Municipal Government 2021 -- District of Port Edward

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Our archive of items related to Municipal Government issues in the District of Port Edward for 2021.

2021

December

December 16 -- Barge removal, air monitoring station among work ahead in Port Edward NCR

December 3 -- Capital Projects and purchases among themes for Port Edward Council to consider for 2022 NCR

December 2 -- Early stages for Industrial lot development in motion in Port Edward  NCR


November

November 19 -- Port Edward to host public auction for abandoned vehicle NCR

November 10 -- North Pacific Cannery needs to reel in $400,000 cash influx  
November 9 -- MP's correspondence to new Fisheries Minister highlights urgent crisis facing BC's Wild Salmon, concerns over derelict vessels in Port Edward NCR

November 3 -- North Pacific Cannery Historical Society seeks out General Manager for 2022  NCR

November 1 -- James Brown has a heart for safety

October 

October 29 -- Abandoned barge 'Scotch Cap' in Port Edward to bre deconstructed

October 28 -- Garbage issues bring reminder for Port Edward residents, along with prospect of further action for repeat offenders NCR

October 19 -- PNG advises of ongoing work in Prince Rupert area with notes on potential impact for residents NCR

October 18 -- Port Edward School is safe, despite cracking in foundation and walls

October 14 -- Wandering bear has Port Edward residents on alert  NCR

October 13 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority seeks bids for Deconstruction of Scotch Cap derelict in Port Edward NCR

October 12 -- Weather and ship groundings make narrative of Port Edward's October update  NCR


September

September 28 -- Port Edward Boar Launch returned to service, as plans continue for abandoned vessels removal  NCR

September 27 -- District of Port Edward points residents towards Conservation Officer Service for wold reports  NCR

September 17 -- PRPA voices frustration over lack of government assistance with abandoned vessels

September 17 -- Affordable housing progress, infrastructure Amon themes for Port Edward update for District residents NCR

September 14 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority says derelict vessels in Port Edward now stabilized (video)

September 14 -- Port Authority says two derelict vessels now stabilized near Port Edward

September 14 -- District of Port Edward to review plans for Port Edward LNG facility tonight NCR

September 14 -- District of Port Edward returns to Zoom only access to Council meetings NCR 

September 13 -- Port Edward Mayor on beached boats (audio)

September 10 -- Old ships in Port Edward break free from moorings and will cost around $2 million dollars to remove 

September 10 -- Two abandoned fishing vessels break from from moorings in Port Edward, causing damage, raising environmental concerns 

September 10 -- Port Edward still waiting for indications someone has a clean up and removal plan for derelict vessels  NCR

September 10 -- Port Edward mayor pleads for government assistance after near environmental mishap

September 9 -- Abandoned vessels cause damage in Port Edward (video)

September 9 -- Port Edward closes access to Porpoise Drive Boat Launch after beaching of derelict vessels  NCR
September 9 -- Derelict vessels become unmoored in Port Edward harbour and will be more than $2M to remove

September 7 --  Back to School means keeping watchful eye on School Zones NCR


August 

August 12 -- Prince Rupert area harbours to share in Federal funding for small harbour improvements  NCR

August 10 -- Housing themes highlight August Council's notes for Port Edward residents   NCR

August 10 -- Port Edward puts forward Bid Request for Firehall renovations  NCR

August 9 -- BC Transit set to introduce free passage for children 12 and under NCR

July 

July 23 -- Deadline looms for Port Edward's Search for Manager of Public Works NCR

July 20 -- With Bears starting to store, Port Edward issues a note on attractants  NCR

July 14 -- Port Edward update puts focus on housing plans for community  NCR

July 12 -- District of Port Edward celebrates railway milestone for community  NCR

July 12 -- Port Edward Firefighters upgrade their skills on Propane related fire firefighting  NCR

July 9 -- District of Port Edward launches affordable housing plan for community  NCR

July 8 -- With a few changes of note; Port Edward fire fighters get an appreciative and fitting send off NCR

July 6 -- Port Edward Wharf Reconstruction project goes to public consultation phase NCR

July 2 -- District of Port Edward seeks feedback from Child Care Society NCR

June

June 12 -- District of Port Edward Annual Report notes of year of challenges, prospects for future NCR

June 12 -- Port Edward SOFI report charts District's spending and expenses  NCR

June 12 -- Port Edward Council session notes of land sale, updated Community Plan and release of SOFI for 2021 NCR

June. 8 -- Sale of Lot, Report on Statement of Financial Income among themes for Port Edward Council tonight. NCR

June 4 -- North Pacific Cannery To Do List includes work on roofing, electrical and plumbing  items NCR

May

May 26 -- Port Edward ... Global TV is ready for your close up NCR

May 21 -- More Train Safety measures to be installed this week in Port Edward  NCR

May 20 -- New round of Federal funding will help towards rail safety initiatives across Canada NCR

May 19 -- District of Port Edward invites residents to review Official Community Plan, offer comments, attend Public Hearing   NCR

May 11 -- Northwest residents will have a chance to weigh in on rail safety when Committee hearings start in weeks to come  NCR

May 7 -- Port Edward sees end in sight for road reconstruction project; looks to engage Province on a new park for region  NCR

May 3 -- Port Edward notes on road progress, work on train whistle issues and water system flushing NCR

April

April 29 -- Kloiya Bay garbage dumping and unauthorized campers lead to possible gate lockage

April 26 -- Concerns as high as the tide that gates to Kloiya Bay will be locked

April 21 -- Port Edward and Province of BC exploring potential for new campground in the District; Council hears concerns from staff over garbage issues in region  NCR

April 20 -- Port Edward approves plans for air monitoring station from Prince Rupert Port Authority NCR

April 20 -- It's a dog's life in Port Edward  NCR

April 16 -- District of Port Edward invites residents to review Budget information and share comments before April 22  NCR

April 9 -- Social Media tells the tale of our unsettled weather and dangers it brings to travel

April 9 -- Another milestone for the Pembina LPG Terminal at Watson Island   NCR

April 7 -- Prince Rupert/Port Edward seek out Board member for Prince Rupert Port Authority position  NCR

April 6 -- Summer student opportunities beckon applicants in Port Edward  NCR

April 1 -- North Pacific Cannery Historical Site readies for summer work with quest for Maintenance Manager  NCR

April 1 -- Port Edward comes up with plan towards building inspector shortage  NCR


March

March 18 -- Local leadership praises the spirit of volunteerism at Prince Rupert community vaccine clinic

March 17 -- District of Port Edward looks for Manager for Public Works  NCR

March 16 -- Pembina testing may make a little noise for the neighbours for the next few days NCR

March 16 -- Container Port and Airport transit service among themes for BC Transit future service consultation for Prince Rupert and Port Edward NCR

March 8 -- March Update from Port Edward highlights interest in housing development, shares notes on challenges for North Pacific Cannery Historical Site NCR

March 3 -- Pacific Northern Gas called to Port Edward Tuesday to resolve gas leak situation NCR

March 1 -- North Pacific Cannery Historical Site to remain Closed for second season owing to COVID-19  NCR

February 

February 25 -- Tourism Prince Rupert to receive provincial funding for signage program; North Pacific Cannery Historical site gains funds for preservation work NCR

February 23 -- North Pacific Cannery to receive a portion of $16 million in provincial funding

February 16 -- Meet the firefighting crew that is 50 percent female (audio)

January

January 29 -- Port Edward survey gains feedback towards plans for development of a downtown area  NCR

January 26 -- Port Edward officials invite their residents to Zoom into the Council Room for tonight's Public meeting   NCR

January 12 -- BC Conservation Officer Service back on the North Coast after numerous wolf calls from Port Edward NCR

January 8 -- Contractor set to get road and infrastructure work underway in Port Edward  NCR

January 7 -- As property owners review their 2021 Assessments, Province outlines Home Owner Grant Financials  NCR

January 6 -- Port Edward LNG (video)

January 6 -- Port Edward holds public hearing for proposed small scale LNG

January 6 -- BC Assessment sends out residential property assessment 

January 5 -- District of Port Edward puts Alder Avenue housing plans out for expressions of interest  NCR

January 5 -- Smithers/Telkwa take regional lead in property assessments for 2021 NCR

January 4 -- Property assessments (video)

January 4 -- Northwest Property assessment have been released

January 4 -- District of Port Edward launches 2021 with call for members for the Volunteer Fire Department NCR
January 4 -- BC Assessments for 2021 indicate increases in valuations for many of Prince Rupert's high end neighbourhoods  NCR

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