Martina Perry

Housing development planned for former Kanata site

After seven years of sitting unused, the former Kanata Elementary School property may be developed into residential housing.

The Charles Hays Secondary School Gay Straight Alliance are excited a rainbow-coloured crosswalk is being painted in Prince Rupert. Pictured are the group's leaders Carrie Thorpe, very left, Paul Paling, back, and Christine Danroth, third on right, with members Dane Goffic, Jeremy Angus, Charlotte Ibbetson and Julian Wolfe, as well as school district trustee Louisa Sanchez.

City of Prince Rupert approves rainbow-coloured crosswalk in Cow Bay

The City of Prince Rupert is recognizing its LGTBQ community and showcasing its inclusiveness by painting a rainbow-coloured crosswalk.

The Charles Hays Secondary School Gay Straight Alliance are excited a rainbow-coloured crosswalk is being painted in Prince Rupert. Pictured are the group's leaders Carrie Thorpe, very left, Paul Paling, back, and Christine Danroth, third on right, with members Dane Goffic, Jeremy Angus, Charlotte Ibbetson and Julian Wolfe, as well as school district trustee Louisa Sanchez.
Mike Dewar, Hannes Edinger and Sarah Railton look after the Go Plan Survey office at 309 2nd Avenue W. on Monday morning.

Mayor outlines LNG Go Plan Survey

The City of Prince Rupert launched its Go Plan Survey earlier this week.

Mike Dewar, Hannes Edinger and Sarah Railton look after the Go Plan Survey office at 309 2nd Avenue W. on Monday morning.

Tender awarded for Fraser Street rehabilition

The City of Prince Rupert awarded a contract for the first stage of the Fraser Street Rehabilitation Project.

A group of women drum following the showing of the Highway of Tears documentary.

Prince Rupert showing of Highway of Tears documentary raises concerns regarding lack of action

A documentary delving into the cases of missing and murdered women along the Highway of Tears was screened in Prince Rupert last week.

A group of women drum following the showing of the Highway of Tears documentary.
Scott Pinhey, vice-president of the WCC LNG project, spoke to Prince Rupert and District Chamber of Commerce members during a luncheon last week.

WCC LNG provides update on Tuck Inlet project

Members of the Prince Rupert and District Chamber of Commerce were given an update on the proposed WCC LNG project during on Wednesday.

Scott Pinhey, vice-president of the WCC LNG project, spoke to Prince Rupert and District Chamber of Commerce members during a luncheon last week.

Lax Kw’alaams members support oil shipping

The Eagle Spirit Energy oil pipeline project has apparently found support from community members in Lax Kw’alaams.

Prince Rupert School District given approval to sell Kanata school

The Prince Rupert School District (SD52) has been given the green light to sell the former Kanata Elementary School property.

Going back in time with Broadway Through the Decades

Broadway Through the Decades will be a blast from the past, looking back on past Prince Rupert community musicals.

Grade 5 Roosevelt student Sophie Griffin-Williams shows off her drawing that artist Nicole Best Rudderham assisted her with.

After school program lets students show artistic talents

Artwork created by Prince Rupert students in the After School Sport and Art Initiative was put on display last week.

Grade 5 Roosevelt student Sophie Griffin-Williams shows off her drawing that artist Nicole Best Rudderham assisted her with.
The Neptune Motor Inn closed its doors at the end of April.

Neptune closure increases housing pressures

The Neptune Motor Inn closed its doors at the end of April, forcing more than a dozen tenants to find alternative housing.

The Neptune Motor Inn closed its doors at the end of April.

NABOC deemed a success

Organizers of the annual National Aboriginal Business Opportunities Conference (NABOC) are pleased with how the 2015 event went.

Pathways to Success receives $1.2 million

Through a partnership between the provincial government and industry, a combined $1.2 million will be invested in Pathways to Success

Recycling depot now open on Sunday

The Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional Recycling Facility is now open on Sundays.

Figures show spike in eviction-related hearings

Figures produced by the Prince Rupert Unemployment Action Centre show just how much the rental market changed from 2013 to 2014.

City council takes aim at proposed college cutbacks

Prince Rupert city council has expressed its disapproval of Northwest Community College (NWCC) decreasing academic courses

Neighbourhood residents Tanya and Taylor Hyzims build a structure out of raw spaghetti noodies and marshmellows together during the Earth Day event at the McKay/Kootenay Park on April 22.

Block Party and park redevelopment feedback session held on Earth Day in Prince Rupert

The group zeroing in on the redevelopment of a neglected park on McKay Street/Kootenay Avenue hosted a block party on Wednesday.

Neighbourhood residents Tanya and Taylor Hyzims build a structure out of raw spaghetti noodies and marshmellows together during the Earth Day event at the McKay/Kootenay Park on April 22.

City approves rezoning despite SD52 objection

Prince Rupert city council gave the go-ahead to rezone the former Canadian Freightways yard so Quickload Logistics can relocate to the site.

Road closure raises parking concerns

Members of the Prince Rupert United Church are concerned the closure of a lane will create additional parking issues.

Greenwell Asset Management open to various tenants at India Avenue development

The remodeling of an old church into a multi-unit complex for executive project workers and seniors will be brought to the public.