Todd Hamilton

Out-of-town journalists compile the stats without the full story. (File photo).

HAMILTON: Lies, damned lies and statistics

Out-of-towners get Prince Rupert wrong again

Out-of-town journalists compile the stats without the full story. (File photo).
Photo by VoVo Productions Jiigawaay Naay Unguu, BC’s largest community-owned solar energy system at the Haida Heritage Centre at Ḵay Llnagaay.

Indigenous-led organizations and province announce initiative to get North Coast communities off oil

First Nations communities from Haida Gwaii to Bella Bella will be eligible

Photo by VoVo Productions Jiigawaay Naay Unguu, BC’s largest community-owned solar energy system at the Haida Heritage Centre at Ḵay Llnagaay.
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Independent candidate Danny Nunes, clothed as the character ‘Dan the Bear.’ (Brittany Gervais/Terrace Standard)

IN OUR OPINION: Skeena-Bulkley Valley candidate Danny Nunes candidacy not funny

Comedian Danny Nunes' candidacy was a joke, and a warning

Independent candidate Danny Nunes, clothed as the character ‘Dan the Bear.’ (Brittany Gervais/Terrace Standard)
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HAMILTON: Something was wrong – really wrong, but there is hope

Hamilton shares a defining moment in his life for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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The Northern View’s inaugural Tyee Fishing Derby in Prince Rupert this Saturday

More than $7,000 up for grabs for biggest legal salmon and halibut

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A Varied thrush was spotted on the annual Breeding Bird Survey.

On the Wing : Singing Birds, Bears and Muddy Roads

Sandhill Crane chicks have hatched; tiny, golden birds run around their parent's ankles as they feed

A Varied thrush was spotted on the annual Breeding Bird Survey.
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HAMILTON: Welcome to the fight Jennifer, the left joins the right path

There are now real calls from the North Coast left to abolish the senate.

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In a press release issued today, the Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) announced the completion of a container terminal master plan that outlines the potential of future container terminal capacity and sequencing of development at the Port of Prince Rupert. The planning work identifies the long-term potential to develop 6 – 7 million TEUs of capacity through the development of multiple terminals at the Port of Prince Rupert.
In a press release issued today, the Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) announced the completion of a container terminal master plan that outlines the potential of future container terminal capacity and sequencing of development at the Port of Prince Rupert. The planning work identifies the long-term potential to develop 6 – 7 million TEUs of capacity through the development of multiple terminals at the Port of Prince Rupert.
Highway 16 has been shut down to single-lane traffic only following a rockslide early Sunday morning.

Rockslide nearly takes out vehicle on highway east of Terrace

Rockslide shuts down lane on Hwy 16 west of Terrace

Highway 16 has been shut down to single-lane traffic only following a rockslide early Sunday morning.
Prince Rupert RCMP were called to handle a buck caught in a backyard hammock last week. The nearest conservation officer is 140km away. (Quinn Bender / The Northern View)

In Our Opinion: Wrong people for the job

Why Rupert needs a conservation officer in the community

Prince Rupert RCMP were called to handle a buck caught in a backyard hammock last week. The nearest conservation officer is 140km away. (Quinn Bender / The Northern View)
The Prince Rupert Fire Department is allowing small campfires within city limits for cooking purposes.

Small campfires permitted in Rupert

Backyard cooking fires are allowed within the city limits

The Prince Rupert Fire Department is allowing small campfires within city limits for cooking purposes.
A wildfire that raged near Williams Lake.A wildfire that raged near Williams Lake. Black Press photo

Wildfires force suspension of print operations

As of next week The Northern View will be delivered on Thursdays

A wildfire that raged near Williams Lake.A wildfire that raged near Williams Lake. Black Press photo
Andrew Scheer, right, is congratulated by Maxime Bernier after being elected the new leader of the federal Conservative party at the federal Conservative leadership convention in Toronto on Saturday, May 27, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Scheer wins leadership, CN reaches tentative deal

News briefs for the week on the Conservative Party of Canada and CN's potential strike

Andrew Scheer, right, is congratulated by Maxime Bernier after being elected the new leader of the federal Conservative party at the federal Conservative leadership convention in Toronto on Saturday, May 27, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Northern View’s Lough wins John Collison Memorial Award for Investigative Journalism

Lough takes home BCYCNA Ma Murray Award last Saturday

Port of Prince Rupert exploring ‘gas station’, not oil terminal

The port confirmed that they are exploring options to build a bunkering facility

Herb Pond, left, and Rodney Proskiw, right, prepare to cast their votes during the North Coast B.C. Liberals candidate selection meeting on Saturday. Pond won the contest and will now face incumbent NDP MLA Jennifer Rice in the upcoming May provincial election.

Herb Pond wins B.C. Liberals’ nomination nod

Herb Pond will take on incumbent NDP MLA Jennifer Rice for the North Coast riding after winning the B.C. Liberal nomination

Herb Pond, left, and Rodney Proskiw, right, prepare to cast their votes during the North Coast B.C. Liberals candidate selection meeting on Saturday. Pond won the contest and will now face incumbent NDP MLA Jennifer Rice in the upcoming May provincial election.

Prince Rupert propane export terminal’s AltaGas in merger talks

AltaGas confirms report that it is in merger talks with U.S. company

Ian Conklin of Olds, Alta. and skipper Terry Weaver struggle to hold up a 65-pound Chinook caught Sunday near Dundas Island. It is thought to be the largest caught on the North Coast this year.

65-pound Tyee landed by Alberta angler

Alberta angler Ian Conklin landed what might be the largest chinook salmon caught so far this year on the North Coast.

Ian Conklin of Olds, Alta. and skipper Terry Weaver struggle to hold up a 65-pound Chinook caught Sunday near Dundas Island. It is thought to be the largest caught on the North Coast this year.
Following an arrest on June 23 that sent a man to hospital with 'serious injuries', the Independent Investigations Office of B.C is seeking witnesses to the incident.

Witnesses sought following arrest by Rupert RCMP

A civilian-led police oversight committee has launched an investigation into Prince Rupert RCMP members following an arrest on June 23.

Following an arrest on June 23 that sent a man to hospital with 'serious injuries', the Independent Investigations Office of B.C is seeking witnesses to the incident.