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The City of Prince Rupert is considering a developer’s request to rezone the Neptune Motor Inn on Chamberlin Avenue to allow it to become housing for seniors.

Neptune Inn tagged for seniors’ housing

A proposal to convert the former Neptune Motor Inn to Hilltop Lodge, a housing complex for seniors was outlined last Monday night

The City of Prince Rupert is considering a developer’s request to rezone the Neptune Motor Inn on Chamberlin Avenue to allow it to become housing for seniors.
The Fairview Container Terminal saw a slight decrease in cargo traffic in November 2016, with workers handling 17 per cent less tonnage than a year earlier.

November traffic holds steady at port

A huge month in performance by RTI in November has given the terminal the cargo numbers needed to outpace last year’s stats

The Fairview Container Terminal saw a slight decrease in cargo traffic in November 2016, with workers handling 17 per cent less tonnage than a year earlier.
Members of ILWU Canada rally in front of Transport Canada offices in Prince Rupert on the morning of Jan. 12.

ILWU members rail against proposed regulations changes

Group calls for Trudeau government to act on its 'change' message and stop considering action that would lead to 12,000 marine jobs lost

Members of ILWU Canada rally in front of Transport Canada offices in Prince Rupert on the morning of Jan. 12.
Property assessments will see the average Port Edward single-family dwelling unit jump nearly 15 per cent from a 2016 valuation — the highest increase of all communities in northern B.C.

Property assessments skyrocket

Port Edward homeowners are bracing for a massive hike in their property assessments.

Property assessments will see the average Port Edward single-family dwelling unit jump nearly 15 per cent from a 2016 valuation — the highest increase of all communities in northern B.C.
AltaGas' Ridley Island Propane Export Terminal is one step closer to being realized with the expansion of the company's Townsend Faclity. Shown here: an artist's rendering of the Ridley Island facility.

AltaGas doubles Townsend facility, feeder for Ridley location

The Ridley Island Propane Export Terminal by proponent AltaGas is one step closer to being realized through a boost in its supply chain.

AltaGas' Ridley Island Propane Export Terminal is one step closer to being realized with the expansion of the company's Townsend Faclity. Shown here: an artist's rendering of the Ridley Island facility.
West End Grocery was the scene of a Boxing Day fire.

West End Grocery scene of Boxing Day fire

Residents of adjoining apartments displaced and cause of fire still under investigation> Residential home on 8th Ave. E. also catches fire

West End Grocery was the scene of a Boxing Day fire.
Joint Rescue Coordination Centre Victoria’s officer in charge, Major Justin Olsen, third from left, presents the Bravo Zulu Award to Gitxaala Nation chief councillor Clifford White, far left, and the Kitkatla Marine Search and Rescue Unit No. 74.

Kitkatla Marine Search and Rescue unit presented with ‘Bravo Zulu’ Award

‘Bravo zulu’ is a naval way of saying ‘Well done’ and was originally done by raising flags on vessels. It is a significant award

Joint Rescue Coordination Centre Victoria’s officer in charge, Major Justin Olsen, third from left, presents the Bravo Zulu Award to Gitxaala Nation chief councillor Clifford White, far left, and the Kitkatla Marine Search and Rescue Unit No. 74.
SD52 students and teachers had handmade wreaths for sale at the December board meeting. They explained how the greenhouse has been a successful initiative for the high school.

Prince Rupert school board in brief: Dec. 13

Last, Beil voted to lead 2017 board, Board approves budget consultation dates, Conrad heating update, Parents feel they aren't heard

SD52 students and teachers had handmade wreaths for sale at the December board meeting. They explained how the greenhouse has been a successful initiative for the high school.
Students in School District 52 learn the Coast Tsimshian Sm’algyax language in class this past year. School board trustees voted to take action on reconciliation.

SD52 trustees take action on reconciliation

The SD52 board of trustees will invite district principal for aboriginal education Roberta Edzerza to a future meeting

Students in School District 52 learn the Coast Tsimshian Sm’algyax language in class this past year. School board trustees voted to take action on reconciliation.

Rupert council approves major 2017 repaving and water dam projects

Landfill expansion, accessibility lifts at civic centre, pool, LED lighting in arena also on docket

Adonica Browne finishes her routine in front of a packed crowd at the Skating Club’s mid-season ice show last Wednesday.

VIDEO: Prince Rupert Skating Club mid-season show

A packed crowd filled the civic centre for the Skating Club’s mid-season ice show last Wednesday.

Adonica Browne finishes her routine in front of a packed crowd at the Skating Club’s mid-season ice show last Wednesday.
Aurora LNG artist's rendering

First Nations receive $364k in funding to assess Aurora LNG

North Coast First Nations received a monetary boost in their quest to evaluate the Aurora LNG project for environmental impacts

Aurora LNG artist's rendering
Back in March, the City of Prince Rupert held a public budget discussion at the Lester Centre of the Arts where they asked residents how they felt about raising taxes for asset renewal.

Council to hike utility rates in the new year for aging infrastructure

Prince Rupert city council voted to pass three new asset management reserve funds for utilities that reached the end of their useful life.

Back in March, the City of Prince Rupert held a public budget discussion at the Lester Centre of the Arts where they asked residents how they felt about raising taxes for asset renewal.
Prince Rupert was listed as the urban area with the second-highest child-poverty rate in B.C., behind Duncan, and tied with Port Alberni.

Prince Rupert second-worst in B.C. for child poverty

Prince Rupert has the second-worst urban area child-poverty rate in the entire province.

Prince Rupert was listed as the urban area with the second-highest child-poverty rate in B.C., behind Duncan, and tied with Port Alberni.
Two businesses are disputing allegations made in a letter to the editor in the Northern View last week that exorbitant fees were being charged to evict trailer park residents in Port Edward.

Businesses dispute letter author’s accusations

Two businesses named in a letter to the editor in the Northern View are seeking to clarify what they say are false statements

Two businesses are disputing allegations made in a letter to the editor in the Northern View last week that exorbitant fees were being charged to evict trailer park residents in Port Edward.
Incoming CityWest CEO Chris Marett originally started with the company five years ago on a three-month contract at the Prince Rupert office, but now takes the reins from 37-year employee and outgoing CEO Don Holkestad.

Marett takes the helm at CityWest

Technology is moving at an exponential pace and CityWest is ensuring it keeps up under brand new leadership heading into 2017.

Incoming CityWest CEO Chris Marett originally started with the company five years ago on a three-month contract at the Prince Rupert office, but now takes the reins from 37-year employee and outgoing CEO Don Holkestad.
Canada’s second-largest pension fund has purchased shares in Fairview Terminal.

Prince Rupert’s Fairview Terminal expansion reaches milestone

DP World Fairview Container Terminal Phase 2 reaches 75 per cent completion milestone

Canada’s second-largest pension fund has purchased shares in Fairview Terminal.
The Friendship House's Shelly Samuels, Danielle Gonu and Katie Mierau show off 80 warm, handmade tuques available for the cold and needy this winter.

Arctic outflow has Rupertites shivering, homeless in need

An arctic outflow warning occurs when bitterly cold air flows from the interior to coastal communities

The Friendship House's Shelly Samuels, Danielle Gonu and Katie Mierau show off 80 warm, handmade tuques available for the cold and needy this winter.
Nathan Cullen, vice-chair on the Committee for Electoral Reform, submitted the committee's report last week to the federal government, recommending a proportional representation model and a referendum to ask Canadians about changing the electoral system.

Cullen, Committee for Electoral Reform submit report to government

Their report detailed an overwhelming desire from Canadians and 200 elections experts for a proportional voting system

Nathan Cullen, vice-chair on the Committee for Electoral Reform, submitted the committee's report last week to the federal government, recommending a proportional representation model and a referendum to ask Canadians about changing the electoral system.
Council taken to task over PNW motion

Council taken to task over PNW motion

The business community made their voices crystal clear during the city’s latest council session on Nov. 28

Council taken to task over PNW motion