It's a tragic anniversary for Prince Rupert, 21 years having passed since a downtown fire claimed the lives of four family members living in the Brooks Bank building.
The three storey structure located across from the Totem Theatre was the scene of an early morning blaze on February 5th, 1990, one of many suspicious fires that had struck the downtown core in that era.
When fire investigators examined the Brooks Bank structure after the blaze was put out they made the tragic discovery of Helga Rochon and three members of her family, daughters Sherri and Pauline and grand daughter Kimberly but seven months old.
With those events still on the minds of many in the city, the RCMP has once again issued a call for assistance as they seek to gain more information on one of this city's saddest of days.
CFTK provided this video report on the call for assistance
The review of the cold case files was the subject of media reviews both near and far, some of which can be found below.
CFTK TV-- Prince Rupert RCMP hoping to solve 21 year old Quadruple homicide
Opinion 250-- New leads sought in Prince Rupert Cold Case
Toronto Sun-- BC cops looking for help in 21 year old homicide
Vancouver Sun-- Police ask for help solving 21 year old quadruple homicide
Vancouver Province-- 1990 Prince Rupert fire haunts dad
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Friday, February 4, 2011
More doctor woes for Northern Health
The list of communities facing doctor shortages grows for Northern Health, with Burns Lake facing a particularly challenging situation, in that community all of the doctors have expressed their desire to withdraw their services.
One by retirement, the other four by resignation.
Opinion 250 in Prince George has this story on the health care problems in Burns Lake
Last week we outlined the problems facing Houston, a review of which you can examine here.
One by retirement, the other four by resignation.
Opinion 250 in Prince George has this story on the health care problems in Burns Lake
Last week we outlined the problems facing Houston, a review of which you can examine here.
BC Ferries seeking massive ferry rate increases
BC Ferries is floating a proposed ferry rate increase that should get more than a bit of attention.
According to Vaughn Palmer of the Vancouver Sun, BC Ferries is proposing a number of increases to ferry rates bridged over four years, the most dramatic being those charged on the Northern Routes, which will see the rates increase by 26 percent per year over four years, making for more than a 100 per cent increase by 2015.
The full report from Palmer can be found here.
According to Vaughn Palmer of the Vancouver Sun, BC Ferries is proposing a number of increases to ferry rates bridged over four years, the most dramatic being those charged on the Northern Routes, which will see the rates increase by 26 percent per year over four years, making for more than a 100 per cent increase by 2015.
The full report from Palmer can be found here.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Labour dispute may bring British Colubmia's ports to a standstill
A percolating labour dispute between the ILWU and the BC Maritime Employers Association may see the Port of Prince Rupert as well as all other ports in BC idled.
With contract negotiations apparently not going well, warnings were issued this week of the danger to the Canadian economy that any labour disruption on the waterfronts could provide. As the two sides settled in for the final discussions on the dispute, some shipping lines were already making their plans to re-direct their vessels to American ports.
The potential for labour trouble has provided for a number of articles on the situation on the BC Waterfront, some of those can be found below.
Vancouver Sun-- Labour dispute blamed on slowdown at B. C. ports
Vancouver Sun-- Port Metro Vancouver loses cargo to U. S. competitors
The Northern View-- Possible work stoppage threatens to close Prince Rupert Port
Aldergrove Star-- Ports already feeling pain of possible strike
With contract negotiations apparently not going well, warnings were issued this week of the danger to the Canadian economy that any labour disruption on the waterfronts could provide. As the two sides settled in for the final discussions on the dispute, some shipping lines were already making their plans to re-direct their vessels to American ports.
The potential for labour trouble has provided for a number of articles on the situation on the BC Waterfront, some of those can be found below.
Vancouver Sun-- Labour dispute blamed on slowdown at B. C. ports
Vancouver Sun-- Port Metro Vancouver loses cargo to U. S. competitors
The Northern View-- Possible work stoppage threatens to close Prince Rupert Port
Aldergrove Star-- Ports already feeling pain of possible strike
Rainmakers set to host southern competition
In what will be the opening act to a great week of basketball action, the PRSS Rainmakers are playing host to two teams this week, with squads from the Fraser Vally and Terrace arriving in the city for some high temp hoops action.
The Rainmakers senior basketball team will face some stiff competition Thursday and Friday as the Robert Bateman Timber Wolves arrive in town for a two game series.
The Timber Wolves play in the Fraser Vally High School League, which is rated as AAA in the provincial basketball standings, the Rainmakers currently play AA ball, also in town for the series is Terrace's Caledonia Secondary Kermodes.
Tip off time for the two evening Rainmaker games will be at 7:30 pm at the PRSS Gym.
The Northern View previewed the basketball showdown with this article.
The Rainmakers senior basketball team will face some stiff competition Thursday and Friday as the Robert Bateman Timber Wolves arrive in town for a two game series.
The Timber Wolves play in the Fraser Vally High School League, which is rated as AAA in the provincial basketball standings, the Rainmakers currently play AA ball, also in town for the series is Terrace's Caledonia Secondary Kermodes.
Tip off time for the two evening Rainmaker games will be at 7:30 pm at the PRSS Gym.
The Northern View previewed the basketball showdown with this article.
Friends of Shames outline what's required to buy local ski operation
If all their plans come together, the Friends of Shames hope to have a bid in place to purchase the local ski operation this April.
The path towards a co-op version of the operation is outlined in this item from the Northern View.
The path towards a co-op version of the operation is outlined in this item from the Northern View.
All Native tournament ready to welcome arriving teams
The annual All Native Basketball Tournament is set to run from February 6 to the 12th in the Russell Gamble Gym at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre, with 53 teams set to compete in four separate categories.
As one of the most anticipated events in the region, the event receives a fair amount of coverage from local media sources, some of their work can be found below.
CFTK TV 7 -- All Native Preparations (video report)
CFTK TV 7-- Prince Rupert gearing up for All Native Basketball Tournament
QCI Observer-- All-Native ready to roll Sunday
Northern View-- All Native Tournament starts on Sunday
Northern View-- Bleachers being removed to accommodate All Native Basketball safety concerns
Northern View-- Haida Gwaii group launching children's book about ANT
QCI Observer-- Game's on for local basketball book
As one of the most anticipated events in the region, the event receives a fair amount of coverage from local media sources, some of their work can be found below.
CFTK TV 7 -- All Native Preparations (video report)
CFTK TV 7-- Prince Rupert gearing up for All Native Basketball Tournament
QCI Observer-- All-Native ready to roll Sunday
Northern View-- All Native Tournament starts on Sunday
Northern View-- Bleachers being removed to accommodate All Native Basketball safety concerns
Northern View-- Haida Gwaii group launching children's book about ANT
QCI Observer-- Game's on for local basketball book
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