Two groups vie for Shames Mountain future

Two separate groups have emerged in the effort to ensure that local ski hill Shames Mountain has a sustainable future. Shames Mountain Co-op, spearheaded by avid skiers Jamie Schectman and Shanie Matthews, is a business model that would see local and global snow enthusiasts “work together to build an outdoor... more

NaiKun update

NaiKun Wind Energy Group Inc. has issued a quarterly Project Update to shareholders regarding progress on the 396MW wind farm project. The update dealt with several concerns and issues expressed by shareholders regarding the project, which involves an offshore wind... more

• Update on Phase II EA process
• PNG discusses its January 1 rate hike
• Eurocan focus of a regional meeting

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Eligibility for H1N1 vaccination expanded

Northern Health has expanded the groups eligible to receive the H1N1 vaccine, including at this week’s clinics at the Prince Rupert Health Unit. To date only people under 65 years old with chronic health conditions, pregnant women and residents of remote... more

• Remembrance Day: Honouring the sacrifice of Canadian soldiers and recognizing local contributions
• Riders brave the elements for the Toy Run
• New rules for ATVs

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We must stop B.C. Ferries from cutting service to the North

Ever since the proposed B.C. Ferries service from Tsawwassen to Port Hardy was first publicly floated back in July, I’ve waited for a business plan to be presented at public meetings. To the best of my knowledge there’s still no... more

• An old sailor goes to Afghanistan
• Building the annual Prince Rupert Visitor Guide for 2010
• Parking should be equal downtown...

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Meeting attendance is critical to stopping cuts to Northern service

I think that there’s even more to this. The timing of the Tsawwassen runs even makes me suspicious about the potential impact this might have on crewing the northern ships from Prince Rupert, and what this might mean in terms... more

• Tom Fletcher “rant” got it wrong

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Two worlds

Forty-five minutes of highway are a gulf between two very different worlds. A few months ago, I became a crime reporter in Kelowna. My time is now split between the Capital News and the Summerland Review. Travelling back and forth each... more

• The quest for a local apple
• The Den Report, Lions beat 'Riders, now 2-4
• The Den Report, Logan impressing in NFL camp

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