Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Podunk Below the Masthead, Tuesday, December 21, 2010

A review of the eclipse of the Moon, The School District board chooses not to downsize and some reaction to the Senate committee recommendations on light house staffing, some of the items of note from our Tuesday review of the news.


The Northern View
Prince Rupert residents get a great view of lunar eclipse-- The Northern View's account of Monday night/Tuesday morning's lunar eclipse visible from Prince Rupert (see article here)

The Northern View
CN and CAW working to avoid job action -- Labour negotiations ramp up between CN and the Canadian Auto Workers with a January deadline looming (see article here)

The Northern View
School board gives new middle school a familiar name -- The Northern View catches up to last weeks announcement that the new middle school set to open in September will feature the name Prince Rupert Middle School (see article here)

The Northern View
Port Ed raises train traffic concerns-- In the aftermath of a recent collision between a vehicle and train in Port Edward, the District councillors raises their concerns over the volume of trains passing through the community (see article here)

The Northern View
Board decided against reducing trustees-- The School District 52 board decides against a motion that would have reduced their numbers from 7 to 5 (see article here)

The Northern View
Board changing goal of student achievement contract -- Superintendent Lynn Hauptman provides her report on student achievement and outlines additional initiatives to support the efforts of the District Improvement Team (see article here)

The Northern View
Port Ed, CUPE sign new contract-- A new three year contract is successfully negotiated between the District of Port Edward and its CUPE workers (see article here)

The Northern View
New rules govern land use on Haida Gwaii -- The provincial government releases a new set of rules for commercial land on Haida Gwaii (see article here)

The Northern View
Port Edward re-examining bylaws in light of deer shooting-  Changes are in the works towards bylaws in the District of Port Edward after the shooting of a popular  deer earlier this month (see article here)

The Northern View
No hunting on the highway, warn officers-- Conservation Officers issue a warning to the public over the illegality of hunting and/or shooting near the highway (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 News
Positive reaction from Northwest residents on lighthouse committee recommendations -- Some reaction to Tuesday's recommendations of the Senate committee investigating the light house closure issue (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 News
Millenium Grads win Ciccone Alumni Basketball Tournament at PRSS-- The Grads of 1997-2003 claimed victory in the annual Jim Ciccone Memorial Christmas Alumni Basketball tournament, held for its final appearance at the PRSS Gym (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 News
Belsey joins list of George Abbot Supporters-- Bill Belsey, the Former Liberal MLA for the North coast,  offers his support to would be Liberal leader George Abbott (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 News
Church Break In sours Christmas Spirit-- A break in at the Knox United Church in Terrace provides for a less than festive atmosphere for the community (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 News
Terrace Skater Prepares for Nationals-- A Terrace based figure skater is home for Christmas but has the national championships on her mind during the holiday season (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 News
Thornhill Firefighters spread the Joy of Christmas-- A tradition that stretches back to 1982 continued on through the Thornhill area this past weekend, as the Thornhill Fire fighters held their annual Carol sing along (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 News
Petition launched to recoup federal subsidy for Eurocan-- Kitimat Council is considering whether to endorse a petition to try and recoup a 32 million dollar subsidy, known as the Black Liquor Tax Subsidy,  provided to West Fraser Timber (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 News
Camping restrictions removed at Hirsch Creek Park -- Kitimat council approves changes to the current camping restrictions at the city owned park (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 News
Terrace Stabbing suspect remains behind bars-- The latest developments in an a stabbing incident from last week in Terrace (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 News
Terrace's Spirit Square Nominated as "Great Place in Canada"-- The New Spirit Square in Terrace is in the running in a contest examining great public spots in the country (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 News
BV School District looking for new superintendent-- Yet another Northwest School District is back in the hunt for upper management (see article here)

Terrace Standard
City Councillor eyes top spot-- Election fever takes hold in Terrace as first term councillor Bruce Bidgood contemplates a run for Mayor in eleven months (see article here)

Terrace Standard
Computers stolen from church-- Minor damage and theft of property strikes a Terrace church over the weekend (see article here)

Terrace Standard
Man charged in Terrace stabbings-- A man remains in custody, and two others face court appearances after a number of stabbings last week in Terrace (see article here)

KRBD Ketchikan radio
Assembly approves strategy to sell Ward Cove properties--  Ketchikan Borough Assembly approves a marketing strategy for a development at Ward Cove (see article here)

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