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Despite the advisories, Grieg Seafood says most of the spilled diesel has partially evaporated or naturally degraded and the rest has dispersed throughout the area

1 day ago · BC Hydro's $3 billion North Coast Transmission Line (NCTL) to the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako will get a boost to help ensure that the project is built as fast and efficiently as possible. Earlier this month, at the B.C. Natural Resources Forum, premier David Eby announced that the province ...

1 day ago · Council has approved a one-time engagement session to gauge community support for environmental projects funded through the Ecological Reserve Fund, aiming to address longstanding divisions over spending priorities and stakeholder involvement. At its Jan. 20 meeting, council approved the session ...

Jan 1, 2025 · Opening of Tamitik Status of Women’s new facility delayed The opening of the Tamitik Status of Women Association’s new housing and childcare facility in Kitimat has been delayed due to tap water quality concerns. Discovered after a celebratory event in the spring, the water did not meet Health ...

Dec 23, 2024 · FEBRUARY . Council OKs removal of trees near McDonald’s development . Kitimat Council has given the green light for the McDonald’s restaurant developer to cut down a small stand of alder trees blocking the view of their future signage.

Nov 29, 2024 · Subscribers of The Northern Sentinel can pick up their copies of the newspaper at The Northern Sentinel office during the Canada Post strike. The office is located at 626 Enterprise Ave. Office hours are 10 a.m. to noon, and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. daily (Tuesday to Friday).

2 days ago · A jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided Wednesday with an Army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, prompting a large search-and-rescue operation in the nearby Potomac River. There was no immediate word on casualties or the cause of the ...

Dec 26, 2024 · Kitimat’s engineering department presented early designs for a trail linking the town, Hirsch Creek Park, and the Cable Car subdivision. The project aligned with the district’s Active Transportation Plan, which aimed to expand local transport options with non-motorized pathways. Three potential ...

Dec 24, 2024 · Kitimat’s U13 and U15 Winterhawks hockey teams have clinched their respective Tier 4 Provincial Championships, dominating tournaments in Quesnel and Revelstoke with undefeated play March 17 to 20. The U15s secured the provincial title with a 7-4 victory over the Vanderhoof Bears. The win was a ...