Shaun Thomas

Prince Rupert cruise season deemed a success

The departure of the 264-passenger Le Boreal in the early morning hours of Sept. 23 marked the end of the 2015 cruise season.

Firefighters battle a blaze on Summit Avenue on Sunday afternoon.

Accidental fire claims Summit Avenue residence

A residence on Summit Avenue was completely destroyed after a fire broke out early Sunday afternoon.

Firefighters battle a blaze on Summit Avenue on Sunday afternoon.
Premier Christy Clark and Prince Rupert Mayor Lee Brain at this year's Union of British Columbia Municipalities Conference.

Prince Rupert mayor has ‘incredible vision’, Premier tells UBCM delegates

Prince Rupert Mayor Lee Brain was praised by Premier Christy Clark in her keynote address to municipal leaders from around the province.

Premier Christy Clark and Prince Rupert Mayor Lee Brain at this year's Union of British Columbia Municipalities Conference.
A rendering of the Aurora LNG facility on Digby Island shown at the open house.

Aurora LNG hosts open house as Dodge Cove residents raise concerns

Residents had their chance to weigh in on what should be covered by environmental assessment of Aurora LNG on Wednesday night.

A rendering of the Aurora LNG facility on Digby Island shown at the open house.
Candidates seeking election include Liberal candidate Brad Layton, Green Party candidate Jeannie Parnell, NDP candidate Nathan Cullen, Christian Heritage Party candidate Don Spratt and Conservative candidate Tyler Nesbitt.

Date set for Prince Rupert all-candidates forum

A date has been set for the federal all-candidates forum in Prince Rupert.

Candidates seeking election include Liberal candidate Brad Layton, Green Party candidate Jeannie Parnell, NDP candidate Nathan Cullen, Christian Heritage Party candidate Don Spratt and Conservative candidate Tyler Nesbitt.

Actions, not words, needed

Make no mistake about it, there is a homeless problem here in Prince Rupert and it is only going to get worse as time goes by.

Southeast Alaska Conference president Patty Phillips addresses delegates at the Prince Rupert and District Chamber of Commerce luncheon.

Alaskan leaders discuss North Coast developments

Leaders from Southeast Alaska gave their thoughts on development activity on the North Coast.

Southeast Alaska Conference president Patty Phillips addresses delegates at the Prince Rupert and District Chamber of Commerce luncheon.

Prince Rupert School District superintendent discusses implementation of new curriculum

Prince Rupert School District superintendent Sandra Jones outlined what parents, staff and students can expect with a new curriculum.

Superintendent addresses texting and social media use during high school security incident

Superintendent Sandra Jones said students texting on social media and texting parents during the recent security scare created undue stress.

Petronas must respond

The somewhat damning Petronas safety audit uncovered by the Vancouver Sun is far from the silver bullet some make it out to be.

Uncovered Petronas safety audit raising red flags

A report by the Vancouver Sun raises questions about the safety record of Petronas, the parent company of Pacific NorthWest LNG.

The Masonic Hall has been rezoned to allow for furniture storage and unloading.

Prince Rupert Masonic Hall rezoned for warehouse use after lengthy public hearing

After a lengthy public hearing the Masonic Hall has been rezoned to allow for furniture storage for Mackenzie Furniture.

The Masonic Hall has been rezoned to allow for furniture storage and unloading.

Council discusses homeless situation in Prince Rupert

The issue of homelessness in Prince Rupert was once again brought to the forefront during city council's Sept. 14 meeting.

The Amakusa Island lists after running aground last July.

Unfamiliarity with route led to Amakusa Island grounding

Unfamiliarity with the route to an anchorage outside of Prince Rupert led to the grounding the Amakusa Island last year.

The Amakusa Island lists after running aground last July.
Some of the 1,200 pills seized by Prince Rupert RCMP.

Prince Rupert RCMP seize 1,200 pills containing Fentanyl and heroin

A significant supply of a powerful drug was seized by Prince Rupert RCMP in late August.

Some of the 1,200 pills seized by Prince Rupert RCMP.
Gitxsan Chiefs and House Leaders on Lax Eula on Sept.12,2015

Gitxsan Hereditary Chiefs show support to ‘peaceful occupation’ of Lelu Island

Members of the Lax Kw'alaams band who have been camping on Lelu Island gained some further support this weekend.

Gitxsan Chiefs and House Leaders on Lax Eula on Sept.12,2015

Students held in school after security threat at Charles Hays Secondary School

Students at Charles Hays Secondary School were briefly kept inside the building this morning after a security threat was received.

LNG Alliance comments on benefits group

BC LNG Alliance says it is more than willing to hear from the Northwest Resource Benefits Alliance

Haisla Chief sums it up

As somebody who grew up in Kitimat, I have maintained a keen interest in what happens in that community

Some of the walkers complete their journey from Norway House, Manitoba to Prince Rupert.

Multi-month walk to raise awareness for the missing and murdered wraps up in Prince Rupert

A group of six walkers have completed their journey from Norway House, Manitoba to Prince Rupert.

Some of the walkers complete their journey from Norway House, Manitoba to Prince Rupert.