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Friday Nov 6

First H1N1 death suspected in North 3:57 PM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
Northern Health may have its first fatality as a result of the H1N1 virus.

Thursday Nov 5

Flu clinic underway in Kitimat 12:57 PM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
others also read... Flu clinics are underway at Kitimat General Hospital. Kicked off Wednesday, clinic hours are Thursday, Nov. 5 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.), Friday, Nov. 6 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and Monday, Nov. 9 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.).
Paramedic bill will pass, B.C. Liberals say 11:12 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
Abbotsford MLA Mike de Jong is the government's political point man as well as its top law enforcement officer.
Kitimat Christmas craft sale a go 9:43 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
others also read... Despite reports to the contrary, the Kitimat Christmas Craft and Gift sale will go ahead as planned this weekend. The city's recreation department issued a news release Thursday morning stating that "Yes, the Kitimat Craft is on this weekend."

Wednesday Nov 4

Harmel awarded for leadership 9:28 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
There was a Kitimat winner at the 10th Annual Northern BC Today’s Woman Awards, given out in Prince George last month.
Eurocan to close January 31 6:13 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
The Eurocan pulp and paper mill in Kitimat will close permanently January 31, parent company West Fraser announced on Wednesday, October 28.
Vehicle fireworks in Kitimat 6:13 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
A 1993 Ford Taurus was set ablaze Sunday night, and a witness claims to have seen fireworks shooting off inside it.
Politicos stunned by announcement 6:13 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
News of the impending closure of Kitimat’s Eurocan pulp and paper mill stunned both Skeena’s senior government representatives.
Union shocked by Eurocan announcement 6:13 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
The employee union of Kitimat’s pulp and paper mill was as shaken as the rest of the community at the announcement of the impending closure.
Mayor sees window of opportunity 6:12 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
While Eurocan’s announcement of permanent closure rocked Kitimat and the Northwest, mayor Joanne Monaghan said the city will begin working immediately to find a solution.
Hospital beds a time-sensitive issue 6:12 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
It’s time for council to act on its mandate to free up acute beds at the Kitimat General Hospital.
Job loss toll of Eurocan closure likely to be in the thousands 6:12 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
The closure of Eurocan could put 2,000 residents out of a job, says the Kitimat Chamber of Commerce president.

Tuesday Nov 3

MLAs battle over paramedic strike 2:43 PM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
VICTORIA – Debate heated up Tuesday on the B.C. Liberal government's surprise move to impose a contract on ambulance paramedics and dispatchers on the eve of a membership vote on their latest contract offer.
Kitimat, Haisla schools closed by flu 2:27 PM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
Mount Elizabeth Secondary School in Kitimat has been closed since Oct. 29 due to flu-like reasons. On Tuesday, it was announced that all elementary schools in the area will also shut their doors until Monday, Nov. 9.
B.C. VIEWS: U.S. interests pull our strings again 7:12 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
Demonized sea louse pursues a giant salmon in Friday's protest that disrupted the Olympic torch relay in Victoria. A huge 'demarketing' program funded by U.S. foundations is targeting B.C. salmon farms.

Monday Nov 2

Paramedics strike ended as flu spreads 2:58 PM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
VICTORIA – The B.C. government is legislating an end to the long-running paramedics strike as it braces for the full impact of H1N1 influenza and the coming Christmas holiday season.

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