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For the third night in a row, the emergency department at the Prince Rupert Regional Hospital was closed on Tuesday.
Those needing emergency health services in the coastal B.C. City had to wait until 8 a.M. Wednesday for the reopening, or travel two hours to Terrace.
The sudden closure at the emergency room happened at 3 p.M., with North Health issuing a closure alert at 3:03 p.M. On its Facebook page.
Northern Health said the closure was due to "challenges with physician coverage."
"The timing of interruptions is subject to change, as we are continually working to ensure physician and nursing staff coverage for emergency department services," Northern Health said in a social media post.
The latest health and medical news emailed to you every Sunday.Emergency rooms in Masset, Prince Rupert, Hazelton and Kitimat have all had to temporarily close their doors several times recently due to shortages of either nurses or physicians.
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A rural health-care advocate told Global News there needs to be better contingency plans to prevent emergency room closures.
Paul Adams, with BC Rural Health Network, said closures are a symptom of a larger systemic issue that impacts all British Columbians.
"We actually have these challenges where people have to go super long distances to seek care," he said.
"That puts additional strain on emergency services for ambulance supply. Then we see a lack of ambulances for those who dial 911. That has a trickle-down effect.
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"These patients make their way to emergency departments in these larger centres. There is a downstream and upstream effect on the rural population."
Global News has reached out to Northern Health for comment.
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TC Energy To Sell Prince Rupert Gas Pipeline Project To First Nation
Monday, March 18, 20248:00 AM EST
TC Energy Corporation is selling its Prince Rupert natural gas transmission entities to the Nisga'a Nation and Western LNG.
A jointly owned subsidiary of the Nisga'a Nation and Western LNG LLC has entered into a binding agreement with TC Energy to acquire all of its outstanding shares in Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Holdings Ltd. And the limited partnership interests in Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Limited Partnership, collectively called PRGT.
PRGT is a wholly owned subsidiary of TC Energy and the developer of a natural gas pipeline project in British Columbia and potential delivery corridor that would further unlock Canada as a secure, affordable and sustainable source of LNG, according to separate news releases from the parties.
As part of the letter agreement, TC Energy said it has committed to providing transition services, on a reimbursable basis, "to facilitate the seamless transition of the pipeline project and support development work" planned for 2024.
Subject to the execution of definitive agreements and customary closing conditions, the transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2024. TC Energy said initial proceeds from the transaction are not expected to be material to the company, with the potential to receive additional payments contingent upon the project achieving a final investment decision and commercial operation. The financial details were not disclosed.
The Nisga'a Nation and Western said they intend to enter into an agreement with an internationally respected construction manager to build the pipeline, adding that they "anticipate contracting with many of the same companies that have worked on similar B.C. Pipelines, benefitting from the learnings and experience gained during construction of those projects".
"We are pleased to see this important project move forward while remaining firm on our commitment to our strategic priorities", TC Energy President and CEO François Poirie said. "This is an important agreement that will see Indigenous co-ownership and development of an integrated LNG project. Enabling LNG development in British Columbia is good for Indigenous communities, our customers, supports the long-term growth of the WCSB [Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin] and global emissions reduction through the export of responsibly produced Canadian natural gas".
The transaction "demonstrates TC Energy's resolve toward delivering its 2024 strategic priorities while facilitating the development of critical energy infrastructure", the company noted, adding that its strategic priorities are "focused on staying within its $6 to $7 billion annual net capital expenditure limit, post-2024, maximizing the value of its assets and further enhancing the strength and flexibility of its balance sheet".
"Today is a historic day for the Nisga'a Nation and represents a sea change in major industrial development in this country", Eva Clayton, President of the Nisga'a Lisims government, said. "In taking an equal ownership role in this pipeline, we are signaling a new era for Indigenous participation in the Canadian economy. First Nations are no longer being left behind as generational wealth is built from the resources of our lands. At long last, hope and optimism are returning to Indigenous communities across northern B.C."
"We want to acknowledge TC Energy's efforts developing the project to this point", Western President and CEO Davis Thames said. "PRGT is fully engineered, permitted, and ready to construct. Our collaboration with TC Energy has given us the benefit of their team's experience and insight. Under our new partnership and leadership model we will build on those learnings and on their work done to date, and we will move this critical project forward with renewed momentum and a fresh perspective".
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5 Unusual Things To See And Do In London
London's title as a global cultural center is undisputed and it is always in the top three most visited cities. The vibrant nation's capital has hundreds of museums, galleries and four UNESCO world heritage sites: Tower of London, Maritime Greenwich, Westminster Palace and Kew's Royal Botanic Gardens. While visitors flock to the main visitor attractions like Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and the British Museum, here are five lesser known and unexpected pleasures you can enjoy in London.
Uber Boat by Thames Clippers, Greenwich
Uber Boat by Thames Clippers 1.Walk or cruise the River ThamesThe 215 mile long River Thames is one of London's best features and great way to see the city sights, either on foot via the Thames path or by boat.
Uberboat by Thames Clippers is extremely good value, offering a River Roamer hop on hop off day pass for £18.90. Travel anywhere along their route, with 24 stops, including key spots like Battersea Power Station, London Eye, Embankment, Tower of London, Tate galleries, Canary Wharf and Greenwich.
GoBoat en route from Kingston on Thames near Hampton Court
Cavsoc ltdOr take an eco-friendly cruise on your own electric boat with a scenic picnic journey on a GoBoat, from one of three London locations (Paddington basin, Canary Wharf, Kingston upon Thames). GoBoat offers an easy, self-drive boating experience with no prior boating knowledge necessary. Top speed is 4km/hour so it's a leisurely jaunt. Take the train to GoBoat at Kingston on Thames where you'll have access to a stunning non-tidal section of London's River Thames. A picnic is a must on a GoBoat expedition as each boat has a central table to lay out your feast. The Luxury Picnic Company is a great choice. Their delicious picnic boxes include satisfying treats like salmon bagels, truffle and rosemary focaccia with Spanish ham, sesame pork roll with fennel, baby scones with seasonal jam and clotted cream plus carrot and pecan nut cake. The price for boat hire from GoBoat begins at £95 for the first hour. Each boat holds up to eight people and dogs are welcome aboard too.
Inside Tower Bridge walking across the glass floor with view to river far below
Joanne ShurvellEveryone knows about or has seen one of London's most defining landmarks, Tower Bridge but did you know you can go inside it? The Tower Bridge Experience takes you through the fascinating history of the bridge and up and across two transparent walkways at the top where you'll see the river below. Built between 1886 and 1894, the Bridge resolved huge challenge facing the City of London - how to build a bridge downstream from London Bridge without disrupting river traffic activities. Over 50 weird and wonderful designs were submitted, some of which are on display inside Tower Bridge. Sir Horace Jones won the commission and when it was built, Tower Bridge was the world's largest and most sophisticated bascule (seesaw) bridge ever completed.
3.Take Afternoon tea at the former Met Police HQAfternoon tea at Great Scotland Yard hotel
Great Scotland Yard hotelTake afternoon tea in a more unusual location than a traditional tearoom - at the former Scotland Yard police station, now a Hyatt luxury hotel. Situated in an 1820s Grade II listed building, Great Scotland Yard Hotel has plenty of police memorabilia on display to add to the atmosphere. This, afterall, was the former Metropolitan Police Headquarters where detectives investigated the Jack the Ripper case in Victorian times. After you check out the historical objects, enjoy the Afternoon Tea created in collaboration with Floris London, the only appointed perfumery to Her Majesty The Queen. This multi-sensory afternoon tea experience celebrates the Queen's Platinum Jubilee and is inspired by the notes of the historical British perfumiers' luxury fragrance, 'Platinum 22', crafted especially to mark the occasion. The scent takes notes from Her Majesty's gardens, including Oat, honey and apricot primrose hat, Violet battenberg and Imperial State Crown Lime Cookie. The savory selection includes coronation chicken and pickled onion and smoked salmon finger sandwiches. And no afternoon tea would be complete without freshly baked warm scones with Cornish clotted cream and blackcurrant jam.
Koko music venue, Camden, London
Joanne Shurvell 4.Book a Concert at Historic Koko nightclubPrince performed his last London gig in February 2015, a secret, invite-only concert, at Camden's Koko, a historic music venue dating back to 1900. In fact, the venue's gig list is a roll call of famous names, including The Rolling Stones, The Sex Pistols, The Clash, Madonna, Amy Winehouse and Kanye West. Following a fire in 2020 that melted the venue's iconic copper dome and caused millions of pounds worth of damage, Koko reopened recently with a sellout gig from Arcade Fire. The newly refurbished venue is absolutely stunning and the future gig lineup is as eclectic as ever.
Van Gogh house, Stockwell
Van Gogh house 5.Visit the south London house of Vincent van GoghVan Gogh house at 87 Hackford Road in Stockwell, south London is where the artist lived as a young man before he became a painter. The modest Georgian terrace house where Vincent van Gogh lived between 1873 to 1874 is open by pre-booked appointment. You'll be given a tour of the rooms where Van Gogh lived during his time in London as a dealer in art photography and prints. The house is not simply a time capsule of Van Gogh's year in London; it celebrates the house's remarkable legacy by hosting artist residencies. Next up is We Came Here, an immersive sound and sculptural installation and performative work by artist Harold Offeh, which draws on ideas of migration, place and lived history. Exploring the life of the young Vincent Van Gogh during his tenure at Hackford Road, Offeh became intrigued by the idea of the artist as a "migrant" in London, and then in France and Belgium. London. We Came Here builds on Van Gogh's story to show the perspectives of young migrants arriving in contemporary London.
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