A wishful retirement program, reaping the rewards of the north coast forestry and a debt load to tumble American cities, some of the items of note from our Monday financial files.
Globe and Mail-- Talisman sells B.C. gas field stake for $1-billion
Globe and Mail-- Deflation ‘worst possible world’ for life insurers
National Post-- One of the greatest bull markets in history
National Post-- Canada's wishful thinking pension program
Vancouver Sun-- B.C. band reaps benefits from wholly owned forest products firm
New York Times-- When Zombies win
Guardian UK online-- $2tn debt crisis threatens to bring down 100 US cities
Telegraph UK online-- Self-righteous Germany must accept a euro-debt union or leave EMU
Sydney Morning Telegraph-- Shareholders to get more power on salaries
China Daily-- Govt to invest $15b in farmland
Times of India-- Two decades of unshackled growth
Monday, December 20, 2010
Coast Tsimshian Resources pays dividends to members of First Nation
Over the weekend, The Vancouver Sun outlined the details of the first ever dividend cheques handed out to residents of Lax Kw'alaams last Thursday, marking the first of the estimated 3,300 Coast Tsimshian to receive their share of the company's success for 2010.
The article by Gordon Hamilton goes on to explain the success of the company which acquired the timber rights of the failed Skeena Cellulose company six years ago and has since then turned those timber rights into an economic engine for the region.
As one of the northwest's largest companies, Coast Tsimshian currently employs 200 people in a variety of functions related to the timber industry, an industry most had given up for dead on the north coast in the wake of the economically devastating Skeena failure.
Included in its list of economic development is a newly created biocoal wood pellet plant, a joint venture with Global Biofuel Energy, taking waste wood and turning it into yet another product for the export market all while employing 30 people in the process.
The Coast Tsimshian have also opened up a trade office in Beijing and brought life once again to the Industrial park in Prince Rupert where a log debarked process the logs for further shipment mostly to China.
In an era of corporate downsizing or abandonment in some cases on the North coast, the success of the various Coast Tsimshian efforts seems to be a different breeze blowing on the north coast these days.
The full review of the path from inception to dividends can be found from Sunday's Vancouver Sun, an article you can examine here.
Rupertites may be in store for celestial treat tonight
North coast stargazers and amateur astronomers should look towards the moon around 10:30 on Monday night, when the moon will enter the darkest part of the Earth's shadow. The celestial show continues on past the midnight hour when the moon will be at the deepest portion of its eclipse at 12:17am and then will emerge from the shadow around 12:50, the night time show should be complete by 2 am.
The fact that this eclipse is taking place during the winter solstice (the shortest day of the year) is considered more of a coincidence than anything else, a handy conversation topic for those looking up into the night skies.
So far, it's so good for the weather forecast for Monday night with a clear but chilly night in the forecast.
There are however some snow flurries in the forecast for Tuesday and with them will come clouds, hopefully the clouds and flurries will hold off until later in the sunny part of the day Tuesday.
A sentiment no doubt shared especially by those that feel a little cheated by our past regular climatic cycles of clouds during major star gazing events.
Some background information on Monday night's show can be found below.
Sky and Telescope-- A sky high lunar eclipse
Victoria Times Colonist-- Clouds may rain on lunar eclipse enthusiasts
USA Today-- Entire nation gets a 'ringside seat' to total lunar eclipse
CNN-- Final lunar eclipse of 2010 set for early morning of December 21
Seattle Post-- Get ready for a total lunar eclipse
Globe and Mail-- Rare lunar eclipse to start early Tuesday morning
ABC Australia-- There's a blood moon on the rise
CTV-- Extremely rare lunar eclipse set for Tuesday
Chicago Tribune-- Winter's longest night offers astronomical gift
NPR -- Early Christmas treat: 2010's Total Lunar Eclipse
PC Magazine-- Lunar Eclipse, Winter Solstice Coincide This Tuesday
Fox News-- Will Tuesday Be the Darkest Day in 456 Years?
CBC-- Double Darkness
MSNBC-- How to watch the Dec. 20 total lunar eclipse
Discover Magazine-- Lunar eclipse Monday night
Live Science-- Total Lunar Eclipse, Winter Solstice & Meteor Shower
Rampage Review Week Twelve
On the hockey front, Friday night's 5-3 victory over the River Kings solidified the Rampage grasp on first place in the CIHL west, providing the home side faithful of 783 with another well played and entertaining game.
The victory also provided the Rampage with a two point lead over second place Kitimat and puts them four points ahead of Terrace in the division, with but three games remaining in the CIHL season.
The Rampage offense was paced by two goals from Chris Brlecic, with singles from Brett Stava, Trevor Clouthier and J. T. Ward. The closely contested game featured three lead changes before the Rampage took control of matters in the third.
The two teams were tied after one period, while Terrace took a 3-2 lead into the third before the Rampage launched the comeback added a few insurance markers, the final one an empty net goal to bring home the win.
Daniel Lorette claimed the win with 27 saves on 30 shots, while Spencer Krupop was tagged with the Terrace loss surrendering four of the five goals from the total of 29 fired on the Terrace net.
Periods one and two provided for a physical game, sometimes a little too physical, as 34 minutes in penalties were called on Friday night. The majority of time in the box given to Terrace who served 24 minutes on 8 infractions, while the Rampage were assessed 10 minutes of penalty time of five infractions.
For Terrace the weekend proved to be a costly one in the West Division standings, in addition to their Friday night defeat to the Rampage, the River Kings dropped a second road game of the weekend Saturday night in Kitimat losing to the Ice Demons 5-2.
In addition to that match, there were three other games on the CIHL schedule this weekend, the results of all of those matches of the weekend can be found below.
Saturday, December 18 -- Williams Lake 12 Burns Lake 4
Saturday, December 18-- Smithers 4 Houston 1
Saturday, December 18 -- Kitimat 5 Terrace 2
Sunday, December 19-- Williams Lake 6 Burns Lake 2
Sunday the Rampage had a more leisurely skate in mind as they welcomed Rupertites to their annual skate with the Rampage session at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre arena. A large crowd of young and old took advantage of the free admission and joined in with players for the afternoon of fun on the ice, bringing with them a large number of donations of cash and canned food destined for the Salvation Army food bank.
The players will now turn their attention to the Christmas and New Years holiday before heading back to the rink and the remainder of the CIHL schedule, Prince Rupert's next game on the schedule is Saturday January 8th, when they take on the Kitimat Ice Demons in their final road game of the year.
January 15th and 16th will bring an end to the regular season of the CIHL as the Rampage play host to the Houston Luckies at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre, matches which will all set the stage for the playoff match ups.
You can find a full review of the Rampage season so far from our permanent link on the blog, which you can check out here.
Further reports on the CIHL this week will be posted below.
December 17-- Northern View-- Prince Rupert Rampage defeat Terrace River Kings
City takes action on nuisance properties
Pages 31 to 44 of the most recent Prince Rupert City council agenda (see here) provides a paper trail of sorts from Alan Scott, the City's Building and Licencing Inspector, who outlines the steps he has taken thus far to have property owners on 3rd Avenue West and Fifth Avenue East provide for resolution of the city's concerns.
Citing provisions of 74 of the Community Charter, Scott was advising the city to declare the properties to be a nuisance and order they be wrecked and removed.
The appropriate letters of notice of his intent to advise council were forwarded to the respective property owners, who once officially informed of the city's actions will be expected to tear down the properties in question or await the city's arrival to do so for them with the bill to follow.
CFTK TV 7 News provided this report on counci's decision on the fate of the 3rd Avenue property in question, that property owner now has thirty days to act on the city's order.
The developments regarding the Fifth Avenue East property and its state of dis-repair haven't been reported on as of yet.
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Podunk Below the Masthead Archives for December 2010
Our archive of the daily findings from the North coast's various media sources. Each day we highlight the main stories of the day for the Northwest for the month of December.
December 17-- The Rampage remain atop the CIHL West, Tourism Prince Rupert outlines its thoughts on the cruise line cancellation and Shames Mountain is open, some of the items of note from our review of the news from Friday. (see post here)
December 16-- 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. (see post here)
December 15-- Mr. Cullen seeks to bring the Northern Allowance to Haida Gwaii, School District 52 settles on a name for the middle school and Terrace RCMP resolve a few tense hours in Thornhill, some of the items of note from our Wednesday review of the news. (see post here)
December 14-- 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. (see post here)
December 13-- The Rampage reclaim first place in the CIHL, city council approves a number of community grants and crime in Terrace takes a worrisome turn, some of the items of note from our Monday news review. (see post here)
December 10-- Prince Rupert City Council reviews a number of community requests for financial assistance, the RCMP in Prince Rupert begin their annual counter attack program and Massett decides against a new recreation centre and pool for the community, some of the items of interest from the Friday news review. (see post here)
December 9 -- The Province sees a bright future for forestry shipments out of Prince Rupert, the Special Events Society outlines the concern it has over its future events in the wake of its storage problems and Enbridge is disappointed but continues on with the review process for its Gateway project, some of the items of interest in the news from Thursday. (see post here)
December 8-- 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. (see post here)
December 7-- 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. (see post here)
December 6-- Remembering Montreal, Jobless numbers reviewed and the oil tanker debate comes to the floor of the House of Commons, some of the items of note from our Monday review of the news. (see post here)
December 3-- 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. (see post here)
December 2-- 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. (see post here)
December 1-- The Coast Guard bids farewell to a faithful workhorse of the fleet, the name will be Rainmakers in 2011 and Hairspray the Musical is ready to hit the stage, some of the items of note for our Wednesday review of the news. (see post here)
December 17-- The Rampage remain atop the CIHL West, Tourism Prince Rupert outlines its thoughts on the cruise line cancellation and Shames Mountain is open, some of the items of note from our review of the news from Friday. (see post here)
December 16-- 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. (see post here)
December 15-- Mr. Cullen seeks to bring the Northern Allowance to Haida Gwaii, School District 52 settles on a name for the middle school and Terrace RCMP resolve a few tense hours in Thornhill, some of the items of note from our Wednesday review of the news. (see post here)
December 14-- 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. (see post here)
December 13-- The Rampage reclaim first place in the CIHL, city council approves a number of community grants and crime in Terrace takes a worrisome turn, some of the items of note from our Monday news review. (see post here)
December 10-- Prince Rupert City Council reviews a number of community requests for financial assistance, the RCMP in Prince Rupert begin their annual counter attack program and Massett decides against a new recreation centre and pool for the community, some of the items of interest from the Friday news review. (see post here)
December 9 -- The Province sees a bright future for forestry shipments out of Prince Rupert, the Special Events Society outlines the concern it has over its future events in the wake of its storage problems and Enbridge is disappointed but continues on with the review process for its Gateway project, some of the items of interest in the news from Thursday. (see post here)
December 8-- 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. (see post here)
December 7-- 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. (see post here)
December 6-- Remembering Montreal, Jobless numbers reviewed and the oil tanker debate comes to the floor of the House of Commons, some of the items of note from our Monday review of the news. (see post here)
December 3-- 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. (see post here)
December 2-- 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. (see post here)
December 1-- The Coast Guard bids farewell to a faithful workhorse of the fleet, the name will be Rainmakers in 2011 and Hairspray the Musical is ready to hit the stage, some of the items of note for our Wednesday review of the news. (see post here)
Saturday, December 18, 2010
No lump of coal from RTI
Those that were perhaps too busy this weekend to do a thorough review of the weekly Northern Connector, may have missed a story of community involvement from one of Prince Rupert's most well known industries.
Ridley Terminals, the Ridley Island shipping point for coal shipments through the Northern Pacific Gateway is sponsoring an afternoon of fun for young Rupertites at the Civic Centre complex on Wednesday, December 22nd, from Noon to 4 PM. Four hours where use of the entire complex will be free, whether it's the pool, the gym, the rink or any of the other activities planned on the day including children's movies and a bouncy castle set up.
The gift to Prince Rupert comes from the employees of Ridley Terminals who thankful for the well paying employment that they have in the city, wished to give back to the community this year, a generous effort that was duly recognized by the Mayor and City councillors this week after notice was given to council this week in a memo by City Manager Gordon Howie.
Queen Charlotte City RCMP seeking suspect in attempted arson at detachment
The incident which is currently under investigation reportedly had a an unknown suspect breaking a window at the front of the detachment at around 9 pm on Friday night, interrupted by the on duty jail cell guard, the suspect fled the scene leaving behind a 4 litre jug of gasoline and a marine type flare on the floor of the front office area.
The on duty guard was the only person working inside the detachment at the time, he made contact with the patrol unit on duty at the time which conducted a search of the area, however no potential suspects were found in the course of that search.
Members from the detachment are seeking the assistance of the public who may have spotted a male, six feet tall, last seen wearing a toque and matching sweater, in the vicinity of the detachment Friday night.
There is a chance he would have been noticeable from the odour of gasoline on his clothes as a result of spilling gas.
Of particular concern to the RCMP, in addition to the brazen nature of such an incident as this, is the potential for damage and injury to both on duty personnel and those in cells that night that could have resulted had the attempt been successful.
Anyone with information on the file can contact the Queen Charlotte City detachment at 250 559-4421 or contact Crimestoppers at 1 800 222-8477.
A full review of the Friday night incident can be found from the RCMP website.
QCI Observer-- Queen Charlotte RCMP investigating apparent arson attempt on detachment building
Podunk Below the Masthead, Friday, December 17, 2010
The Rampage remain atop the CIHL West, Tourism Prince Rupert outlines its thoughts on the cruise line cancellation and Shames Mountain is open, some of the items of note from our review of the news from Friday.
The Northern View
Prince Rupert Rampage defeat Terrace River Kings-- Details of the 5-3 Friday night victory of the Prince Rupert Rampage over the Terrace River Kings, providing a cushion for the local team in the CIHL west division standings (see article here)
The Northern View
Project manager provides update on Hays Creek Sewer Project work-- An update on the 1.8 million dollar Hays Creek Sewer Project (see article here)
CFTK TV 7 News
Prince Rupert needs more retail options -- A review of some thoughts from the city's Tourism office in the wake of the recent cancellation of Prince Rupert as port call for 2012 by Norwegian Cruise Lines (see article here) (Sahar Nassimdoost provided this report for TV 7)
CFTK TV 7 News
PR Salvation Army -- Sahar Nassimdoost's video report on the helping hand of Rupertites to the Salvation Army over the Christmas season (see video report here)
CFTK TV 7 News
Shames Mountain opens this weekend-- Good news for local ski fans as the Shames mountain facility opens its doors this weekend (see article here)
CFTK TV 7 News
Terrace Skating Club Hosts Christmas Concert Saturday-- Terrace's Skating Club is set to present its Winter Festival on Ice production (see article here)
CFTK TV 7 News
Smithers Chamber of Commerce budget-- A look at the year end review for the Smithers Chamber of Commerce (see video report here)
Terrace Standard
Cancer care event planned-- Terrace council agrees to provide a letter of support for a Terrace area group seeking to bring a more integrated approach for cancer care to the community (see article here)
Terrace Standard
Gingolx gets new child care centre -- The Nass Valley celebrates the opening of a new Headstart Daycare centre (see article here)
Terrace Standard
Council protests rising police costs-- The City of Terrace makes plans to take its concerns to the Federal Government over the rising cost of its police services in the city (see article here)
QCI Observer
NaiKun cash position good until 2014-- NaiKun Wind provides a financial review that suggests they are in a good cash position after restructuring and feel positive about their position leading into 2014 (see article here)
QCI Observer
Spirit Square stage a go-- The latest plans for development of Queen Charlotte City's spirit square (see article here)
QCI Observer
Sierra Club leader steps down -- The leader of the Sierra Club on Haida Gwaii has decided to step down and with him a few other members decide to take a break from the organizations work on the Islands (see article here)
KRBD Ketchikan radio
Council approves 2011 budget-- Details of the City of Ketchikan's 2011 budget (listen to radio report here)
KRBD Ketchikan radio
Rough weather stops fast ferries from sailing -- The State of Alaska's fast ferries stay in port in the wake of rough winter weather (see article here)
KRBD Ketchikan radio
Credit Union COO to serve two years for embezzlement -- A former Sitka Credit Union manager is sentenced to prison for embezzling 187,000 in operational money (listen to radio report here)
KRBD Ketchikan radio
2011 Sitka herring row quota tops 19,000 tons-- Herring fishermen in the Sitka area will target their highest quota ever in the spring (see article here)
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Prince Rupert Rampage defeat Terrace River Kings-- Details of the 5-3 Friday night victory of the Prince Rupert Rampage over the Terrace River Kings, providing a cushion for the local team in the CIHL west division standings (see article here)
The Northern View
Project manager provides update on Hays Creek Sewer Project work-- An update on the 1.8 million dollar Hays Creek Sewer Project (see article here)
CFTK TV 7 News
Prince Rupert needs more retail options -- A review of some thoughts from the city's Tourism office in the wake of the recent cancellation of Prince Rupert as port call for 2012 by Norwegian Cruise Lines (see article here) (Sahar Nassimdoost provided this report for TV 7)
CFTK TV 7 News
PR Salvation Army -- Sahar Nassimdoost's video report on the helping hand of Rupertites to the Salvation Army over the Christmas season (see video report here)
CFTK TV 7 News
Shames Mountain opens this weekend-- Good news for local ski fans as the Shames mountain facility opens its doors this weekend (see article here)
CFTK TV 7 News
Terrace Skating Club Hosts Christmas Concert Saturday-- Terrace's Skating Club is set to present its Winter Festival on Ice production (see article here)
CFTK TV 7 News
Smithers Chamber of Commerce budget-- A look at the year end review for the Smithers Chamber of Commerce (see video report here)
Terrace Standard
Cancer care event planned-- Terrace council agrees to provide a letter of support for a Terrace area group seeking to bring a more integrated approach for cancer care to the community (see article here)
Terrace Standard
Gingolx gets new child care centre -- The Nass Valley celebrates the opening of a new Headstart Daycare centre (see article here)
Terrace Standard
Council protests rising police costs-- The City of Terrace makes plans to take its concerns to the Federal Government over the rising cost of its police services in the city (see article here)
QCI Observer
NaiKun cash position good until 2014-- NaiKun Wind provides a financial review that suggests they are in a good cash position after restructuring and feel positive about their position leading into 2014 (see article here)
QCI Observer
Spirit Square stage a go-- The latest plans for development of Queen Charlotte City's spirit square (see article here)
QCI Observer
Sierra Club leader steps down -- The leader of the Sierra Club on Haida Gwaii has decided to step down and with him a few other members decide to take a break from the organizations work on the Islands (see article here)
KRBD Ketchikan radio
Council approves 2011 budget-- Details of the City of Ketchikan's 2011 budget (listen to radio report here)
KRBD Ketchikan radio
Rough weather stops fast ferries from sailing -- The State of Alaska's fast ferries stay in port in the wake of rough winter weather (see article here)
KRBD Ketchikan radio
Credit Union COO to serve two years for embezzlement -- A former Sitka Credit Union manager is sentenced to prison for embezzling 187,000 in operational money (listen to radio report here)
KRBD Ketchikan radio
2011 Sitka herring row quota tops 19,000 tons-- Herring fishermen in the Sitka area will target their highest quota ever in the spring (see article here)
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Friday, December 17, 2010
It's the economy, Friday, December 17, 2010
Suncor's suitors, an Olympic final report and in America a cut for the heirs, some of the items of note from our Financial review for a Friday.
Globe and Mail-- Suncor, Total in $1.8-billion oil sands deal
Globe and Mail-- Loonie may be in 'death grip,' Carney should act: CIBC
National Post-- Republicans kill US$1.2T spending bill
National Post-- Facebook, Twitter leading surge in private companies' value
Vancouver Sun-- $2.5 billion, 45,000 jobs generated by Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics - reports
New York Times-- Tax Cut Package Can Be a Boon for Heirs
Guardian UK online-- Lloyds Banking Group admits £4.3bn of losses on Irish loans
Telegraph UK online-- EU shocked by Irish debt downgrade
Sydney Daily Telegraph-- Economic recovery to be volatile- ANZ
China Daily-- China machinery, electronic exports hit $940b
Times of India-- Expect fatter pay packet, 20% jump in hiring in New Year
Globe and Mail-- Suncor, Total in $1.8-billion oil sands deal
Globe and Mail-- Loonie may be in 'death grip,' Carney should act: CIBC
National Post-- Republicans kill US$1.2T spending bill
National Post-- Facebook, Twitter leading surge in private companies' value
Vancouver Sun-- $2.5 billion, 45,000 jobs generated by Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics - reports
New York Times-- Tax Cut Package Can Be a Boon for Heirs
Guardian UK online-- Lloyds Banking Group admits £4.3bn of losses on Irish loans
Telegraph UK online-- EU shocked by Irish debt downgrade
Sydney Daily Telegraph-- Economic recovery to be volatile- ANZ
China Daily-- China machinery, electronic exports hit $940b
Times of India-- Expect fatter pay packet, 20% jump in hiring in New Year
And if my Mom phones, tell her I'm not at the rink today...
Poor Bruce Boudreau, beyond the troubles with his under performing and highly paid hockey club today he has a much larger problem on the horizon this Christmas, he has to face his Mama after his television debut on HBO this week.
Boudreau and his Capitals are part of a number of HBO programs tracking both the Caps and the Pittsburgh Penguins, as they work their way through December of the NHL season on their way to a rendezvous on New Years Day at the Winter Classic at Pittsburgh's Heinz Field.
Styled as a behind the scenes all access pass kind of program, hockey fans are learning a fair amount (perhaps a little too much) about some of their favourite hockey players, their coaches and any other fellow traveller that pops into the camera viewfinder in the next few weeks.
The program titled 24/7 Penguins Capitals road to the NHL Winter Classic is clearly not the thing of a Peter Puck greatest hits collection, unfiltered and clearly uncensored, the good, the bad and the profane is all there for display. A fascinating glimpse inside the dressing room, team bus, airport waits and any other location that Pens and Caps may gather with the camera almost a constant companion.
Boudreau's debut on the television documentary screen has made for much conversation after episode one, his liberal use of F bombs in his missives to his Capital troops a warning to coaches everywhere from high school to the pros, that emotions caught on tape can certainly provide for talking points not to shortly after public review.
For those who missed the debut on Wednesday, but want to total up the F bombs themselves, (providing that Mom and any little children for that matter aren't around) the more colourful of Boudreau's cinematic rant can be found on You Tube.
No one is keeping tabs on the profanities exhaled by Boudreau (perhaps because they are too plentiful and too fast to count) , who may find sympathy from many hockey fans for his exasperation at the sluggish work efforts of his players in the last few months, but one person in particular is hoping that Bruce keeps offering up the words that could be bleeped anywhere else but on HBO.
New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan, currently under more than a bit of pressure of his own with his NFL team stumbling in the late going is no doubt hoping that the the chatty Boudreau keeps the F words flowing.
Up until the first episode of the Pens and Caps home movies, Ryan was most famously known for his own expletive deleted missives to his players on a similar style program on the Jets aired by HBO called Hard Knocks..
With the Capitals coach ramping up the cursing to a grander scale, Ryan suddenly is off the hook with his own Mom, passing the torch for coaches with a lot of splaining to do his new best friend Bruce.
The HBO series continues to air (with words as blue as a cold winter's sky) every Wednesday through December, you can check the schedule here for other air times on HBO Canada,
If you're watching at home be sure to keep the volume down, lest your Mom have to make a call to Mr. Boudreau's mom about the nature of his public speaking!
Some of the reviews of the HBO show can be found below:
Newsday -- Caps coach is curse king
Washington Post -- HBO's 24/7 series documents Washington Capitals, warts and all
Washington Post-- A bit too close up
National Post-- HBO’s most stunning NHL revelations
Ottawa Citizen-- Capital's coach gets earful from mom over HBO curses
Globe and Mail-- HBO turns its candid cameras on NHL
Huffington Post -- Bruce Boudreau F-Bomb speech
Yahoo Sports-- HBO 24/7 Penguins-Capitals Ep. 1: Bruce Boudreau gets dirty
New York Times-- NHL excited about HBO Documentary
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)
KRBD Ketchikan radio
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)
KRBD Ketchikan radio--
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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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)
KRBD Ketchikan radio
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)
KRBD Ketchikan radio--
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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Wrapped in the flag, but only when convenient!
Yet for some elected Americans, that day is seemingly something to conveniently forget when it's not politically useful, especially it would seem when it comes to not only honouring, but ensuring that proper medical care is provided for those First Responders who answered the call to lend assistance in the hours following the attack on the World Trade Centre towers.
Jon Stewart, host of the Daily show, has provided a much needed reality check for Americans as to what their politicians and their news media machine feel is important, a symbiotic relationship where false outrage over political matters seemingly trumps the very real and human needs of those that make real sacrifices.
This week Stewart highlighted the hypocrisy of a number of America's politicians, with their foot dragging, stalling tactics in the Senate when it comes to a bill that would provide for medical care for fire fighters, police officers, ambulance personnel and other First Responders to the events of that now infamous day.
Through the week, his show provided a damning indictment of politicians who were quick to wrap themselves in the flag following those attacks, but now can't seem to find the time to pass a bill in the Senate to provide for the proper care for those that suffered post 9-11 medical concerns.
Likewise, he has been just as harsh on an American media machine that despite the non stop chatter of the cable news hosts, or the supper and morning broadcasts of the main networks somehow has managed to avoid much mention of the shameful actions of the political class, though as he cleverly shows has in the past used the 9-11 debate to further their own news agendas.
It has been that ability to find what truly resonates with the public that is one of the main reasons that the Daily show has proven to be so popular over the last few years.
While the three cable news networks and their broadcast partners in news continue to find their work deemed to be pandering to their own agendas, held hostage it seems to a corporate blue print that at times somehow forgets about the news, Stewart it seems finds the way to highlight what's important to the person viewing at home.
Thursday nights Daily Show provided a review of the double talk and weasel words of the politicians, as damning an indictment of what's wrong with the political system as you might find on any news program today.
What followed that segment however, provided the key to what really matters in the debate, the need to properly care for those that put themselves into harms way on that day, answered the call of their nation and now for their efforts are being conveniently shunted to the side, now that the need for a politically convenient close up isn't required.
One of the members of the panel of First responder participants in that second segment outlined what motivated all of those that went into the burning and collapsing buildings of New York on that September morning, a call of duty, or as he put it "they didn't turn their back on their country" when they were needed most.
The same it would appear cannot be said of their elected officials in Washington these days.
The mediate website offers up a replay of Thursday's Daily Show segment, (see it here) as helpful a guide to the disconnect between the politicians and those that they represent as you're likely to find in a long time.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
It's the economy, Thursday, December 16, 2010
Mr. Flaherty urges the provinces to balance their budgets, A western energy alliance and China buys American, some of the items of note from our Thursday economic review.
Globe and Mail-- RIM defies critics with 40% gain in shipments, revenue
Globe and Mail-- Merchants mount attack on rising credit card fees
National Post-- Minister presses provinces to balance budgets
National Post-- The ghost cities of China
Vancouver Sun-- B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan energy ministers form alliance
New York Times-- Wall Street Whitewash
Guardian UK online-- David Cameron in fresh bid to cap Brussels budget
Telegraph UK online-- Spain debt auction pushes borrowing costs to decade high
Sydney Daily Telegraph-- Population Minister Tony Burke considers measures to reduce fly-in, fly-out workers
China Daily-- China expands US treasuries holdings
Times of India-- Tata Motors to up prices of passenger cars except Nano, Aria
Globe and Mail-- RIM defies critics with 40% gain in shipments, revenue
Globe and Mail-- Merchants mount attack on rising credit card fees
National Post-- Minister presses provinces to balance budgets
National Post-- The ghost cities of China
Vancouver Sun-- B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan energy ministers form alliance
New York Times-- Wall Street Whitewash
Guardian UK online-- David Cameron in fresh bid to cap Brussels budget
Telegraph UK online-- Spain debt auction pushes borrowing costs to decade high
Sydney Daily Telegraph-- Population Minister Tony Burke considers measures to reduce fly-in, fly-out workers
China Daily-- China expands US treasuries holdings
Times of India-- Tata Motors to up prices of passenger cars except Nano, Aria
Podunk Below the Masthead, Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Mr. Cullen seeks to bring the Northern Allowance to Haida Gwaii, School District 52 settles on a name for the middle school and Terrace RCMP resolve a few tense hours in Thornhill, some of the items of note from our Wednesday review of the news.
The Northern View
MP introducing bill to give Haida Gwaii residents 'tax fairness' -- Nathan Cullen, MP for Skeena Bulkley Valley seeks to extend the Northern Living Allowance to those residents of Haida Gwaii (see article here)
CFTK TV 7 News
Name chosen for Prince Rupert Middle School-- School District 52 has selected the name of the middle school when it opens its doors in September, the school on the site of the current Prince Rupert Secondary School set to close in June, will carry the name Prince Rupert Middle School (see article here)
CFTK TV 7 News
SPCA Dogs need homes-- The Prince Rupert SPCA puts out a call for assistance seeking homes for a number of animals at the shelter (see article here) Sahar Nassimdoost provided this report for TV 7's evening news outlining the details of the SPCA's problems.
CFTK TV 7 News
Thornhill Jr. Secondary to close in summer of 2012 -- Coast Mountain School District finally comes to a decision and for students, staff and parents of those attending Thornhill Junior Secondary the news isn't what they had hoped for (see article here)
CFTK TV 7 news
Terrace man arrested in domestic disturbance -- Charges are pending against a Thornhill man after a standoff in that community on Tuesday night (see article here) TV 7 also had this video report on the situation
CFTK TV 7 News
New proposal for Smithers second sheet of ice-- The latest thoughts on a much desired second sheet of ice for Smithers were outlined for Smithers council on Tuesday night (see article here) TV 7 had this report on the discussions for the evening news.
CFTK TV 7 News
Kitwanga man killed in crash-- A 19 year old resident of Kitwanga was among three people killed in a multiple vehicle crash on Highway 16 near Prince George on Tuesday (see article here)
CFTK TV 7 News
Northwest Cooperatives Get Grants-- A number of Northwest based groups and organizations have received some cooperative funding from Ottawa (see article here)
Terrace Standard
Domestic Disturbance suspect found, charges pending-- A incident that began on the streets of Terrace has ended after a standoff with RCMP at a Thornhill home (see article here)
Terrace Standard
Fatal crash kills Kitwanga man -- A fatal crash outside of Prince George claims the life of a Kitwanga man (see article here)
QCI Observer
Multiplex concept interests Sandspit-- Plans for a multiplex facility in Sandspit were brought forward for discussion at the Moresby Island Management Committee meeting on December 8 (see article here)
QCI Observer
No election for Gwaii Trust-- There will be no election for the Gwaii Trust in January, with two positions available there were only two candidates to come forward to fill them, the positions most likely will be filled by acclamation (see article here)
QCI Observer
Official receives UBCM scholarship-- The Chief Financial Officer for Queen Charlotte will receive a scholarship to attend Local government studies at Capilano University (see article here)
KRBD Ketchikan radio
Commission recommends Coast Guard Beach rezone to denied-- An area of Ketchikan near the Coast Guard Beach section of the borough is up for rezoning discussion (listen to report here)
KRBD Ketchikan radio
Capital Budget lacks funds for new ferry-- The plans for the Alaska Marine Highway System come up for review from the state government. (see articles here and here)
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MP introducing bill to give Haida Gwaii residents 'tax fairness' -- Nathan Cullen, MP for Skeena Bulkley Valley seeks to extend the Northern Living Allowance to those residents of Haida Gwaii (see article here)
CFTK TV 7 News
Name chosen for Prince Rupert Middle School-- School District 52 has selected the name of the middle school when it opens its doors in September, the school on the site of the current Prince Rupert Secondary School set to close in June, will carry the name Prince Rupert Middle School (see article here)
CFTK TV 7 News
SPCA Dogs need homes-- The Prince Rupert SPCA puts out a call for assistance seeking homes for a number of animals at the shelter (see article here) Sahar Nassimdoost provided this report for TV 7's evening news outlining the details of the SPCA's problems.
CFTK TV 7 News
Thornhill Jr. Secondary to close in summer of 2012 -- Coast Mountain School District finally comes to a decision and for students, staff and parents of those attending Thornhill Junior Secondary the news isn't what they had hoped for (see article here)
CFTK TV 7 news
Terrace man arrested in domestic disturbance -- Charges are pending against a Thornhill man after a standoff in that community on Tuesday night (see article here) TV 7 also had this video report on the situation
CFTK TV 7 News
New proposal for Smithers second sheet of ice-- The latest thoughts on a much desired second sheet of ice for Smithers were outlined for Smithers council on Tuesday night (see article here) TV 7 had this report on the discussions for the evening news.
CFTK TV 7 News
Kitwanga man killed in crash-- A 19 year old resident of Kitwanga was among three people killed in a multiple vehicle crash on Highway 16 near Prince George on Tuesday (see article here)
CFTK TV 7 News
Northwest Cooperatives Get Grants-- A number of Northwest based groups and organizations have received some cooperative funding from Ottawa (see article here)
Terrace Standard
Domestic Disturbance suspect found, charges pending-- A incident that began on the streets of Terrace has ended after a standoff with RCMP at a Thornhill home (see article here)
Terrace Standard
Fatal crash kills Kitwanga man -- A fatal crash outside of Prince George claims the life of a Kitwanga man (see article here)
QCI Observer
Multiplex concept interests Sandspit-- Plans for a multiplex facility in Sandspit were brought forward for discussion at the Moresby Island Management Committee meeting on December 8 (see article here)
QCI Observer
No election for Gwaii Trust-- There will be no election for the Gwaii Trust in January, with two positions available there were only two candidates to come forward to fill them, the positions most likely will be filled by acclamation (see article here)
QCI Observer
Official receives UBCM scholarship-- The Chief Financial Officer for Queen Charlotte will receive a scholarship to attend Local government studies at Capilano University (see article here)
KRBD Ketchikan radio
Commission recommends Coast Guard Beach rezone to denied-- An area of Ketchikan near the Coast Guard Beach section of the borough is up for rezoning discussion (listen to report here)
KRBD Ketchikan radio
Capital Budget lacks funds for new ferry-- The plans for the Alaska Marine Highway System come up for review from the state government. (see articles here and here)
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School District 52 announces a name for the middle school
School District 52 announced the results of a survey this week, after receiving 21 submissions for consideration, the School District has chosen to name the school Prince Rupert Middle School.
The school which will come into being with District reconfiguration and the merger of the city's two high schools, will take up residence in the building that currently houses the soon to be closed Prince Rupert Secondary school.
It is hoped that further along in the process that a new structure will be constructed to house the middle school, which for now will make use of portions of the old high school to deliver the new configuration program in the city.
The middle school will take in students from around the Prince Rupert area for grades six to eight, part of a reconfiguration decision made by the School District in December of 2009.
The two high schools will merge as one for grades nine to twelve, with PRSS students shifting over to the Charles Hays building in September of 2011.
CFTK TV 7 offered up this report on the decision, posted to their website on Wednesday.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
It's the economy, Wednesday, December 15, 2010
The US government sues BP, the banks preview 2011 and in England an unexpected rise in unemployment, some of the items of note from our Wednesday financial review.
Globe and Mail-- Watchdog targets Visa, MasterCard
Globe and Mail-- Spain on watch; divisions emerge in EU
National Post-- Obama administration sues BP
National Post-- The banks have spoken: global economic outlook for 2011
Vancouver Sun-- Vancouver board game entrepreneur playing with 'the big boys'
New York Times-- Ireland Backs Bailout as Moody’s Warns on Spain
Guardian UK online-- Unemployment rises unexpectedly
Telegraph UK online-- The phoney inflation war is ending, prepare for the real struggle
Sydney Daily Telegraph-- 'Show me the money', Aussies tell banks
China Daily-- Beijing may do more to cool real estate
Times of India-- Indians may invest over $1bn abroad this fiscal
Globe and Mail-- Watchdog targets Visa, MasterCard
Globe and Mail-- Spain on watch; divisions emerge in EU
National Post-- Obama administration sues BP
National Post-- The banks have spoken: global economic outlook for 2011
Vancouver Sun-- Vancouver board game entrepreneur playing with 'the big boys'
New York Times-- Ireland Backs Bailout as Moody’s Warns on Spain
Guardian UK online-- Unemployment rises unexpectedly
Telegraph UK online-- The phoney inflation war is ending, prepare for the real struggle
Sydney Daily Telegraph-- 'Show me the money', Aussies tell banks
China Daily-- Beijing may do more to cool real estate
Times of India-- Indians may invest over $1bn abroad this fiscal
Community grant allocations announced for 2011
Christmas came early for some Prince Rupert community groups on Monday night, as the City of Prince Rupert outlined its allocation of grant monies to a number of local groups and organizations.
With the economic situation in Prince Rupert still a challenging prospect, the City reduced a number of those grants this year, eventually deciding to provide $1,540,600 in grant allocations, having cut back some $240,000 from the original requests of $1,781,870.
Major grant allocations totalled $1,447,850, while the minor grant allocation totals came in at $92,450.
Despite reductions in some categories this year, a cross section of activities and organizations were still provided with the financial incentive to make plans for the year to come.
Among the more successful of applicants this year were the Special Events Society and Halloween Fest organizers which both received approval, and in fact were recipients of increased amounts on their grant requests to provide for the popular community celebrations.
There were some newcomers to the request line this year as the Career Resource Centre and Salmonberry Trading Company Society both saw 500 dollars in funding provided, while the Association for Francophones of the NorthWest received 1,000 dollars for its Sugar Shack Festival plans.
And while City Council made like Santa by making their lists and checking them twice, providing some groups with close to what they had hoped to for 2011, others no doubt were left feeling as though the Grinch had paid them a visit.
A request for funding by the Kaien Anti Poverty Society for a watering project for their community was turned down, as was the Prince Rupert Marine Rescue Society which saw its request for 50,000 dollars rejected, though they were pointed in the direction of Regional District for possible funding options.
The city also advised that next year council would be seeking more information from those seeking civic funding for their activities, looking to see if those groups were pursuing new sources of funding, using volunteers to their benefit and were looking at new and innovative ideas for providing their services and operating their affairs.
Prior to their decisions, city council was provided with an information package from city staff, which outlined the requests and provided a financial review of the anticipated requests, you can view that information from the city's agenda items pages 10 -16
With that breakdown of the numbers in hand, council provided for their decisions on the grant allocations, the numbers of which can be found below:
Prince Rupert Library $509,000 including benefit accrual of $9,000
Museum of Northern BC ($192, 859 Mortgage Grant, $117,000 Operating grant, $70,000 Visitors information Centre, $14,500 Kwinitsa Station Museum)
Tourism Prince Rupert ($90,000 Operating grant with provision to repay $25,000 over three years for overpayment of hotel tax in 2009, $12,000 Rent, $160,000 Hotel Tax Transfer)
Lester Centre of the Arts $110,000
Prince Rupert and Port Edward Economic Development Commission $87,500
Prince Rupert Golf Course Society $85,000 Operating Grant to cover superintendent wages and benefits, Golf course capital equipment fund of $40,000 to be transferred to City reserve fund.
Civic Pride $1,500
Growing Space Society $,1500
Halloween Fest $6,000
National Aboriginal Day $2,200
Navy League of Canada $2,250
Prince Rupert Racquet Society $8,500
Prince Rupert Community Arts Council $10,000
Prince Rupert Special Events Society $10,000 in kind Civic Centre, $20,000 Operating Grant
BC SPCA $17,400
Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre $6,000
Association of Francophone of the Northwest $1,000
Career Resource Centre $500
Salmonberry Trading Society $500
Late Applicants provision $5,000
The Northern View had a complete review of Monday nights deliberations (see article here)
While Sahar Nassimdoost from CFTK TV 7 News provided this report for the TV7 evening news (see video here)
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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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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