Podunk Below the Masthead, Monday, November 22, 2010

North coast politicians seem promising trends for the economic future, the Senators get a better understanding of lighthouse issues on the north coast and a former Liberal MLA weighs in on the current dysfunction in BC politics, some of the items of interest from our Monday news review.

The Northern View
Mayors, business discuss economic growth on the North Coast-- North coast politicians see some positive trends in the local economic situation (see article here)

The Northern View
Prince Rupert Rampage defeat Demons on Saturday night -- A review of the Prince Rupert Rampage success on Saturday night (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 News

Senators say they have a better understanding of Northern BC Lighthouses-- Their tour of the Northwest complete, a group of visiting Senators explain what they learned from their Prince Rupert stop (see article here) (see video report here)

CFTK TV 7 News
Francophone Association will call Prince Rupert home -- A Northwest group to promote francophone activities and issues has moved to Prince Rupert from Kitimat (see article here) 

CFTK TV 7 News
Councillor-Elect eager to help Kitimat move forward "positively"-- Corrine Scott picked up the majority of the votes and becomes Kitimat's newest councillor after a by-election on Saturday (see article here) (see video report here)

CFTK TV 7 News
Harris "Not a Fan" of Caucus Expulsions -- Former Skeena Liberal MLA Roger Harris is expressing his concern at the current state of both the Liberal and NDP parties on the provincial scene (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 news
Rampage Edge Ice Demons, Steelheads and Luckies also win-- A recap of weekend action in the CIHL (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 News
NW Transmission Line named Terrace's "Newsmaker of the Year" -- The Northwest Transmission Lion   is selected as the Newsmaker of the Year at the Terrace District Chamber of Commerce awards on Saturday (see article here)

Terrace Standard
Council eyes Ferry Island boat launch-- The City of Terrace explores the prospect of creating a boat launch at the Ferry Island municipal campground (see article here)

Terrace Standard
MLA wants prompt review of power line -- Skeena  NDP MLA Robin Austin is seeking a quick review of the proposed 404 million dollar Northwest Transmission Line (see article here)

Terrace Standard
Power line named top news maker-- The Terrace and District Chamber of Commerce names the Northwest Transmission Line as its Newsmaker of the Year (see article here)

QCI Observer
Queen Charlotte ready for road responsibility-- The village of Queen Charlotte takes full responsibility for municipal roads in December, a move which should help make snow removal easier (see article here)

QCI Observer
Search for illegal fishing activity continues -- DFO resumes its hunt for illegal fishing operation in the Pacific by continuing on with Operation Driftnet (see article here)

KRBD Ketchikan radio
Ferry chief retiring after 37 years in the system -- Jim Beddle the Deputy Commissioner for marine operations is retiring at the end of December (listen to radio report here)

KRBD Ketchikan radio
Gustavus ferry service starts Tuesday-- The Alaska Ferry MV Aurora will add one more Alaskan community to its schedule starting on Tuesday (see article here)

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