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Woman robbed in west end

Minor injuries in purse robbery

  • Mar 2, 2020
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Cheslatta Carrier Nation and Rio Tinto sign a historic 'New Day' agreement. (Laura Blackwell photo)

Cheslatta Carrier Nation and Rio Tinto sign a historic agreement

The Cheslatta Carrier Nation and Rio Tinto signed the New Day agreement,…

  • Feb 28, 2020
Cheslatta Carrier Nation and Rio Tinto sign a historic 'New Day' agreement. (Laura Blackwell photo)
‘Renovicted tenants at Pinecrest Townhomes report garbage is piling up and the collection has not been renewed by the unknown new owners who issued more than 39 eviction notices on Feb. 26. (K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Hundreds of Prince Rupert renters evicted

Renovictions in Prince Rupert leaving more than 47 families, 200-plus people in two days, from two different properties without a place to live

  • Feb 28, 2020
‘Renovicted tenants at Pinecrest Townhomes report garbage is piling up and the collection has not been renewed by the unknown new owners who issued more than 39 eviction notices on Feb. 26. (K-J Millar/The Northern View)
International Women's Day is March 8. Read about The Northern View's contest to support female empowerment. (Stock photo)

International Women’s Day contest starts March 5

The Northern View supports women in business

International Women's Day is March 8. Read about The Northern View's contest to support female empowerment. (Stock photo)
Northern View and it’s staff, Melissa Boutilier (L), Meghan Proteau (R) and Flammy Flamingo (C) support anti-bullying by wearing pink shirts to work on Feb. 26. Did your wear a pink shirt to work? (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Rupert residents show anti-bullying support

Are you wearing a pink shirt today? Send us your photos!

  • Feb 26, 2020
Northern View and it’s staff, Melissa Boutilier (L), Meghan Proteau (R) and Flammy Flamingo (C) support anti-bullying by wearing pink shirts to work on Feb. 26. Did your wear a pink shirt to work? (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
City work crews investigate a water main break at McBride and First which flooded the intersection on Feb. 25. (K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Water main break – McBride and First

Ten inch water main break flooded intersection

  • Feb 26, 2020
City work crews investigate a water main break at McBride and First which flooded the intersection on Feb. 25. (K-J Millar/The Northern View)
Ana Pereira, Educational Assistant, has been serving up breakfast at Prince Rupert Middle School for nine years. She was assisted on Feb. 25 by Brett Clapperton, advisor of community investments for Breakfast Club of Canada at the official launch of the food program at P.R.M.S. (Photo by: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Breakfast Club of Canada launches the day right

P.R.M.S. students are fed the benefits of community partnerships

  • Feb 25, 2020
Ana Pereira, Educational Assistant, has been serving up breakfast at Prince Rupert Middle School for nine years. She was assisted on Feb. 25 by Brett Clapperton, advisor of community investments for Breakfast Club of Canada at the official launch of the food program at P.R.M.S. (Photo by: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
Proposed 2020 Prince Rupert operations budget was announced at the city council meeting on Feb. 25 and will see the largest investment into road infrastructure in recent history, Lee Brain, mayor said. (Photo by: Shannon Lough / The Northern View)

Budget is dam good!

Proposed 2020 budget include no tax increase and road repaving

  • Feb 25, 2020
Proposed 2020 Prince Rupert operations budget was announced at the city council meeting on Feb. 25 and will see the largest investment into road infrastructure in recent history, Lee Brain, mayor said. (Photo by: Shannon Lough / The Northern View)
Two new lions, gifted from the Chinese Council, were awakened at the eye dotting ceremony on Feb. 22 at the Chinese Association new year festival. (Photo K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Chinese New Year celebrates 2020 year of the rat

Lions woken in rare traditional Chinese New Year ceremony

  • Feb 24, 2020
Two new lions, gifted from the Chinese Council, were awakened at the eye dotting ceremony on Feb. 22 at the Chinese Association new year festival. (Photo K-J Millar/The Northern View)
A cab from Kalum Kabs was stolen off the company lot on Lakelse Avenue on Feb. 16 and found destroyed alongside Hwy 16 on the riverbank at the Basalt Creek Rest Area. (Facebook Photo)

Terrace cab stolen, found destroyed along Hwy 16 riverbank at rest stop near Prince Rupert

Driver was sent to hospital after stealing the running vehicle from company lot

  • Feb 24, 2020
A cab from Kalum Kabs was stolen off the company lot on Lakelse Avenue on Feb. 16 and found destroyed alongside Hwy 16 on the riverbank at the Basalt Creek Rest Area. (Facebook Photo)
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Rampage up against the wall

River Kings defeat Rampage in Game 1 of CIHL best-of three semi-finals

  • Feb 22, 2020
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China Ocean Shipping’s (COSCO) Antwerp unloads at the Port of Prince Rupert. Currently the port is under no travel restrictions or protocols to prevent any possible transmission of the coronavirus from international ships.

Port of Prince Rupert currently under no orders to watch for coronavirus spread to northern B.C.

No protocols, crew disembarkation rules for PRPA despite coronavirus freight, cruise ship fears.

China Ocean Shipping’s (COSCO) Antwerp unloads at the Port of Prince Rupert. Currently the port is under no travel restrictions or protocols to prevent any possible transmission of the coronavirus from international ships.
Rainmakers take on defending champs in opening round of Jr. Boys Basketball championships

Rainmakers take on defending champs in opening round of Jr. Boys Basketball championships

Prince Rupert basketball club to take on province's best in Langley on Saturday

  • Feb 21, 2020
Rainmakers take on defending champs in opening round of Jr. Boys Basketball championships
The Prince Rupert and District Chamber of Commerce is set to interview 250 local buisness owners about challenges and future opportunities. (Photo: Alex Kurial / The Northern View)

Chamber of Commerce to interview local business owners

Over 250 Prince Rupert area businesses to be surveyed

  • Feb 19, 2020
The Prince Rupert and District Chamber of Commerce is set to interview 250 local buisness owners about challenges and future opportunities. (Photo: Alex Kurial / The Northern View)
Brittaney Finnigan is assisting in facilitating a free autism awareness workshop, hosted by AutismBC on Feb. 22 at the Highliner, for those navigating their journey through the assessment and diagnosis process. Finnigan is seen here with Sarah MacCarthy at the Autism and Family Support Fair. (Photo: Matthew Allen / The Northern View)

Navigating the autism journey workshop

Free workshop hosted by AutsimBC in P.R. on Feb. 22

  • Feb 18, 2020
Brittaney Finnigan is assisting in facilitating a free autism awareness workshop, hosted by AutismBC on Feb. 22 at the Highliner, for those navigating their journey through the assessment and diagnosis process. Finnigan is seen here with Sarah MacCarthy at the Autism and Family Support Fair. (Photo: Matthew Allen / The Northern View)
Prince Rupert City Hall. (File photo)

Prince Rupert launches community review plan

Prince Rupert launches community review plan with online survery

  • Feb 18, 2020
Prince Rupert City Hall. (File photo)
Carved acai bowls with traditional First Nations carvings, by Clint Adams of Prince Rupert. Over 50 vendors were in attendance at the annual All Native Basketball Tournament in the city from Feb. 9 to Feb. 15. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Carving talent on display at ANBT

Clint Adams carves tradtional First Nations designs in copper, silver, gold and wood

  • Feb 17, 2020
Carved acai bowls with traditional First Nations carvings, by Clint Adams of Prince Rupert. Over 50 vendors were in attendance at the annual All Native Basketball Tournament in the city from Feb. 9 to Feb. 15. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
New Aiyansh are the 2020 All Native Basketball Tournament Masters Division champions. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)

New Aiyansh stun Hydaburg to claim first ever All Native Masters Division title

Buzzer beating three pointer by Rich Wolff caps wild comeback; Justin Adams chosen as MVP

  • Feb 17, 2020
New Aiyansh are the 2020 All Native Basketball Tournament Masters Division champions. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)
Austin Weir tracks the puck during Game 2 action between the Prince Rupert Rampage and Hazelton Wolverines in the CIHL playoffs. Hazelton would win the game 4-3 in double overtime, but a 6-4 win by the Rampage the next day would clinch the series for Prince Rupert. (Photo gallery by KJ Millar)

Prince Rupert Rampage go the distance to knock off Hazelton

Sunday afternoon victory caps off contentious series; Terrace River Kings up next

  • Feb 17, 2020
Austin Weir tracks the puck during Game 2 action between the Prince Rupert Rampage and Hazelton Wolverines in the CIHL playoffs. Hazelton would win the game 4-3 in double overtime, but a 6-4 win by the Rampage the next day would clinch the series for Prince Rupert. (Photo gallery by KJ Millar)
The Haisla team from Kitamaat are champions for the third straight year following a thorough win over Hazelton. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)

Kitamaat women complete the three-peat at All Native

Haisla team unstoppable in final as they rout Hazelton; Adelia Paul back to back MVP

  • Feb 16, 2020
The Haisla team from Kitamaat are champions for the third straight year following a thorough win over Hazelton. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)