Transportation on the North Coast-- Highway 16 corridor

Our quick reference and archive of items pertaining to the Highway 16 corridor.

2013



December 10-- Rupertites submit three roads to BCAA's Worst Roads Survey  NCR

October 8--  Winter Driving concerns reviewed for Terrace based road contractor  NCR

August 19-- Traffic lights on the horizon for 9th and McBride  NCR
May 4-- BCAA wants to know where the bad roads are NCR

February 12-- A new option for Highway 16 travel? NCR
February 5-- You can pay for the potholes now; or pay for them later!

January 23-- Greyhound service reduced (page 3)
January 22-- Terrace Mayor responds to bus cut approval
January 17-- Some things don't work so well in the shade NCR
January 17-- Greyhound request for route frequency reduction is approved NCR
January 15-- NW Transit Service (video)
January 15-- Northwest transit service could come soon

2012

December 20-- Minister of Transportation to begin consultation on public transportation along Highway 16
November 11-- Northwest Transportation issues on City Council's Agenda
October 27-- Local governments oppose Greyhoud cuts plan
October 26-- City council jumps on the "Stop the Greyhound Cuts" bus
October 19-- Proposed cuts to Greyhound bus routes worry northern communities (audio)
October 16-- Mayor speaks out on proposed Greyhound cuts
October 13-- Greyhound wants to trim northwest BC service
October 10-- Smithers Greyhound Shuttle (video)
October 10-- Smithers Town Council Expresses Concern of Greyhound Application to Decrease Service
October 9-- Greyhound targets Highway of Tears for service reductions
October 9-- Greyhound seeks service reduction for Northwest corridor?
October 5-- Greyhound applies to reduce Bus Service
October 1-- UBCM Shuttle Bus (video)
October 1-- Highway 16 Shuttle Bus Looking More Like a Reality
September 13-- A Smithers solution for Highway of Tears fears?
January 28-- Highway 16 closed due to High Avalanche Risk

Industrial Devleopment - Hydro Electric projects and related Hydro notes

Our archive of Hydro Electric projects and related Hydro notes on the North Coast

2013

December 2-- Increased BC Hydro costs to pose challenges for strapped School Districts  NCR

November 27-- Hydro rates on their way upwards in British Columbia  NCR
November 5-- Power line stringing underway

September 24-- Tower Placement Continues on NTL
September 23-- First Nation concerned about BC Hydro work
September 18-- Global TV -- Northwest Transmission line video reports (part 1) (part 2) (part 3)
August 6-- BC Hydro made mistakes: BC energy and mines minister

July 24-- Aircrane heaves 180 big towers
July 18-- Keep your old power meter, for a fee

June 29-- Alarm bells about BC Hydro's spending fail to trigger government action
June 28-- 'Surprise' BC Hydro cost overruns hard to believe, with execs part of premier's inner circle
June 28-- Costs Soar on Northwest Transmission Line Project
June 28-- Gov't to probe northwestern BC power line cost
June 28-- BC Hydro power line cost soars
June 27-- Northwest Transmission Line costs jump $150M

May 6-- BC Hydro suspends its study on North Coast Transmission Project NCR

April 29-- Cost of Electrifying BC's North UP $222 Million in Two Years

March 22-- Another power line announced for Northwestern B. C.
March 22-- Iskut Powerline Extension to proceed
March 20-- Unpaid bills mount up at hydroelectric project
February 27-- Look way up


2012

December 6-- Lights Out for Port Edward and southbound
November 21-- Kitimat Wants Answers on Proposed Projects' Power Sources
November 20-- Enbridge Power requirements (video)
November 16-- For Terrace, Smoke from a not so distant fire
November 7-- Kitimat Councillor Questions Transmission Line Updates
November 7-- Kitimat Transmission Line Questions (video)
October 19 -- Innergex acquires Northwest power plant
August 10-- Smart Meter concerns continue to pop up for BC Hydro
August 3-- Prince Rupert trends middle of the pack in Earth Hour involvement

Industrial Development -- Rio Tinto Alcan Kitimat Smelter

Our Archive of developments around the Rio Tinto Alcan smelter revitalization project in Kitimat.

2013

March 22-- RTA emissions increase (video)

2012

November 7-- RTA KMP Delay (video)
November 7-- Kitimat Smelter Modernization To Slow - but 2013 Will Still be a Busy Year, Vows RTA
September 9-- Kitimat smelter project suffers skilled-labour shortage

Non Cruise Industry Tourism related developments on the North Coast

Our Archive of non Cruise Industry, tourism related developments on the north coast.

2013

October 14-- Northern Tourism sector projected to face labour shortage
October 4-- North Pacific Cannery is Nominated to Become a UNESCO World Heritage site
October 4-- North Pacific Cannery pushing to be named UNESCO World Heritage site

September 30-- North Pacific Cannery Historical Site in quest for UNESCO status  NCR
September 25-- Prince Rupert students help restore North Pacific Cannery
August 6-- Prince Rupert Fire Museum Society Seeks Donations to Restore a Piece of History
August 6-- Help needed to save a piece of Prince Rupert's marine history

July 31-- Legion opens military museum (N View e edition pg A11)
July 3-- PR Map on Park (video)
July 3-- Prince Rupert Rotary Club Donates $10,000 for Welcoming Sign
July 3-- Indecent exposure worries city (N View e edition page A7)
July 1-- It's a tourist attraction NCR

June 29-- North Pacific Cannery launches new interpretive signage
June 28-- Civilization museum's Nishga Girl decision 'regrettable," says Jason Kenney
June 24-- Rotary Club of Prince Rupert to provide a "Welcome" sign at Park Avenue pullout  NCR
June 24-- Change on the horizon for Tourism Prince Rupert  NCR
June 13-- An invitation to Discover Our Nature
June 12-- Many changes coming to North Pacific Cannery
June 11--Nishga Girl is coming home NCR

April 16-- CN Cannery Museum Donation (video)
April 8-- Even Okanagan residents need a getaway! NCR

March 27-- Projects hunting hotel rooms for workers (Northern View e edition pgs 1 & 2)
March 21-- A summer sail on the North Coast with BC Ferries NCR
March 13-- Good Spots Still Available, while they last! NCR
March 6-- Hoteliers named to TPR board (Nor View e edition pg 5)

January 23-- Government funds cannery work (page 10)
January 21-- North Pacific Cannery receives Federal reimbursement for renovation work NCR

2012


December 14-- Prince Rupert hoteliers looking for a new tourism arrangement
October 3-- Tourism Business Permits Held Up, says NDP MLA
August 24-- Terrace Tourism Recycling (video)
August 22-- 2012 Terrace Tourism Numbers Jump from 2011
August 20-- Masset Mayor Thinks Ferry Ride to Haida Gwaii Should be Free (audio)
August 16-- Terrace Tourist Greeting program needs volunteers
August 8-- Udderfest Kicks Off in Prince Rupert
August 3-- Terrace-Kitimat Airport Looking at CANPASS Program
July 24-- Prince Rupert bomb shelter converted into art project (audio)
July 12-- Terrace Airport May be Destination for WestJet; Getting New G.P.S. system
July 11-- City of Terrace says "No" to funding Skeena Valley Fall Festival
July 9-- Artifacts Found at Moricetown Canyon Soon to be on Display
July 5-- Tourism Smithers Receives Funding from the Provincial Government
June 27-- Prince Rupert's Newest Mural is Complete
June 22-- First Ever Wet'suwet'en History Book: "The Way of Our Ancestors"
June 11-- Smithers Downtown Entrance Project Receives $25,000
June 11-- Driftwood Canyon Gets Some Recognition
June 7-- Jobs Tourism and Innovation Minister in Smithers
June 6-- 34th Annual Seafest is Just Around the Corner
June 4-- Rotarians Restore Terrace Walking Trail
May 15-- PRPA Holds Public Open House
May 10-- Port Will Reveal Vision for Cow Bay
April 13-- S. S. Titanic Commemorative Performance put on by the Bulkley Valley Museum
March 14-- New Park Area in Smithers will be beside the Highway
February 2-- BC Ferries Adds Sailings to Accommodate All Native Tournament Travellers
January 31-- Sugar Shack Festival Held in Prince Rupert Over Weekend

Transportation on the North Coast-- BC Ferries / Alaska Marine Highway

Our Quick reference and archive of items pertaining to BC Ferries and the Alaska Marine Highway.

2013

December 18-- Momentum Building Against Ferry Cuts
December 18-- Regional District planning to participate in protest of ferry service cuts
December 17-- Mechanical issues have Northern Expedition running behind schedule   NCR
December 16-- Weather once again has impact on BC Ferries Schedule  NCR
December 14-- Severe Weather impacts BC Ferries schedule for Saturday  NCR
December 13-- Prince Rupert Council ready to take BC Ferries battle to the Premier  NCR
December 13-- Haida Gwaii united in opposition to BC Ferries proposed cuts
December 11-- Ferry Service Cuts will be Devastating, Coastal Communities tell B. C. Liberals
December 11-- BC Ferries open houses an insult
December 6-- Kwuna's return delayed
December 6-- BC Ferries told cuts unacceptable during open house in Prince Rupert
December 5-- BC Ferries Community Engagement session set for tonight in Prince Rupert  NCR

November 28-- Central Coast residents try to save ferry service
November 27-- NDP weigh in with rebuke of Ferry plans by Government  NCR
November 27-- Ferry cuts a slap in the face
November 26-- North Coast residents can share their BC Ferries thoughts in December NCR
November 26-- Regional district taking concerns about ferry cuts to Premier Clark
November 20-- North Coast leaders react to BC Ferry cuts
November 18-- North Coast route reductions among BC Ferries Cuts announced today  NCR
November 18-- Ferry Cuts to Hit Haida Gwaii hard

October 25-- Ferry Advisory Committee calls Ferry Funding issue an "unnecessary crisis"  NCR
October 9-- Active-shooter drill planned on AMHS Ferry Matanuska

September 11-- Southeast Alaska residents weigh in on Draft AMHS ferry schedule

August 20-- Ongoing bonuses at BC Ferries send 'wrong message'
August 20-- B. C. Ferries top executives hit the jackpot ... again

July 15-- Latest AMHS shuttle ferry plan closes car deck

May 31-- AMHS Driver discount gone after winter 2014

April 18-- Alaska invites us up for a visit NCR
April 18-- Floating a new Ferries strategy NCR
April 17-- BC Ferries Hold Off on Service Reductions
April 15-- Planned ferry reductions put on hold until next March
April 15-- Cruising for crisis: report (audio)
April 11-- Service Cuts to Northern BC Ferry routes to be delayed until 2014 NCR

March 21-- A summer sail on the North Coast with BC Ferries NCR
March 13-- Ferry report a 'waste of time, waste of money': Gary Coons
March 6-- Fare increases on the way for BC Ferries users NCR
March 5-- BC Ferries consultation report released NCR

February 21-- Stormy weather leads to BC Ferry Sailing Cancellation NCR
February 17-- BC Ferries gains 20 percent reduction on Terminal Taxation NCR
February 15-- PR Ferry Tax (video)
February 15-- BC Ferries Reach a Property Tax Agreement
February 4-- BC Ferries announces Sailing Delay in effect for Monday  night for Northern Expedition NCR

January 29-- 50 years of North - South travel commemorated NCR
January 11-- Six month trial ahead in Queen of the North Sinking NCR

2012

December 8-- SE leaders concerned about ferry plan change (audio)
November 28-- Ferries Fuel Surcharges Dropped
November 27-- BC Ferries Reassessment (video)
November 23-- Ferry traffic rebounding
November 23-- BC Ferries to appeal value of Prince Rupert terminal
November 14-- Please take time to fill out this BC Ferries survey (Northern View e edition pg 8)
November 11-- Northwest Transportation issues on City Council's Agenda
October 30-- Coastal Ferries Consultation set to begin
October 4-- Negative reviews from some for BC Ferries fare increase plans
October 3-- BC Ferries delays Northern Adventure sailing for Friday by 2 hours
August 16-- Captain Monaghan to the bridge!
August 2-- Alaska moves forward with AMHS Terminal rebuild plans in Prince Rupert
March 28-- BC Ferries increase no April Fools Day joke

2011

February 4-- BC Ferries seeking massive ferry rate increases

Transportation on the North Coast-- VIA Rail

Our quick reference and archive of items pertaining to VIA Rail developments on the North Coast.

2013

November 28-- VIA Rail makes alternative travel plans to and from Prince Rupert through December 1 NCR
September 19-- VIA Rail comes to Terrace for meeting about accessibility

2012

November 11-- Northwest Transportation issues on City Council's Agenda
November 2-- Via Rail wheel chair access (2) (video)
November 1-- Via Rail wheel char access (1) (video)
October 31-- Via Rail Delays (video)
January 20-- A shot across the tracks for VIA's Skeena?

Transportation on the North Coast-- Air Transportation

Our quick reference and archive of items pertaining to Air Transportation on the North Coast.

2013

December 24-- NW Regional Airport Offers Christmas Travel Tips
December 18-- Prince Rupert Airport's issues with baggage and buses
December 14-- Terrace airport manager predicts stability for 2014
December 13-- Terrace-Kitimat Airport urges travellers to plan ahead
December 13-- Terrace Airport Wait Times (video)
December 12-- Be on time for flights, airport urges passengers
December 11-- Prince Rupert Airport Authority expects to repay $7 million loan ahead of schedule
December 10-- Smithers Town Council Gets First Look At Airport Terminal Expansion Plans
December 2-- Canadian Jetlines to focus on Northwest Industrial developments for market share NCR
November 29-- Despite announcement at council, Air Canada says it's not bringing Q400 plane to Prince Rupert
November 28-- Canada Jetlines puts Prince Rupert on its potential itinerary  NCR
November 25-- The WestJet era arrives for Terrace NCR
November 14-- Airport Approval Process is ready for take off  NCR
November 14-- $7 million airport improvement loan easily passes alternate approval process
November 8-- Work Underway At Sandspit Airport

October 30-- Support your Prince Rupert Airport
October 30-- Airport would likely close without loan (N View e edition pg A3)
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 20-- Vancouver weather creates headaches for air travel to Northwest   NCR
October 11-- Kitimat-Terrace Airport breaks more records
October 11-- Northwest Airport Records (video)
October 10-- Air passenger traffic in Terrace grows at record level
October 4-- Council split on airport loan authorization process NCR
October 1-- Terrace Airport sets passenger record level in August NCR
October 1-- Alternate approval process for $7 million airport loan 'anti-democratic, say councillors

September 30-- Terrace Airport Totals climb yet again

August 28-- Another black eye for Prince Rupert City council
August 28-- Prince Rupert examining options to regionalize airport
August 27-- Terrace Airport to be busy place in fall
August 21-- City Council puts Airport Regionalization issue further down the schedule NCR
August 21-- City authorizes agreement with Airport Authority for Airport rehabilitation  NCR
August 21-- Badly needed Reno's Approved for Prince Rupert Airport
August 20-- Prince Rupert airport to borrow $7million for renovations and repairs
August 19-- Prince Rupert Airport to be discussed at Council Monday Night  NCR
August 19-- Masset residents want changes to airport terminal
August 7-- Hawkair featured in provincial vignettes
August 7-- Union seeks answers over arbitrators ruling on Air Canada Jazz staffing  NCR
August 7-- Jazz jobs in question in Prince Rupert, Sandspit

July 31-- Changes planned for Air Canada Jazz station positions in Prince Rupert NCR
July 26-- Emergency landing 'non-event': Hawkair president 
July 26-- Hawkair flight declares an emergency (N Connector e edition pg A11)
July 22-- WestJet Encore selects Terrace for First Northwest entry point  NCR
July 17-- Flights may be missed at YPR (N View e edition pg A 6)
July 11-- Smithers Town Council Chooses Tag Line for Airport rebrand
July 11-- Smithers Airport Marketing (video)
July 11-- Hawkair has a New Boss
July 9-- Hawkair introduces new President  NCR
July 5-- North West airports focusing on the future NCR
July 3-- Prince Rupert Mayor wants regional support for airport
June 29-- Terrace's Northwest Regional Airport to develop 20 year plan
June 19-- Terrace's Northwest Regional Airport hits monthly high
June 6-- Air Canada Dog Death (video)
June 6-- Dog of Smithers Girl Allegedly Killed While Being Transported By Air Canada

May 27-- Helijet Launches Turbojet Service on the North Coast
May 27-- Prince Rupert Jet Service (video)
May 24-- Helijet expands B. C. Central Coast presence
May 24-- HeliJet to start Learjet service to Port Hardy, Prince Rupert
May 24-- HeliJet announces year round learjet service to Prince Rupert
May 22-- Smithers Town Council Hears Airport Marketing Presentation
May 22-- Smithers Airport Marketing (video)
May 21-- Flight plan filed for Hawkair exec

April 28-- Northwest air travellers gain access to Calgary NCR
April 3-- New details on possible Prince Rupert to Las Vegas flight
April 2-- Blue skies at Terrace airport for anniversary celebration

March 27-- Smithers Airport Developments (video)
March 15-- Airline changes hands
March 13-- Airport says traffic being lost (N View e edition pg 4)
March 12-- Prince Rupert's Inland Air purchases North Pacific Seaplanes
March 11-- Many kind words, but little funding for airport access initiatives NCR
March 10-- Terrace airport poised for record year
March 3-- Don't pay the ferryman, until he gets you to the other side NCR

February 19-- Prince Rupert Airport Eying New Flights to Calgary, Edmonton and Vegas
February 19-- PR New Flights (video)
February 13-- Calgary, Edmonton, Vegas, WestJet out of YPR?(Northern View e edition Feb 13 pg 9 )
February 11-- WestJet Encore takes a pas on the Northwest for now NCR
February 6-- Terrace airport officials wait for word from WestJet Encore  NCR
February 5-- A long night at the airport NCR
February 2-- Air Canada answers the pending WestJet challenge NCR

January 22-- West Jet Encore location announcement delayed at the gate NCR
January 15-- Terrace airport breaks passenger record

2012

December 21-- Kitimat Airport Taxi (video)
December 21-- Kitimat Offers to pay for Airport cabs
December 6-- Busiest year ever at Terrace-Kitimat airport
November 21-- West Jet Encore hopes to "liberate" Canadians from the high cost of air travel NCR
November 16--  Surprise, surprise, Terrace airport passenger numbers continue to climb
October 12-- WestJet announces name of regional airline, but no destinations just yet  NCR
September 12-- A few trial balloons from City Hall NCR
July 15-- West Jet eyes Terrace for Northwest entry point NCR
March 4-- Airport woes frustrate Rupert residents NCR
January 17-- West Jet considers expansion plans NCR