Sticker shock

The next time you think food prices are high in your area, just think of the poor souls up North. Shipping costs are going up, which means so does food prices. There are some subsidies that help reduce the price, but that is changing. More here at CBC. Pictures courtesy of markcoatsworth's photostream



Semi-related the price of chilies go up in Indonesia, no doubt the blame will fall on Harper and his Neo-Cons for that as well.

Off I go to Prince Rupert

Prince Rupert is a great place in the summer with the sun shining. November on a cold winters day not so much. Fishing was big part of life up there, as was logging. Now there is only a small bit of both. A trip to Prince Rupert is not complete without a visit to the North Pacific Cannery Village Museum. Also stroll down to Cow bay, have a coffee and try the seafood at the restaurants.