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John Evans will lead the BC Northern Real Estate Board into discussions with the province over its ending of the practice, 'dual agency,' which leads to the loss of choice for the consumer, thanks to a few bad apple realtors in the past, he says.

Evans to lead BC Northern Real Estate Board into pivotal 2017

After becoming involved on the board more than 10 years ago, Evans has occupied a couple different roles with the BCNREB

John Evans will lead the BC Northern Real Estate Board into discussions with the province over its ending of the practice, 'dual agency,' which leads to the loss of choice for the consumer, thanks to a few bad apple realtors in the past, he says.
Premier Christy Clark has written to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau asking for a ban on “filthy” U.S. thermal coal shipments from federally regulated B.C. ports, which would include Ridley Terminals Inc.

Ridley Terminals Inc. not impacted by Clark’s request for U.S. coal ban

BC Liberals leader Christy Clark has asked Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to ban all U.S. thermal coal shipments from B.C. ports

Premier Christy Clark has written to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau asking for a ban on “filthy” U.S. thermal coal shipments from federally regulated B.C. ports, which would include Ridley Terminals Inc.
The Nathan E Stewart is lifted out of Seaforth Channel last fall

Heiltsuk blast government for ‘failures’ in immediate Nathan E. Stewart response

The Nathan E. Stewart tug sinking incidents are detailed in an investigation report just released by the Heiltsuk Tribal Council

The Nathan E Stewart is lifted out of Seaforth Channel last fall
While student transportation to and from school was not revived for the 2017-18 school year, the SD52 school board had $250,000 to add positions and initiatives after putting away $1.15 million in reserves.

Prince Rupert school district now has monster budget surplus

A budget surplus of $1.4 million had SD52 in a much more enviable position heading into discussions with school trustees this year

While student transportation to and from school was not revived for the 2017-18 school year, the SD52 school board had $250,000 to add positions and initiatives after putting away $1.15 million in reserves.
Prince Rupert school board in brief: April 11

Prince Rupert school board in brief: April 11

Board wants PRMS answers; Board defeats $10aDay daycare support; Two-week spring break approved; Enrolment drops again

Prince Rupert school board in brief: April 11
Major trades training programs funded

Major trades training programs funded

Trades equipment coming to SD52; More skills training arrives in Rupert through Employment Services and Supports program

Major trades training programs funded
Futurpreneur, LNG Canada and the Province of B.C. have contributed $356,000 to keep the ThriveNorth Business Challenge going into 2017.

Business challenge continues to thrive

The province, Futurpreneur, and Prince Rupert LNG have provided a combined $356,000 to continue the ThriveNorth Business Challenge

Futurpreneur, LNG Canada and the Province of B.C. have contributed $356,000 to keep the ThriveNorth Business Challenge going into 2017.
The NDP are proposing a fare freeze on all major BC Ferries routes.

NDP proposes BC Ferries rate freeze

Major routes would have frozen fares, smaller routes proposed to have rolled back fares by 15 per cent

The NDP are proposing a fare freeze on all major BC Ferries routes.
The Phantom of the Opera will be in Prince Rupert on Saturday, at the Lester Centre of the Arts.

Phantom of the Opera meets ballet at Lester Centre

A timeless story mixed with a timeless artistic medium is set to dazzle North Coast audiences

The Phantom of the Opera will be in Prince Rupert on Saturday, at the Lester Centre of the Arts.
Where once stood a pulp mill, now may become a LPG export terminal on Watson Island if Pembina Infrastructures and Logistics moves forward with its project.

City inks deal with Pembina for Watson Island propane terminal

The City of Prince Rupert and Pembina Pipelines sign letter of intent to construct propane terminal on Watson Island

Where once stood a pulp mill, now may become a LPG export terminal on Watson Island if Pembina Infrastructures and Logistics moves forward with its project.
Conservation Officer Gareth Scrivener proposed a Great Bear Rainforest wildlife interpretive centre in Prince Rupert to Rupert city council in March.

Wildlife interpretive centre pitched to Rupert council

Conservation officer Gareth Scrivner introduces idea for Great Bear Rainforest wildlife interpretive centre to be set up in Prince Rupert

Conservation Officer Gareth Scrivener proposed a Great Bear Rainforest wildlife interpretive centre in Prince Rupert to Rupert city council in March.
The Nathan E. Stewart tug and barge is raised from the coastal waters off Bella Bella late last year.

Heiltsuk blast government for ‘failures’ in immediate Nathan E. Stewart response

Investigative report released by tribal council outline a number of challenges the Heiltsuk council faced in gathering info, recovering oil

The Nathan E. Stewart tug and barge is raised from the coastal waters off Bella Bella late last year.
City worker Domingos Oliveira ribbons off the old New Moon restaurant location on Third Avenue West after strong Tuesday night winds upended the boarded wall, forcing it to fall on the sidewalk.

A rather blustery day…

The New Moon's boarded wall falls onto the sidewalk after strong Tuesday night winds blew through Prince Rupert

City worker Domingos Oliveira ribbons off the old New Moon restaurant location on Third Avenue West after strong Tuesday night winds upended the boarded wall, forcing it to fall on the sidewalk.
The North Pacific Cannery received $75,000 from a Canada 150 grant opportunity this past Sunday.

Cannery receives $75,000 grant for Canada150

The working dock at the North Pacific Cannery is one step closer to completion with a $75,000 grant awarded for the project.

The North Pacific Cannery received $75,000 from a Canada 150 grant opportunity this past Sunday.
Volunteer surveyors with the Business Walk initiative wrap up a hard day's work at the Prince Rupert and District Chamber of Commerce offices.

Business Walk aims to take economic snapshot of Rupert

Volunteers ask area businesses about where they find themselves as the project partners gain an understanding of each's needs and wants

Volunteer surveyors with the Business Walk initiative wrap up a hard day's work at the Prince Rupert and District Chamber of Commerce offices.
Dodge Cove

NCRD in brief: March 24 meeting

Board delays OCP adoption; Car Wash Rock a concern; Two appointed to recycling committee

Dodge Cove
David Coburn, manager of strategy and policy with the Ministry of International Trade, Allison Boulton, program manager for Export Navigator Pilot and Eli Kelly, business development officer for Community Futures, ready themselves for a day full of training at the Prince Rupert office this past week for the Export Navigator pilot program launching in the northwest.

New markets near and far for North Coast businesses

The province is supporting a pilot project for small and mid-sized businesses in Prince Rupert looking to grow their operations.

David Coburn, manager of strategy and policy with the Ministry of International Trade, Allison Boulton, program manager for Export Navigator Pilot and Eli Kelly, business development officer for Community Futures, ready themselves for a day full of training at the Prince Rupert office this past week for the Export Navigator pilot program launching in the northwest.
La Gondola claimed the Prince Rupert Oldtimers Hockey League Cup on Sunday evening for the first time in approximately five years, topping Entire — which had won the Christmas Cup — 3-2 in a six-round shootout for the 2017 title.

Old Dogs, New Tricks

La Gondola claimed the Prince Rupert Oldtimers Hockey League Cup, topping Entire 3-2 in a six-round shootout for the 2017 title.

La Gondola claimed the Prince Rupert Oldtimers Hockey League Cup on Sunday evening for the first time in approximately five years, topping Entire — which had won the Christmas Cup — 3-2 in a six-round shootout for the 2017 title.
The popular travel-booking site, Expedia.ca, named Prince Rupert as one of Canada’s top small towns to visit for a Canada Day getaway this summer.

Expedia singles out Rupert

Expedia.ca, named Prince Rupert as one of Canada’s top small towns to visit for a Canada Day getaway this summer.

The popular travel-booking site, Expedia.ca, named Prince Rupert as one of Canada’s top small towns to visit for a Canada Day getaway this summer.
Coun. Barry Cunningham asked city staff to look into the possibility of potential bylaw violations with medicinal marijuana grow-ops around town.

Marijuana smells a nuisance

Coun. Barry Cunningham asked city staff to look into potential bylaw violations with medicinal marijuana grow-ops around Prince Rupert.

Coun. Barry Cunningham asked city staff to look into the possibility of potential bylaw violations with medicinal marijuana grow-ops around town.