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DP World's Jim Rushton spoke to Chamber members on Oct. 19.

250 workers to be added to DP World’s roster

DP World manager for labour, corporate and government affairs, provided an update to the Chamber of Commerce Oct. 19

DP World's Jim Rushton spoke to Chamber members on Oct. 19.
A pickup truck and its driver crashed into Prince Rupert Cinemas late Saturday night.

Truck crashes into cinema wall, street signs

A pickup truck and its driver crashed into Prince Rupert cinemas late Saturday night and ran over two street signs

A pickup truck and its driver crashed into Prince Rupert Cinemas late Saturday night.
BC Transit representatives seek feedback from Prince Rupert residents in the early fall.

Feedback for Highway 16 route deciphered

Friday, Saturday and Sunday were cited as the most desirable days for BC Transit service between Terrace and Prince Rupert

BC Transit representatives seek feedback from Prince Rupert residents in the early fall.
Energy Citizen Ralph Weick spoke at the latest casual meeting, held on Oct. 18.

Energy citizens advocate for coastal LNG industry

Canada’s Energy Citizens, held their second formal get-together in Prince Rupert on Oct. 18

Energy Citizen Ralph Weick spoke at the latest casual meeting, held on Oct. 18.
The Ministry of Transportation has approved funds to be directed toward single bus service to Port Edward and Metlakatla students.

Ministry approves SD52 transport funds

The Ministry of Education has approved the Prince Rupert School District’s (SD52) transportation funding application from August

The Ministry of Transportation has approved funds to be directed toward single bus service to Port Edward and Metlakatla students.
WWF-Canada president and CEO David Miller explores the Great Bear Rainforest and poses for a selfie with a Spirit Bear (Kermode) while on his excursion in early October.

Gitga’at First Nation partners with WWF Canada

The Gitga’at First Nation is making partnerships once again, further to the recent investment announcement from Coast Funds

WWF-Canada president and CEO David Miller explores the Great Bear Rainforest and poses for a selfie with a Spirit Bear (Kermode) while on his excursion in early October.
Prince Rupert city council approved a resolution to request funding from the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund on Oct. 24.

Rupert council to approve water fund application

The City of Prince Rupert is expected to prepare an application for the federal and provincial government’s Clean Water and Wastewater Fund

Prince Rupert city council approved a resolution to request funding from the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund on Oct. 24.
BC Gun Amnesty Month runs from Oct. 1 - 31

Throw out your guns safely: RCMP

Prince Rupert RCMP and police forces province-wide are asking the public to get rid of their unwanted guns and ammunition responsibly

BC Gun Amnesty Month runs from Oct. 1 - 31
Prince Rupert City Hall

Prince Rupert city council in brief: Oct. 11

ReDesign Rupert provides update, City attends UBCM, Discussions continue with PNW LNG, Thorkelson reports on fishing hours worked

Prince Rupert City Hall
The Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District has changed its name to the North Coast Regional District.

SQCRD receives approval for name change; news briefs from around the region

Changes to North Coast Regional District, NCRD to meet with Ministry on Safety, Pages attends Mayors and Chairs' Roundtable, Woodwork award

The Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District has changed its name to the North Coast Regional District.
Kerry, Derek and Ben Northcott proudly open NC Fire and Safety.

STORY AND VIDEO: Fired up about Prince Rupert

Derek Northcott opens a new business featured in the Chamber of Commerce's Business after Business event on Oct. 11

Kerry, Derek and Ben Northcott proudly open NC Fire and Safety.
Pacific NorthWest LNG's export facility has been granted a 40-year export licence by the NEB.

National Energy Board grants PNW LNG 40-year export licence

The National Energy Board (NEB) has approved a 40-year natural gas export licence for the Pacific NorthWest LNG project

Pacific NorthWest LNG's export facility has been granted a 40-year export licence by the NEB.
The Nathan E. Stewart tug and barge combo ran aground on the central coast late Wednesday night.

Prince Rupert WCMRC sends response to Bella Bella fuel spill

Western Canada Marine Response Corporation sends approximately 10 workers to fuel spill off Bella Bella

The Nathan E. Stewart tug and barge combo ran aground on the central coast late Wednesday night.
Cow Bay Marina is an example of a city project to make the surrounding waterfront more accessible to the public.

City secures $75k for Third Ave, waterfront, Seal Cove redesign process

A grant through Northern Development Initiative Trust has enabled a November public engagement process for Prince Rupert

Cow Bay Marina is an example of a city project to make the surrounding waterfront more accessible to the public.
The Westview Wood Pellet Terminal handled 108,675 tonnes in August - a 52 per cent increase from August 2015.

Big increase in CN rail cargo, pellets – terminals post YOY decrease

The month of August saw increases in cargo at the Port of Prince Rupert’s Westview Wood Pellet Terminal and incoming CN Rail cargo

The Westview Wood Pellet Terminal handled 108,675 tonnes in August - a 52 per cent increase from August 2015.
The Minister of Transport rejected the SQCRD's request to approve a representative on the Prince Rupert Port Authority's board.

Minister says no to North Coast Regional District board appointment

Standing committee explored as an alternative to port authority board appointment rejection

The Minister of Transport rejected the SQCRD's request to approve a representative on the Prince Rupert Port Authority's board.
A worker takes chains off a load of lumber at the new lumber transload facility on Ridley Island.

New lumber transload facility opens on Ridley Island

The Port of Prince Rupert has made it more attractive for clients farther away to ship lumber through Prince Rupert versus Vancouver.

A worker takes chains off a load of lumber at the new lumber transload facility on Ridley Island.
A suspension bridge is included in PNW LNG’s design for Lelu Island, high enough for boats to pass underneath.

North Coast reacts to LNG approval

Reaction has been pouring in from the federal government’s approval with conditions of the PNW LNG terminal on Lelu Island this past week

A suspension bridge is included in PNW LNG’s design for Lelu Island, high enough for boats to pass underneath.
PNW LNG president and CEO Adnan Zainal Abidin said that a global glut of LNG is affecting PNW’s decision timing.

Pacific NorthWest LNG president talks FID timing

Pacific NorthWest LNG (PNW LNG) president and CEO Adnan Zainal Abidin spoke last week in an exclusive interview with the Northern View

PNW LNG president and CEO Adnan Zainal Abidin said that a global glut of LNG is affecting PNW’s decision timing.

No reason for Enbridge, government to proceed: Cullen

Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen is baffled at the government possibly extending the conversation of the Enbridge project