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March 30, 2020 - Coming Week(s) are Crucial Period in COVID-19 Struggle

Top health officials from the provincial and federal governments have stated that actions taken during the course of the next week(s) will be critical in our fight to stop the spread of COVID-19.

We request everyone in Kitimat remain vigilant in efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our community.

Open Burning Restrictions Issued in Kitimat & B.C.

As per the recommendation of the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change...

March 30, 2020 – The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy in collaboration with provincial public health partners has issued open burning restrictions for all High Smoke Sensitivity Zones across the province until Wednesday April 15th, 2020. Kitimat is subject to these areas, and is cooperating with these restrictions.

These restrictions apply to all Class A and Class B open burning. All current Class A and B permits are suspended. No new open burn...

March 27, 2020 – Acting within the order from the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General (Order No. M083), the District of Kitimat will be closing its Council meeting gallery to the public. This is done to reduce any potential transmission of COVID-19, and respect the Public Health Officer’s orders regarding physical distancing.

Meetings will still be recorded and uploaded to www.kitimat.ca as normal, within two days of the meeting.

Public input on agenda items can still be provided through:

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March 27, 2020 - Stop the transfer of COVID-19

Every level of government; every community organization and agency; and every healthcare professional across the globe are instructing you to do everything in your power to prevent and stop the spread of COVID-19. Please educate yourself on what you are obligated to do.

PLEASE DO YOUR PART TO PROTECT OUR COMMUNITIES!

A Coordinated Community Approach to Stopping COVID-19 

The District of Kitimat is working along with the Haisla Nation, local healthcare...