Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Podunk Below the Masthead, Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Seeking more reliable radio service from the CBC,  Ferry usage numbers were positive this summer and Terrace's superintendent of schools leaves his position, some of the items of interest for Tuesday's news review.


The Northern View
Hollywood Video now open for rentals in Prince Rupert -- Video lovers have a new option to replace the recently departed Movie Gallery, as Hollywood Video returns to the Prince Rupert market (see article here)
 
The Northern View
Region discusses need for better emergency communication system, sending letter to CBC--
Questions about communication needs in time of emergency are being raised in a number of northwest communities (see article here)

The Northern View
Council asks community groups to defend exemption request -- The Northern View provides its report on last weeks request from council that community groups appear in front of council to defend their exemption requests (see article here)

The Northern View
Local tourism numbers -- Both of Prince Rupert's ferry terminals reported strong numbers for the summer of 2010 (see article here)

The Northern View
Realty sales and values are on the rise -- As we outlined on the blog last week, real estate numbers in Prince Rupert were trending upwards from this time last year, the Northern View offered up this review of those statistics (see article here)

The Northern View
Northwest jobless rate falls slightly, but still the highest in the province--  The Norther View takes a look at the latest jobless numbers for northwest British Columbia (see article here)

The Northern View
Hays Creek Sewer contract awarded-- Details of last weeks announcement of contracts regarding the Hays Creek Sewer project (see article here)


CFTK TV 7 News
Rupert break ins-- CFTK TV provides an interview with RCMP Spokesperson Erin Stevenson who outlines the recent string of break and enters in the city (see video report here)


CFTK TV 7 News
TDCSS not employer of man accused of sexual assault -- A Terrace Community service issues a statement advising that it is not the employer of a local man accused of a shocking crime in the community (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 News
Watch out for wildlife on the roads -- Warnings to increase awareness on the roads, pointing to statistics that show October is a rather hectic month for wildlife motorist incidents (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 News
Kitimat to examine wood burning at landfill -- Kitimat officials want to examine the impact of wood burning at the local landfill (see article here) CFTK Also had a video report on the subject (see video here)

CFTK TV 7 News
Terrace "Guns and Hoses" game set for Friday -- Terraces' version of the popular Guns and Hoses theme pitting RCMP against Fire personell in a charity hockey match is set for this weekend (see article here)  (view video report here)

Terrace Standard
Airport passenger target in sight-- Terrace's Northwest Regional Airport had lower numbers in September but still is on track to surpass 100,000 passengers this year (see article here)

Terrace Standard
She failed to go to court-- Terrace Crime stoppers is looking for the public's assistance in the quest for a woman wanted on a province wide warrant (see article here)

Terrace Standard
School super retires suddenly Rob Greenwood-- The sudden retirement of Superintendent of Schools for the Coast Mountain School District is raising a few eyes and leaving a few questions (see article here)

Terrace Standard
Storm victims won't get help -- Emergency Management BC has bad news for those that suffered from the Thanksgiving weekend windstorm, as it's considered and insurable event the Agency won't become involved (see article here)

Terrace Standard
City renews call for Enbridge forum -- Terrace city council continues on with its efforts to host a public forum on the Northern Gateway pipeline (see article here) Enbridge also had some new thoughts on the city's initiative with the revelation that they are considering taking part after all (see article here)

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