Martina Perry

School district using $978,715 of surplus to balance budget

The Prince Rupert School District board of education has approved using all of the district's accumulated surplus to balance its budget.

First Nations contract workers began a peaceful demonstration in front of the Fairview Container Terminal public viewing area on April 16.

UPDATE: First Nations contractors protest the hiring of out of town workers for Fairview expansion

Contract workers from Lax Kw'alaams, Metlakatla and Kitkatla initiated a peaceful protest in front of Fairview Terminal on April 16.

First Nations contract workers began a peaceful demonstration in front of the Fairview Container Terminal public viewing area on April 16.

Port cargo down in first quarter

While all but one terminal within the Port of Prince Rupert had increases in products moved last month, there was a decline in tonnage

Opportunities conference sold out

With just under two weeks until its commencement, seating for the 2015 NABOC conference is now sold out.

Homecoming 2015 Committee asks for assistance with rental cost

With the event just around the corner, the Homecoming 2015 Committee is scrambling to cover rental costs for its marquee event.

Revitalization of rundown park considered

Discussions on the revitalization of a rundown park on McKay Street and Kootenay Avenue started last week.

Nathan Cullen introduces BILL C-628,  An Act to Defend the Pacific Northwest, into Parliament on Sept. 23, 2014

Conservatives vote out An Act to Defend the Pacific Northwest

Skeena-Bulkey Valley MP Nathan Cullen's Act to Defend the Pacific Northwest was voted down in the House of Commons on April 1.

Nathan Cullen introduces BILL C-628,  An Act to Defend the Pacific Northwest, into Parliament on Sept. 23, 2014

Higher taxes remain on city council’s table

Members of the public were invited to the Lester Centre on March 9 for a special council meeting to provide feedback.

More seismic studies coming to PRMS

Engineers will once again calculate the seismic risk rating of Prince Rupert Middle School (PRMS) in the coming weeks.

The North Coast Convention Centre was packed with delegates for the conference.

Northwest Growth Conference deemed a success

Following the success of the inaugural Northwest Growth Conference (NWGC), organizers say a second conference is in the works.

The North Coast Convention Centre was packed with delegates for the conference.
The GIS map shows developers different zoning and land use possibilities in Prince Rupert.

City’s new GIS map outlines land use

The city has released a scaled-down version of its Geographic Information System last week that can be used for info purposes.

The GIS map shows developers different zoning and land use possibilities in Prince Rupert.
School district secretary-treasurer Cam McIntyre outlines considerations for the upcoming budget.

School district projecting $25,000 shortfall in budget

The Prince Rupert School District (SD52) hosted a consultation meeting to gather input.

School district secretary-treasurer Cam McIntyre outlines considerations for the upcoming budget.
Teachers in Prince Rupert are raising concerns about a planned hockey academy at Prince Rupert Middle School.

Teachers question ‘elitist’ hockey academy planned for Prince Rupert

Teachers have concerns with the addition of a specialty academy at Prince Rupert Middle School (PRMS) this fall.

Teachers in Prince Rupert are raising concerns about a planned hockey academy at Prince Rupert Middle School.
BC Hydro Power Smart recognized the City of Prince Rupert with a plaque for completing the energy efficiency project of replacing the city's former HPS street lights with LED bulbs in 2013. The project saved 518,000 kWh, the equivalent of powering 49 homes for a full year. Pictured is Richard Pucci, the city's engineering coordinator, and Mayor Lee Brain.

City of Prince Rupert recognized for energy efficiency project

BC Hydro Power Smart recognized the City of Prince Rupert with a plaque for completing an energy efficiency project.

BC Hydro Power Smart recognized the City of Prince Rupert with a plaque for completing the energy efficiency project of replacing the city's former HPS street lights with LED bulbs in 2013. The project saved 518,000 kWh, the equivalent of powering 49 homes for a full year. Pictured is Richard Pucci, the city's engineering coordinator, and Mayor Lee Brain.
Results of online polls conducted by city council show on the screen behind Mayor Lee Brain.

City of Prince Rupert gathers input with live voting session

The City of Prince Rupert has unveiled a new method of gathering public input, holding its first live voting session last week.

Results of online polls conducted by city council show on the screen behind Mayor Lee Brain.
The city will start demolition of the Watson Island pulp mill in the coming months.

Pulp mill demolition goes out for bid

Work could start in May for Watson Island location

The city will start demolition of the Watson Island pulp mill in the coming months.

Search on for new healthcare leader

Sheila Gordon-Payne has decided to step down as Prince Rupert and Haida Gwaii’s heath services administrator.

Chief financial officer Corinne Bomben told council a number of factors are contributing to an estimated $220,000 budget shortfall.

Preliminary budget figures show shortfall

The City of Prince Rupert’s chief financial officer presented a report on preliminary estimates for the 2015 budget.

Chief financial officer Corinne Bomben told council a number of factors are contributing to an estimated $220,000 budget shortfall.

Young performers taking the stage for Prince Rupert’s Got Talent

Gifted young performers will be taking the stage this Saturday for the fourth annual Prince Rupert’s Got Talent fundraising show.

The RCMP detachment will need replacing as it does not meets code.

City given final notice of inadequacy from RCMP

The time has come: The City of Prince Rupert must construct a new RCMP detachment in the community.

The RCMP detachment will need replacing as it does not meets code.