Martina Perry

Housing in northern B.C. remains more affordable than in other regions of the province.

Housing affordability in northern B.C. remains high

Purchasing a home in northern British Columbia is much cheaper than in the rest of the province.

Housing in northern B.C. remains more affordable than in other regions of the province.
Prince Rupert city councillors Barry Cunningham and Wade Niesh participated in the Dec. 3 public hearing.

City of Prince Rupert passes LNG zoning despite significant opposition

Despite many voicing opposition, the City of Prince Rupert has zoned a piece of city-owned property to be used for an LNG terminal.

Prince Rupert city councillors Barry Cunningham and Wade Niesh participated in the Dec. 3 public hearing.
A rendering of the proposed work camp behind the current Haysvale trailer park.

Prince Rupert School District concerned about appropriateness of work camp near middle school

The concept of a 2,500-person work camp being created near Prince Rupert Middle School is causing uneasiness for SD52.

A rendering of the proposed work camp behind the current Haysvale trailer park.

National Aboriginal Business Opportunities Conference aiming for growth in 2015

Registration for the 2015 National Aboriginal Business Opportunities Conference is underway, with the event scheduled April 28 to April 30.

Prince Rupert city councillors Barry Cunningham and Wade Niesh participated in the Dec. 3 public hearing.

City of Prince Rupert passes zoning for LNG terminal on Tuck Inlet

The City of Prince Rupert has rezoned a portion of District Lot 444 for an LNG terminal and included it in the Official Community Plan.

Prince Rupert city councillors Barry Cunningham and Wade Niesh participated in the Dec. 3 public hearing.
The Prince Rupert city council meeting held Nov. 24 was the last before newly-elected officials take over. Pictured above are former city councillors Judy Carlick-Pearson, Gina Garon, Anna Ashley and former-mayor Jack Mussallem.

Outgoing Prince Rupert council members say farewell

With last Monday's council meeting being the final one before recently-elected members were sworn in, those not re-elected said farewell.

The Prince Rupert city council meeting held Nov. 24 was the last before newly-elected officials take over. Pictured above are former city councillors Judy Carlick-Pearson, Gina Garon, Anna Ashley and former-mayor Jack Mussallem.
A rendering of the proposed work camp behind the current Haysvale trailer park.

Prince Rupert council told ‘no’ to work camp

A number of Prince Rupert residents gathered in council chambers on Nov. 24 to voice their opposition to plans for a work camp.

A rendering of the proposed work camp behind the current Haysvale trailer park.
Judd Rowse, owner of Cowpuccino's, and employee Rachel Desjardins behind the counter.

Prince Rupert’s Cowpuccino’s up for two Small Business B.C. awards

Customers of Cowpuccino's have put the coffee house's name forward for two 2015 Small Business B.C. Award.

Judd Rowse, owner of Cowpuccino's, and employee Rachel Desjardins behind the counter.
Mayor-elect Lee Brain speaks with Scott Pinhey, Neil Darlow and Doug Ford of WCC LNG at the open house on Nov. 25.

Economic benefits, environmental challenges of LNG terminal in Prince Rupert boundaries outlined

Approximately 120 Rupertites attended an information session to hear about WCC LNG's proposed LNG project within Prince Rupert's boundaries.

Mayor-elect Lee Brain speaks with Scott Pinhey, Neil Darlow and Doug Ford of WCC LNG at the open house on Nov. 25.
Prince Rupert’s new city council met for its inaugural meeting on Monday, Dec. 1. Pictured is Mayor Lee Brain, front, along with councillors Barry Cunningham, Wade Neish, Blair Mirau, Joy Thorkelson and Gurvinder Randhawa.

New mayor and council sworn in at inaugural meeting

Those elected to Prince Rupert City Council in November attended their inaugural meeting on Monday night.

Prince Rupert’s new city council met for its inaugural meeting on Monday, Dec. 1. Pictured is Mayor Lee Brain, front, along with councillors Barry Cunningham, Wade Neish, Blair Mirau, Joy Thorkelson and Gurvinder Randhawa.

Toy grenades lead to closure of Cow Bay bridge

What appeared to be items that could cause a serious risk to people in Cow Bay turned out to be nothing more than plastic toys.

Lisa Mueller, Futurpreneur Canada community business development coordinator in Prince Rupert, and Joanne Norris, Futurpreneur Canada project manager, spoke about the ThriveNorth initiative and its business challenge at the launch event on Nov. 21.

ThriveNorth launches in Prince Rupert

Futurpreneur Canada and BG Canada officially launched ThriveNorth, their new collaborative initiative, in Prince Rupert.

Lisa Mueller, Futurpreneur Canada community business development coordinator in Prince Rupert, and Joanne Norris, Futurpreneur Canada project manager, spoke about the ThriveNorth initiative and its business challenge at the launch event on Nov. 21.

Cullen named Most Knowlegeable MP

Skeena — Bulkey Valley MP Nathan Cullen was recently named 2014's Most Knowledgeable Parliamentarian.

Footprints in the dirt was just one of the tracking methods used to rescue a pair of hikers from Mount Hays.

Hikers rescued from Mount Hays

After spending hours astray in the cold on Mount Hays, two off-track hikers were led to safety by a team of responders.

Footprints in the dirt was just one of the tracking methods used to rescue a pair of hikers from Mount Hays.
Ella Simon of Science World dunks a balloon animal into liquid nitrogen during a demonstration in Prince Rupert.

Prince Rupert students, residents learn about LNG at public seminars

Prince Rupert students and community members learned about LNG and some career options it could provide during the LNG Energy Seminar

Ella Simon of Science World dunks a balloon animal into liquid nitrogen during a demonstration in Prince Rupert.
The use of electronic cigarettes is now banned on school property throughout the district.

Prince Rupert school board bans e-cigarettes

Electronic cigarettes have joined tobacco products on the list of forbidden items in the Prince Rupert School District.

The use of electronic cigarettes is now banned on school property throughout the district.

PRDTU head disappointed by lack of support

The Prince Rupert School District should have shown solidarity with other boards of education in B.C.

Second speech language pathologist hired by School District 52

A much-sought after second speech language pathologist is now working in School District 52 (SD52).

Second speech pathologist hired in Prince Rupert School District

A much-sought after second speech language pathologist is now working in the Prince Rupert School District.

Northwest Growth Conference pushed back to spring

The Northwest Growth Conference (NWGC) is no longer taking place this month, with organizers making the decision to reschedule for spring.