Saturday, September 1, 2012
Municipal Government -- Discussion points from Council
Our quick reference and archive of items that come up for discussion at City Council sessions.
2013
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December 16-- Pacific Northwest LNG provides update to Council on latest terminal developments NCR
December 16-- City holds Community Enhancement Grants to 2013 levels in the year to come NCR
December 16-- Thanks for the payment, now about that waterfront access NCR
December 13-- Prince Rupert Council ready to take BC Ferries battle to the Premier NCR
December 10-- City of Prince Rupert wants to be a part of waterfront access discussions
December 10-- City of Prince Rupert freezes community enhancement grants for 2014 at 2013 level
December 10-- Rupertites submit three roads to BCAA's Worst Roads Survey NCR
December 4-- Road pitched as bridge backup for Prince Rupert's east side
December 4-- Bridging the logic gap
December 4-- Prince Rupert seeking funds to fight crime
December 4-- Breaking News: Politicians refuse perks
December 4-- Fight to bring Lily home taken to Prince Rupert Council
December 4-- Waterfront walkway proposed by Pinnacle Renewable Resources no longer an option
December 4-- Prince Rupert skateboarders urged to ride safely
November 29-- Exchange of ideas on crime and prevention takes place in Prince George NCR
November 28-- The Search continues for a new Economic Development Officer NCR
November 28-- 24/7 Recycling Depot Transfer Station put on the back burner until the Spring NCR
November 27-- City Council to look over Schedule of sessions for 2014 NCR
November 27 -- Councillor Carlick-Pearson expresses concern over weekend incidents NCR
November 27 -- Council to seek out funding to tackle crime and social issues surrounding special events NCR
November 27 -- Concerns over Sixth Avenue Bridge have Mayor looking for alternative route NCR
November 22-- Prince Rupert Port Authority makes partial payment of 2.1 million on outstanding property taxes NCR
November 22-- Prince Rupert to join other Northern BC communities to look at crime at Prince George gathering NCR
November 22-- Skateboard and longboard clinic set for next Friday NCR
November 22-- The Port of Prince Rupert Port Authority Pays the City 2.1 Million Property Tax Advance
November 22-- PR Port Taxes (video)
November 22-- Prince Rupert Port Authority pays city $2.1 million
November 20-- Barry Cunningham calls for change at Prince Rupert council
November 20-- City of Prince Rupert pursuing incremental boundary expansion
November 18-- Cunningham elected to Prince Rupert City Council
November 16-- The Sixth Chair of the Council Chamber belongs to... Barry Cunningham NCR
November 16-- And the counting will soon be done NCR
November 15-- Some Arts, Some Crafts, a little food and maybe even a ballot cast NCR
November 15-- Councillor seeks meeting with CN over waterfront issues NCR
November 14-- Airport Approval Process is ready for take off NCR
November 14-- Mr. Horne delivers the city's snow plan for 2013-14 NCR
November 14-- And the walls, may come tumbling down... NCR
November 14-- And it's all hands on deck for City Staff NCR
November 14-- $7 million airport improvement loan easily passes alternate approval process
November 14-- $7 million airport improvement loan easily passes alternate approval process
November 14-- YPR Improvement Update (video)
November 14-- Prince Rupert residents give City Green Light for $7 million Loan to Local Airport
November 13-- Prince Rupert Airport Improvements (video)
November 13-- Prince Rupert Stuff Bus (video)
November 13-- Prince Rupert Transit Offers Free Bus Ride for Food Donation
November 13-- Prince Rupert Applies for Grant to Help Fund Airport Improvements
November 12-- Traffic light at McBride and 9th Ave. delayed until December
November 7-- BCGEU has concerns over aspects of Province's liquor review NCR
November 7-- By-election backdrop NCR
November 7-- Tsunami Information Session takes place tonight NCR
November 6-- Prince Rupert growth trumps NIMBY
November 6-- City of Prince Rupert seeking legal clarity on land development
November 6-- Candidates you're on the clock NCR
November 5-- With little money to spend, Prince Rupert fares well in CFIB municipal survey NCR
November 5-- Provincial Liquor Policy review deadline passes without Prince Rupert Council contribution NCR
November 4-- RCMP deliver quarterly crime statistics report to City Council NCR
October 31-- Westview issue addressed, but Housing concerns are still on Councillor Thorkelson's to do list NCR
October 31-- The City makes Ms. Bomben's appointment official NCR
October 30-- Date set for Prince Rupert all-candidates forum
October 30-- City of Prince Rupert told to leave Westview Park alone
October 30-- Prince Rupert forum aims to prepare people for a major tsunami
October 29-- By-election advance polling opportunities start next week NCR
October 28-- Prince Rupert City Council stops plans for development at Westview Park
October 28-- Mr. Mussallem's travelogue NCR
October 25-- City posts travel guidelines to website, but not details on travel spending NCR
October 25-- A little direction required from City Hall on Airport Authorization process NCR
October 24-- Turnout Low at Public Forum on Prince Rupert Airport Loan Proposal
October 24-- Open house shows dire state of Prince Rupert airport as city considers $7 million loan
October 23-- Airport Loan Authorization Bylaw next up on the city's consultation list NCR
October 23-- City of Prince Rupert holding information session on $7 million airport loan
October 23-- Prince Rupert's Economic Officer to shift to new challenges in private sector NCR
October 23-- Prince Rupert and Port Edward economic development officer stepping down
October 21-- Public Forum on Tsunami Education planned for November NCR
October 18-- Prince Rupert Council heads into "consultation season" NCR
October 18-- Councillor seeks more transparency on travel issues NCR
October 18-- From one Island to another, Mayor Mussallem's LNG primer NCR
October 16-- Council may have to wait for the Canpotex reply NCR
October 16-- Can you spare $11,000 for the City of Prince Rupert?
October 16-- Prince Rupert Council must be open to exceptions
October 15-- Administration team back up to full staffing at City Hall NCR
October 12-- Six candidates file their papers in the quest for Councillor Rice's seat NCR
October 12-- Six vying for council seat in Prince Rupert by-election
October 12-- Prince Rupert needing almost $150 million for infrastructure projects in the coming years
October 11-- City makes its case on infrastructure concerns to Standing Finance Committee NCR
October 10-- Provincial Government Committee on Finance and Government Services hold Prince Rupert session NCR
October 10-- Rupertites are on the clock in Alternate Approval Process concerns NCR
October 10-- Only two candidates so far as deadline nears for Prince Rupert byelection
October 9-- Get involved in your city
October 9-- Prince Rupert City Council defends UBCM attendance
October 9-- Prince Rupert family told their dog has to go
October 5-- More Provnicial Cabinet Ministers take tour of Northwest NCR
October 4-- Council defends UBCM expenses (Nor Conn e edition pg A4 )
October 4-- Council split on airport loan authorization process NCR
October 4-- Emotions run high at City Council session NCR
October 3-- Homeowners bring Atlin Ave. development concerns to Prince Rupert council
October 2-- Why Westview?
October 2-- Watson Island update (video)
October 2-- City of Prince Rupert's Development plans come under fire
October 2-- Prince Rupert begins Removal of Equipment on Watson Island
October 1-- Prince Rupert Airport Loan (video)
October 1-- Prince Rupert Museum (video)
October 1-- Westview Park use (video)
October 1-- City of Prince Rupert gives museum tax exemption, but cuts grant for 2014
October 1-- Prince Rupert moves forward with Alternate Approval Process for $7 Million Airport Loan
October 1-- Alternate approval process for $7 million airport loan 'anti-democratic, say councillors
September 29-- Recent truck incidents have City Council seeking meeting with RCMP and trucking industry NCR
September 28-- Council seeks more consultation and conversation with provincial cabinet officials NCR
September 27-- Two on senior City Staff pass their auditions NCR
September 25-- The good, the bad and the ugly
September 25-- Warnings useless if nobody hears it
September 21-- At final day of UBCM, Premier hails LNG future, Province to provide grants to Northwest communities NCR
September 17-- UBCM Talking Points 2013 NCR
September 17-- A week to mingle at UBCM NCR
September 12-- Prince Rupert pushes By-election to November
September 12-- Prince Rupert by-election set for November
September 12-- Rupert Byelection (video)
September 11-- Prince Rupert calls Canpotex Back to Discuss a Future Potash Export Terminal
September 11-- Wake up, long boarders
September 10-- UBCM to Discuss Report on Financing Local Infrastructure
September 10-- City of Prince Rupert looking for answers from Canpotex
September 10-- Prince Rupert council revises dog park hours
September 6-- Prince Rupert City Staff Consider Reassessing Doug Kerr Field Access Hours
September 4-- City of Prince Rupert barking up the wrong tree
September 4-- Dog park hours leave Prince Rupert owners seeking answers
September 3-- Courtroom war over former pulpmill site settled
September 3-- Prince Rupert, Sun Wave Settle Out of Court
August 30-- City of Prince Rupert and Sun Wave Forest Products reach out-of-court settlement
August 30-- Cargo truck flips over while turning into downtown Prince Rupert
August 28-- Another black eye for Prince Rupert City Council
August 28-- Prince Rupert examining options to regionalize airport
August 28-- Prince Rupert prepares for Future Temporary Construction Workers
August 27-- Prince Rupert's battle with the longboard
August 27-- Dust complaints in Prince Rupert being misdirected
August 26-- Prince Rupert Works to Make Roads Safer for Back to School Commuters
August 24-- Province announces plans to install traffic light at busy intersection
August 21-- Coast Tsimshian adding land
August 21-- Badly needed Reno's Approved for Prince Rupert Airport
August 21-- Prince Rupert city council looks to regulate long boarding
August 21-- Coast Tsimshian adding land
August 20-- Prince Rupert Airport to borrow $7 million for renovations and repairs
August 21-- City Council puts Airport Regionalization issue further down the schedule NCR
August 21-- RCMP seek guidance of Council on long board issue NCR
August 21-- City authorizes agreement with Airport Authority for Airport rehabilitation NCR
August 19-- Prince Rupert Airport to be discussed at Council Monday Night NCR
August 19-- Traffic lights on the horizon for 9th and McBride NCR
August 19-- RCMP provides review for City Council on Crime Severity Index Numbers NCR
August 11-- Port Authority contribution increases recycling options for Prince Rupert residents NCR
August 9-- Vernon may set a new long board standard NCR
August 8-- Even in tough economic times, Payday is still a good day for the City! NCR
August 8-- Prince Rupert Council leads the Northwest in remuneration NCR
August 7-- Time to clean up Watson Island
August 7-- It's a Ministerial road trip...
August 7-- Crime Severity stats on the decline for Prince Rupert NCR
August 7-- Here is something Rice can read aloud
August 7-- Time to clean up Watson Island
August 1-- A Watson Island what is it... NCR
July 31-- City seeks submissions from Community Enhancement Grant applicants NCR
July 30-- Watson Island pipe leaking fuel oil into ocean
July 26-- Mayor to push province for resolution to Sun Wave saga NCR
July 26-- Rupert's take from Community Gaming $425,000 NCR
July 23-- 10 out of 10 for Presentation! NCR
July 24-- Ferry workers labour contract helps city (N View e edition pg A1)
July 24-- Sun Wave to appeal loss (N View e edition pgs 1 & 2)
July 23-- Business owners eligible for financial assistance for facade improvement NCR
July 22-- City of Prince Rupert's going mobile! NCR
July 19-- Questions over the cost of a neighbourly visit NCR
July 19-- Vancouver City Council seeks to shift coal shipments to "isolated areas" like Prince Rupert NCR
July 18-- RCMP introduce New Detachment Commander for Prince Rupert NCR
July 18-- Rotarian's question City's focus over Welcoming sign NCR
July 17-- City Council: Do as I say, not as I do (N View e edition pg A4)
July 17-- Prince Rupert Skateboarders need a lesson (N View e edition pg A11)
July 17-- Big cost priorities for city (N View e edition pg A14)
July 15-- Decision delivered on Watson Island court case NCR
July 15-- Large delegation represented Rupert at Ketchikan's 4th of July NCR
July 10-- No target date yet for completion of 9th Avenue reconstruction project NCR
July 10-- Digby Island Ferry workers and City reach contract agreement NCR
July 10-- City and Digby Island Ferry workers come to wage deal
July 10 -- Prince Rupert to take environmental assessment concerns to UBCM in September NCR
July 10-- Council to explore housing issues in the fall NCR
July 10-- Council seeks reduced speeds for trucks travelling through downtown core NCR
July 10-- City of Prince Rupert looking into speed limit reduction
July 10-- Skateboarding youth raise concerns for City Council NCR
July 10-- Recreation department conducting service review (N View e edition pg A15)
July 9-- PR Road Safety (video)
June 27-- CityWest offers up a rumour rebuttal at City Council session NCR
June 24-- Rotary Club of Prince Rupert to provide a "Welcome" sign at Park Avenue pullout NCR
June 24-- Council to review options on By-election question NCR
June 19-- City of Prince Rupert outlines plans for 2013
June 13-- The City looks for a little help on the big industrial issues NCR
June 13-- Council shaves the work calendar in July NCR
June 11-- Rice leaves council (video)
June 11-- The Councillor steps aside NCR
June 7-- Province prepares to send in the auditors for municipal issues NCR
June 6-- The Canadian Taxpayers Federation wants a few receipts NCR
May 30-- PR Boundary Expansion (video)
May 30-- Prince Rupert Boundary Expansion Plans in Public Spotlight
May 30-- Much to discuss for the Federation in Vancouver NCR
May 30-- Prince Rupert's new city manager settling into his position
May 29-- TransCanada Presentation (video)
May 29-- First Open House on City's Expansion plans set for tonight NCR
May 28-- PR Facade Funds (video)
May 28-- City of Prince Rupert Property Tax Bills are in the Mail NCR
May 27-- New arrivals and pending departures all part of City Hall theme tonight NCR
May 24-- Mr. Long suggests an Acting CFO NCR
May 22-- More change at City Hall? NCR
May 16-- Welcome Aboard Mr. Long, here's your To Do list NCR
May 16-- Councillor Rice just one of many to make the jump to provincial politics NCR
May 15-- Someone to watch over Watson... NCR
May 15-- Council secrecy strikes Prince Rupert again
May 15-- Residents frustrated with budget (N View May 15 e edition pg 7)
May 15-- Closed-door talks solve budget debate (N View e edition pgs 1 and 2)
May 14-- City Announces New City Manager NCR
May 14-- New City Manager hired in Prince Rupert
May 13-- And in the end, the City selects Option Four? NCR
May 9-- And it's over to you Council... NCR
May 8-- CUPE pushes back at prospect of Civic job cuts in Prince Rupert NCR
May 8-- Make your voice heard tonight (N View e edition pg 4)
May 8-- Your money being spent (N View e edition pg 4)
May 7-- City Staff provides Council (and the public) with three options to consider on Budget NCR
May 2-- North Coast Officials in attendance at Local Government conference NCR
May 2-- Council takes its budget quandary to the public for one more session NCR
May 1-- City Council hears concerns from public over CityWest NCR
May 1-- Council needs to take responsibility (N View e edition May 1 pg 4)
May 1-- CityWest will pay out: Mayor (N View e edition May 1 pgs 1 and 2)
April 30-- Prince Rupert Council Chops Ops Budget
April 29-- Prince Rupert City council cuts $462,000 from operations budget
April 28-- Council looks to Port to provide financial assistance amid current fiscal troubles NCR
April 26 -- Search for new Prince Rupert City Manager ongoing
April 25-- A CityWest surprise? NCR
April 25-- Port Edward, regional district seeking more info on Prince Rupert 'land grab'
April 24-- Salmonberry Trading Society seeks market move (video)
April 24-- Council struggling with budget red ink (NView e edition pages 1 and 2)
April 23-- Prince Rupert Facing Budget Crisis After CityWest Fails to Deliver Dividend
April 22-- CityWest tells City of Prince Rupert expected $500,000 dividend won't be coming this year
April 19-- Premier's Northwest swing stresses the potential/promise of LNG NCR
April 17-- Paging Professor Rodin! NCR
April 17-- Council receives options and commentary from public at Budget sessions NCR
April 17-- Councillor Thorkelson's Boots are made for talking! NCR
April 15-- Prince Rupert receives Grant for New Ice Chiller
April 15-- PR arena chiller (video)
April 11-- Service Cuts to Northern BC Ferry routes to be delayed until 2014 NCR
April 10-- Seeking a path of priorities for City Council NCR
April 10-- Mayor Mussallem provides an update at Council on the Watson Island situation NCR
April 10-- Prince Rupert Looks to Tighten the Belt on Municipal Liquor Laws
April 10-- Neighbours keeping quiet over Rupert land grab plans (Northern View e edition pg A3)
April 9-- Prince Rupert City Growth (video)
April 9-- Prince Rupert Writes Enbridge (video)
April 9-- Fish Freezer Storage (video)
April 9-- Prince Rupert Seeks Freezer Space for Commercial Fishers
April 9-- Marine Laboratory (video)
April 9-- Prince Rupert considers a Marine Laboratory
April 9-- Prince Rupert Paves the Way for Economic Growth
April 9-- Prince Rupert Sends Enbridge a Written Lashing
April 4-- Friendship House receives Federal funding for Homeless support programs NCR
April 4-- Does His Worship Have Everyone's Attention Now? NCR
April 4-- Prince Rupert SPCA needs Funds (video)
April 4-- Fraser Street in Prince Rupert closed for Sewer Line Repairs
April 4-- Prince Rupert's SPCA Let Down by the City Once Again
April 4-- Prince Rupert SPCA Begs for Financial help from City
April 3-- Fraser Street closed as City repairs sewer line
April 3-- Prince Rupert City Council considers closing City Hall an extra day to cover deficit
April 3-- Prince Rupert's Mayor Says Pulp Mill Headaches Could Lead City to Bankruptcy
April 2-- Watson Redevelopment and City financial burdens (video)
April 2-- Prince Rupert won't hire new financial officer until city manager is in place
April 2-- And another office opens up at City Hall NCR
April 2-- The Green Party picks up on Councillor Thorkelson's theme NCR
April 1-- Hey, don't we have one of those already? NCR
March 27-- Projects hunting hotel rooms for workers (Northern View e edition pgs 1 & 2)
March 26-- Transportation Ministry Installs One Lane Pull Out by Prince Rupert Ferry Terminals
March 26-- Prince Rupert RV Pullout (video)
March 26-- Prince Rupert Stretches Budget (video)
March 22-- PR LED lights (video)
March 20-- Prince Rupert sits at 193rd place (out of 200) in Moneysense ratings NCR
March 19-- Special Events Parade Float Planning moves to next phase NCR
March 15-- City Council clicks their heels and hopes for the best NCR
March 12-- City of Prince Rupert opposes referendum and Moose Tot Park location for emergency service buildings
March 11-- Many kind words, but little funding for airport access initiatives NCR
March 10-- An Expanding Prince Rupert? NCR
March 10-- Emergency Services Building Review set for Monday Night NCR
March 6-- Prince Rupert's City Council Reviews 2013 Budget
March 3-- Don't pay the Ferryman, until he gets you to the other side NCR
February 21-- Prince Rupert Mayor provides update on emergency services building
February 20-- Open up the doors, council (Nor View e edition pg 6)
February 20-- Council reverses decision not to fund Snowbirds (Nor View e edition pg 5)
February 20-- Lester Centre and museum seek continued City Funding (Nor View e edition pg 19)
February 20-- BC Ferries to pay $15,780 less in city taxes in 2013 (Nor View e edition pg 20)
February 20-- Taxes, social services, parking discussed (Nor View e edition pg 20)
February 17-- BC Ferries gains 20 percent reduction on Terminal taxation NCR
February 15-- After Further Review at council, double duty for Councillor Rice is allowed NCR
February 15-- Snowbirds discussion in Stealth mode? NCR
February 13-- Rupert Council budget issues (video)
February 13-- City of Prince Rupert tears down derelict building
February 13-- City urging groups to find other funding sources (Northern View e edition page 11)
February 13-- Should she stay, or should she go... NCR
February 12-- A new option for Highway 16 travel NCR
February 8-- They May Fly, with a little help from you and your friends NCR
February 6-- City hoping to get $30,000 grant to help with chiller (Northern View e edition page 10)
January 31-- City Council set to issue a rebuke on the thought of a Ridley Terminals Sale NCR
January 29-- With arrival of new rail signals, the Port of Prince Rupert announces updated whistle procedures at Fairview crossings NCR
January 29-- Mr Howie's Jubilee NCR
January 24-- A bit more attention to City Council's workings for the New Year NCR
January 23-- City of Prince Rupert turns down funding request for Snowbirds show
January 23-- RCMP address wolf shootings (pages 1 and 2)
January 23-- Tsunami response alarming (page 14)
January 21-- City Council turns an eye towards the Ridley Privatization plan NCR
January 16-- City Confirms new inspector hired for RCMP detachment (page 4)
January 15-- Prince Rupert Wolf Danger (video)
January 15-- Prince Rupert Emergency Response (video)
January 3-- From Prince George, a hopeful step forward in the goal of Accountability and Transparency NCR
January 2-- Mayor reflects on 2012 and looks ahead (page 3)
January 2-- The Mayor Reviews and Previews NCR
2012
December 27-- Wolf interactions on the rise NCR
December 18-- Councillors Thorkelson and Rice with the LNG cross examination NCR
December 17-- City Council kicks the Emergency Services Building debate down the road until March NCR
December 11-- Backyard hockey rink at risk of being shut down in Prince Rupert (audio)
December 4-- Prince Rupert non-profits looking ahead to taxation
November 29-- A win for the Dogs, a draw for the Cats and a warning for the Wolves NCR
November 29-- Prince Rupert city, school board want traffic light installed at McBride and 9th Ave.
November 29-- Are the first impressions, the lasting impressions? NCR
November 28-- Can't we all just get along? NCR
November 23-- Is Prince Rupert ready for a large population increase
November 23-- Rupert Future Development (video)
November 23-- BC Ferries to appeal value of Prince Rupert terminal
November 16-- BG to host open house on LNG Project in Prince Rupert, Port Edward
November 16-- The Mayor vents council's frustrations with Port Authority and partners NCR
November 16-- City of Prince Rupert says port partners failed to meet commitments in regards to Fairview Terminal
November 16-- Public Transit review shows Prince Rupert residents generally happy with service
November 15-- City of Prince Rupert asks court to throw out Watson Island litigation in new filing
November 14-- Cat lovers ask the City of Prince Rupert to become part of the feral cat solution
November 11-- Northwest Transportation issues on City Council's Agenda NCR
November 10-- Honours and Salutations for City of Prince Rupert Administrator NCR
November 7-- Farewell to Mr. Howie NCR
November 3-- City planning to demolish building on Atlin Avenue...
October 30-- Railway safety project underway in Prince Rupert
October 29-- The Mayor adds Canadian National to his invitation list
October 27-- 9th Avenue East line rebuilds won't be complete until spring
October 24-- City Council hears annual CityWest presentation
October 24-- City Council members ask many questions of Port representatives over Pinnacle Pellet Project
October 22-- Presentation Day at City Council
October 16-- MLA's hear Prince Rupert presentations on budget consultations
October 1 -- Invitations offered; but have they been delivered or accepted?
September 14-- Council calls on Port Authority to explain Pinnacle Pellet approval
September 14-- Golf Course Society set to tee off at council
September 12-- A few trial balloons from City Hall
August 16-- Prince Rupert City Council cancels August session
August 10-- City sees commercial growth from port activity
August 3-- Train keeps a comin'
August 2-- City Council has questions for NWCC over program plans
August 2-- The statistically Mean streets of Prince Rupert
August 2-- Prince Rupert Marina project receives cash injection
August 1-- Watson Island sale on the table
July 27-- A taxation tipping point
July 18-- Pay days are more rewarding in Prince Rupert
April 3-- Ain't nobody here but us chickens...
April 2-- CityWest dispute delayed?
March 20-- Moneysense review places Rupert near bottom once again
March 16-- The Residents are rumbling
March 10-- Mayor finds positive signs in new business arrivals
March 6-- Discussion begins on emergency services replacement building
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