North Coast Community Notes

Items of note for the North Coast that don't quite fit into one particular category, our archive of miscellaneous but newsworthy items.

2013

December 30-- Prince Rupert SPCA Increases Adoption Rates in 2013
December 30-- Prince Rupert SPCA Stats (video)
December 30-- Pearson wins Blue Knuckle Derby
December 23-- Government Announces Shipwreck Cleanup Complete
December 18-- Canada Post mailing it in
December 17-- Cullen says postal cuts go to far
December 17-- Canada Post has major changes in store for mail service  NCR
December 13-- Increased train traffic takes Jingle Bell Express off the rails in Prince Rupert (audio)
December 11-- Prince Rupert's Jingle Bell Express cancelled
December 3-- Former Haida Gwaii resident named as one of Canada's 11 Rhodes Scholars for 2014 NCR

November 29-- Rotary Christmas Tree sale one week away  NCR
November 29-- A Sunday Skate with the Rampage for a good cause  NCR
November 28-- One week until curtain call for Beauty and the Beast  NCR
November 28-- Food for overdue fines coming to Prince Rupert Library  NCR
November 20-- Prince Rupert chef pens Japanese culinary book
November 20-- Prince Rupert's economic development story
November 16-- Planned Power outage for Village of Queen Charlotte on Sunday  NCR
November 5-- Need in Prince Rupert not expected to decrease this holiday season

October 23-- Terrace Council asks pipeline company for support
October 22-- Precious cargo: the life of a Terrace school bus driver
October 20-- Terrace survey says clean it up
October 17-- A Shake Out today, in preparation for the real thing in the future  NCR
October 9-- Prince Rupert takes back the highway
October 6-- 2013 Toy Run in Prince Rupert
October 5-- Take Back the Highway Walk and Sisters in Spirit Vigil in Prince Rupert
October 2-- Prince Rupert's Thanksgiving Food Drive tops 4,900 pounds

September 30-- Ketchikan Local Elections preview
September 27-- North Coast Women in Business Host Leadership Workshop
September 24-- Harley Riders preparing for 32nd Annual Toy Run in Prince Rupert
September 23-- Tears4Justice Walkers Finish their Journey in Prince Rupert
September 23-- PR Tears for Justice (video)
September 23-- Cross-Canada journey wraps up in Prince Rupert
September 23-- Carol Hunyh in Hall of Fame
September 23-- Terrace Women March Against Violence
September 21-- Walk to Build Strength in Prince Rupert
September 20-- "Where's the Love" Photo Exhibit Honors Smithers Suicide Victim
September 18-- Prince Rupert addictions day program a success
September 11-- Folks living in this tiny outpost on the Alaskan border may use Canadian dollars, but they're still '100% American'
September 11-- Thanksgiving food drive to help more in Prince Rupert than in 2012
September 11-- Prince Rupert Paws for a Cause tops $5,000
September 11-- Prince Rupert Community Choir, band preparing for new season

August 23-- Terrace gets its moment in the sun--- The Vancouver Sun  NCR
August 21-- Highway maintenance not adequate, says regional district
August 21-- Sensible BC launches campaign in Prince Rupert
August 19-- NWCC Prince Rupert to host regional forum on immigrant employment  NCR
August 14-- A familiar name travels on Haida Gwaii NCR
August 13-- Rotary Wild Duck Race Winner Claims Prize
August 13-- Haisla Homecoming Hailed as a Success
August 13-- Globe and Mail set to cease sending newspapers to Prince Rupert NCR
August 13-- Smithers Council Delays Decision On Curbside Recycling
August 12-- Haida Gwaii monumental pole gains national attention  NCR
August 10-- Buy, sell, browse... usedprincerupert.com is now online  NCR
August 10-- Traditional route retraced by Metlakatla paddlers during Gathering Strength Journey NCR
August 9-- Bulkley Valley Health Care Hospital and Foundation Achieves Charitable Status
August 9-- Skeena Valley Farmers' Market Turns 30
August 9-- Metlakatla election candidate profiles now available online  NCR
August 8-- Dan Hamhuis Donates $50,000 to Smithers Second Sheet of Ice Project
August 7-- Leighton returned as Metlakatla Chief
August 6-- Udder Fest making preparations for 15th annual show NCR
August 3-- Number of people in need in Prince Rupert largely unchanged
August 2-- Nass liquor store proposed (N Connector e edition pg A6)

July 31-- Sunken war vessel targeted for cleanup (N View e edition pg A1 & 2)
July 26-- Dempsey Bob receives Office of the Order of Canada appointment NCR
July 26-- Rupert's take from Community Gaming $425,000 NCR
July 24-- A City name fit for a future King? NCR
July 24-- Prince Rupert's Sunken Gardens slated for upgrade (N View e edition pgs A13 & 14)
July 22-- Frank Street CN Crossing to be Reopened, Signal Lights to be Installed on Highway 16
July 22-- Village of Granisle Issues Boil Water Notice
July 22-- Granisle Boil Water (video)
July 22-- Smithers Homecoming Committee Urge Attendees to Register
July 22-- Smithers Homecoming (video)
July 22-- Long Time Service Club prepares to close its doors  NCR
July 19-- Burns Lake Enbridge sign backlash response (video)
July 19-- Village of Burns Lake Receives Anti-Enbridge Backlash on Social Media
July 19-- Stewart BC Ambulance Comments (video)
July 19-- Ontario Man faces charges after alleged shooting rampage in Klappan region
July 19-- Klappan Rampage (video)
July 18-- Keep your old power meter, for a fee
July 11-- Snowbirds set to perform in Prince Rupert
July 11-- Wildlife Centre Benefits from Prince Rupert Rampage Golf Tourney
July 11-- Cast your vote at Terrace Art Gallery
July 10-- Film Highlights Rupert's health history (N View e edition pg A13)
July 8-- Northern B. C. woman completes frigid 27 hour swim to raise cash for cancer research
July 5-- Prince Rupert Fairview Closure (video)
July 3-- Fairview coverup? B.C. government agency terminates Prince Rupert caregiver's $2million contract amid allegations of abuse, threats
July 2-- Prince Rupert celebrates Canada Day
July 2-- Dayna McKay reflects on swim from Prince Rupert to Lax Kw'alaams
July 2-- Dayna McKay completes Her Epic Swim

June 29-- Grandmother dodges tankers on 58-km North Coast swim
June 25-- B. C. First Nations woman in Pacific cancer swim
June 19-- Swells swell for north coast grandma planning gruelling ocean swim
June 19-- Tyee wins Prince Rupert fish derby
June 19-- Dance academy of Prince Rupert holds year-end performance
June 18-- Nathan Cullen releases findings from Renewal Northwest consultations NCR
June 17-- Traditional First Nations technology used for a more accurate fish count near Bella Bella (audio)
June 11-- Nishga Girl is coming home NCR
June 5-- District of Port Edward spending $33,000 on new bylaws
June 4-- A full weekend ahead for Seafest NCR
June 4-- Seafest Prep (video)

May 29-- Bee-vival : A look at Terrace's bee culture
May 29-- Kitselas chief won't run for top job
May 28-- Terrace council promotes bike-to-work week
May 28-- City of Terrace to fork out more money for road project
May 27-- Solving crime isn't easy
May 24-- CEO Russ George removed from Haida Salmon Restoration Corporation
May 23-- Haida Fire Ocean Fertilization Entrepreneur
May 22-- TriCorp, UVic partner up (N View e edition pg 13)
May 22-- Gitga'at tells Enbridge: Get off our land (N View e edition pgs 1 and 2)
May 17-- PR Cultural Fundraiser
May 16-- Northern Savings has some spare cash, do you want some of it?  NCR
May 13-- Prince Rupert Aboriginal population on the rise

April 21-- Lost in chaos: Terrace couple tell their story of the Boston bombings
April 20-- Conrad Lewis elected new chief councillor for Kitkatla
April 17-- Prince Rupert Youth Speak Up on City Issues
April 17-- Prince Rupert Youth Speak Up (video)
April 16-- Prince Rupert youth outline priorities for community
April 15-- Prince Rupert receives Grant for New Ice Chiller
April 15-- Lights, Camera, Ketchikan!  NCR
April 12-- How to Safely deal with moose (video)
April 12-- Smithers Moose on the Loose (audio)
April 12-- Smithers Safeway Moose (video)
April 12-- CO's believe Tick Infestation Resulted in Death of "Smithers Safeway Moose"
April 11-- Kitsumkalum AIP vote (video)
April 10-- Prince Rupert students complete work on healing and reconciliation gift to government 
April 8-- Former Social Services Agency takes province to court NCR
April 8-- Burns Lake Band Office protestors removed from blockade NCR
April 8-- Smithers Celebrates 99th Anniversary of First Train's Arrival
April 8-- Smithers First Train (video)
April 4-- Friendship House receives Federal Funding for Homeless support programs NCR

April 4-- Expanded HandyDart service proposed for Terrace
April 4-- Telkwa Volunteer Fire Department Will Host Hazardous Material Course
April 4-- Hazelton Bio Mass (video)
April 4-- Buildings in Old Hazelton Could soon be heated with Bio Mass
April 4-- Smithers Legion challenges (video)
April 4-- Smithers Legion Facing Membership Decline
April 3-- Kitimat Council on Pets (video)
April 3-- Smithers Centennial Planning (video)

April 2-- $300,000 dock repair project complete at Lax Kw'alaams NCR
April 2-- Road Dust Advisory Continues for Northwest Communities
April 1-- Port Ed Land Sale (video)
April 1-- Port Edward sells 40 Acres of Land
April 1-- PST Returns, HST Gone

March 28-- Smithers Town Council Chooses More Expensive Contractor to Install Sanitary Sewer Line
March 28-- New Hospital in Burns Lake Now has Design Plans
March 27-- Nisga'a Citizens from Terrace protest Funding Loss
March 27-- Telus Works to provide more cell service to Northern Highway 16 Commuters
March 27-- Protestors shutting Down Burns Lake Band Office
March 22-- Prince Rupert LED lights (video)
March 22-- Smithers Post Office (video)
March 26-- Terrace city Council Plans for Future of Recycling
March 21-- Job Fair Caravan arrives Friday NCR
March 21-- Terrace pool to have open access signs
March 20-- Prince Rupert speaks on HST (video)
March 20-- Prince Rupert sits at 193rd place (out of 200) in Moneysense ratings NCR
March 20-- Terrace Recycling closure (video)
March 20-- Major changes coming for buzzing Port Edward (N View e edition pg 11)
March 20-- Smithers Arena Forum (video)
March 19-- Special Events Parade Float planning moves to next phase NCR
March 18-- Smithers BC Jobs Fair (video)
March 18-- Smithers Renewal (video)
March 18-- First Nation treaty vote demand likely won't happen
March 15-- Protestors call for end to police brutality
March 15-- March against police brutality today 
March 15-- Company confident of northwestern B. C. mine plan
March 14-- Tahltan to receive resource revenues
March 14-- Tahltan Revenue Sharing (video)
March 14-- Nisga'a want northwest B. C. mine approval halted
March 13-- Thornhill cellphone tower decision delayed
March 12-- Terrace council holds off on 'living wage' debate
March 11-- Terrace council to adopt 'living wage' policy
March 8-- MP Demands Action Over Long Wait Times at Level Railway Crossings
March 8-- Long Wait Train (video)
March 7-- Upgrades to the Terrace Public Library underway
March 7-- Highway 16 improvements between Terrace and Prince Rupert announced
March 7-- Thaltan, province and Shell receive environmental award

February 27-- Court Ruling 'a disaster' for elected officials in small towns like Terrace
February 27-- Terrace Council Conflict Rules on Community Charter issues (video)
February 27-- Smithers Legacy Shortfall (video)
February 27-- Thornhill Dog Protest (video)
February 27-- Port Edward preparing for growth
February 27-- Roberts returned as Kistumkalum chief councillor
February 26-- Terrace log yard activity increases
February 26-- Terrace council increases housing options
February 26-- Terrace shelves enviro study
February 26-- A municipal By-Election to be Held in Burns Lake in the Spring
February 26-- Burns Lake Councillor resigns (video)
February 26-- Prince Rupert SPCA projecting $175,000 deficit
February 26-- SPCA Grant (video)
February 25-- Nisga'a Lisims Government sees change at top NCR
February 22-- South Hazelton considers Amalgamating with New Hazelton
February 22-- 2013 Hoobiyee Celebrations underway
February 21-- Kitselas Members Approve AIP
February 21-- Kitselas AIP Yes (video)
February 21-- Kitselas approve agreement in principle
February 20-- Kitselas casting claims vote today
February 21-- NW Heritage Fair (video)
February 21-- South Hazelton Amalgamation (video)
February 20-- Kitimat Homeless Shelter (video)
February 20-- Shop Prince Rupert winner nearly evicted as result of windfall
February 19-- New Seniors Home in Smithers (video)
February 19-- Local Organization receives funding to help support immigrants in community NCR
February 15-- Northwest BC lottery winner recognized in provincial legislature
February 14-- Variety Club helps Terrace teen
February 14-- Dancing in the Street Planned for Terrace to Protest Violence against women
February 13-- Smithers Hosts 7th Festival of Nations
February 13-- Smithers Festival of Nations (video)
February 13-- Northern Hockey Lads (video)
February 12-- Rupert Idle (video)
February 8-- Ice Art Exhibit (video)
February 8-- Burns Lake Cold Smoke Races (video)
February 7-- PTI Workforce Housing in Kitimat (video)
February 7-- Burns Lake Swan Ballet (video)
February 6-- Young entrepreneur strikes the right cord (Northern View e edition page 12)
February 5-- You can pay for the potholes now; or pay for them later!
February 4-- Kitsumkalum and Kitselas First Nations offered additional lands
February 1-- Freda Diesing School Exhibit (video)

January 31-- Prince Rupert's hearing clinic recalled to Terrace (page 3)
January 31-- Tax hikes begin to bite
January 31-- Telkwa Cenotaph (video)
anuary 30-- Northwest First Nations to receive more land
January 30-- BC Wildlife Fed opposes blanket fish ban proposal
January 29-- A look at what's going to prevent hitchhiking along Hwy 16
January 28-- Morricetown Hydro Bills (video)
January 25-- Walk for Memories in Smithers (video)
January 23-- Sugar Shack Festival opens today NCR
January 25-- Prince Rupert Business Awards nominees (video)
January 22-- Chamber of Commerce set to announce nominees NCR
January 22-- Controversial proposition in Kitimat (audio)
January 21-- Burns Lake Mill Memorial (video)
January 21-- Burns Lake Marks One Year Anniversary of Mill Explosion, Fire
January 18-- Burns Lake mill explosion one-year anniversary (audio)
January 16-- Idle No More Rail Blockade Planned for Kitwanga Today
January 16-- My Mountain Co-op finalizes ownership of Shames Mountain (page 16)
January 16-- Sugar Shack Festival Expanding (page 10)
January 16-- Acclamation Fills council Vacancies in Granisle
January 15-- Northwest Transit Service could come soon
January 15-- Telkwa Livable Communities Award (video)
January 15 - Telkwa Wins Silver in International "Livable Communities" contest
January 8-- New Bishop appointed to tend to the Catholic flock  NCR
January 3-- Energy-export hub proposed for Kitsault
January 3-- Northwest BC ski facility ownership solidifies
January 2-- Prince Rupert Girl is the Northwest's First Baby of 2013
January 1-- Prince Rupert welcomes ist New Year's Baby
January 1-- Scenes from Prince Rupert's Polar Bear Swim

2012
December 31-- Idle No More Movement continues with protests across Northwest
December 27-- Rupert Blue Knuckle Derby (video)
December 26-- Residential gas rates rise
December 24-- Prince Rupert Rotary Club set to host annual Polar Bear Swim
December 21-- Small "Idle No More" Protest at Court House
December 20-- Minister of Transportation to begin consultation on public transportation along Highway 16
December 20-- Port Ed Santa School (video)
December 20-- Smithers Christmas Merchants (video)
December 19-- Christmas Donations in the Bulkley Valley
December 17-- Prince Rupert project ensures kids from underprivileged families can give gifts this Christmas (audio)
December 12-- Prince Rupert family alleges illness after finding unknown substance in juice box
December 11-- Backyard hockey rink at risk of being shut down in Prince Rupert (audio)
December 6-- Victims of Montreal Massacre honoured at vigil held in Prince Rupert
December 5-- How Terrace Minor Hockey got its start
December 5-- Prince Rupert music students will perform holiday concert to raise funds for families in need
November 30-- Rupert Charity Angel (video)
November 30-- Charles Hays Secondary School presenting Legally Blonde: The Musical at Lester Centre
November 30-- Wheels in Motion for Terrace's New Brewery
November 29-- Worksafe Mill Blast findings (video)
November 29-- BC Conservative leader coming to Terrace
November 29-- BC Conservative leader to visit Northwest
November 29-- Terrace Christmas parade canceled
November 29-- Terrace Christmas Parade nixed Again
November 28-- Winterfest beginning to take shape
November 28-- Prince Rupert Harley Riders donate 281 toys and $10,200 to Salvation Army
November 28-- Shames Mountain Debt Deal Approved
November 28-- Shames Debt Deal (video)
November 28-- Ski co-op to purchase northwestern ski facility
November 27-- Northern BC's role playing gamers get their big opportunity to shine in Prince Rupert (audio)
November 27-- Regional Airline wins award for philanthropy
November 23-- Prince Rupert Rotary Auction wraps up, raises $53,717
November 22-- Community Enhancement Society holding coat drive at Overwaitea
November 22-- Salmon Recipe Book (video)
November 21-- Pacific Mist Chorus brings northwest women together
November 21-- In the end, Mr. Treliving held onto his wallet!
November 20-- Shames deal not finished
November 19-- Close election results in new Gwaii Trust director
November 19-- Gwaii Hanaas celebrates 20 years with new legacy pole
November 19-- Gwaii Haanas Pole (video)
November 16-- Prince Rupert Environmental Society launches book of recipes and North Coast stories
November 16-- Kermode Friendship Society receives federal money for renovations
November 16-- Public Transit review shows Prince Rupert residents generally happy with service
November 15-- Work underway to raise first totem pole in Gwaii Haanas in more than a century
November 14-- Smithers Youth Council
November 14-- Seismologist here to study quake aftermath
November 14-- National Aboriginal Business Conference returning to Prince Rupert in 2013
November 14-- Free Smithers Airport Parking Spaces
November 14-- North Coast residents among the honourees at RCMP's North District Ceremony
November 14-- Smithers Town Council Pushing Forward to get Second Sheet of Ice
November 13-- Pre-bidding now underway for Prince Rupert Rotary Auction
November 12-- Scenes from Prince Rupert's Remembrance Day
November  9-- Prince Rupert War veterans bring back their legion (audio)
November 9-- Rupert Poppy Box Theft (video)
November 9-- Smithers Remembrance Day plans (video)
November 9-- Dana Larsen, cannabis crusader, speaks about Sensible Policing Act...
November 9-- Lotto Max winner comes forward as Terrace resident claims 25 million dollar prize
November 9-- Marijuana crusader tours the Northwest advocating legalization
November 8-- Lax Kw'alaams Chief Councillor honour with BC Aboriginal Business Award
November 8-- Ridley Terminals opens show for second RTI Art Initiative
November 7-- Northwest Communities Recognized by the Aboriginal Business Awards
November 7-- Gumboot Girls: Adventure, Love and Survival on the North Coast... (audio)
November 6-- Prince Rupert Legion opening new location on Remembrance Day
November 5-- Prince Rupert Library hosting annual Auction
November 5-- Prince Rupert Library Auction (video)
November 5-- Service providers discuss potential for homeless problem in Prince Rupert
November 2-- Inland Air owner Bruce MacDonald waiting to hear what the BIG decision is
November 2-- Movember n Prince Rupert (video)
November 1-- Halloween is a great time for Prince Rupert Community
November 1-- Halloween Night Prince Rupert (video)
November 1-- Scenes from Prince Rupert's Halloween Fest

October 30-- Port Edward Fire Department (video)
October 30-- Port Edward Fire Department looks for new members
October 19-- Fairview Management no longer operating in Rupert, Thopmson Community Services taking over
October 15-- Northern Savings Credit Union hands out cheques for local recipients of the Board Sponsorship program

September 28-- Construction training pilot focus on Prince Rupert and Kitimat in the Northwest
September 19-- Census information shows breakdown of Prince Rupert family composition
September 17-- Prince Rupert business Inland Air will be featured on The BIG Decision