Podunk Below the Masthead, Friday, December 24, 2010

It's the slowest News Day of the year...  some slim pickins' in the news department this Christmas Eve, the Northern View looks back, the Mayor of Prince Rupert looks forward and in Kitimat they look to place a plaque in honour of much respected civic worker, the news review for Friday.

The Northern View
The year in review: January to March -- The Northern View begins its review of the year that was, with a Christmas eve look back at the months of January to March (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 News
Prince Rupert Mayor optimistic about 2011 -- Mayor Mussallem spreads good tidings of joy as we enter into Christmas eve (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 News
Kitimat's former Director of Recreation honoured -- The District of Kitimat pays its honours to a long time recreation director who passed away over a year ago (see article here)

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Podunk Below the Masthead, Thursday, December 16, 2010

A pair of traffic accidents east of Prince Rupert sends a number of travellers to Prince Rupert Regional Hospital,  Rupertites prove once again to be generous when the call for help goes out and the Haisla trade their shares for cash in the LNG project planned for Kitimat, some of the items of note from our Thursday news review.

The Northern View
Ridley Terminals chair discusses need for expansion in the near future-- With company expectations that throughput  volumes will  continue to rise, Ridley chair Bud Smith outlines the prospects for terminal expansion in the years to come (see article here)

The Northern View
Jaws of life needed after two vehicles slide off Highway 16-- A pair of accidents just east of Prince Rupert that send multiple participants to Prince Rupert Regional Hospital provides a reminder that motorists need to be prepared for all forms of road conditions when they travel in the Northwest (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 News
Prince Rupert Council requests demolition of downtown apartment-- City Council has condemned a downtown building ordering its demolition within thirty days (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 News
Prince Rupert showing generosity this holiday season -- Despite tough economic times for many city residents, Rupertites have answered the call for those in need (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 News
Motor vehicle incident near Prince Rupert-- A pair of accidents on a slippery stretch of Highway 16 east of Prince Rupert sends a number of motorists to Prince Rupert Regional Hospital (see article here)

CFTK TV7 News
Terrace RCMP investigate early morning stabbings-- The Terrace RCMP find that December is proving to be a challenging month, this time with a pair of stabbings in the city (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 News
Haisla get $50M for LNG stake -- The Haisla nation has given up potential ownership of the Kitimat LNG project in exchange for 50 million dollars from Apache corporation and EOG Resources (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 News
Enbridge says First Nations Premature in rejecting Northern Gateway -- Enbridge Corporation responds to the latest developments in the debate over the Northern Gateway project (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 News
CIHL: Division Leaders could change after weekend Matchups-- This weekend's action in the CIHL could  bring new leaders to both divisions (see article here)

Terrace Standard
Stabbings were 'targeted'-- More details on a pair of stabbings in Terrace on Wednesday night ( see articles here and here)

Terrace Standard
Thornhill school to close in 2012-- Coast Mountain School District outlines its plans for Thornhill Junior Secondary (see article here)

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Capital budget funds about 45 Southeast projects, but no new ferry-- Governor Sean Parnell's capital budget  includes about 86 million dollars for Southeast Alaska, but no funding commitments yet for a new ferry for the region (listen to radio report here)

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Coast Guard wind turbine powers up student engineers-- A collaboration between the US Coast Guard and a Sitka high school has brought wind power to the Alaskan community as a learning tool for both the Coast Guard and the school (listen to radio report here)

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Podunk Below the Masthead, Tuesday, December 14, 2010

The City divvies up the community grant cash, a review of the recent changes at the NWCC board and the Prince Rupert RCMP make an arrest regarding the break and enter files, some of the items of note from our Tuesday review of the news.

The Northern View
City of Prince Rupert approves grant requests-- The City makes its final decisions on how to divide 1,540,600 dollars in its community enhancement grant program for 2011 (see article here)

The Northern View
Prince Rupert woman named new chair of NWCC board-- As we outlined on the blog last week, Rhoda Witherly has been named as the chair of the North West Community College board, the weekly also outlines that former Mayor Herb Pond will take a seat on the board as the Prince Rupert representative on the board (see article here)

The Northern View
City continuing to work out the details of revitalization bylaw-- The City gives third reading but no final approval yet to a bylaw to provide tax exemptions on increased property assessments resulting if improvements were made to those properties (see article here)

The Northern View
Port numbers rise in November-- The Prince Rupert Port Authority handled more cargo last month, up 3,000 containers handled from the numbers of October. (see article here)

The Northern View
Prince Rupert vacancy rate the second highest in the province-- Prince Rupert's vacancy rate is dropping but still remains near the top of the list for communities in BC over 10,000 people. (see article here)

The Northern View
Deer shot with arrow in Port Ed-- RCMP are recommending charges against a Port Edward resident regarding an incident in which a deer was shot with an arrow. (see article here)

The Northern View
Rupert bucks municipal spending trend-- The Northern View provides its interpretation of a recent CFIB study, (see Podunk passim) providing the opportunity for the Mayor to outline his thoughts on how Prince Rupert fared in the study and what he believes contributed to that result (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 News
Prince Rupert RCMP make break-in related arrest-- Prince Rupert RCMP make an arrest regarding a rash of break ins around the city in the last few months (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 News
KMP-- Details of Tuesday's announcement of increased funding for the Kitimat Modernization project, TV 7 had this video report for the evening news.

CFTK TV 7 News
Good Marks for PIR-- A Bulkley Valley forestry company gets good reviews from the provincial forestry watchdog (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 News
Power outage in Kitimat, North Terrace, Smithers areas -- A weekend snowstorm hits a number of Northwest communities (see article here) TV 7 had this report on the weekend snowfall

CFTK TV 7 News
Christmas Hampers Almost ready for delivery-- Smithers Community Services is almost ready to deliver their Christmas Hamper program for 2010 (see article here) see video report here

CFTK TV 7 News
Kitimat LNG Applies for 20 year Export Licence-- Another step forward for Kitimat LNG as Apache Corporation announces a licence application has been filed with the Canadian National Energy Board (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 News
Cocaine, Pharmaceuticals seized from Terrace Home-- Terrace RCMP outlined details of a search of a Terrace residence (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 News
Leclerc questions gender balance in Terrace council appointments-- Questions over the gender make up of Terrace council committees (see article here)

Terrace Standard
It's crunch time for power line-- BC Hydro has some key decisions to make regarding the Northwest Transmission Line (see article here)

Terrace Standard
Power remains out in areas around Terrace, Usk-- Power interruptions continue in some parts of the Northwest after a weekend snow storm (see article here)

Terrace Standard
Rio Tinto pours another $300 million into Kitimat-- Details of Rio Tinto Alcan's announcement of investment into its Kitimat Modernization Project (see article here)

Terrace Standard
City wants environmental study at Co-op site-- City Council is applying for grants to further study environmental problems at the downtown Co-op property (see article here)

KRBD Ketchikan radio
Assembly discusses economic development program-- Ketchikan reviews its comprehensive economic development strategy ( listen to radio report here)

KRBD Ketchikan radio
Ketchikan families remember the children they have lost-- A Ketchikan organization held a ceremony on December 12th to commemorate children who have died in the community (listen to radio report here)

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Podunk Below the Masthead, Wednesday, December 8, 2010

A cruise line prepares to pull out of the Port of Prince Rupert, Special Events Society issues a plea for help from the community and at the school closure debate in Terrace gets a one week delay, some of the items of interest from our Wednesday review of the news.


The Northern View
Norwegian Cruise Lines pulling out of Prince Rupert in 2012-- The last of the major cruise lines ends its association with Prince Rupert and won't return for the 2012 cruise season (see article here)

The Northern View
MP, Enbridge comment on passing of tanker ban motion--With the House of Common's opposition parties voting together, MP's passed a motion supporting Nathan Cullen's bid to create legislation to ban oil tankers from North coast waters, the Northern View provided some of the fallout from that vote (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 News
Prince Rupert Special Events Society turning to community to help-- The volunteer group that organizes and sets up such events as Seafest, Winterfest and Canada Day programs is seeking the help of the community to find a new home for its materials.  Without a new storage area the organizers say many of their activities could be in jeopardy (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 News
Decision on fate of Thornill Jr. Secondary delayed -- While trustees voted to close a school in Kitimat and reconfigure schools in both Terrace and Kitimat, the fight to save Thornhill Jr. Secondary will have at least one more week to play out as the Coast Mountain School district delays it's decision by seven days (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 News
NTL environmental assessment suspended again-- BC Hydro requests and receives a 14 day suspension in the environmental review on the Northern Transmission Line project (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 News
New College Board Chair-- As we outlined on the blog on Tuesday, Rhoda Witheryl has been named as the new Chair of Nortwest Community College (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 News
Caregiver Plea Expected-- A Terrace caregiver will not fight sex charges laid against him following an incident at a Terrace group home in October (see article here)

Terrace Standard
Thornhill school closure decision delayed -- Members of the Coast Mountain School Board were unable to come to a unanimous decision on the fate of Thornhill Junior Secondary, setting the stage for another attempt at a decision in one week (see article here)

Terrace Standard
Cruise Line abandons Prince Rupert-- Some background of the decision by Norwegian Cruise Lines to bring to an end its association with and port calls at Prince Rupert in the 2012 cruise season (see article here)

Terrace Standard
Power Line review suspended again-- A time out for BC Hydro as they are successful in gaining a suspension of proceedings on the environmental review of the Northern Transmission line (see article here)

Terrace Standard
Terrace Tim Horton's robbed -- A hold up at the Terrace Tim Horton's was one of a number of files to keep the Terrace detachment of the RCMP busy over the last few days (see article here)

Kitimat Northern Sentinel
School closure concerns remain-- The school closure debate in Kitimat and its impact on education in the region is reviewed (see article here)

Kitimat Northern Sentinel
Kitimat watches Cowichan court case-- Kitimat council continues to keep watch on developments in a court case between North Cowichan and Catalyst Paper Corporation (see article here)

QCI Observer
NDP tanker motion passes Commons vote-- The view from Haida Gwaii of the success of Nathan Cullen's House of Commons motion on oil tankers (see article here)

QCI Observer
MLA Coons surprised by leader's resignation -- NDP MLA for the North coast Gary Coons continues to provide some media comments regarding the resignation of NDP leader Carole James. A move which Mr. Coons and twelve other NDP MLA's had called for (see article here)

QCI Observer
Heating problems at three schools-- Heating problems are causing problems for three Haida Gwaii schools (see article here)

QCI Observer
School district can sell Masset building-- The Haida Gwaii School District receives permission to sell a 12 unit apartment building that it owns in Masset (see article here)

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Podunk Below the Masthead, Tuesday, December 7, 2010

The fallout from the House of Commons debate on oil tanker traffic, another boost to Prince Rupert tax rate and Canpotex pops up on the news rotation again, some of the items of note from our Tuesday news review.

The Northern View
MP, Enbridge comment on passing of tanker ban motion-- With the House of Commons opposition parties calling for a ban on oil tankers on the North coast by way of motion in Parliament, some some comment from both sides of the debate (see article here)

The Northern View
City of Prince Rupert proposes increase to waste disposal fee -- At a special meeting of City council on Monday, council proposed a five per cent across the board increase in solid waste disposal fees, adding fifteen dollars onto the annual tax rates of city residents (see article here)

The Northern View
New Aboriginal Partnership Agreement signed in Rupert-- The second Aboriginal Partnership Agreement was made official on November 30th with a signing ceremony in Prince Rupert (see article here)

The Northern View
Kitkatla puts an end to Oona River blockade -- Some background on the end of the blockade of the Oona River barge ramp, the Kitkatla band ended their blockade of the ramp last Thursday (see article here)

The Northern View
Completion rate well below BC average -- Statistics released by the Provincial Government last week show that Prince Rupert is far behind the rest of the province when it comes to high school completion rates. Prince Rupert at 57.7 percent is far off the pace of the province with its average rate of completion of 79.9 per cent (see article here)

The Northern View
Regional District hires a new Chief Administrative Officer-- The replacement for the departed John Farrell has been announced by Regional District, as they announce that Joan Merrick will take up the post on January 15 (see article here)

The Northern View
Wanted by Police-- Prince Rupert RCMP issue a request for assistance from the public in finding the whereabouts of Lorne Robert Johnson, who is wanted for assault (see article here)

The Northern View
Plans set to stabilize McBride Street slope -- Plans are being developed to stabilize an area in the 400 block of McBride damaged in October's Thanksgiving weekend windstorm (see article here)

The Northern View
PRSS students bring Hairspary to the Lester Centre stage -- A review of last week's well received production of Hairspray by PRSS (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 News
Cullen passes on Running for BC NDP Leadership-- Spurred on by phone calls and messages Nathan Cullen say's he still has much work to do in Ottawa and won't be a candidate for the BC NDP leadership (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 News
House of Commons motion on oil tanker ban passes 143-138-- Nathan Cullen's motion to ban oil tanker traffic on the north coast found success on the House of Commons as opposition MP's voted in the majority (see article here) (see video report here)

CFTK TV 7 News
Enbridge Insists Northern Gateway Does Not Pose "Imminent Threat" to BC North Coast -- Enbridge expresses its frustrations over tactics used by the NDP MP for Skeena Bulkley Valley who called their proposed plans an imminent risk and threat to the North Coast (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 News
Canpotex talks with Prince Rupert continue-- CFTK reviews much of the same ground as the Northern View did a week ago (as we reviewed on the blog), outlining how Canpotex still has Prince Rupert under consideration for a potential potash terminal (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 News
Business Landscape Changing -- Some changes in the commercial scene for Terrace as a number of businesses in the city make plans for the new year (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 News
Donaldson Praises Carole James, Says NDP has got to get on with the Job -- One supportive MLA for Carole James in the Northwest says its time that his party got on with the job of focusing on the days ahead (see article here)

Terrace Standard
Commons passes tanker ban resolution -- Some background on Tuesday's vote in the House of Commons which saw Opposition MP's vote in favour by a total of of 143 to 138 on a motion of support to ban oil tanker traffic on the North coast (see article here)

Terrace Standard
Police seeking former Terrace resident-- RCMP issue a request for assistance from the public as they seek a former Terrace resident for information on an ongoing investigation (see article here)

Terrace Standard
City's police costs set to increase-- The cost of policing in Terrace is on the rise, as Terrace residents will need to provide $125,000 more for budget requirements for policing (see article here)

Terrace Standard
Tax hikes for homes, not industry-- Terrace council is seeking a 7 per cent increase in taxexs over five years for home owners, while proposing to lower the rate for industrial users (see article here)

KRBD Ketchikan radio
Residents speak out about South Tongass Ferry Terminal site -- Discussions in southeast Alaska continue over proposed changes to the ferry system in the region (listen to radio report here)

KRBD Ketchikan radio
Assembly approves FY2012 capital project list -- Elected officials in Ketchikan approve a range of capital projects for the upcoming years for the southeast Alaska city (listen to radio report here)

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Podunk Below the Masthead, Friday, December 3, 2010

A malfunctioning traffic light continues to attract attention, like the NDP itself these days there is division within the Northwest and Masset RCMP seek more information from a recent drug seizure on the islands, some of our items of interest from our Friday news review.

The Northern View
Debate continues around traffic lights at intersection in downtown Prince Rupert -- It's not quite the kind of thing worthy of a comprehensive scandal watch, but the Northern View continues to make a malfunctioning traffic light newsworthy (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 News
Shames Delays Opening Due to Lack of Snow -- Northwest skiing fans face a bit of disappointment as Terrace's Shames Mountain delays its opening until the middle of the month (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 News
Donaldson Stands Behind NDP Leader James, Urges Party Unity -- The lines in the NDP's civil war are getting drawn and Stikine's Doug Donaldson finds himself on the opposite side of the divide from his fellow MLA"s from the Northwest (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 News
Group Calls for Cohesive Approach to Terrace Co-op Property Future -- The future plans for the Co-op property in Terrace continue to stir debate in the city (see article here) TV 7 featured also featured a report on the issue during the evening news (see video here)

CFTK TV 7 News
CIHL: The Battle for "Best in the West" Heats Up -- A showdown for first in the CIHL West takes place Saturday night in Terrace with the Prince Rupert Rampage in town to take on the River Kings (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 News
Think Pipeline-- A pair of Touring Americans are currently in the Northwest outlining their thoughts on the Enbridge pipeline project (see video report here)

CFTK TV 7 News
Christmas Hampers-- A look at the efforts in Smithers to help out the disadvantaged in their community as we head into the holiday season (see video report here)

Terrace Standard
Co-op future hotly debated -- More background on the debate in Terrace over the future of the co-op building and land (see article here)

Terrace Standard
Power line on top ten BC Hydro list -- The promise of jobs is offered up as part of the incentive to move forward with the Northwest Transmission line (see article here)

QCI Observer
Drugs seized by Masset RCMP -- Masset RCMP release some details on a recent drug seizure on the islands (see article here)

QCI Observer
Haida Gwaii caregivers sought for new program helping them cope with dementia-- A new program on coping with the sense of loss of dementia is to begin soon on Haida Gwaii (see actable here)

 KRBD Ketchikan radio
Airline Wi-Fi service expands to Southeast, sort of-- Alaska Airlines prepares to offer Wireless Internet service to flights in the Southeast Alaska region (see article here)

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Port Alexander museum preserves coastal history -- A southeast Alaskan Historical society opens a museum to chronicle the region's history (listen to report here)

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Podunk Below the Masthead, Thursday, December 3, 2010

A contentious blockade comes down, Prince Rupert Fire Rescue urge Christmas safety and one Haida Gwaii community loses a nurse due to budget troubles, come of the items of interest from our Thursday news review.

The Northern View
Blockade in Oona River comes to an end -- A controversial blockade of timber shipments from Oona River has come to an end as the Kitkatla First Nation removes a seine boat that had been blocking access to a barge ramp (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 News
PRFD urges public to prevent Christmas tree fires by being fire smart-- With the Holiday season upon us, the Prince Rupert Fire Department provides some helpful safety tips for the home Christmas tree (see article here) As well, Sahar Nassimdoost provided this video report for the evening news.

QCI Observer
Telethon raises over $20,00-- The Massett-Haia Lions telethon of last Saturday raise 20,500, with Haida Gwaii residents donating towards requirements of the local hospital as well as a donation towards Easter Seal House in Vancouver (see article here)

QCI Observer
Not enough money to replace Port nurse: Northern Health-- Port Clements is without a nurse at their community clinic because of budget concerns at Northern Health (see article here)

QCI Observer
Sandspit votes Saturday-- Saturday brings election day to Sandspit as electors select three new members to the Moresby Island Management Committee (see article here)

KRBD Ketchikan radio
Sablefish quota expected to increase-- Good news for the roughly 800 fishers of sablefish in Alaska as quotas on the fish are increased in the state (listen to report here)

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Podunk Below the Masthead, Tuesday, November 30, 2010

A train vehicle collision in Port Edward sends a woman to Prince Rupert hospital, the District of Port Ed has some questions on in camera sessions at Regional District and the strong start program continues to find success in Prince Rupert, some of the items of interest for our Tuesday news review.

The Northern View
Train and vehicle collide in Port Edward-- Details of an incident on Tuesday morning which saw a CN train collide with a vehicle at the Nelson Street crossing in Port Edward (see article here)

The Northern View
Hospital auxiliary celebrate 100 years of serving Rupert-- A review of last weeks celebrations marking 100 years of patient care in the city (see article here)

The Northern View
Local leaders want Enbridge hearings-- Add North coast governments and First Nations to the growing list of those that want more input into the Enbridge Northern Gateway process (see article here)

The Northern View
Jobless rate drops in October-- The Northern View offers up its interpretations of the latest jobless stats released for October (see article here)

The Northern View
Including wildlife in fisheries management just makes sense-- A look at a scientific paper which outlines its thoughts on better salmon management (see article here)

The Northern View
Port Ed talks RD in-camera-- The District of Port Edward addresses the issue of in camera meetings at Skeena Queen Charlotte Regional District proceedings (see article here)

The Northern View
Northern Health turns the focus to men's health concerns -- A review of a recent Northern Health study into the health of men and boys in Northern BC (see report here)

The Northern View
Tourism gets nod for ad money-- Tourism Prince Rupert is the first of the successful applicants for money from Prince Rupert as city council passes a motion to encourage the purchase of ads (see article here)

The Northern View
Vigil to honour victims of massacre-- The North Coast Transition Society outlines its plans for a candlelight vigil on December 6th to mark the anniversary of the massacre at Montreal's Ecole Polytechnique, the noon hour vigil will take place in the multi purpose room at NWCC (see article here)

The Northern View
End of NTL assessment delayed-- A fifteen day extension to the end of the environmental assessment process of the Northern Transmission Line is announced (see article here)

The Northern View
Fact sheet for investors complete-- The Prince Rupert and Port Edward Development Corporation has completed its study and provided some helpful information for would be investors in the region (see article here)

The Northern View
Taking the good with the bad... -- A review of a session held at Community Futures of the NOrthwest last week that focused on attitudes in Prince Rupert and what is needed to create economic development (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 News
Third Prince Rupert Strong Start two months along and going strong-- The third Strong Start program has been running since September and CFTK outlines its success thus far (see article here) Sahar Nassimdoost provided this video report on the program which you can view here.

CFTK TV 7 News
Highway Reopened at Onion Lake following Three Vehicle Crash-- Winter weather driving proved challenging south of Terrace on Tuesday morning as RCMP responded to a three vehicle crash near Mount Layton Hot Springs (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 News
Public Meeting on Thornhill Junior Secondary's Future tonight-- Coast Mountain School District holds another of its public consultation sessions to discuss the fate of Thornhill Secondary (see article here) Coast Mountain Distrtict met with Kitimat parents on Monday those proceedings were examined in this video report

Terrace Standard
Power line review delayed again-- A fifteen  day delay is put in place for the end of the assessment into the Northern Transmission Line (see article here)

Terrace Standard
Three vehicle crash sends three to hospital -- Details and a picture of a three vehicle accident on Highway 37 south of Terrace (see article here)

KRBD Ketchikan radio
Hikers rescued after losing way on Deer Mountain-- A two day rescue operation comes to a successful conclusion as two hikers are found after losing track of a trail near Ketchikan (listen to report here)

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NMFS plans to issue halibut charter permits soon-- New regulations are set to begin in Alaska's halibut fishery (listen to report here)

KRBD Ketchikan radio
Expert says Old Wrangell Mill site can be revived-- Hopes are high for the revival of a timber mill and industry around Wrangell (listen to report here)

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Podunk Below the Masthead, Monday, November 29, 2010

The Rupert to Tsawwassen ferry route may be back on the drawing board, Winterfest is almost upon us and winter weather makes for an interesting travel day for the Terrace airport, some of the items of note from our Monday news review.

The Northern View
Councillor concerned BC Ferries re-examining Prince Rupert to Tsawwassen route-- Councillor Sheila Gordon-Payne relays her impressions from the latest exchange of ideas with BC Ferries regarding proposed changes to North-South ferry routing (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 News
Prince Rupert Winterfest just around the corner-- With rumours bouncing across the city of cancellation, the Prince Rupert Special Events Society sets the record straight on this years Winterfest celebrations set to get underway this weekend(see article here) Sahar Nassimdoost provided this review for the evening news (see video here)

CFTK TV 7 News
Not Guilty of Dangerous Driving-- An American man involved in a police related shooting last November in Smithers, has one less charge to worry about, after being found not guilty of dangerous operation of a vehicle (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 News
Rampage Tied with River Kings for First in CIHL West; Kitimat Right Behind-- A review of the weekend action in the CIHL and the impact of those results on the west division standings (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 News
Santa arrives -- Terrace claims the first sighting of Santa this season, as the Jolly Elf clad in red arrived by Helicopter this weekend landing at the Terrace Canadian Tire store (see video report here)

Terrace Standard
Airlines continue to fly despite storm-- Monday's winter weather in Terrace causes some disruptions to the Terrace Airport schedule, but the airport manager advises all would be passengers to go to the airport with the prospect of flying on their minds (see article here)

Terrace Standard
Kitselas, BC Hydro sign agreement on Northwest Transmission Line -- The Kitselas First Nation signs an agreement for development funds and training related to the construction of the Northwest Transmission Line (see article here)

Terrace Standard
Winter Tire use urged-- Results of winter tire checkpoint in the Terrace area last month shows that residents are heeding the message of using winter tires in the Northwest, though there is still room for improvement (see article here)

QCI Observer
Councils cooperate-- Two Haida Gwaii community councils make plans to continue on with quarterly combined meetings (see article here)

QCI Observer
Forest tenure study in works-- The Village of Masset supports an application from the Misty Isles Economic Development Society seeking funding for a forest tenure acquisition feasibility study (see article here)

QCI Observer
Helmet law to be more strictly enforced-- Queen Charlotte RCMP intend to ensure that Islanders are complying with the bicycle helmet laws (see article here)

KRBD Ketchikan radio
St. Gregory pastor removed while investigation occurs -- Alaskan authorities conduct an investigation into questionable material found on the computer of a Sitka area church (listen to radio report here)

KRBD Ketchikan radio
Bob DeArmond (1911-2010) created "window into past"-- Sitka residents review the impact of journalist  Bob DeArmond who passed away last week (listen to radio report here)

KRBD Ketchikan radio
Paul removed from STA council-- A member of the Sitka Tribe of Alaska Tribal Council is removed from his seat after being found guilty of neglect of duty and gross misconduct (listen to radio report here)

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Podunk Below the Masthead, Wednesday, November 17, 2010

A bright future ahead according to the Quickload President, DFO's misplaced priorities and a reminder of the unsolved nature of high profile triple murder in Kitimat from 1997, some of the items of interest for our Wednesday news review.

The Northern View
Quickload president speaks of bright future for Prince Rupert-- The promising future of the Port of Prince Rupert was the topic for the monthly Chamber of Commerce gathering as Quickload Terminals President Matt Holland outlined what he sees ahead (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 News
Fisherman's Union says DFO can't manage its finances -- Joy Thorkelson wearing her UFAWU hat blasts the Department of Fisheries over their priorities and accuses the federal department of being unable to manage its finances properly (see article here) (see Sahar Nassimdoost's news report for TV 7 here)

CFTK TV 7 News
Burns Lake Residents Get Set to Head to the Polls -- Another Northern BC community prepares to head for the polls in a local by-election (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 news
Coast Mtns. District Names new Superintendent -- Nancy Wells is named as the new Superintendent of Schools for the Coast Mountain District (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 News
Reward increased for Kevin Vermette-- The reward for a man sought in a horrific triple murder in Kitimat has been increased as Police continue to seek information on the whereabouts of Kevin Vermette who is alleged to have shot four Kitimat residents in 1997 killing three of them (see article here) TV 7 featured this report on their evening news of Wednesday.

CFTK TV 7 News
Pritchett Concert Hailed as "Huge Success" -- A Canadian country star returns to his northwest roots and helps out his home area (see article here) (view video report here)

Terrace Standard
Three vehicle crash sends one to hospital--  Terrace's police, fire and ambulance personnel responded to a three vehicle accident in the Kenney and Park Avenue area on Wednesday (see article here)

Kitimat Northern Sentinel
Six candidates vie for seat on Kitimat council -- The Kitmat by-election is fast approaching as voters their prepare to cast their votes in the city council by-election (see article here)

KRBD Ketchikan radio
Murkowski to claim victory tonight-- The write in ballots have been counted and write in candidate LIsa Murkowski appears set to re-claim her spot in the US Senate (see article here)

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Podunk Below the Masthead, Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Parking changes for the downtown area, Kitimat's would be councillors meet in debate and Alaska starts their count of Senate write in ballots, some of our findings for Wednesday's news review.

The Northern View
Parking changes made in downtown Prince Rupert-- Our stay at parking spots is going to be increased and those businesses that are paying in lieu of spots will get a significant break in the cost (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 News
Soliders killed in Afghanistan shape meaning of Remembrance Day -- Terrace will be host to one of many Remembrance Day ceremonies across the northwest on Thursday (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 News
Smithers to Hold Referendum on Second Sheet of Ice Proposal -- The cost of a second sheet of ice in Smithers will go to a referendum next November (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 News
Kitimat Candidates Square Off in Debate Tonight -- Candidates for the Kitimat by-election held their debate on Wednesday (see article here)

Terrace Standard
Manhunt ends with arrests-- More background on the Halloween evening police incident that closed down Highway 16 east of Terrace (see article here)

KRBD Ketchikan
Senate write-in count begins -- The process of counting the write in ballots from last weeks Alaska Senate election begins (see article here)

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Podunk Below the Masthead, Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Council majority recommends more details on in camera sessions, changes possible to fisheries on the north coast and more details on the Halloween police incident outside of Terrace, some of the items of interest from Tuesday's news review.

The Northern View
Prince Rupert council votes to share more information on in-camera meetings -- City council will begin to outline some of their talking points from those closed in camera meetings (see article here)

The Northern View
DFO hints at Frist Nations co-management -- Potential changes may be coming to Fisheries management on the north coast (see article here)

The Northern View
Minister says more log shipping capacity needed in B.C. -- Calls for more capacity, as Canada rushes past Russia as the main exporter of raw logs to China (see article here)

The Northern View
Human trafficking focus of two-day forum -- Details of a forum held in Prince Rupert last week on the topic of Human trafficking (see article here)

The Northern View
Hauptman wins national luge championship -- A former Rupertite reaches the top of his sport (see article here)

The Northern View
Hospital Auxiliary makes $35,000 donation --A sizeable start for fundraising for Laparoscopic Surgery equipment as the Hospital auxiliary adds 35,000 dollars towards the goal of 90,000 dollars. (see article here)

The Northern View
Cullen calls on feds to oppose Enbridge-- Nathan Cullen took the cause of Enbridge opposition to the House of Commons calling on the Federal government to join mayors and First Nations leaders in the province to oppose the Enbridge project (see article here)

The Northern View
Father/son duo involved in Hwy. 16 closure appear in court -- The first court date takes place for the subjects of the Halloween night roadblock/police incident outside of Terrace (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 News
The little school that could -- A review of the goals and progress of the city's Pacific coast school (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 News
 New details emerging from police incident east of Terrace -- More background on the police incident of October 31st which closed Highway 16 until mid day November 1st  (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 News
Car stolen from Terrace medical building-- A car thief (or thieves) strike a Terrace medical buildings parking lot taking a 95 Honda accord in mid afternoon. (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 News
Kitsault Mine Review Begins-- Public consultation begins for a proposed revival of a molybdenum mine at Kitsault (see article here)

Terrace Standard
Manhunt ends with arrests -- A review of the October 31st incident outside of Terrace (see article here)

Terrace Standard
Wanted by RCMP in Terrace -- Crime Stoppers puts out the call for assistance in the quest for a female wanted on 3 province wide warrants (see article here)

QCI Observer
Ferry holding in Skidegate -- The Northern Adventure gains some extra time shore bound in Skidegate due to severe weather conditions off of Haida Gwaii (see article here)

KRBD Ketchikan radio
Ketchikan's Taggart prepares for Iditarod -- A Ketchikan woman makes her preparations to take part in the famed Iditarod race (listen to radio report here)


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Podunk Below the Masthead, Monday, November 8, 2010

Pet abandonment at the SPCA, Coal may be king for BC's ports and a bad treat for a Masset trick and treater, some of the items of interest from our Monday news review.

The Northern View
Prince Rupert SPCA asking people to stop abandoning dogs at the shelter at night --A disturbing incident of pet abandonment late at night at the SPCA has the local shelter workers asking for Rupertittes to follow the proper procedure when it comes to surrendering their pets (see article here)

The Northern View
October numbers at Fairview Terminal down from 2009 levels-- The latest numbers from the Prince Rupert Port Authority (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 News
Prince Rupert losing patience with unsightly buildings -- Jerry Kurka's dispute with the City of Prince Rupert over mandated repairs to his Home Hardware building gets a review on CFTK (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 News
Coal Mining and export looking promising for BC -- A trade mission to Asia  is encouraged by the opportunities for further coal exports from British Columbia (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 News
CIHL: RiverKings still undefeated, Rampage win one they can keep -- Details on the weekend of action in the CIHL (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 News
Co-op graffiti will not be re-examined by City of Terrace-- The City of Terrace won't play the role of art critic when it comes to a graffiti project on the city's co-op building (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 News
New timber management joint venture formed--  Two companies form up a  joint venture to operate a forestry company in Terrace (see article here) (see video report here)

CFTK TV 7 News
Terrace Rotary Auction's Golden Anniversary a Winner-- The Terrace Rotary Club of Terrace celebrated its 50th anniversary this past weekend (see article here) TV 7 also had a video report on the auction (see video here)

CFTK TV 7 News
RCMP Youth Academy in New Hazelton-- The New Hazelton detachment of the RCMP holds a Youth Academy for the community for children aged 3 to 13,  providing a look at the requirements of police work (see article here) (see video report here)

CFTK TV 7 News
Terrace council discusses future of ET Kenney School-- Much like Prince Rupert, Terrace is seeking options for its closed public school buildings (see article here)

Terrace Standard
Co-op Graffiti to stay -- The co-op building graffiti project in Terrace once again makes it to the Terrace council agenda (see article here)

Terrace Standard
Rotary Auction comes to a close-- A review of the Terrace Rotary Club auction held over the weekend (see article here)

QCI Observer
Trick, no treat in Masset-- A Masset trick or treater suffers the effects of what appears to have been a tampered halloween treat (see article here)

QCI Observer
Cold winter predicted -- Haida Gwaii residents are advised to prepare for a cold and snowy winter as La Nina makes its appearance in December (see article here)

QCI Observer
Slippery roads equal accidents -- Cold temperatures on Monday provided for ideal conditions for minor traffic accidents on Haida Gwaii (see article here)

KRBD Ketchikan radio
Allen Marine Tours goes small ship cruising-- An established Alaska marine provider enters the small-ship cruise industry for 2011 (listen to report here)

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Podunk Below the Masthead, Thursday, November 4, 2010

Canpotex expands it exports base, Mailbox explosives found in Terrace area and they're studying whales in southeast Alaska, some of the items of interest in our Thursday news review.

The Northern View 
Canpotex signs agreements with Asian customers totaling up to 6.7 million tons of potash-- Saskatchewan's potash giant drums up some business in Asia (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 News 
New animal shelter in Kitimat set to open -- It's almost moving day for Kitimat's Humane Society as they prepare to move into a new shelter (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 News
Cancer Facility Renovations Complete in Smithers-- A newly renovated facility for cancer patients in the Smithers area offers enhanced services for the community (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 News 
Power Remains Out in Thornhill-- A car takes out a power pole in Thornhill leaving the community in the dark for the majority of the day (see article here)

CFTK TV 7 News 
Austin Delighted, Rustad Surprised by Premier Campbell's Resignation-- Some feedback in the Terrace area over the Premier's announcement of Wednesday (see article here)

Terrace Standard 
Mailbox explosives dangerous -- Terrace RCMP are investigating incidents of small amounts of explosives being left in mailboxes in the Bench area of the city between October 3 and November 1 (see article here)

Terrace Standard 
Power out east of Terrace-- More details on the power outage east of Terrace that is affecting over 1,000 homes and businesses (see article here)

KRBD Radio Ketchikan
Southeast senators keep leadership posts -- A review of the electoral results from Tuesday night for southeast Alaska politicians (listen to report here)

KRBD Radio Ketchikan 
Noise equals knowledge for ocean scientists, students-- Sitka is playing host to scientists from around the USA as they gather to study the region's whales and share their findings with local students (listen to report here)

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