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Charles Hayes Secondary School seniors students are disappointed in the cancellation of the spring break trip to India amidst COVID-19 concerns. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

ONGOING UPDATES: Updated Cancellations for March 17

Prince Rupert sports, events, gatherings postponed, cancelled or suspended due to global pandemic

Charles Hayes Secondary School seniors students are disappointed in the cancellation of the spring break trip to India amidst COVID-19 concerns. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
The Oceania Regatta docks in the Prince Rupert harbour in 2017. Shannon Lough photo

Cruise ship ban to hit Prince Rupert hard

Ottawa prohibits all international cruise ships from docking in Canada, including Prince Rupert, amid COVID-19 fears

  • Mar 13, 2020
The Oceania Regatta docks in the Prince Rupert harbour in 2017. Shannon Lough photo
Pacific Aurora Homes is developing the ‘Drake Heights’ multi-unit housing property on Drake Cres and Prince Rupert Blvd. Steve Southgate of Ascar North Contracting fells trees at a fast pace. (Photo by: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

New housing development on Drake Cres. is underway

Condos and town-homes to be built by Pacific Aurora

  • Mar 13, 2020
Pacific Aurora Homes is developing the ‘Drake Heights’ multi-unit housing property on Drake Cres and Prince Rupert Blvd. Steve Southgate of Ascar North Contracting fells trees at a fast pace. (Photo by: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
Gitmaxmak’ay Nisga’a Society have purchased the Maverick store in Port Edward and will be completing up grades in the next few months. (Photo: Bo Millar/The Northern View)

Nisga’a Society acquires Port Edward Maverick Mart

More variety for residents

  • Mar 13, 2020
Gitmaxmak’ay Nisga’a Society have purchased the Maverick store in Port Edward and will be completing up grades in the next few months. (Photo: Bo Millar/The Northern View)
The City of Prince Rupert has announced the completion of its Child Care Assessment and Action Plan with the need for 49 more spaces to service the current demand. (Black Press Media File)

Prince Rupert Child Assessment and Action Plan Complete

City plan lists 49 spaces needed as well as more consideration for shift workers

  • Mar 11, 2020
The City of Prince Rupert has announced the completion of its Child Care Assessment and Action Plan with the need for 49 more spaces to service the current demand. (Black Press Media File)
Port Edward Fire and Rescue will benefit from $25, 000 in provincial funding to replace equipment and upgrade training.

Provincial funds set detachment on fire

$25, 000 to up-grade equipment and training

  • Mar 11, 2020
Port Edward Fire and Rescue will benefit from $25, 000 in provincial funding to replace equipment and upgrade training.
(BLACK PRESS file photo)

Man wanted in connection with armed home invasion

Do not approach Jessie Millwater

  • Mar 10, 2020
(BLACK PRESS file photo)
Funding will be received by Prince Rupert School District 52, for maintenance upgrades on several area schools (K-J Millar/The Northern View)

S.D. 52 to benefit from $900,000

Funding to complete maintenance upgrades is announced by NDP

  • Mar 10, 2020
Funding will be received by Prince Rupert School District 52, for maintenance upgrades on several area schools (K-J Millar/The Northern View)
Rupert Lawn and Garden is currently under construction on March 7, waiting for it’s new green house, a modified Canadian state-of-the-art hydroponic grow system, which will provide locally grown food produce to residents and restaurants in Prince Rupert. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Hydroponic greenhouse to be rooted in Prince Rupert

GNS to grow $175, 000 grant into sustainable food source

  • Mar 8, 2020
Rupert Lawn and Garden is currently under construction on March 7, waiting for it’s new green house, a modified Canadian state-of-the-art hydroponic grow system, which will provide locally grown food produce to residents and restaurants in Prince Rupert. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Curling Club back on the ice

Funding from NDIT allows for new ice cooling facility

  • Mar 6, 2020
The critical efforts and contributions of Indigenous women, starting in the 1880’s, progressed the development of the B.C. fishing industry. They worked alongside family members in boats harvesting salmon and provided labour in the canneries that dotted the province’s coast. Indigenous women also participated in other industries such as mining. (Photo provided by BC Labour Heritage Centre)

International Women’s Day

Missions and biographies

  • Mar 6, 2020
The critical efforts and contributions of Indigenous women, starting in the 1880’s, progressed the development of the B.C. fishing industry. They worked alongside family members in boats harvesting salmon and provided labour in the canneries that dotted the province’s coast. Indigenous women also participated in other industries such as mining. (Photo provided by BC Labour Heritage Centre)

Decision rendered by National Newsmedia Council in complaint against The Northern View

Corrective action and best practices cited as reason for decision

Balconies piled with garbage at Pinecrest Townhomes where tenants report garbage services have not been renewed. More than 39 families received eviction notices on Feb. 26. (K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Evictions necessary for Prince Rupert housing situation: Pinecrest Restoration Initiative

Numbered company issuing renovictions offering compensation, restoring garbage services

  • Mar 5, 2020
Balconies piled with garbage at Pinecrest Townhomes where tenants report garbage services have not been renewed. More than 39 families received eviction notices on Feb. 26. (K-J Millar/The Northern View)
Cast of Ballet Jorgen’s Anne of Green Gables at the Lester Centre on Feb. 25 in Prince Rupert. Over 300 audience members attended the classical event. (Photo by: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Prince Rupert dancers on pointe in world premier ballet tour

Anne of Green Gables spotlighted Spectrum students

  • Mar 5, 2020
Cast of Ballet Jorgen’s Anne of Green Gables at the Lester Centre on Feb. 25 in Prince Rupert. Over 300 audience members attended the classical event. (Photo by: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
One row of units at Pinecrest Townhouses, where every tenant of the multi-unit complex received an eviction notice for renovations. The rental market is currently as low as 1 per cent, leaving almost 200 residents with no where to go. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Tenants under eviction notice to meet today

Pinecrest and Oceanfront "evictees" to review options

  • Mar 5, 2020
One row of units at Pinecrest Townhouses, where every tenant of the multi-unit complex received an eviction notice for renovations. The rental market is currently as low as 1 per cent, leaving almost 200 residents with no where to go. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
A tree is down on March 10, from high winds on Hays Cove Ave. (Photo: M. Proteau/The Northern View)

Tree down on Hays Cove Ave.

Traffic should re-direct

  • Mar 5, 2020
A tree is down on March 10, from high winds on Hays Cove Ave. (Photo: M. Proteau/The Northern View)
Dai Fukasaku, chef of Fukasaku , a Prince Rupert sushi and seafood restaurant has paired with Cam McKeigan, head brewer at Smithers Brewing company for the Chowder Chowdown culinary competition in Vancouver. Both companies use local sourced and sustainable products. (Photo provided by Fukasaku)

Prince Rupert sustainable seafood showcased in Vancouver culinary competition

Fukasaku and Smithers Brewing team up for Chowder Chowdown

  • Mar 4, 2020
Dai Fukasaku, chef of Fukasaku , a Prince Rupert sushi and seafood restaurant has paired with Cam McKeigan, head brewer at Smithers Brewing company for the Chowder Chowdown culinary competition in Vancouver. Both companies use local sourced and sustainable products. (Photo provided by Fukasaku)

Addressing the over-heated elephant in the room

We stand corrected, and offer an apology to our readers, and anyone who took offence at wording that was shaped literally in the heat of reporting a major story.

(File photo BC Ferries)

BC Ferry cancelled

Sailings for March 5 and March 6 cancelled

  • Mar 2, 2020
(File photo BC Ferries)
Prince Rupert firefighters are battling a blaze at the CN Rail roundhouse on Prince Rupert’s waterfront.Photo by K-J Millar/The Northern View

UPDATE: RCMP arrest youth for suspected arson in CN Rail roundhouse blaze

No link to Wet'suwet'en support protests: RCMP

  • Mar 2, 2020
Prince Rupert firefighters are battling a blaze at the CN Rail roundhouse on Prince Rupert’s waterfront.Photo by K-J Millar/The Northern View