Seth Forward, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

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Premier David Eby, Haida Nation Council President Gaagwiis (Jason Alsop), Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Murray Rankin and Haida Nation Council Vice-President Stephen Grosse (not pictured) signed the “Gaayhllxid/Gíihlagalgang ‘Rising Tide’ Haida Title Lands Agreement” in Haida Gwaii on April 14, 2024. The First Nations Leadership Council commended the provincial government and the Haida Nation for the agreement. (Government of B.C./YouTube)

BC First Nations Leadership Council praises Haida land title agreement

The FNLC says the signing will set a precedent for collaboration with the Crown, not litigation

Premier David Eby, Haida Nation Council President Gaagwiis (Jason Alsop), Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Murray Rankin and Haida Nation Council Vice-President Stephen Grosse (not pictured) signed the “Gaayhllxid/Gíihlagalgang ‘Rising Tide’ Haida Title Lands Agreement” in Haida Gwaii on April 14, 2024. The First Nations Leadership Council commended the provincial government and the Haida Nation for the agreement. (Government of B.C./YouTube)
Alex Mackenzie loves living as a comedian on the road in his RV with his faithful companion Finlay. The Prince George comedian will be coming to Prince Rupert on April 25. (Photo submitted)

B.C. comedian a Happy Camper returning to the North after global success

Alex Mackenzie will be hosting shows throughout Northern B.C. in “Happy Camper” tour

Alex Mackenzie loves living as a comedian on the road in his RV with his faithful companion Finlay. The Prince George comedian will be coming to Prince Rupert on April 25. (Photo submitted)
The emergency room at the Prince Rupert Regional Hospital was closed overnight on March 9 due to a physician shortage. Along with the emergency room closure, Prince Rupert residents are worried about healthcare staffing shortages, with an unconfirmed number of physicians leaving the area or retiring. (Seth Forward/The Northern View)

B.C.’s rural communities need more from health authorities: UBC prof

Dr. Jude Kornelsen says transparency, communication needed to improve trust, effectiveness

The emergency room at the Prince Rupert Regional Hospital was closed overnight on March 9 due to a physician shortage. Along with the emergency room closure, Prince Rupert residents are worried about healthcare staffing shortages, with an unconfirmed number of physicians leaving the area or retiring. (Seth Forward/The Northern View)
View of one of the Douglas World Cruiser (DWC) aircraft being hoisted out of the water for repairs at Prince Rupert on April 7, 1924. (Contributed by Friends of Magnuson Park/likely US Army Air Service)

100 years later, recalling B.C.’s pivotal role in first round-the-world flight

On April 6, 1924, four planes reached Prince Rupert, their first stop in a flight around the world

View of one of the Douglas World Cruiser (DWC) aircraft being hoisted out of the water for repairs at Prince Rupert on April 7, 1924. (Contributed by Friends of Magnuson Park/likely US Army Air Service)
From left to right: Hannah Lee, Teresa Lee and Nancy Golinia. Donations from the proposed petting days will go to the Prince Rupert Wildlife Centre, which is run by Golinia. (Seth Forward/The Northern View)

Goats welcomed back to downtown Prince Rupert after council overturns ban

Moby Dick Inn owner Teresa Lee is planning to open up petting sessions for families this summer

From left to right: Hannah Lee, Teresa Lee and Nancy Golinia. Donations from the proposed petting days will go to the Prince Rupert Wildlife Centre, which is run by Golinia. (Seth Forward/The Northern View)
Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, president of the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs. Phillip and the FNLC argued that Kevin Falcon and BC United’s March 22 statement criticizing the recently drafted Haida Land Agreement was “a purposeful attempt to stir division.” (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns)

First Nations group condemns BC United statement on Haida title agreement

Opposition Leader Kevin Falcon said the agreement puts private property rights at risk

Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, president of the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs. Phillip and the FNLC argued that Kevin Falcon and BC United’s March 22 statement criticizing the recently drafted Haida Land Agreement was “a purposeful attempt to stir division.” (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns)
Joe Budnisky received 15 staples after falling onto a concrete block while having a seizure soon after he was prematurely discharged from the Prince Rupert Regional Hospital, according to his wife Tish Losier. Losier said Budnisky had to be driven to the emergency room by a neighbour after they were told no ambulances were available. (Seth Forward/The Northern View)

Woman says husband’s head injury caused by Prince Rupert ER closures

Man suffers seizure, head gash after being prematurely released from hospital according to his wife

Joe Budnisky received 15 staples after falling onto a concrete block while having a seizure soon after he was prematurely discharged from the Prince Rupert Regional Hospital, according to his wife Tish Losier. Losier said Budnisky had to be driven to the emergency room by a neighbour after they were told no ambulances were available. (Seth Forward/The Northern View)
Dr. Francois Erasmus will be leaving the 2nd Ave Medical Clinic on June 1, one of an unconfirmed number of physicians leaving the Prince Rupert area in the coming months. Many residents are concerned that the departing physicians will increase the amount of emergency room closures at the Prince Rupert Regional Hospital. There have already been four emergency room closures since March 8. (Seth Forward/The Northern View)

Prince Rupert residents fear the worst as doctors leave community

Couple cconsidering leaving city after 40 years due to growing health care concerns

Dr. Francois Erasmus will be leaving the 2nd Ave Medical Clinic on June 1, one of an unconfirmed number of physicians leaving the Prince Rupert area in the coming months. Many residents are concerned that the departing physicians will increase the amount of emergency room closures at the Prince Rupert Regional Hospital. There have already been four emergency room closures since March 8. (Seth Forward/The Northern View)
The emergency room at the Prince Rupert Regional Hospital was closed overnight on March 9 due to a physician shortage. Along with the emergency room closure, Prince Rupert residents are worried about healthcare staffing shortages, with an unconfirmed number of physicians leaving the area or retiring. (Seth Forward/The Northern View)

Departing physicians, ER closures put Prince Rupert on red alert

Mayor says he will speak to minister of health to underscore criticality of healthcare shortage

The emergency room at the Prince Rupert Regional Hospital was closed overnight on March 9 due to a physician shortage. Along with the emergency room closure, Prince Rupert residents are worried about healthcare staffing shortages, with an unconfirmed number of physicians leaving the area or retiring. (Seth Forward/The Northern View)
A view of Masset harbour. The Canadian Coast Guard issued a $12,000 fine to an owner of a derelict boat on Jan. 23. (Kate Gannon/Submitted)

Canadian Coast Guard fines Haida Gwaii abandoned boat owner $12K

The coast guard’s ‘hazardous boat’ fine was only the second ever given out in B.C.

A view of Masset harbour. The Canadian Coast Guard issued a $12,000 fine to an owner of a derelict boat on Jan. 23. (Kate Gannon/Submitted)
Claudia Williams with her granddaughter Keesha Williams at the Women’s Memorial March in downtown Vancouver on Feb. 14 to honour missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two spirit (MMIWG2S). Claudia’s sister Alberta’s murder is still unsolved after she went missing in Prince Rupert over 34 years ago. (Contributed/Claudia Williams)

Search for justice goes on in Alberta Williams’ unsolved B.C. murder case

Alberta Williams went missing in Prince Rupert over 34 years ago

Claudia Williams with her granddaughter Keesha Williams at the Women’s Memorial March in downtown Vancouver on Feb. 14 to honour missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two spirit (MMIWG2S). Claudia’s sister Alberta’s murder is still unsolved after she went missing in Prince Rupert over 34 years ago. (Contributed/Claudia Williams)
An eagle perches on a dumpster in downtown Prince Rupert. Nineteen of the regal birds died following the dumping of toxic waste at the Prince Rupert Landfill. Eagles and other wildlife are attracted to places such as dumpsters and landfills for the easy meals they provide. (Thom Barker/Black Press Media)

Toxic waste kills 19 eagles at Prince Rupert dump

City says substance was contained to pond at landfill and not released into the broader environment

An eagle perches on a dumpster in downtown Prince Rupert. Nineteen of the regal birds died following the dumping of toxic waste at the Prince Rupert Landfill. Eagles and other wildlife are attracted to places such as dumpsters and landfills for the easy meals they provide. (Thom Barker/Black Press Media)
The gold-plated coin was released in 2023 by the Royal Mint. (Morgan Asoyuf)

‘Celestial Circle’ collectible coin designed by renowned Ts’msyen artist

Ts’msyen artist Morgan Asoyuf speaks about her Celestial Circle coin now on sale from the Royal Mint

The gold-plated coin was released in 2023 by the Royal Mint. (Morgan Asoyuf)
B.C. steelhead are dramatically understudied, according to the Pacific Salmon Foundation. (Photo credit: Fernando Lessa, provided by Pacific Salmon Foundation.)

‘Silent extinction’ feared for steelhead trout across B.C.

The Pacific Salmon Foundation says a lack of data is hampering conservation efforts

B.C. steelhead are dramatically understudied, according to the Pacific Salmon Foundation. (Photo credit: Fernando Lessa, provided by Pacific Salmon Foundation.)
CityWest released a photo detailing a crab trap tangled with its internet cable, which runs from near Prince Rupert to Tlell. (Photo courtesy of CityWest)

CityWest blames crabbers for interrupted Haida Gwaii internet service

Association representing Hecate Strait crabbers calls that ‘unlikely, if not impossible’

CityWest released a photo detailing a crab trap tangled with its internet cable, which runs from near Prince Rupert to Tlell. (Photo courtesy of CityWest)
Emmanuel Osaseri was charged on Jan. 10 with personation with intent to gain advantage and fraud under $5,000 by Saanich Police. Osaseri briefly worked at the Greenwoods Dental Centre in Prince Rupert. (LinkedIn)

Man alleged to be posing as a dental hygienist wanted across B.C.

Emmanuel Osaseri not authorized to practise as a dental hygienist in this province

Emmanuel Osaseri was charged on Jan. 10 with personation with intent to gain advantage and fraud under $5,000 by Saanich Police. Osaseri briefly worked at the Greenwoods Dental Centre in Prince Rupert. (LinkedIn)
SFU postdoctoral fellow Michael Price with a sockeye salmon during his research on the Skeena watershed. (Walter Joseph/Contributed)

Past holds the key to the future for Skeena sockeye: B.C. researcher

Sockeye habitats are changing, and so is their size, says SFU post-doctoral fellow Michael Price

SFU postdoctoral fellow Michael Price with a sockeye salmon during his research on the Skeena watershed. (Walter Joseph/Contributed)
Kevin D’Costa of Global Ports Holding (GPH) is hopeful the cruise industry can keep expanding in Prince Rupert after a largely successful year in 2023. He said the two biggest strengths the city has is its authenticity and the surrounding natural beauty. (Seth Forward/The Northern View)

FEATURE STORY: How will cruises impact Prince Rupert’s future?

Cruises have immense potential to revitalize Prince Rupert, but also come with stumbling blocks

Kevin D’Costa of Global Ports Holding (GPH) is hopeful the cruise industry can keep expanding in Prince Rupert after a largely successful year in 2023. He said the two biggest strengths the city has is its authenticity and the surrounding natural beauty. (Seth Forward/The Northern View)
The AltaGas terminal at the port of Prince Rupert. AltaGas and Royal Vopak are looking to get a final investment decision for the Ridley Island Energy Export Facility project in the summer of 2024. (Contributed)

Partners expect new LPG export facility to be a B.C. north coast stronghold

AltaGas says new jobs coming to Prince Rupert as liquid petroleum gas project begins clearing

The AltaGas terminal at the port of Prince Rupert. AltaGas and Royal Vopak are looking to get a final investment decision for the Ridley Island Energy Export Facility project in the summer of 2024. (Contributed)
The Fairview Terminal at the Port of Prince Rupert has seen almost a three million ton decrease in cargo compared to 2022, meaning longshore workers are seeing increasingly fewer shifts. (Contributed)

Longshore workers feel crunch as northwest B.C. port volumes decline

Many port workers seeking other employment as Prince Rupert sees 33% drop in container traffic

The Fairview Terminal at the Port of Prince Rupert has seen almost a three million ton decrease in cargo compared to 2022, meaning longshore workers are seeing increasingly fewer shifts. (Contributed)