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February 4, 2012 10:50 AM
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Back injury delays MP's trip to Masset, Queen Charlotte
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Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen is postponing his trip to the islands, after he wrenched his back running in the House of Commons on Thursday.
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MP's meetings postponed
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Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen has postponed his meetings on the economy until mid-February.
Mr. Cullen injured his leg Thursday and decided against traveling to the riding.
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Harbour Society meeting low-key
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The Sandspit Harbour Society is looking for someone to fill an open position on its board of directors.
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Ocean Forum raises awareness
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By Heather Ramsay--Sustaining life in the oceans around Haida Gwaii was a key point of unity among those attending the weekend's Ocean Forum in Skidegate.
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Hooterville issue to get CHN-backed public hearing
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By Jeff King--The Council of the Haida Nation will be holding a public hearing on the Hooterville issue, likely in early May, and is inviting the Village of Queen Charlotte and the province to take part.
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Federal budget has no focus: Nathan Cullen
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Submitted by Nathan Cullen
Last week's federal budget fails the Northwest and people across Canada, Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen said from Ottawa Friday.
"It's a scattergun budget with no coherent focus.
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New ferry on the way
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The Northern Expedition, the new ferry that will serve Prince Rupert, Port Hardy and, in the winter Haida Gwaii, is on its way.
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Milestone deal results in work for loggers
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A little under half the union loggers at Edwards and Associates will be heading back to work this week - at least temporarily.
On Jan.
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Federal budget has no focus: Nathan Cullen
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Submitted by Nathan Cullen-Last week's federal budget fails the Northwest and people across Canada, Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen said from Ottawa Friday.
"It's a scattergun budget with no coherent focus.
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All Native starts Friday
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By Heather Ramsay-A full day of cultural performances kicks off the 50th All Native Basketball tournament before the games begin.
Dancers and drummers from the nine nations playing in the tournament will perform starting at 9 am on Frdiay (Feb. 6).
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Treated wood issue dominates Port council meeting
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By Jeff King-Questions-and answers-about restoring the public wharf dominated Port council's meeting Monday night.
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Conservation group buys chunk of Kumdis estuary
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After years of research and about $1.2-million, the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has bought 144 acres (58 hectares) of land in the Kumdis Estuary.
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Abalone aren't recovering
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Submitted by Haida Gwaii Abalone Stewards--Abalone are not recovering around Haida Gwaii despite a coast-wide closure to all fishing in December 1990.
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No paving this year
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Plans to pave the highway between Port Clements and Masset have been shelved for 2009, according to Randy Penner, operations manager for the Ministry of Highways in Terrace.
The road has not been paved in decades, and is showing signs of age.
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From There To Here: All Islands Art Show 2009
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submitted by Sheila Karrow--Can a hammer be sensual? In art, anything is possible. I am holding in my hands, an exquisite hand made hammer -a carved and sanded handle with a smooth, polished head made from argillite.
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South-end pool planned
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A swimming pool is being planned for the south end and the committee behind it has one month to raise matching funds for a feasibility study, says spokesperson Trevor Valentinsen.
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Islanders' reactions mixed one year before the Olympics
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By Heather Ramsay--From indifference to excitement, islanders have a mixed bag of feelings about the 2010 Olympics. Thursday (Feb. 12) marks the start of the countdown - one year to the day until the Vancouver Olympics begin.
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Abalone aren't recovering
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Submitted by Haida Gwaii Abalone Stewards--Abalone are not recovering around Haida Gwaii despite a coast-wide closure to all fishing in December 1990.
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Conservation group buys chunk of Kumdis estuary
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After years of research and about $1.2-million, the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has bought 144 acres (58 hectares) of land in the Kumdis Estuary.
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Masset bans pawn shops
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If you want to do business in Masset and are planning to open a pawn shop, forget the idea. Pawn shops are no longer permitted in the community.
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Dumping ban creates problem for local fish plants
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The four fish processing plants on the islands are facing a big problem, just as their season is set to start.
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