Tag: Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine

A proposed expansion of salmon habitat protections in the Meziadin River watershed is being driven by climate change, as shifting water conditions change where fish are spawning in northwest B.C.

The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine is moving ahead with a new policy that would introduce tiered landfill surcharges for major waste producers, as rising industrial waste volumes put pressure on regional solid waste facilities.

The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine has approved a letter of support for a proposal to redevelop the Northern Motor Inn in Thornhill into an assisted living facility with up to 92 units, along with commercial space and staff housing.

The Province of B.C. has approved $30,000 to fund a community issues assessment in Thornhill, launching a new review of governance and service delivery in Electoral Area E while the regional district pauses action on a proposed 2026 plebiscite.

The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine is reviewing how a Northern Health scholarship program is advertised and awarded, after board members raised concerns about oversight and awareness among local students.

The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine has approved a $5,000 grant to support Hazelton Secondary School drama students travelling to Vancouver this spring to attend the National STAR Festival at the University of British Columbia.

The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine and the City of Terrace have approved a joint plan to boost organic waste diversion from apartments and businesses, with education beginning in 2026 and enforcement to follow if participation does not improve.