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Masks Mandatory in Municipal Facilities Again

August 24, 2021 – By order of the Provincial Health Officer, starting on Wednesday, August 25, all visitors to municipal facilities must wear masks while in indoor public spaces. Employees and visitors who are 12 and over who are not wearing masks will be denied entry and/or asked to leave the facility regardless of their vaccination status.

There are exemptions for:

• People with health conditions or with physical, cognitive, or mental impairments who cannot wear one
• People who cannot remove a mask...

August 2021 District of Kitimat Newsletter

Our monthly District of Kitimat newsletters are posted on social media and distributed to various locations around town, including the museum, Snowflake Senior Centre, Tamitik Jubilee Sports Complex and Riverlodge Recreation Centre.

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• August 2021 District of Kitimat Newsletter

Unifor 2301 Strike and Reduced Rio Tinto B.C. Works Operations

August 5, 2021 - On behalf of the communities of the Haisla Nation, the District of Kitimat and City of Terrace, we recognize the challenges associated with the UNIFOR 2301 strike and reduced Rio Tinto B.C. Works operations and urge both parties to meet and work together to come to an amicable agreement that benefits all parties and the larger community.

Rio Tinto B.C. Works is a significant local employer and contributor to the local, regional, and provincial economy. UNIFOR 2301 represents members...

Unifor 2301 Strike and Reduced Rio Tinto Operations - Public Notice

August 5, 2021 – The District of Kitimat recognizes the challenges associated with the Unifor Local 2301 strike and reduced Rio Tinto B.C. Works operations.

We encourage both parties to work together to come to a mutually beneficial agreement. We wish both groups perseverance as they seek an agreement that supports the stability and prosperity of our community.  

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• Unifor 2301 Strike and Reduced Rio Tinto Operations

Tsunami Alert Not Issued for Kitimat

July 29, 2021 – The District of Kitimat was advised of an 8.2 magnitude earthquake recorded 96 kilometers southeast of Chignik, Alaska that occurred at 11:16 p.m. last night. There is no tsunami threat to B.C.

The District actively monitored the situation and remained in contact with Emergency Management B.C. The District was advised that there was no threat to the community.

In the event of a tsunami warning or any other emergency, the District of Kitimat communicates up-to-date local emergency information...