The Northern View

Dr. Marius Pienaar posted on social media that Prince Rupert has its first presumptive case of COVID-19.

UPDATE: First presumptive case of COVID-19 in Prince Rupert

Doctor says it was a visitor, Northern Health won't confirm

Dr. Marius Pienaar posted on social media that Prince Rupert has its first presumptive case of COVID-19.
Students from Spectrum City Dance school were featured in the premier world tour of Anne of Green Gables performed by the Toronto based Ballet Jorgen, on Feb.26, at the Lester Centre. From left to right are: Marissa McKeever, Claire Davies, Masoom Johal, Evangeline Appollos-Briker, Aiyana Murphy-Morvin, Kayla Main, Kaite Van. (Photo: K-J Millar/Prince Rupert Northern View)

B.C. dance competition cancelled

The annual event was scheduled in P.R. from May 3 to 9

  • Apr 6, 2020
Students from Spectrum City Dance school were featured in the premier world tour of Anne of Green Gables performed by the Toronto based Ballet Jorgen, on Feb.26, at the Lester Centre. From left to right are: Marissa McKeever, Claire Davies, Masoom Johal, Evangeline Appollos-Briker, Aiyana Murphy-Morvin, Kayla Main, Kaite Van. (Photo: K-J Millar/Prince Rupert Northern View)
PRDCC members were introduced to William J. Hunter, CFO of AMCI and Rob Booker the new CEO of Ridley Terminal at the monthly Chamber luncheon on Feb. 19. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Business commuity meets new leader at RTI

Ridley Terminal has new leadership at the helm

  • Apr 6, 2020
PRDCC members were introduced to William J. Hunter, CFO of AMCI and Rob Booker the new CEO of Ridley Terminal at the monthly Chamber luncheon on Feb. 19. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
Chamber of Commerce luncheons are on hold during the pandemic but they are offering weekly phone conferences in Prince Rupert for business owners. Seen in this photo is DP World’s Michael Pucci, manager of compliance and government relations. He addressed the Prince Rupert and District Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Jan 16. He stressed the significance of Prince Rupert being a grand scale international port. (Photo by: K-J Millar/The Northern View)DP World’s Michael Pucci, manager of compliance and government relations addressed the Prince Rupert and District Chamber of Commerce on Jan 16. He stressed the significance of Prince Rupert being a grand scale international port. (Photo by: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Feds and Chamber of Commerce team up to support businesses

PRDCC is offering weekly conference calls to business in Prince Rupert

  • Apr 6, 2020
Chamber of Commerce luncheons are on hold during the pandemic but they are offering weekly phone conferences in Prince Rupert for business owners. Seen in this photo is DP World’s Michael Pucci, manager of compliance and government relations. He addressed the Prince Rupert and District Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Jan 16. He stressed the significance of Prince Rupert being a grand scale international port. (Photo by: K-J Millar/The Northern View)DP World’s Michael Pucci, manager of compliance and government relations addressed the Prince Rupert and District Chamber of Commerce on Jan 16. He stressed the significance of Prince Rupert being a grand scale international port. (Photo by: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
Prince Rupert Fire Rescue crews attended a blaze on Third Ave, April 5. The fire, in a vacant hotel was quickly extinguished. (Photo: supplied by Prince Rupert Fire Rescue)

Fire on Third Ave. in Prince Rupert

Prince Rupert Fire Rescue crew attended the hotel

  • Apr 6, 2020
Prince Rupert Fire Rescue crews attended a blaze on Third Ave, April 5. The fire, in a vacant hotel was quickly extinguished. (Photo: supplied by Prince Rupert Fire Rescue)
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Two armed robberies with-in a day

RCMP are asking for information

  • Apr 6, 2020
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The Skidegate Band Council Emergency Operations Centre set up an information checkpoint around 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2020, just past the ferry terminal heading north. (Carrie Marshall/Submitted photo)

‘Drive right through’: Haida Gwaii First Nation erects checkpoint for non-residents

Skidegate Band Council Emergency Operations Centre erected checkpoint on April 2

  • Apr 3, 2020
The Skidegate Band Council Emergency Operations Centre set up an information checkpoint around 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2020, just past the ferry terminal heading north. (Carrie Marshall/Submitted photo)
Meet the Bunkowski's of Prince Rupert and see how they creatively collaborate with boredom busters through-out their self isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo supplied)

Bunkowski’s busted out of the boredom during self isolation

After 14 days Prince Rupert family finally finds freedom

  • Apr 3, 2020
Meet the Bunkowski's of Prince Rupert and see how they creatively collaborate with boredom busters through-out their self isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo supplied)
Mayor Lee Brain said #newspapersmatter because they keep the community updated on council matters, hold politicians to account by asking the tough questions and gather the opinion of the community, on Oct. 5. (Jenna Cocullo / The Northern View)

Prince Rupert citizens concerned by influx of out of province visitors

Local politicians call on Minister of Oceans and Fisheries to limit licenses

  • Apr 3, 2020
Mayor Lee Brain said #newspapersmatter because they keep the community updated on council matters, hold politicians to account by asking the tough questions and gather the opinion of the community, on Oct. 5. (Jenna Cocullo / The Northern View)
The provincial government announced on April 2, that it is taking steps to protect essential service providers such as day care operators from liability due to COVID -19. In this photo, children colour at a child care centre in North Vancouver. (Province of B.C. photo)

COVID-19 liability protection for essential workers

Provincial government taking steps to limit operators from being sued

  • Apr 2, 2020
The provincial government announced on April 2, that it is taking steps to protect essential service providers such as day care operators from liability due to COVID -19. In this photo, children colour at a child care centre in North Vancouver. (Province of B.C. photo)
Pet respiration mask to supply oxygen in case of smoke inhalation by our furry friends (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Pet oxygen kits donated for smoke inhalation

Survival rate will increase after early oxygen intervention

  • Apr 2, 2020
Pet respiration mask to supply oxygen in case of smoke inhalation by our furry friends (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
Some Prince Rupert senior citizens, like Anna, do not use the allocated shopping hours between 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. “They are too early for me,” Anna, who did not want her last name used, said. Anna shops with her home-made masks and gloves to protect herself from COVID-19. She got the pattern off the internet for the masks and made them herself. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Prince Rupert seniors are often not able to purchase groceries

Shopping hours, panic buying makes basic essentials extremely difficult for those at high risk

  • Apr 2, 2020
Some Prince Rupert senior citizens, like Anna, do not use the allocated shopping hours between 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. “They are too early for me,” Anna, who did not want her last name used, said. Anna shops with her home-made masks and gloves to protect herself from COVID-19. She got the pattern off the internet for the masks and made them herself. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
Prince Rupert mayor Lee Brain, North Coast Transition Society program manager Grainne Barthe and North Coast Transition Society executive director Christine White announced the location of a new emergency shelter on Nov. 17, 2017. (Matthew Allen/The Northern View)

City gives no response to homelessness concerns

City demands shelter close, but no response to pleas from shelter to open Jim Ciccone Civic Centre

  • Apr 1, 2020
Prince Rupert mayor Lee Brain, North Coast Transition Society program manager Grainne Barthe and North Coast Transition Society executive director Christine White announced the location of a new emergency shelter on Nov. 17, 2017. (Matthew Allen/The Northern View)
B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix and Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry. (B.C. government)

Fourteen confirmed cases in Northern Health Region

Four cases in acute care

  • Mar 31, 2020
B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix and Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry. (B.C. government)
New parents Eliza and Dalyn Lybbert show off their new born son, Grayson on March 30, to a drive by parade of passing friends below their apartment balcony. The family can not have visitors due to the social distancing and self isolation rules of COVID-19. Grayson was born March 20. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Parade of welcome and love in Prince Rupert

Friends welcome new baby in drive by visit

  • Mar 30, 2020
New parents Eliza and Dalyn Lybbert show off their new born son, Grayson on March 30, to a drive by parade of passing friends below their apartment balcony. The family can not have visitors due to the social distancing and self isolation rules of COVID-19. Grayson was born March 20. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
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Reports of gunshots

No shooting according to RCMP

  • Mar 30, 2020
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Jennifer Rice, MLA for North Coast said wage subsidy is available to businesses who have lost 30 per cent during COVID-19 and is available to business of any size from ten to 1000 employees and is back dated to March 15. (File photo)

Wage Subsidy up to 75 per cent announced

Businesses who have had a 30 per cent decrease can apply

  • Mar 30, 2020
Jennifer Rice, MLA for North Coast said wage subsidy is available to businesses who have lost 30 per cent during COVID-19 and is available to business of any size from ten to 1000 employees and is back dated to March 15. (File photo)
2018 Easter colouring contest winner, Madison Beckwith for 9-12 age category with her basket and winning picture. (File photo)

Easter colouring contest starts today

Submit your coloured picture by April 9

2018 Easter colouring contest winner, Madison Beckwith for 9-12 age category with her basket and winning picture. (File photo)
B.C. Premier John Horgan announces B.C. is working on its own economic aid package, B.C. legislature, March 17, 2020. (B.C. government)

States of local emergency suspended by province

Extraordinary powers are being used to issue ministerial orders by the B.C. government

  • Mar 26, 2020
B.C. Premier John Horgan announces B.C. is working on its own economic aid package, B.C. legislature, March 17, 2020. (B.C. government)
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UPDATE: Mother of missing Indigenous woman pleads for her safe return

23-year-old Shaylanna Lewis, who also uses the surname Brown, was last seen on March 21

  • Mar 26, 2020
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