First Rupertite of the New Year arrived January 1st

She's a few years away from contributing to the city's taxation program, but Prince Rupert has one more resident to add to the population listings for 2016.

Prince Rupert Regional Hospital announced its first baby for the year on Friday, as a daughter for Bhupinder and Ginny Baath was introduced to the world at 10:34 AM on New Years Day.

Prince Rupert Regional Hospital
delivered the first Northwest baby
for 2016

The daughter is the first addition for the Baath family and gives Prince Rupert the bragging rights for the Northwest in the annual listing of the First Born's.

Smithers was a close second, following up with another girl for the Northwest with a New Year's baby born at 11:32 on New Years Day at the Bulkley Valley District Hospital.

Northern Health shared all the details of Friday's Prince Rupert debut through their information portal.

More notes of interest from Northern Health can be found on Northern Health archive page.

Emergency Services Files 2016

Our Archive of items of interest related to police, fire and ambulance services in the Northwest.

Taken from various sources across the region, as well as from our own items from the North Coast Review, the archive provides a snapshot as to some of the files handled by the RCMP and other First Responder agencies of the Northwest.

2016

December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
March
February
January

Items of previous years

2015
2014
2013 and 2012

Emergency Service Files -- January 2016

Our Archive of items for the month of December, from the files of law enforcement and other emergency responders in Northwestern British Columbia.

From the North Coast Review

RCMP look for public's assistance in assault case on city's west side
Prince Rupert RCMP looking for help on theft of tools and equipment file
Prince Rupert RCMP seek public's assistance in weekend Home Invasion case
Home Invasion report through social media raising concern among Prince Rupert's Facebook community
Prince Rupert RCMP seek public's help in December home invasion case
Prince Rupert among eight B. C. communities seeking a Coroner


Media From Across the Northwest

Prince Rupert/Port Edward/Haida Gwaii/North Coast

January 29 -- Prince Rupert RCMP asking for help identifying young assault suspects
January 29 -- Boy assaulted on walk home from school
January 27 -- Prince Rupert RCMP investigating alleged abduction attempt
January 22 -- RCMP investigating Lelu Island Boat Collision
January 12 -- DFO cracks down on illegal seafood sales on Facebook (audio)
January 8 -- Violent home invasion in Prince Rupert


Terrace/Kitimat and elsewhere

January 30 -- Phone scammers at work in northwestern B. C.
January 29 -- Terrace Firefighter Showcase (video)
January 28 -- Kitimat Detachment Service Report
January 28 -- Terrace woman seriously injured when struck by Pickup
January 28 -- Terrace Pedestrian hit by Truck (video)
January 28 -- Pedestrian Motor Vehicle Collision (RCMP statement)
January 27 -- Terrace Fire Department launches volunteer recruitment drive (video)
January 26 -- Kitimat man charged following weekend altercation
January 25 -- Terrace Detachment Service Report
January 24 -- Nass RCMP target valley bootleggers
January 21 -- Yet Another Drug Bust (RCMP statement)
January 21 -- Terrace Detachment Service Report
January 20 -- Terrace Detachment Service Report
January 20 -- Woman receives probation after assaulting officer
January 19 -- Terrace Detachment Service Report
January 18 -- Terrace Detachment Service Report
January 15 -- Terrace Detachment Service Report
January 14 -- Semi Crashes near Kasiks (audio)
January 14 -- Terrace Detachment Service Report
January 13 -- Terrace RCMP Detachment Commander retiring (audio)
January 13 -- Terrace Detachment Service Report
January 13 -- Kitimat Detachment Weekly Service Report
January 12 -- No Charges for Terrace Man in Teen Shooting Death
January 12 -- Terrace RCMP seek Hit and Run Suspect
January 12 -- Terrace RCMP bust second alleged coke dealer in less than a week
January 12 -- Terrace Detachment Service Report
January 12 -- Kitimat House Fire (video)
January 12 -- Police Need Help Identifying Hit and Run suspect with Orange Hair and a Goatee (RCMP Statement)
January 11 -- Terrace Man Arrested for Cocaine Trafficking
January 11 -- Another Cocaine dealer nabbed (RCMP Statement)
January 8 -- Terrace Murder charges (video)
January 8 -- Terrace Detachment Service Report
January 8 -- Police nab cocaine dealer (RCMP statement)
January 7 -- Former Kitimat Resident Victim of Suspicious Death in Cariboo
January 7 -- Terrace Detachment Service Report
January 7 -- Murder Charge Possible in 2011 House Party Stabbing Death
January 7 -- Terrace RCMP conclude investigation into death at party in 2011
January 7 -- Thornhill Crash leaves vehicle in Ditch
January 6 -- Kitimat Detachment weekly Service Report
January 6 -- Terrace shooting death investigation from 2015 (video)
January 6 -- Crown considers charges on Gitaus death (video)
January 6 -- Pick-up truck crashes into Terrace house
January 6 -- Terrace Detachment Service Report 
January 5 -- Terrace RCMP forward charges on death from 2011
January 5 -- Murder Charges Forwarded for Review (RCMP Statement)
January 5 -- Update on the death of Troy Mason (RCMP statement)
January 5 -- Update from February 2015 file on Deceased 15 Year Old Boy (RCMP Statement)
January 5 -- Terrace Detachment Service Report
January 4 -- Incoming Flight gets beamed by Laser
January 4 -- Laser Pointed at plane incoming to Terrace airport


Ketchikan/Southeast Alaska

January 29 -- Woman hit by vehicle in pedestrian crosswalk
January 29 -- Local man charged with child sexual assault
January 26 -- Storm blows through SE, taking out power, trees
January 25 -- Troopers seek information about weekend theft
January 15 -- Student safety a concern on Baranof Avenue
January 13 -- Ketchikan man charged with burglary, theft, drugs
January 4 -- Stephens reappointed as presiding judge
January 4 -- Man charged with trespass, animal cruelty

Archive of month to month reviews

Prince Rupert RCMP seek public's help in December home invasion case

The Prince Rupert RCMP is looking to start the new year off by tracking down two suspects in a mid December home invasion case.

The incident took place on Wednesday, December 16th in the 1300 block of Summit Avenue, which is located near the Prince Rupert Regional Hospital, the incident was reported to have taken place between 7:30 and 8:30 AM, with the two suspects reported to be wearing dark clothing and using masks to cover their faces.

The two were observed in the area of Summit Avenue at the time of the incident, one riding a mountain bike, the other walking alongside.

Prince Rupert RCMP are investigating a home invasion from mid-December
reported to have taken place in the 1300 block of Summit Avenue

Should you have any information related to the incident you are asked to contact the Prince Rupert Detachment of the RCMP at 250-627-0700 or through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

More of the incident can be reviewed from this item from the North District RCMP

For more items related to Emergency Service files on the North Coast see our archive page here.

Blog Watching Archive for 2016

The Archive of our feature which outlines the top five items on the blog each week.

December 25, 2016
December 18, 2016
December 11, 2016
December 4, 2016

November 27, 2016
November 20, 2016
November 13, 2016
November 6, 2016

October 30, 2016
October 23, 2016
October  16, 2016
October  9, 2016
October 2, 2016

September 25, 2016
September 18, 2016
September 11, 2016
September 4, 2016

August 28, 2016 (Away from the blog, no feature this week)
August 21, 2016 (Away from the blog, no feature this week)
August 14, 2016
August 7, 2016

July 31, 2016
July 24, 2016
July 17, 2016
July 10, 2016
July 3, 2016

June 26, 2016
June 19, 2016
June 12, 2016
June 5, 2016

May 29, 2016
May 22, 2016
May 15, 2016
May 8, 2016
May 1, 2016 (Away from the blog, no feature this week)

April 24, 2016 (Away from the blog, no feature this week)
April 17, 2016
April 10, 2016
April 3, 2016


March 27, 2016
March 20, 2016
March 13, 2016
March 6, 2016

February 28, 2016
February 21. 2016
February 14, 2016
February 7, 2016

January 31, 2016
January 24, 2016
January 17, 2016
January 10 2016
January 3 2016

Archive of 2015
Archive of 2014
Archive of 2013

Blog Watching, week ending January 3, 2016

Our first edition of weekly recap does a little looking back and a bit of advance scouting on events ahead to start our New Year off.

It being the holiday period, the news cycle was fairly light over the last seven days,  however a few items rose to the top of the list when it came to interest from the items posted this week.

With notes on the early stages of planning for a local group looking to help relocate Syrian families on the North Coast finding a fairly large audience this week.

The success of Gary Coons at the Blue Knuckle Derby and plans for the annual Polar Bear Dip were also received well over the last seven days.

Our review of the most read items of 2015 proved to be a popular item, as was some advance notice on the upcoming auditions for Prince Rupert's Got Talent.

However, the top item of the week came by way of the Rotary Club of Prince Rupert as they look to put together a program of welcome to bring Syrian refugee families to the North Coast.

Rotarians look for help with Syrian family sponsorship plans  -- The Rotary Club begins its process towards seeking the assistance of those interested in sponsorship of Syrian families in Prince Rupert  (posted December 30, 2015)

That article was followed by:

Gary Coons reels in the Big One in Blue Knuckle Derby  -- The former MLA for the North Coast ruled the waves in Prince Rupert's annual Lions Club Blue Knuckle Derby  (posted December 30, 2015)

A refreshing Dip to start the New Year as the Rotary Club hosts its annual Polar Bear Swim -- Our preview of Friday's Polar Bear Swim at Rushbrook Floats which brought the crowds out for a dip in Prince Rupert harbour (posted  December 31, 2015)

A Year of Anticipation best describes the waning hours of 2015  --  A look back at the items from the blog that most resonated with readers through 2015 (posted December 31, 2015)

Auditions beckon in the New Year for Prince Rupert's Got Talent -- Prince Rupert's annual talent quest makes plans to hold auditions on January 9th (posted December 30, 2015 )

You can find our Blog watching featured posted every Sunday morning by 9AM, a handy way to catch up to the week that was, at a leisurely weekend pace.

You can also review the full listings of the week just past from our Blog Archive index page found on the right hand side of the page.

For those looking for updates to items as they are posted to the blog, don't forget about our email alert access.

A daily review of the latest items on the blog can be delivered to your email in box, simply by entering your email address into the information bar, items posted to the blog will be delivered to your e-mail account each day.

You can find the link to that feature on the upper, right hand side of the blog. Underneath the Follow the North Coast Review by Email indicator.

Our archive of weekly Blog Watching  can be found here.

A year of anticipation best describes the waning hours of 2015

For our Year End Review we are turning the content over to the readers and what captured your interest this year.

Making use of our Blog Watching feature and a quick scan of our statistical review over the last 365 days to determine those stories which most resonated with regular readers of the North Coast Review through 2015.

Not surprisingly among the leading areas of interest of the year are developments with the proposed LNG industry on the North Coast, while readers also found a wide ranging interest in our items of note related to Municipal government in Prince Rupert.

It was a year that for the most part found us in a holding pattern in many areas for the region, whether it be the plans of LNG Proponents, or housing issues at City council, to name a few of the current items of note that continue to make for the debate around the region.

The flip of the calendar would seem set to deliver some form of resolution to many of the topics that dominated the news cycle since January.

And while there is still some uncertainty when it comes to number of the key topics of the region, one area of importance to the region, that being port development plans seem to be making some important progress. With expansion concepts for Fairview Terminal and other Port related facilities to be moved forward in the year ahead.

Considering the large amount of interest on those themes, you can explore the past items of 2015 further from our archive pages dedicated to those key areas.

City Council Discussion Points
LNG on the North Coast
Prince Rupert Port Authority

As well, for those items of note from Victoria and Ottawa and the impact on the North Coast, you can  look back the political scene both on Federal and Provincial issues below:

Legislature
House of Commons

For those that are interested in the political scene we also offer a purely political portal designed  to track items of note on the provincial and federal scene, with a few contributions from the North Coast that fit into that particular theme.

The Monthly review from our blog listings can be found below.

Featuring those stories which attracted the most readers, it offers an interesting cross section of some of the stories that caught the attention of North Coast residents over the last year.

January
The Hub Opens its doors in downtown Prince Rupert

February
Finishing Touches in place as All Native Basketball Tournament launch on the horizon

March
Special Announcement planned by Prince Rupert Port Authority for Tuesday

April
Councillor Mirau's motion spurs on discussion on need for new ideas on revenue generation for the city

May 
Council members to attend Housing Forum in Terrace

June
Prince Rupert's Rainbow Crosswalk one step closer to approval

July
Kanata School lands rezoning sparks more discussion at Council

August
Nexen looks to launch Digby Island evaluation for Aurora LNG Terminal Project

September
Metlakatla stakes a claim to the discussion over Lelu Island

October
Lax Kw'alaams releases Science Report related to Lelu Island

November
Canfisco to bring an end to Salmon canning operations at Prince Rupert plant

December
Lelu Island LNG Opponents continue media push against proposed terminal

You can also check out the week by week items of review from our Blog Watch feature, our snapshot that is provided every Sunday, making note of the most read items of the week previous.

The review of the week to week findings can be found here.

For all our readers, our thanks for taking some time from your busy days and nights to check out some of the items that we have found resonating around the North Coast over the last 365 days.

As well, our thanks to those that have taken the time to drop us a note with story ideas or feedback on the items we have featured over the year just past, it helps us to provide a focus on the items that you are interested in and which we will continue to explore in the year to come.

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We hope that New Years Eve is an enjoyable one for all those who spend some time with our work, and as they say, everything in moderation makes for wise counsel on this final night of the year.

May 2016 bring you a successful and healthy year ahead and provide for  some fascinating stories for us all to explore as the year unfolds as it will.