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A statement on the tragedy in Tumbler Ridge

Posted on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 12:49 AM

The District of Kitimat extends its condolences to the people of Tumbler Ridge who are grappling with such an unimaginable tragedy in their community tonight. We cannot begin to know the grief they are feeling but we will lift them up in our hearts and stand with them in this dark time as they mourn those they have lost.

For anyone who needs it, we encourage you to reach out to any of the number of supports that are available that can help at this time. Northern Health has shared a list of...

Businesses encouraged to apply for tax exemption program

Posted on Thursday, February 05, 2026 01:59 PM

Local commercial building owners are encouraged to apply for the Commercial Centre Revitalization Tax Exemption program.

This program means that improvements to your commercial building could make the property eligible for a 50 per cent discount on the municipal property taxes for up to 10 years.

Improvements can include external improvements and improvements to a building’s energy efficiency.

This is a great complement to another program we administer, the Business Façade Improvement Program,...

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Notes from Council, February 2, 2026

Posted on Thursday, February 05, 2026 12:23 PM

Notes from Council, February 2, 2026

  • The Kitimat Valley Naturalists presented on the topic of their Big Tree Quest, part of a province-wide project to document the largest trees in B.C.
  • Council passed a motion that a copy of the District of Kitimat’s Code of Conduct be signed by the Mayor and Council and displayed on the back wall of the Council Chambers. Also that the practice of displaying a copy of the Code of Conduct be included as part of the Code of Conduct Policy.
  • The initial three readings...

Boil Water Notice, February 4, 2026

Posted on Wednesday, February 04, 2026 02:26 PM

UPDATED | This notice has been downgraded back to a Water Quality Advisory. Read the revised notice here: Boil Water Notice downgraded to Water Quality Advisory - District of Kitimat

The District of Kitimat water system is now under a Boil Water Notice, due to turbidity of the Kitimat River. All users of the water system are urged to boil the water for at least two minutes before consuming.

All owners of public premises must make patrons aware of this boil water notice.

This Notice remains in effect...

Temporary closure of Dike Road, February 4, 2026

Posted on Wednesday, February 04, 2026 02:00 PM

Due to the risks associated with rising water and bank erosion along the Kitimat River, the Dike Road by Riverlodge is temporarily closed for safety.

The public is encouraged to avoid riverbanks as environmental conditions can change rapidly and river water moves swiftly and strongly.

Kitimat continues to be under a yellow rainfall warning likely through to this evening (February 4). The Yellow rating is for weather where impacts can be moderate, localized or short-term. Yellow is the most common...