Press
Hudson Bay Post - Churchill’s Monthly Newspaper (Published Occasionally)
Winter, summer and bear season issues of the Hudson Bay Post cover local news, culture, wildife and people. A nice snapshot of life in Churchill, Manitoba
Sunday, March 5, 2006
WashingtonPost.com - All Aboard the Polar Express – By Paula Stone
My fingers are numb from the cold. Snowflakes collect on my eyelashes as I stuff my camera inside my down jacket and my hands into the pockets. Still, my gaze stays fixed on the creature only 10 feet in front of me.
November 2-9, 2008
Fred Eaglesmith – Roots on the Rails
The words “awesome” and “terrible” used to have resonance far greater than today: Awesome meant “inspiring admiration and wonder.” Terrible meant “extremely formidable.” Welcome to one of the most awesome train trips anywhere. Welcome to a land of terrible beauty. Welcome to the Roots on the Rails Polar Bear Train.
Nov 05, 2007 - Press Release
Churchill Port and Railway Owners Push to Ship Million Tonnes in 2008
WINNIPEG, MANITOBA–(Marketwire - Nov. 5, 2007) - Following an outstanding shipping year featuring several historic milestones, top officials representing Denver-based OmniTRAX Canada say shipping a million tonnes of various bulk products in export and import through the Port of Churchill will be its goal for the 2008 season. Warmer temperatures may melt enough Arctic ice to open a new sea route between the ports of Churchill and Murmansk in Russia. The route may also remain open more months every year due to global warming.
March 11, 2008 - University of Winnipeg
OmniTRAX Supports Renewal Of Churchill Northern Studies Centre
Donation honours UWinnipeg President Lloyd Axworthy and spouse, Denise Ommanney
WINNIPEG, MB – Pat Broe, President & Chief Executive Officer of The Broe Group, an affiliate of OmniTRAX, Inc., today announced a donation of $200,000 to support the renewal of the Churchill Northern Studies Centre (CNSC) in honour of University of Winnipeg President & Vice-Chancellor Lloyd Axworthy and his spouse Denise Ommanney.
October 17, 2007
CBC North - Churchill port welcomes first-ever Russian shipment
A ship loaded with fertilizer from northwestern Russia arrived in Churchill on Wednesday, the first time the northern Manitoba port has received goods from Russia.
September 17, 2007 - News Release - Government of Manitoba
FIRST SHIPMENT TO NON-TRADITIONAL MARKET
Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Ron Lemieux and Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives Minister Rosann Wowchuk today acknowledged the expanding role of the port of Churchill and its successful efforts to diversify shipments.
February 9, 2008
Sydney Morning Herald – There’s a Bear in There
Penny Watson prepares for an unexpected audience with the Lords of Manitoba.
CBC North - Churchill port, rail line to see $68M in improvements
Prime Minister Stephen Harper pledged Friday to spend millions to improve the Port of Churchill and the rail line leading to it.
May 21, 2008 - Globe and Mail
Bobbing for belugas by Cinda Chavich
Snorkellers and whales see eye-to-eye on Hudson Bay tours
CHURCHILL, MAN. — It’s raining hard as we head out through the grey swells into Hudson Bay and, like me, my expensive digital camera is tightly swaddled in waterproof material.