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Marleau outlines priorities in Kitimat mayoral campaign

2026 Municipal Elections Aidan McCloskey -
Kitimat mayoral candidate Terry Marleau is highlighting his eight years on council as he campaigns on fiscal responsibility, infrastructure improvements, seniors’ housing and economic diversification.

Boudreau wants Kitimat residents to benefit more from industrial growth

2026 Municipal Elections Aidan McCloskey -
Daniel Boudreau is running for Kitimat mayor, pledging to address aging infrastructure, housing shortages and healthcare access while ensuring residents benefit from the community’s industrial growth.

Riverbrook Estates Moves Forward Despite Neighbourhood Concerns

District of Kitimat Aidan McCloskey -
Kitimat council has given third reading to amendments needed for the proposed 221-home River Brook Estates development, despite ongoing concerns about affordability, traffic, infrastructure and neighbourhood impacts.

Kitimat welcomes LNG Canada Phase 2 expansion decision

District of Kitimat Aidan McCloskey -
The District of Kitimat is welcoming LNG Canada’s decision to move ahead with its Phase 2 expansion, calling it a major boost for investment and employment in the community

Kitimat aluminium to play role in expanded low-carbon supply chain

Business Aidan McCloskey -
Rio Tinto’s Kitimat aluminium operations will support a new partnership with RevoCast aimed at expanding the supply of low-carbon aluminium billet across North America.

Up to 50 millimetres of rain expected in Kitimat area

Weather Aidan McCloskey -
Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for North Coast inland areas, including Kitimat, with up to 50 millimetres of rain expected through Monday afternoon.

Kitimat awarded BCNU Health Care Champion award

District of Kitimat Aidan McCloskey -
The District of Kitimat has received the BC Nurses’ Union’s 2026 Health Care Champion award for its efforts to recruit and retain nurses and other health-care professionals.

Precautionary water quality advisory issued for Kitimat

District of Kitimat Aidan McCloskey -
A precautionary Water Quality Advisory is in effect in Kitimat as the upgraded water treatment plant begins supplying the public water system.

Kitimat receives funding to strengthen evacuation and emergency notification plans

District of Kitimat Aidan McCloskey -
The District of Kitimat received provincial funding to strengthen evacuation-route and public-notification plans as part of a $1.3-million investment in emergency preparedness projects across B.C.

Riverbrook’s 72-unit modular-home park raises infrastructure concerns

District of Kitimat Aidan McCloskey -
A proposed 72-unit modular-home park in Kitimat is raising concerns about traffic, road capacity and pressure on local infrastructure. Council has postponed the public hearing until Oct. 5.

Hunter airlifted to hospital after serious leg injury near Kitimat

Emergency Services Aidan McCloskey -
A local hunter was airlifted to hospital Thursday after suffering a serious leg injury in the mountains northeast of Kitimat. Kitimat Ground Search and Rescue, BC Ambulance Service and Kitimat Fire Department paramedics responded.

First fall storm brings heavy rain and strong winds to Prince Rupert and Kitimat

Weather Aidan McCloskey -
The first fall storm of the season is bringing heavy rain and strong winds to Prince Rupert and Kitimat, with Environment Canada warning of rising stream levels, flooding and landslides.

Kitimat passes new bear-attractant bylaw after lowering proposed fine

District of Kitimat Aidan McCloskey -
Kitimat council has approved new rules targeting bear attractants, while reducing proposed fines from $500 to $250 following concerns from councillors.

LNG Canada sponsorship advances plans for Eco Depot recycling facility in Kitimat

District of Kitimat Aidan McCloskey -
A $5-million sponsorship from LNG Canada is advancing plans for a new Eco Depot recycling and waste diversion facility in Kitimat.

Kitimat landfill could gain another four to five years of life

District of Kitimat Aidan McCloskey -
Kitimat’s landfill could gain another four to five years of capacity after the District received a provincial permit to expand for construction and demolition waste.

Injured hunter rescued from remote mountain area near Kitamaat Village

Emergency Services Aidan McCloskey -
An injured hunter was rescued from a remote mountain area near Kitamaat Village Sunday after an SOS alert was activated through an inReach satellite communication device.
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