Shaun Thomas

This map, produced by GeoBC for the Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation, was included in a notice to Lax Kw'alaams members regarding an agreement related to Pacific NorthWest LNG.

Lax Kw’alaams members reject benefits agreement during meeting in community

Members of the Lax Kw'alaams Band unanimously rejected a $1.14 billion LNG benefits agreement during a member meeting in the community.

This map, produced by GeoBC for the Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation, was included in a notice to Lax Kw'alaams members regarding an agreement related to Pacific NorthWest LNG.

Raising taxes, waiving rents?

It will be very interesting to see how Prince Rupert city council handles the request to waive the rental fee for the civic centre.

Province turns down Resource Benefits Alliance request for funding

The Northwest Resource Benefits Alliance won't be seeing any money from the province until it starts seeing industry-related income.

Question period debated in Port Edward

Port Edward council took the first steps toward giving residents a chance to question their decisions at public council meetings.

Conrad Elementary listed as one of fastest improving schools in Fraser Institute Report Card

The Fraser Institute released its controversial report card on B.C. elementary schools on May 4.

Home ownership slightly more affordable in 2014 than 2013 in Prince Rupert

Despite an increase in realty prices, home ownership in Prince Rupert was slightly more affordable in 2014 than it was in 2013.

This map, produced by GeoBC for the Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation, was included in a notice to Lax Kw'alaams members regarding an agreement related to Pacific NorthWest LNG.

UPDATE: Total LNG benefits agreement proposed for Lax Kw’alaams valued at $1.149 billion over 40 years

The Lax Kw'alaams Band could receive more than 1,500 hectares of land if it agrees to the construction of Pacific NorthWest LNG's terminal.

This map, produced by GeoBC for the Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation, was included in a notice to Lax Kw'alaams members regarding an agreement related to Pacific NorthWest LNG.

No tax increase for Port Edward despite $982,500 capital projects plan

The District of Port Edward will not be raising taxes for residents and businesses next year.

The numbers don’t lie

There has been much talk in the community about the need for affordable housing and a spike in the number of renovictions taking place

Grad parents seek free rental of the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre for Prince Rupert prom

Parents of the Class of 2015 are asking Prince Rupert city council to allow them to rent the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre free of charge.

The aggregate plant is up and running at the Swamp Point North site.

Swamp Point North begins aggregate production

The company developing an aggregate production facility north of Prince Rupert celebrated a major milestone this month.

The aggregate plant is up and running at the Swamp Point North site.
Mayor Lee Brain on Parliament Hill.

Brain takes LNG Go Plan to Parliament Hill

From City Hall to the Parliament, Prince Rupert Mayor Lee Brain is ensure government leaders buy in to council’s LNG Go Plan.

Mayor Lee Brain on Parliament Hill.
A rendering of the housing development on India Avenue.

Prince Rupert council approves executive accommodation rezoning after lengthy debate

Prince Rupert city council approved the rezoning of the former Baptist Church on India Avenue, but the decision was not without objection.

A rendering of the housing development on India Avenue.
Tire marks in the grass lead to a demolished bus shelter in Port Edward.

Rash of vandalism strikes Port Edward

The District of Port Edward is asking the public to be vigilant following a costly few weeks in the community.

Tire marks in the grass lead to a demolished bus shelter in Port Edward.
This map shows the epicentre of this morning's earthquake.

Magnitude 6.1 earthquake reported off the coast of Haida Gwaii

The earth under the North Coast was shaking this morning as a magnitude 6.1 earthquake hit south of Haida Gwaii.

This map shows the epicentre of this morning's earthquake.

Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Ltd. signs pipeline agreement with Kitselas First Nation

The company planning to build a pipelineto the Pacific NorthWest LNG terminal on Lelu Island has signed an agreement with the Kitselas.

MP unimpressed by federal budget

Skeena – Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen is less than impressed with the federal budget tabled in Parliament on April 14.

Province must fund education

For the past several years, the Prince Rupert School District has had to look at ways of balancing the books.

LNG pipeline approved

Pacific NorthWest LNG welcomed a decision by the National Energy Board to recommend approval of the North Montney Mainline project.

The staff at Seasport Outboard Marine and Clothing, including managing partner Robert Stromdahl pictured above, invited members of the business community out to an after-hours event on April 16 to showcase the different facets of the business. As well as the clothing and retail side of Seasport, guests were shown the repair shop and the newly opened showroom that is housed in the former Rupert Rides location.

Business after business at Seasport

The staff at Seasport Outboard Marine and Clothing invited members of the business community out to an after-hours event on April 16.

The staff at Seasport Outboard Marine and Clothing, including managing partner Robert Stromdahl pictured above, invited members of the business community out to an after-hours event on April 16 to showcase the different facets of the business. As well as the clothing and retail side of Seasport, guests were shown the repair shop and the newly opened showroom that is housed in the former Rupert Rides location.