K-J Millar

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Prince Rupert Tim Horton’s donated $8,4347.45 raised from Smile Cookie week May 1 to 8, to assist North Coast Health Improvement Society with new hospital equipment.

Tim Horton’s Smile Cookies bring warmth to newborns in Prince Rupert

More than $8,000 donated to North Coast Health Coast Improvement Society

Prince Rupert Tim Horton’s donated $8,4347.45 raised from Smile Cookie week May 1 to 8, to assist North Coast Health Improvement Society with new hospital equipment.
Max Erwin, on Sept. 29, 2021 is a Prince Rupert Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue team member who won a CEO award of excellence for his dedication. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Kids Don’t Float, PFDs do – Safe Boating Week in Prince Rupert

Free loaner lifejackets for children available for a safer sail

Max Erwin, on Sept. 29, 2021 is a Prince Rupert Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue team member who won a CEO award of excellence for his dedication. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
Thanks to a $15,000 donation, from the PRPA Community Investment Fund announced on May 17, the interior of Acropolis Manor has been transformed into a bright and colourful environment to assist those with dementia.

Prince Rupert Port Authority donates $15,000 to long term care facility

New el fresco atmosphere at Acropolis Manor helps those with dementia

Thanks to a $15,000 donation, from the PRPA Community Investment Fund announced on May 17, the interior of Acropolis Manor has been transformed into a bright and colourful environment to assist those with dementia.
The BC Annual Dance Competition awarded the Performers of the Year in the junior, intermediate and senior categories at the gala on May 13. From left to right, Claire McCaffery, Hannah Swanson, Valen Von Den Steinen. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

B.C. Annual Dance Competition results

Dancers from Prince Rupert, Terrace and Prince George performed at gala

The BC Annual Dance Competition awarded the Performers of the Year in the junior, intermediate and senior categories at the gala on May 13. From left to right, Claire McCaffery, Hannah Swanson, Valen Von Den Steinen. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice and Constituency Assistance Georgia Riddell are serving up hotdogs at a community barbeque on May 16. Rice wants people to be aware of International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia celebrated on May 17 around the globe. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

North Coast MLA, Jennifer Rice, encourages people to find their place on the rainbow

May 17 celebrated as International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice and Constituency Assistance Georgia Riddell are serving up hotdogs at a community barbeque on May 16. Rice wants people to be aware of International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia celebrated on May 17 around the globe. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice hosted a community barbeque on May 16 to engage with constituents after returning from the last legislative session. (Photo; K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Barbeque in Prince Rupert to connect with residents nourishes North Coast MLA’s soul

Jennifer Rice hosted community barbeque on May 16

North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice hosted a community barbeque on May 16 to engage with constituents after returning from the last legislative session. (Photo; K-J Millar/The Northern View)
Blake Ciotoli of the Prince Rupert swim team completes the back stroke at the Regional Championship held in the city on May 13 and 4. (Photo: supplied/Ashley Wilson Photography)

14 Prince Rupert swimmers receive medals at regional competition

More than 92 swimmers from P.R., Kitimat, Terrace and Smithers attended

Blake Ciotoli of the Prince Rupert swim team completes the back stroke at the Regional Championship held in the city on May 13 and 4. (Photo: supplied/Ashley Wilson Photography)
Michael Shore, owner of Digby Towers said he has invested more than $9 million to renovate the property and every unit has a view. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Parking woes remedied, 60-unit building in Prince Rupert has go-ahead for occupancy

Digby Towers set to swing open doors on June 1

Michael Shore, owner of Digby Towers said he has invested more than $9 million to renovate the property and every unit has a view. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
Owners of the Crest Hotel, Tina Smith and her husband Steve Smith sit with business partner Scott Farwell, in front of the hotel’s crest designed by her father and original owner. The family owned business was sold after 62 years to Gitxaala Enterprise Corporation on May 1. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Crest Hotel in Prince Rupert – an insignia of Kaien Island’s landscape

History of Crest Hotel

Owners of the Crest Hotel, Tina Smith and her husband Steve Smith sit with business partner Scott Farwell, in front of the hotel’s crest designed by her father and original owner. The family owned business was sold after 62 years to Gitxaala Enterprise Corporation on May 1. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
Cassidy Nelson, Charysse Williams and Harmony H. students at Prince Rupert Middle School set up for the clothing walk to be held on May 17 where pupils get to choose one complete outfit of new duds from good quality donated clothing. Donations are being sought. (Photo: supplied)

Clothing walk for Prince Rupert Middle School looking for donations

The annual event allows student one complete new outfit to call their own

Cassidy Nelson, Charysse Williams and Harmony H. students at Prince Rupert Middle School set up for the clothing walk to be held on May 17 where pupils get to choose one complete outfit of new duds from good quality donated clothing. Donations are being sought. (Photo: supplied)
Police deploy a taser on a man allegedly resisting arrest after being approached by police officers on May 14. (Photo: Video still/Facebook)

Prince Rupert police use taser to subdue uncooperative suspect

Decision was made when other pain compliance methods failed, says RCMP

Police deploy a taser on a man allegedly resisting arrest after being approached by police officers on May 14. (Photo: Video still/Facebook)
The Writer’s Club at Charles Hays Secondary School has published the second volume of “The Zone” a compilation of short stories composed by the young authors. A book signing was held at the school on May 11 where books were on sale for $15. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern)

Young Prince Rupert authors in ‘The Zone’

CHSS publishes story compilation for second year

The Writer’s Club at Charles Hays Secondary School has published the second volume of “The Zone” a compilation of short stories composed by the young authors. A book signing was held at the school on May 11 where books were on sale for $15. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern)
Prince Rupert RCMP, on May 10, is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Tre Brody Burtram Spencer-Wilson. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View) Prince Rupert RCMP, on May 10, is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Tre Brody Burtram Spencer-Wilson. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Wanted Wednesday: Tre Brody Burtram Spencer-Wilson

Police request assistance in locating suspect

Prince Rupert RCMP, on May 10, is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Tre Brody Burtram Spencer-Wilson. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View) Prince Rupert RCMP, on May 10, is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Tre Brody Burtram Spencer-Wilson. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
Kaiya Storey and Aurora Martin were just two of the guides leading the free Olde Time Trolley tours on April 29 to introduce Prince Rupert’s newest tourist attraction to residents. The fleet of eight trollies will be trundling around the city to significant and historic stops on the tour route. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Prince Rupert’s new trollies ring bell of interest to transport tourists into history

The new Olde Time Trolley Company will operate year-round

Kaiya Storey and Aurora Martin were just two of the guides leading the free Olde Time Trolley tours on April 29 to introduce Prince Rupert’s newest tourist attraction to residents. The fleet of eight trollies will be trundling around the city to significant and historic stops on the tour route. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
Gaagwiis Jason Alsop president of the Haida Nation addresses the Legislative Assembly on May 9 to witness the passing of the Haida Nation Recognition Act and explaining it’s significance to the people. (Photo: Wolfgang Depner/Black Press Media)

Province recognizes Haida Nation self-governance with legislation

Haida Nation Recognition Act announced in ceremony at legislature May 9

Gaagwiis Jason Alsop president of the Haida Nation addresses the Legislative Assembly on May 9 to witness the passing of the Haida Nation Recognition Act and explaining it’s significance to the people. (Photo: Wolfgang Depner/Black Press Media)
NDP MLAs from across the province show off their painted nails in support of 8-year-old Shemar Williams of Prince Rupert’s SD 52, who had his nail polish removed by his Grade 2 teacher, which his parents allege was inappropriate behaviour. (Photo: Supplied)

MLAs paint nails in support of Prince Rupert schoolboy allegedly bullied by teacher

North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice and colleagues displayed some colour in the Legislature on May 8

NDP MLAs from across the province show off their painted nails in support of 8-year-old Shemar Williams of Prince Rupert’s SD 52, who had his nail polish removed by his Grade 2 teacher, which his parents allege was inappropriate behaviour. (Photo: Supplied)
Construction on a new helicopter pad in Lax Kw’alaams should be completed by August, the Band stated in a release on May 9. (Photo: supplied)

New helipad in Lax Kw’alaams near Prince Rupert

Construction should take 12 weeks and be completed by August

Construction on a new helicopter pad in Lax Kw’alaams should be completed by August, the Band stated in a release on May 9. (Photo: supplied)
A potential of $40 million in borrowing will be decided at the Prince Rupert City council meeting on May 8, after the fourth reading of the Five-year Financial Plan. First, second and third reading occurred four days prior on May 4. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern view)

$205 M needed for 26 km of water and sewer lines in Prince Rupert

City Council to approve up to $40 M in borrowing at May 8 meeting

A potential of $40 million in borrowing will be decided at the Prince Rupert City council meeting on May 8, after the fourth reading of the Five-year Financial Plan. First, second and third reading occurred four days prior on May 4. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern view)
Prince Rupert’s newest Canadian citizens, Haprinder Singh, his wife Sandeep Kaur, and son Abhinoor Gill, said they are proud to be able to celebrate their culture at events such as the Indo-Canadian dance evening at the Lester Centre on April 25.

New Canadian citizens dance to embrace life in Prince Rupert

Harpinder Singh and his family took citizenship oath on April 13

Prince Rupert’s newest Canadian citizens, Haprinder Singh, his wife Sandeep Kaur, and son Abhinoor Gill, said they are proud to be able to celebrate their culture at events such as the Indo-Canadian dance evening at the Lester Centre on April 25.
Kaiya Storey and Aurora Martin were just two of the guides leading the free Olde Time Trolley tours on April 29 to introduce Prince Rupert’s newest tourist attraction to residents. The fleet of eight trollies will be trundling around the city to significant and historic stops on the tour route. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Prince Rupert’s new trollies ring bell of interest to transport tourists into history

The new Olde Time Trolley Company will operate year-round

Kaiya Storey and Aurora Martin were just two of the guides leading the free Olde Time Trolley tours on April 29 to introduce Prince Rupert’s newest tourist attraction to residents. The fleet of eight trollies will be trundling around the city to significant and historic stops on the tour route. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)