B.C. talks tough on Ottawa red tape

VICTORIA – The B.C. government's throne speech takes an unusually harsh swipe at Ottawa for leaving private sector investments "stranded in the mire" of duplicated federal environmental assessments. In Tuesday's agenda-setting speech, the province repeats a long-standing demand that the B.C. and federal governments recognize each other's permit processes for mining,... more

Clean energy focus in B.C. throne speech

VICTORIA – Protecting the Flathead Valley from mining and coalbed methane development, winding down BC Rail and linking the electrical grid with California are among the priorities in the B.C. government's latest throne speech. Lieutenant-Governor Steven Point read the speech Tuesday... more

• Kitimat population facing serious decline
• Harper heads for B.C. legislature
• Vander Zalm-led petition to drive out HST gets green light

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Kitimat lacrosse star drafted fifth overall by Langley Thunder

Sixteen-year-old Connor Buick was drafted fifth overall in the 2010 Midget draft by the Langley Thunder. The BC Junior A lacrosse draft was held in Port Coquitlam, BC on Sunday, Feb. 7. Buick was the Thunder's third pick in the first round.... more

• Last-minute goal powers Demons over Steelheads
• Curlers take over Aluminum City
• Record number of BC athletes in Olympics

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MP Cullen’s wife expecting twins

Two more Cullens will be making their way into the Northwest this summer. Last week, Skeena-Bulkley Valley NDP MP Nathan Cullen announced that he and his wife Diana are expecting twins, due this July. “We’re going to bring two more constituents into... more

• Kitimat library votes Din-Yi Coosemans board chair at AGM
• Torch crazy
• Region readies to help Haiti through musical event

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Exceptional weather means good fishing

Spring weather in snow country has seen more local anglers try their luck on Kitimat watersheds this past week. The following is a summary of the Weekly Fishing Report (January 31 to February 7) as compiled by local guides Ron Wakita... more

• Wild weather doesn't deter local anglers
• Orcas spotted near Eurocan dock
• Bird count sets several new records

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The Den Report, Lions beat 'Riders, now 2-4

It took six weeks, but the B.C. Lions were finally able to put forward a complete effort in their 35-20 win over Saskatchewan last Friday. But it was their play on defense that won the game for the Lions. Six... more

• The Den Report, Logan impressing in NFL camp
• The Den Report, Lions sign three
• Everything I like is bad for me

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