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Water Quality Advisory, issued January 29, 2024

UPDATE | The Water Quality Advisory has been lifted as of noon on Tuesday, February 6, 2024.

As of Monday, January 29, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., the District of Kitimat water system is under a Water Quality Advisory.

Northern Health recommends that children, pregnant women, the elderly and persons with weakened immune systems drink boiled water at this time.

All owners of public premises must make patrons aware of this Water Quality Advisory.

This advisory remains in effect until another public notice is...

Business Facade Improvement Program returns for 2024

The District of Kitimat is supporting local businesses through the Business Façade Improvement Program.

The program, funded through Northern Development Initiative Trust, provides approved businesses up to 50 per cent of the cost of their exterior improvements, to a maximum of $5,000. Funding is allocated on a first come-first serve basis.

The grant is a reimbursement to businesses which are approved, and work must take place in the 2024 calendar year.

“Promoting a vibrant community and...

Kitimat Current - January 2024 newsletter

Enjoy our monthly "Kitimat Current: community newsletter for January 2024.

This newsletter is available in our District of Kitimat facilities, placed in areas around the community, and this January edition is also delivered with the Northern Connector newsletter.

Click here to read the newsletter as a PDF.

Communications survey seeks your input

The District of Kitimat is launching its annual communications survey to know how residents get their information, and how well they feel they communicate with us.

This survey is hosted on our Get Involved Kitimat page here.

Paper copies of this survey will also be available at:

• Tamitik Jubilee Sports Complex
• Riverlodge Recreation Centre
• Kitimat Municipal Office
• Kitimat Public Library

Thank you for taking the time to tell us where you get your information, to support the delivery of our communications...

Curbside garbage can limit change starts February 5

Starting February 5, residents will be able to place up to two garbage containers (maximum of 121 litre containers each) to the curb each garbage collection day. This is a change from the currently allowed three.

This aligns with many other B.C. communities which have implemented similar limits to their curbside collection.

Once this goes into effect, residents are able to place up to two additional garbage bins for collection using purchased garbage tags, available from the Kitimat Municipal...