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Overnight Emergency Room Closures at the Kitimat General Hospital

Posted on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 07:18 PM

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 Overnight Emergency Room Closures at the Kitimat General Hospital


Kitimat BC, July 25, 2023 — The District of Kitimat shares the concerns with the recent overnight emergency room (ER) closures at the Kitimat General Hospital. Mayor Germuth is in communication with Administrators of the Northern Health Authority (NHA) and remains an advocate for keeping our emergency room open. The District continues to regularly communicate with Northern Health.

On July 13, a meeting of...

No anticipated internet/power outages for Kitimat

Posted on Friday, July 14, 2023 07:04 PM

We have connected with Emergency Management and Climate Readiness on the wildfire situation in the northwest region and can confirm there are NO anticipated internet/power outages for Kitimat.  If the District of Kitimat learns of an emergency outage, we will try to make people aware.

Learn what to pack in your Emergency Kit here: Prepared BC link.

Link to Prepared BC  = Build an emergency kit and grab-and-go bag - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca)

Todays heavy smoke caused by a fire down the Kildala Arm of the Douglas Channel

Posted on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 02:00 PM

The Kitimat Fire Department says today's heavy smoke it is caused by a fire down the Kildala Arm of the Douglas Channel. While our air quality is like this here is some advice about managing its health affects: If you have a chronic condition, have rescue medication on hand at all times and a plan to follow if your rescue medication cannot bring your condition under control. Look for indoor environments that might be less smoky, such as shopping malls, community centres and libraries. Avoid...

Campfire ban in effect for Kitimat as of July 10

Posted on Monday, July 10, 2023 05:30 PM

This notice is out of date. Please visit www.kitimat.ca/fire for current fire prohibitions.


The District of Kitimat is now implementing a campfire/backyard fire ban, in line with recently updated restrictions in place across the Northwest Fire Centre region.

This is in effect as of 3:00 p.m., July 10, 2023.

A campfire or backyard fire within Kitimat is defined as any fire one metre wide. Or 1.5 metres in certain areas of the community. (Visit www.kitimat.ca/fire to read our backyard fire pamphlet for...

Sam Lindsay Aquatic Centre closing early July 7

Posted on Friday, July 07, 2023 07:51 PM

Due to today’s extreme heat and our need to ensure a safe work environment for our staff, the Sam Lindsay Aquatic Centre will close tonight, July 7, at 5:00 p.m.  The facility will re-open tomorrow morning, July 8, at 11:00 a.m.  We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.