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Phone app connects driver and passenger in ride sharing systems. Lucky-to-Go has been approved by the Passenger Transportation Board, who oversee taxi and ride hailing companies, to provide transportation network services to Prince Rupert and Terrace, as well as Kitimat, Smithers and all the way to Prince George. (File photo: Wikimedia Commons)

Prince Rupert company denied approval for ride-hailing licence

Victoria ride-hailing company approved licence in P.R.

  • Apr 22, 2020
Phone app connects driver and passenger in ride sharing systems. Lucky-to-Go has been approved by the Passenger Transportation Board, who oversee taxi and ride hailing companies, to provide transportation network services to Prince Rupert and Terrace, as well as Kitimat, Smithers and all the way to Prince George. (File photo: Wikimedia Commons)
Irene LaPierre, superintendent for Prince Rupert School District 52, said learning will take on variety of different looks with various learning opportunities during COVID-19, however all work assigned is expected to be completed for year end assessments. (Photo submitted by Irene LaPierre)

School report cards will be issued, despite COVID-19

Work assigned to students comes with expectation it will be completed

  • Apr 22, 2020
Irene LaPierre, superintendent for Prince Rupert School District 52, said learning will take on variety of different looks with various learning opportunities during COVID-19, however all work assigned is expected to be completed for year end assessments. (Photo submitted by Irene LaPierre)
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Local North Coast author and illustrator, Judy Hilgemann has published the chronicles of two bears made famous in 2016 for making their way from the Great Bear Rainforest to Alert Bay. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Local author releases Great Grizzlies Go Home

Two famous bears swim from Great Bear Rainforest to Alert Bay

  • Apr 21, 2020
Local North Coast author and illustrator, Judy Hilgemann has published the chronicles of two bears made famous in 2016 for making their way from the Great Bear Rainforest to Alert Bay. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
Better at Home Coordinator, Shelia McDonald and Prince Rupert Senior Centre, Nancy Ringer safe distancing while co-ordinating meals for the senior citizen clients of the Better at Home program on April 18. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Prince Rupert sheriff serves senior citizens

Something other than summons, were delivered by court officers

  • Apr 19, 2020
Better at Home Coordinator, Shelia McDonald and Prince Rupert Senior Centre, Nancy Ringer safe distancing while co-ordinating meals for the senior citizen clients of the Better at Home program on April 18. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
All Prince Rupert employers should ensure staff training on best practices during the COVID-19 pandemic. A certification course is offered by Hecate Strait Employment Development Society for this purpose for no cost during the pandemic. In this photo medical staff receive training on how to put on and remove personal protective equipment, to avoid being infected or transmitting coronavirus, at the Nightingale Hospital North West in northern England, on this April 16. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

HSEDS offering a free certification course on pandemic best practices

Employers can ensure staff are trained on COVID-19 best practices

  • Apr 17, 2020
All Prince Rupert employers should ensure staff training on best practices during the COVID-19 pandemic. A certification course is offered by Hecate Strait Employment Development Society for this purpose for no cost during the pandemic. In this photo medical staff receive training on how to put on and remove personal protective equipment, to avoid being infected or transmitting coronavirus, at the Nightingale Hospital North West in northern England, on this April 16. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
Professor of psychology, Lesley Lutes, at University of British Columbia Okanagan said psychological first aid is required early to reduce PTSD and anxiety which can stem from quarantine situation likes during COVID-19 )Photo: SuppliedUBC Okanagan, 2016)

Free mental health services for B.C. residents due to COVID-19

Psychological first-aid is required early to reduce quarantine related stress and anxiety

  • Apr 15, 2020
Professor of psychology, Lesley Lutes, at University of British Columbia Okanagan said psychological first aid is required early to reduce PTSD and anxiety which can stem from quarantine situation likes during COVID-19 )Photo: SuppliedUBC Okanagan, 2016)
Dr. Marius Pienaar, Prince Rupert obstetrician and gynecologist since 1992, was a 2014 Health Care Hero for BC Health Care Awards. (Photo from BC Health Care Awards)

Local doctor praised for information sharing, posts a third statement

Pienaar said he was taken aback by the multitude of supportive posts

  • Apr 15, 2020
Dr. Marius Pienaar, Prince Rupert obstetrician and gynecologist since 1992, was a 2014 Health Care Hero for BC Health Care Awards. (Photo from BC Health Care Awards)
A66 aka “Surf’ and his sister A79 aka “Current” are sibling members of the resident killer whale pod which visited Prince Rupert on April 13. They were more than likely out hunting for food, Joe Zelwiter, whale field researcher said. (Photo by: Joe Zelwietro)

No travel restrictions for these visitors

A family of whales visits the Prince Rupert harbour

  • Apr 14, 2020
A66 aka “Surf’ and his sister A79 aka “Current” are sibling members of the resident killer whale pod which visited Prince Rupert on April 13. They were more than likely out hunting for food, Joe Zelwiter, whale field researcher said. (Photo by: Joe Zelwietro)
Bright window adornments, some complete with furry friends, painted Prince Rupert into a rainbow prism of colour on Easter weekend. The hearts of love send messages of hope and support during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Rainbow Resilience – Part Two

Prisms of colourful hope in Prince Rupert with continued hearts and messages of love

  • Apr 14, 2020
Bright window adornments, some complete with furry friends, painted Prince Rupert into a rainbow prism of colour on Easter weekend. The hearts of love send messages of hope and support during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
A batch of hand made cloth mask April 12, by local ‘seamster’ Jill Seymour are made of two layer high quality quilting fabric. Orders are produced on a 24 hour turn around. (Photo supplied: Jill Seymour)

Prince Rupert faces mask shortage head on

Doctors' call for public to wear face masks has locals seaming up the problem

  • Apr 13, 2020
A batch of hand made cloth mask April 12, by local ‘seamster’ Jill Seymour are made of two layer high quality quilting fabric. Orders are produced on a 24 hour turn around. (Photo supplied: Jill Seymour)
B.C. Housing Minister Selina Robinson and Premier John Horgan announce rent supplement paid to eligible landlords for COVID-19 relief, March 25, 2020. (B.C. government)B.C. Housing Minister Selina Robinson and Premier John Horgan announce rent supplement paid to eligible landlords for COVID-19 relief, March 25. (B.C. government)

Problems with rental supplement days after opening

Tenant advocates and BC Housing have concerns

  • Apr 13, 2020
B.C. Housing Minister Selina Robinson and Premier John Horgan announce rent supplement paid to eligible landlords for COVID-19 relief, March 25, 2020. (B.C. government)B.C. Housing Minister Selina Robinson and Premier John Horgan announce rent supplement paid to eligible landlords for COVID-19 relief, March 25. (B.C. government)
Mark Perry’s new video features dancers from all over the world including Prince Rupert. (YouTube screenshot)

New Mark Perry video features Prince Rupert dancers

Smithers singer-songer debuts COVID-19 song "Flatten out the Curve"

  • Apr 12, 2020
Mark Perry’s new video features dancers from all over the world including Prince Rupert. (YouTube screenshot)
Hearts and rainbows decorate the home front of Ayla Hauknes (11) on April 11, as messages of love and hope during COVID-19 social distancing. More than 500 windows in Prince Rupert offer colour and rainbow resilience during the coronavirus.(Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Rainbow resilience in Prince Rupert

Hearts and rainbows colour city with promises of hope and love

  • Apr 12, 2020
Hearts and rainbows decorate the home front of Ayla Hauknes (11) on April 11, as messages of love and hope during COVID-19 social distancing. More than 500 windows in Prince Rupert offer colour and rainbow resilience during the coronavirus.(Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
Hearts and rainbows decorate the home front of Ayla Hauknes (11) on April 11, as messages of love and hope during COVID-19 social distancing. More than 500 windows in Prince Rupert offer colour and rainbow resilience during the coronavirus.(Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Rainbow resilience in Prince Rupert

Hearts and rainbows colour city with promises of hope and love

  • Apr 12, 2020
Hearts and rainbows decorate the home front of Ayla Hauknes (11) on April 11, as messages of love and hope during COVID-19 social distancing. More than 500 windows in Prince Rupert offer colour and rainbow resilience during the coronavirus.(Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
Prince Rupert Special Events held the 41st annual Seafest on June 7 to 9 (Prince Rupert Special Events Facebook Image)

COVID-19 is raining on the parade

Fireworks fizzled out as PRSES cancels major summer attractions and events

  • Apr 9, 2020
Prince Rupert Special Events held the 41st annual Seafest on June 7 to 9 (Prince Rupert Special Events Facebook Image)
The provincial government announce on March 25, there would be a moratorium on evictions, a rental increase freeze, and up to $500 per month for four months rental supplement to tenants who can validate job loss during the COVID-19 pandemic. Landlords can not issue eviction notices for non-payment of rent. (file photo)

Landlords are panicked

Risk is real for April rent and greater challenges are foreshadowed for May

  • Apr 9, 2020
The provincial government announce on March 25, there would be a moratorium on evictions, a rental increase freeze, and up to $500 per month for four months rental supplement to tenants who can validate job loss during the COVID-19 pandemic. Landlords can not issue eviction notices for non-payment of rent. (file photo)
Screen shot of Facebook post by local Prince Rupert doctor on April 7, announced Prince Rupert’s first confirmed presumptive COVID-19 case.

Prince Rupert doctor amends social media statement on COVID-19

College of Physicians said information must not be disclosed

  • Apr 8, 2020
Screen shot of Facebook post by local Prince Rupert doctor on April 7, announced Prince Rupert’s first confirmed presumptive COVID-19 case.
Fishing and sail boats at Rushbrook Harbour on April 3. Many owner-operators of local fishing charters have volunteered to close to keep away out of town visitors during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern view)

Volunteer closures devastating to bottom line

P.R. fishing charters banding together to deter out of province tourists amidst COVID-19

  • Apr 8, 2020
Fishing and sail boats at Rushbrook Harbour on April 3. Many owner-operators of local fishing charters have volunteered to close to keep away out of town visitors during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern view)
Cancer Awareness Month is April. Digital daffodils, are available by donation to the Canadian Cancer Society’s on their web site and can be shared via social media, Instagram, and Twitter. The annual fresh cut daffodil sales campaign to aid in funds for cancer research is cancelled for 2020 due to recent health concerns.

Digital Daffodils

April is Canadian Cancer Society's cancer awareness month

  • Apr 7, 2020
Cancer Awareness Month is April. Digital daffodils, are available by donation to the Canadian Cancer Society’s on their web site and can be shared via social media, Instagram, and Twitter. The annual fresh cut daffodil sales campaign to aid in funds for cancer research is cancelled for 2020 due to recent health concerns.