Kitimat, Northern Sentinel

3 weeks ago | northernsentinel.com | Gary M. Barnes |Jordy Cunningham

Update: 5 p.m.  A resident in the area is praising firefighters for the quick action on a blaze north of Kelowna's airport. "A little bit of panic," Caroline Ivens told media when asked her initial response to hearing about the fire so close to home. "I got the dogs ready to go, got everything packed up." Only one house was damaged in the fire and at least two vehicles. Crews confirmed with a reporter on scene the fire has been knocked down.

1 month ago | northernsentinel.com | Tom Zillich

It's hard to believe that the "New Generation” of Riverdance performers coming to Vancouver weren't yet born when the show launched 30 years ago and became a global cultural sensation. From June 10-15 at Queen Elizabeth Theatre, the touring Riverdance 30 production celebrates the show’s 30th-year milestone with added choreography, costumes, lighting, projection, motion graphics and more. Eight performances are booked at the QE by Broadway Across Canada in partnership with MagicSpace.

1 month ago | northernsentinel.com | Quinn Bender

Kitimat residents will have five days of intergenerational activities to look forward to as the Age-Friendly Committee leads a week-long celebration marking Intergenerational Day and BC Seniors Week. “We’re hearing from the community at large that there needs to be more emphasis [on attention] paid to seniors... it’s important for me to uplift them and foster connections between the generations,” said Kitimat councillor Michelle Martins, who also sits on the Age-Friendly Committee.

1 month ago | northernsentinel.com | Quinn Bender

A new board of directors has been appointed to lead the Kitimat Chamber of Commerce through the 2025/2026 term, with a focus on growth, collaboration and community service. The members were elected at the chamber's AGM April XX. “Our members can expect new ideas, advanced strategies, and a diverse range of expertise that will continue to shape the direction of the organization and create further opportunities for growth and success,” said Laurel D'Andrea, executive director of the Chamber.

1 month ago | northernsentinel.com | Thom Barker

Although international trade is not typically a hot topic for local governments, it was top of mind for delegates on the first day of the North Central Local Government Association (NCLGA) conference in Prince Rupert.