Martina Perry

Teachers in Prince Rupert and across the province were on picket lines on Monday, including Roosevelt teachers Karen Moller, Bea Skog, Shani Parnell and Jennifer Le.

Prince Rupert educators remain on good terms

Prince Rupert teachers and their employer remain on good terms despite the ongoing labour dispute.

Teachers in Prince Rupert and across the province were on picket lines on Monday, including Roosevelt teachers Karen Moller, Bea Skog, Shani Parnell and Jennifer Le.
The City of Prince Rupert presented Gianna Evans with the 2014 Sgt. Williams Booth Award For Valour on Sept. 15. Mayor Jack Mussallem presented Evans with the award, along with councillors Nelson Kinney, Gina Garon, Judy Carlick-Pearson and Anna Ashley.

Young Rupertite Gianna Evans receives Award for Valour

The City of Prince Rupert bestowed a civic recognition award on a young Rupertite that helped save a family member's life earlier this year.

The City of Prince Rupert presented Gianna Evans with the 2014 Sgt. Williams Booth Award For Valour on Sept. 15. Mayor Jack Mussallem presented Evans with the award, along with councillors Nelson Kinney, Gina Garon, Judy Carlick-Pearson and Anna Ashley.

Fairview Terminal traffic continues to grow as overall port of Prince Rupert tonnage drops

While all but one terminal in the Port of Prince Rupert saw increases in August, there was a small decline in overall tonnage handled.

Prince Rupert Terry Fox run set for Sunday

For more than 30 years Canadians have been working to outrun cancer through annual Terry Fox Run events across the country.

Sixth Ave. East bridge opened temporarily

The City of Prince Rupert is temporarily opening the Sixth Avenue East bridge until the remainder of upgrades can be completed.

The Prince Rupert Port Authority is seeking more members for its community information forum.

Prince Rupert Port Authority seeking community information forum members

The Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) is calling for Rupertites to join the Community Information Forum.

The Prince Rupert Port Authority is seeking more members for its community information forum.
Students and parents are awaiting word on whether or not school will begin on Tuesday.

Prince Rupert School District, teachers await word on plans for new year

Whether or not North Coast students and others across the province will return to school on time remains unclear.

Students and parents are awaiting word on whether or not school will begin on Tuesday.

Whooping chough outbreak over in Prince Rupert, Haida Gwaii

Northern Health announced that the pertussis — or whooping cough — is over in Prince Rupert and Haida Gwaii.

The 24/7 recycling transfer station is expected to open in late September.

Start of 24/7 recycling pushed back to late September

Soon there will be flexibility for North Coast residents who recycle, with the completion of a 24/7 recycling transfer station.

The 24/7 recycling transfer station is expected to open in late September.
Work on the Sixth Avenue bridge is nearing completion.

Sixth Avenue bridge repairs nearing completion

Regular users of the Sixth Avenue East bridge may soon be able to take their usual route.

Work on the Sixth Avenue bridge is nearing completion.

Prince Rupert airport departure area on the move

Come September, Prince Rupert Airport (YPR) passengers will be sheltered from the rain while they wait for the airport bus.

Vaughan Basset points to dust on the top of silos back in July.

Westview dust above B.C. guidelines in June

Government analysis revealed the quantity of dust floating around Westview Terminal was above provincial guidelines in June.

Vaughan Basset points to dust on the top of silos back in July.
The cause of a massive fire at Totem Lanes is undetermined.

Cause of Totem Lanes fire remains a mystery

What triggered a massive blaze at the former Totem Lanes bowling alley has Prince Rupert firefighters scratching their heads.

The cause of a massive fire at Totem Lanes is undetermined.
The Amakusa Island may be at Northland Terminal until the end of the month.

Amakusa Island repairs taking longer than expected

Repairs to the Amakusa Island are taking longer than anticipated.

The Amakusa Island may be at Northland Terminal until the end of the month.
The lack of regular ambulance service in southern Haida Gwaii is reaching a crisis level.

Ambulance service in southern Haida Gwaii reaching crisis level

The B.C. Ambulance Service's failure to meet needs of rural and remote communities received province-wide attention last week.

The lack of regular ambulance service in southern Haida Gwaii is reaching a crisis level.
Westview Terminal has moved more than 236,162 tonnes of wood pellets this year.

Traffic through the Port of Prince Rupert down in 2014 while traffic through Fairview Terminal rises

While overall cargo volumes increased last month, terminals within the Port of Prince Rupert have handled less cargo so far this year.

Westview Terminal has moved more than 236,162 tonnes of wood pellets this year.

Prince Rupert Airport numbers climb in 2014

The Prince Rupert Airport experienced an increase in the number of passengers going through the facility in the first half of 2014.

The City of Prince Rupert is losing money on its Atlin Terminal pay-parking lot.

City of Prince Rupert debating fee as Atlin Terminal parking lot losing money

Whether those using the Atlin parking lot in the summer should still have to pay is a topic the City of Prince Rupert is chewing on.

The City of Prince Rupert is losing money on its Atlin Terminal pay-parking lot.
Phase 3 represents planned expansion for the Prince Rupert landfill.

Prince Rupert Landfill upgrades to cost $9.5 million by 2018

Extensive work at the Prince Rupert Landfill is underway.

Phase 3 represents planned expansion for the Prince Rupert landfill.
Vaughan Bassett, Pinnacle Renewable Energy's senior vice-president of sales and logistics, points to wood pellet dust sitting onto of silos at Westview Terminal. The dust blew out of the silos from the neccessary aeration fans, with Pinnacle deciding to close off fans facing the community to prevent dust from making its way to nearby homes.

Pinnacle provides update on improvements at Prince Rupert export terminal

Pinnacle Renewable Energy and the port promised more would be done to address Prince Rupert residents' concerns with Westview Terminal.

Vaughan Bassett, Pinnacle Renewable Energy's senior vice-president of sales and logistics, points to wood pellet dust sitting onto of silos at Westview Terminal. The dust blew out of the silos from the neccessary aeration fans, with Pinnacle deciding to close off fans facing the community to prevent dust from making its way to nearby homes.