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Internet and data services have been disrupted to Prince Rupert due to a rockslide in North Bend. Repair crews are on site, but there is no estimate of repair time as rock rubble needs to be cleared first, CityWest said.

Internet woes for CityWest customers

Rockslide severs internet and data lines to Prince Rupert

  • Feb 4, 2020
Internet and data services have been disrupted to Prince Rupert due to a rockslide in North Bend. Repair crews are on site, but there is no estimate of repair time as rock rubble needs to be cleared first, CityWest said.
A snowfall warning is in effect for the North Coast-Inland sections. (Natalia Balcerzak/Terrace Standard)

Another snowfall warning in effect for Terrace, Kitimat and Stewart

A total of 15 to 25 cm of snowfall is expected

  • Feb 3, 2020
A snowfall warning is in effect for the North Coast-Inland sections. (Natalia Balcerzak/Terrace Standard)
Wolverines goalie Keano Wilson digs the puck out of his net after another Prince Rupert goal during their comeback effort. Teal Burns had a hat trick in the Rampage’s 6-5 double overtime win, which sees Rupert finish the season at 12-3-1. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)

Prince Rupert splits final homestand, finish regular season second overall

The Rampage will play Hazelton in the playoffs after loss to Terrace and win against the Wolverines

  • Feb 3, 2020
Wolverines goalie Keano Wilson digs the puck out of his net after another Prince Rupert goal during their comeback effort. Teal Burns had a hat trick in the Rampage’s 6-5 double overtime win, which sees Rupert finish the season at 12-3-1. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)
As part of each Sugar Shack for the past ten years, balloon artist Mike Calli and his wife Elaine Calli wouldn't miss a year. "I love the sugar pie," Elaine Calli said. (Photo by: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Sugar Shack Satisfaction

AFFNO tenth anniversary sellout sweetness

  • Feb 3, 2020
As part of each Sugar Shack for the past ten years, balloon artist Mike Calli and his wife Elaine Calli wouldn't miss a year. "I love the sugar pie," Elaine Calli said. (Photo by: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
Premium wood pellets  - demand is out-weighing supply due to production shortages. Feb. 1, 2020. (Photo:K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Wood pellets are a hot commodity

Supply of wood burning pellets resumes

  • Feb 3, 2020
Premium wood pellets  - demand is out-weighing supply due to production shortages. Feb. 1, 2020. (Photo:K-J Millar/The Northern View)
The nose gear of a Westjet Q-400 partially collapsed while landing in Terrace Jan. 31. (Contributed photo)
The nose gear of a Westjet Q-400 partially collapsed while landing in Terrace Jan. 31. (Contributed photo)
Audience members danced in the aisles and hopped up on stage in enthusiasm for Bon Debarras, the French Canadian trio who delighted the audience at the Lester Center on Jan. 30.  Audience member seen here is Sarah Evans. (Photo: K-J Millar)

Bon Debarras had audience dancing in the aisles

French Canadian folk trio at Lester Centre

  • Feb 1, 2020
Audience members danced in the aisles and hopped up on stage in enthusiasm for Bon Debarras, the French Canadian trio who delighted the audience at the Lester Center on Jan. 30.  Audience member seen here is Sarah Evans. (Photo: K-J Millar)
The Prince Rupert Gymnastics Association athletes await their scores during competition in Smithers. (Submitted photo)

Prince Rupert gymnasts roll at Smithers gymnastics competition

Rupert athletes a mainstay on the podium, all qualify for provincials

  • Jan 31, 2020
The Prince Rupert Gymnastics Association athletes await their scores during competition in Smithers. (Submitted photo)
Hyla McQuaid from Charles Hays edged out Mady Edgars from Haida Gwaii for the gold in their showdown. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)

Wrestling tournaments return to Prince Rupert

Prince Rupert, Haida Gwaii and Hazelton wrestlers took part ahead of the upcoming Zones

  • Jan 31, 2020
Hyla McQuaid from Charles Hays edged out Mady Edgars from Haida Gwaii for the gold in their showdown. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)
High winds on Jan. 30 downed large a tree on the corner of Piggot and 6th Ave. East. Wind warnings were issued for Prince Rupert and Haida Gwaii. (Photo: Melissa Boutilier/The Northern View)

UPDATED: Wind warnings lifted

Wind warnings for North Coast region, toppled trees and ferries were left in dock

  • Jan 30, 2020
High winds on Jan. 30 downed large a tree on the corner of Piggot and 6th Ave. East. Wind warnings were issued for Prince Rupert and Haida Gwaii. (Photo: Melissa Boutilier/The Northern View)
Health warning signs at reception area of Prince Rupert Regional Hospital. Visitors and patients were advised to enter for visitation only if urgent. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Flu outbreak in Prince Rupert, patients told to go elsewhere

An influenza outbreak have been declared by the medical officer at Northern Health.

  • Jan 28, 2020
Health warning signs at reception area of Prince Rupert Regional Hospital. Visitors and patients were advised to enter for visitation only if urgent. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
Entrance at Prince Rupert Regional Hospital displays posters warning visitors of influenza outbreak, Jan.28. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Influenza confirmed in Prince Rupert, but it is not coronavirus

Northern Health advise the influenza out break in Prince Rupert is not coronavirus

  • Jan 28, 2020
Entrance at Prince Rupert Regional Hospital displays posters warning visitors of influenza outbreak, Jan.28. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
BC Ferries’ Northern Expedition. (File photo)

Anticipated adverse weather leads to ferry rescheduling, Prince Rupert and Haida Gwaii

Sailing for the Northern Expedition, Skidegate has been revised by BC Ferries

  • Jan 27, 2020
BC Ferries’ Northern Expedition. (File photo)
Canfisco in Prince Rupert may be the new home for the Prince Rupert Gymnastics Association. (Ed Evans / The Northern View)

City to lease space at Canfisco site, PRGA top of list

The Prince Rupert Gymnastics Association has plans to expand their facilities

  • Jan 27, 2020
Canfisco in Prince Rupert may be the new home for the Prince Rupert Gymnastics Association. (Ed Evans / The Northern View)
Terrace River Kings forward Connor Beauchemin skates in to score on Williams Lake Stampeders goaltender Zach Straza en route to a 9-3 victory. (Greg Sabatino photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

River Kings dethrone Rampage to reclaim first place in CIHL standings

Terrace is heading to Rupert rivals Jan. 31 in what will be a pivotal match for first place

  • Jan 27, 2020
Terrace River Kings forward Connor Beauchemin skates in to score on Williams Lake Stampeders goaltender Zach Straza en route to a 9-3 victory. (Greg Sabatino photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
Damage caused to one of four vehicles at a Coastal Propane fire on Jan. 22. The incident is under investigation. (Photo by Ed Evans/the Northern View)

Three fires in two days

Fires crews kept busy in Prince Rupert

  • Jan 27, 2020
Damage caused to one of four vehicles at a Coastal Propane fire on Jan. 22. The incident is under investigation. (Photo by Ed Evans/the Northern View)
A Jan. 26 power outage knocked out service to Prince Rupert’s downtown, and more. (BC Hydro map)

UPDATE: Power restored after outage in Prince Rupert

Power was out in the entire downtown area for a time on Sunday afternoon

  • Jan 26, 2020
A Jan. 26 power outage knocked out service to Prince Rupert’s downtown, and more. (BC Hydro map)
AlaskCAN International LNG in investigating a site near Prince Rupert, just across the Canadian border in Alaskan waters for the prospect of a floating natural gas terminal. In this map the bore holes between Wales Island B.C. and Sitklan Island, Alaska are shown.  (Photo courtesy State of Alaska)

New LNG terminal near Prince Rupert proposed

AlaskCAN International LNG wants terminal just over Canadian border, but using B.C gas

  • Jan 24, 2020
AlaskCAN International LNG in investigating a site near Prince Rupert, just across the Canadian border in Alaskan waters for the prospect of a floating natural gas terminal. In this map the bore holes between Wales Island B.C. and Sitklan Island, Alaska are shown.  (Photo courtesy State of Alaska)
Melanie Mark, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training, (centre, back row) poses with graduates from the Kitselas First Nation’s training program, following Thursday’s announcement. (Jenna Cocullo / The Northern View)

Kitselas receive $1.2M boost for apprenticeship development program, open to Tsimshian and Haisla Nations

Melanie Mark, Minister of Advanced Education announces $7.5M for six Indigenous training programs

  • Jan 23, 2020
Melanie Mark, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training, (centre, back row) poses with graduates from the Kitselas First Nation’s training program, following Thursday’s announcement. (Jenna Cocullo / The Northern View)
The Alaska Marine Highway’s ferry Matanuska will sail to Prince Rupert 4 times per month. (Michael Penn

Prince Rupert makes the cut in draft Alaska Marine Highway System schedule

Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities releases proposed AMHS schedule

  • Jan 23, 2020
The Alaska Marine Highway’s ferry Matanuska will sail to Prince Rupert 4 times per month. (Michael Penn