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Overnight Haisla Bridge closure on Saturday, October 14

We have a planned overnight Haisla Bridge closure happening Saturday, October 14.

Motor and pedestrian traffic will be stopped over Haisla Bridge starting at 7:30 p.m. that evening and continuing until 4:00 a.m. (This is a new revised time)

This work is to lift and remove the final section of the old Haisla Bridge. We have a bit of information about what this process is on our website at www.kitimat.ca/mp, under the Haisla Bridge Replacement tab.

Water service in Service Centre restored

UPDATE: We're happy to share that water service to Service Centre has been restored.

(Updated 10:28 a.m., October 5, 2023)

Original post:

We're aware of an issue with our water main which has cut off water service in the Service Centre at the moment.

We are actively working on the fix and will have it running as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience while we address this.

(Posted 9:20 a.m., October 5, 2023)

Annual Business Walk supports local business success

The District of Kitimat’s ninth annual business walk is happening October 16.

The Business Walk, held annually since 2015, is a joint collaboration with the Kitimat Chamber of Commerce to understand the business climate in Kitimat.

Using the insight gained through these events, the District and Kitimat Chamber of Commerce have been able to tailor economic development programming and advocacy to support the areas of highest interest for local businesses.

“The information gathered from the Business...

Entrepalooza a must attend for Kitimat’s local business community

A capacity building entrepreneurship event is back, supporting Kitimat’s local business leaders and aspiring entrepreneurs.

Entrepalooza 2023 is happening Thursday, October 19 at the Hirsch Creek Golf and Winter Club, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The event is co-hosted by the Kitimat Chamber of Commerce and is being sponsored by LNG Canada, with additional support from the Kitimat Northern Sentinel.

The event will provide a casual networking opportunity for local entrepreneurs and aspiring business...

Equity-enhancing program to grow Indigenous representation in local government

The District of Kitimat is encouraging persons who identify as Indigenous to apply for careers at the municipality following a successful application for an equity-enhancing program with the BC Office of the Human Rights Commissioner. 

Earlier this year the District, with the support of Haisla Nation Council and Unifor Local 2300, received approval for a program that allows the District to give hiring preference to qualified job applicants who are Indigenous. This program has been approved until...