Dodge Cove

Dodge Cove
Dodge Cove
Unincorporated community
	A view of Dodge Cove
	Dodge Cove Location of Dodge Cove in British Columbia
	Coordinates: 54°17′16″N130°23′15″W / 54.28777°N 130.3875°W Coordinates: 54°17′16″N130°23′15″W / 54.28777°N 130.3875°W
Dodge Cove	Established 1907
Population (April 2015)
• Total	29 (estimated)

Last updated October 29, 2022

Dodge Cove is a small unincorporated community ^[2]^[3] of fewer than 100 people, located on Digby Island, British Columbia, Canada across from the city of Prince Rupert. In April 2015, the community had an estimated total of 29 residents.^[1] Dodge Cove does not have paved roads, automobiles or shopping centres, and was named in 1907 after George Blanchard Dodge. It was built over a Tsimshian village named Kanagatsiyot. A commercial ferry service has been proposed to service the area and other nearby communities. In contemporary times, construction of a liquefied natural gas facility was proposed, which some of the community's residents oppose.

Overview

Life is simple in Dodge Cove, with no paved roads, no stores or shopping centres, and no automobiles.^[4] It has been estimated to be among the ten smallest unincorporated communities in British Columbia.^[1] Some community residents commute to work at Prince Rupert by crossing Prince Rupert Harbour.^[2] Westcoast Launch is the water-taxi provider for residents and visitors. The taxi runs a few days per week, the schedule is season dependent. /> Community residents voted against the installation of a water filtration system in 2011 per concerns of "unaffordable user fees", and have been advised since 1988 to boil their water.^[3]

History

Dodge Cove was named in 1907 by the Canadian Department of Marine and Fisheries, Ottawa, after George Blanchard Dodge of the Dominion Land Survey, who had surveyed Prince Rupert Harbour in 1906 for the Canadian federal government.^[5] The community was built over a Tsimshian village named Kanagatsiyot, which occupied the location for thousands of years.^[5] According to the mythology of the Tsimshian, this village was the birthplace of Txamsem, the Tsimshian trickster.^[5] Circa 1915, a salted herring business was run in Dodge Cove by Lionel Crippen.^[6]

Today

Ferry service proposal

In March 2015, a proposal for a commercial ferry service between Prince Rupert and Dodge Cove, Oona River and Hunt's Inlet was presented to Des Nobels, the director of Dodge Cove, and Karl Bergman, director of Oona River.^[7] The proposal was based upon a request by the Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District for a report to be devised to look into the potential of a ferry service, which was researched and written by researcher Debra Febril.^[7] The community directors then proceeded to engage in their communities to determine interest among the people using a Community Needs Assessment Survey.^[7]

The proposal delineates year-round ferry service with a minimum of four weekly round-trips to Dodge Cove and three to Oona River and Hunt's Inlet.^[7] Vessel size was recommended by the regional district to carry at least 12 passengers along with additional room for freight and cargo.^[7] The report summarized that the respective communities and region would directly benefit from such a ferry service, and that the provision of a reliable, affordable and sustainable ferry system would be reliant upon balancing the needs of private and public entities.^[7] Annual revenue projections for the proposed ferry service to Dodge Cove are estimated to be $18,720–$22,464 for round-trip service five days a week, and around $86,112 for the round-trip service to Oona River and Hunts Inlet.^[7]

Proposed LNG facility

In September 2015, Dodge Cove residents voiced concerns about the proposed construction of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility by Aurora LNG on Digby Island.^[8] Aurora LNG is a joint venture among Nexen Energy and INPEX Gas British Columbia Ltd.^[8] Residents expressed concerns due to the proposed site's close proximity to the community and for the potential of the project to adversely affect the area's water supply and wetlands.^[8] Residents were also concerned about the facility separating the community from Lake Wahl.^[8] One survey found that 96% of the community's residents were opposed to the proposed project.^[8] Residents cited standards developed by the Society of International Gas Tanker and Terminal Operators, which recommend a 2.2 mile minimum hazard-free zone from LNG operations and carriers such as tankers, and demanded that the Government of British Columbia adhere to these standards.^[2]^[8]

In September 2014, 36 Dodge Cove residents signed a petition that was against the proposed facility and operations, which stated in part that the project would "alter our lives and community irreparably".^[9] Community director Des Nobels stated that preliminary activities performed by Nexen Energy, which is working to determine the feasibility of the LNG operation and performing environmental assessments, has disrupted life for community members due to helicopter traffic over the community.^[9] In response, Nexen stated that they would meet with community members regarding this matter.^[9]

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References

1 2 3 Luke, Paul (April 20, 2015). "B.C.'s tiniest towns set sights on growth by reinventing themselves". Times Colonist . Retrieved January 24, 2016.
1 2 3 "At Northern Salmon Summit, a Declaration: Cancel LNG or Else". The Tyee . January 23, 2016. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
1 2 Forrest, Maura (March 17, 2015). "More drinking-water advisories for B.C. than any other province, report finds". The Globe and Mail . Retrieved January 24, 2016.
↑ Baker, George (December 2, 2014). "LNG terminal proposal could create B.C. ghost town". CBC News . Retrieved January 24, 2016.
1 2 3 Cheryl K. Ypma (2008). "Dodge Cove History 101". Dodge Cove Arts Guild. Archived from the original on 10 July 2011. Retrieved 20 June 2010.
↑ Forsythe, M.; Dickson, G. (2014). From the West Coast to the Western Front: British Columbians and the Great War. Harbour Publishing Company, Limited. p. pt200. ISBN 978-1-55017-667-4.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Thomas, Shaun (March 23, 2015). "Regional district investigating ferry service to Dodge Cove, Oona River and Hunt's Inlet". The Northern View. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
1 2 3 4 5 6 Thomas, Shaun (September 24, 2015). "Aurora LNG hosts open house as Dodge Cove residents raise concerns". The Northern View. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
1 2 3 Thomas, Shaun (September 24, 2014). "Dodge Cove residents united against LNG terminal". The Northern View. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
Smith, G. (2004). Best Places Northwest: The Locals' Guide to the Best Restaurants, Lodgings, Sights, Shopping, and More!. Best Places Northwest. Sasquatch Books. p. 565. ISBN 978-1-57061-417-0.

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[Luke_2015-1] 1 2 3 Luke, Paul (April 20, 2015). "B.C.'s tiniest towns set sights on growth by reinventing themselves". Times Colonist . Retrieved January 24, 2016.

[The_Tyee-2] 1 2 3 "At Northern Salmon Summit, a Declaration: Cancel LNG or Else". The Tyee . January 23, 2016. Retrieved January 24, 2016.

[Forrest_2015-3] 1 2 Forrest, Maura (March 17, 2015). "More drinking-water advisories for B.C. than any other province, report finds". The Globe and Mail . Retrieved January 24, 2016.

[Baker_2014-4] Baker, George (December 2, 2014). "LNG terminal proposal could create B.C. ghost town". CBC News . Retrieved January 24, 2016.

[DodgeCoveHistory-5] 1 2 3 Cheryl K. Ypma (2008). "Dodge Cove History 101". Dodge Cove Arts Guild. Archived from the original on 10 July 2011. Retrieved 20 June 2010.

[Forsythe_2014-6] Forsythe, M.; Dickson, G. (2014). From the West Coast to the Western Front: British Columbians and the Great War. Harbour Publishing Company, Limited. p. pt200. ISBN 978-1-55017-667-4.

[Thomas_2015-1-7] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Thomas, Shaun (March 23, 2015). "Regional district investigating ferry service to Dodge Cove, Oona River and Hunt's Inlet". The Northern View. Retrieved January 24, 2016.

[Thomas_2015-8] 1 2 3 4 5 6 Thomas, Shaun (September 24, 2015). "Aurora LNG hosts open house as Dodge Cove residents raise concerns". The Northern View. Retrieved January 24, 2016.

[Thomas_2014-2-9] 1 2 3 Thomas, Shaun (September 24, 2014). "Dodge Cove residents united against LNG terminal". The Northern View. Retrieved January 24, 2016.

[Smith_2004-10] Smith, G. (2004). Best Places Northwest: The Locals' Guide to the Best Restaurants, Lodgings, Sights, Shopping, and More!. Best Places Northwest. Sasquatch Books. p. 565. ISBN 978-1-57061-417-0.

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