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Notes from Council, February 24, 2025

Notes from Council, February 24, 2025:

• Council received a presentation on the Development Approvals Process – Gap Analysis. This report is part of a process funded by a grant from the Union of BC Municipalities. The gap analysis report identifies key findings that may help improve the District of Kitimat’s approvals process for developments. In the coming months a full report will be prepared and presented for Council’s review.
• Council will forward a motion to the North Central Local Government...

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Notes from Council, February 18, 2025

Notes from Council, February 18, 2025:

• Council passed first and second reading of the C4 Local Store Zoning amendment. This is a bylaw amendment for 1442 Nalabila Boulevard which, once passed, will allow for an additional restaurant business to operate within the allowable 225 square metres of commercial floor space as well as increase the maximum amount of living units from one to two. With these readings passed, a public hearing is scheduled for March 17 ahead of that evening’s Council meeting...

Notes from Council, February 10, 2025

Notes from Council, February 10, 2025:

• Council reviewed an Air Curtain Incinerator Application Report, relating to burning activities from LNG Canada.
• Council was presented with the second Budget report for consideration of the 2025 municipal budget. Council will continue to deliberate on the budget however there were some actions carried:
• The budget will include consideration of an increase to residential water rates. As proposed the rates will rise to $184.50, from $164 this year (July 1, 2025 –...

Message from the Mayor on the passing of Hereditary Chief Jassee

A message from Mayor Phil Germuth on the passing of Haisla Hereditary Chief Jassee:

On behalf of the District of Kitimat, we offer our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Hereditary Chief Jassee. (Sammy Robinson)

As a world-renowned master carver, a pillar of the x̄á’isla community, and a generally wonderful and caring man Hereditary Chief Jassee has left a lasting and meaningful impact to our communities.

He lived a storied life full of adventure and accomplishment, and we were...