anniversary (video)

April 4 -- Kitimat water system 10% asbestos pipes; district doesn't test for asbestos 

April 3 -- Kitimat Winterhawks parade (video)

April 3 -- All Skeena transit routes stop Good Friday and Easter Monday 

March

March 30 -- District proclaims April 7 Green Shirt Day

March 29 -- Kitimat River update (video)

March 29 -- Temporary Route 3 bus schedule change in Kitimat for April 1

March 28 -- No impact of fish stocks from Kitimat oil spill: DFO

March 28 -- Council votes against motion to lobby province to end vaccine mandate 

March 28 -- Council modifies its support for resolution against provincial vehicle emissions mandate 

March 24 -- Mayor Phil Germouth reflects on Kitimat history after 70 years of incorporation

March 23 -- Kitimat River Oil Spill (video)

March 23 -- Kitimat celebrates 70 years of incorporation

March 20 -- Oil spill on Kitimat River under investigation 

March 17 -- District of Kitimat searching for Source of Oil sheen which appeared on the Kitimat River yesterday 

March 16 -- Province invests in the Terrace and Kitimat area (video)

March 16 -- Terrace, Regional District receive waste disposal capital grants 

March 8 -- Northwestern local governments press case for provincial taxation sharing

February  

February 10 -- New $1 billion one-time grant program aims to help each of BC's municipalities and Regional Districts build for future growth

February 10 -- BC Government looks to distribute 1 billion dollars to provincial communities towards infrastructure needs NCR

February 9 -- Kitimat receives funding for new composting facility 

February 3 -- Kitimat invests in new local composting facility 

February 1 -- New Compost Facility coming to Kitimat in an effort to reduce carbon emissions 

January

January 31 -- Kitimat Dog owners reminded to renew licences by February 15th

January 23 -- Kitimat council to ask BC health authorities to drop health care worker vaccine mandate 

January 9 -- District of Kitimat releases communication survey 

January 5 -- Northwest BC communities call for help amid doctor shortage 

January 4 -- Property Tax Relief (video)
January 3 -- Homeowner Grants to cover up to $1.045 for Northerners in 2023

January 3 -- Northern Property assessments continue to rise 

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