Business

Longshore union had threatened walkout at ports

This spring Rupert Square Shopping Centre plans to update its signage and will begin by making changes to the Second Avenue side of the building.

Prince Rupert telecom company, CityWest, has picked a new CEO after months of searching. William R. Craig will be taking over for outgoing CEO Rob Brown on April 18th.

A fundraising evening held at Opa Sushi Restaurant in Prince Rupert last week raised over $3,200 for the Red Cross’s earthquake and tsunami relief efforts.

The agency that provided employment and other job services to northwest Aboriginal people closed up shop March 31, ending more than 17 years of operations.

Shear Pleasure’s owner Marlene McIntyre recently celebrated three decades of business in Prince Rupert by adding even more to her “head to toe” menu of services.

The Pioneer Backpackers Inn, has just about finished a year-long renovation to its facilities.

The Prince Rupert Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting last Wednesday to swear in a new president and board members.

Since its opening, the port has proven to be an important aspect of Prince Rupert's economy and has provided many jobs for Prince Rupert's unemployed. It continues to be a successful port and is one of the fastest growing container ports in the world.

Two hundred delegates have signed up for the 2011 National Aboriginal Business Opportunities Conference, which is taking place in Prince Rupert on April 12.