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Repair work at KIR to begin this week

We are happy to share that the work to restore the Kitimat Ice Rink begins this week.

In the next few days, restoration and repair crews will be on site to begin the work. The project is estimated to be completed by the Fall 2026.

The repairs and improvements to KIR will include:

• New electrical systems.
• New flooring.
• New boards including glass and netting.
• A new score clock
• Updates and repairs to the roofing system.

We are excited that the project has reached this point where repairs can begin....

Looking for feedback on backyard hen pilot project

With the Backyard Hen Keeping Pilot Project nearing completion, community feedback is being collected to help evaluate the success of the project and help inform next steps.

Council heard from the community the interest in considering backyard hen raising.

Staff presented a pilot project to Council to explore the feasibility of allowing backyard hens in single and two-family residential zones within the District. The project got underway in April 2024.

We are now over one year into the pilot...

Kitimat advocates for communities to opt in to Speculation and Vacancy Tax

The District of Kitimat is happy that there will be advocacy to ensure municipalities like Kitimat can opt-in to the province’s Speculation and Vacancy Tax. (SVT)

At the recent Local North Central Local Government Association (NCLGA) in Prince Rupert, the association’s members voted in favour on the District of Kitimat’s motion to advocate for municipalities to be able to opt-in to the tax program, which targets properties that have been vacant for two or more years.

If this program becomes...

Water Quality Advisory issued May 29, 2025

This Water Quality Advisory has now been lifted.

WHAT IS A WATER QUALITY ADVISORY?

A Water Quality Advisory a type of public notice when there may be a noticeable change in water quality or a manageable threat to the drinking water. There are different types of advisories that may be issued as a precaution to notify the public about impending risk. 

These levels of advisories are:

• Water Quality Advisory – Where there is some level of risk associated with consuming the drinking water but a boil water...

A summary of some of this year's capital projects

Following on our recent information that the annual budget has been adopted (see here), we are happy to share some highlights on what we’re aiming to accomplish for 2025.

Below is a list of just a few of the capital projects included in the budget. Capital projects are, simply, specific projects or purchases that the District will take on in the year that are beyond the day-to-day operations of the municipality. For example, a capital project might include building a new park, while snow...