K-J Millar

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The Gitxaała Nation’s legal challenge opposing the province’s mining licence policies and procedures to protect land and resources returned to court on April 11 with intervenors presenting arguments backing the First Nation’s stance. Kitkatla, home of the Gitxaała Nation is shown in June 2022. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Intervenors speak up in court to support Gitxaała and Ehattesaht mining rights challenge

Mineral Tenure Act is the root cause of a host of problems - Jamie Kneen, BC Mining Law Reform Net.

The Gitxaała Nation’s legal challenge opposing the province’s mining licence policies and procedures to protect land and resources returned to court on April 11 with intervenors presenting arguments backing the First Nation’s stance. Kitkatla, home of the Gitxaała Nation is shown in June 2022. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
The Prince Rupert #7 Captain Cook Royal Canadian Sea Cadets extend their thanks to Major Novak for his visit on March 16 and for sharing his expertise with them. he is seen here working on drill with the youth.

A major visit for #7 Captain Cook Sea Cadets in Prince Rupert

Cadets were provided training and career advice

The Prince Rupert #7 Captain Cook Royal Canadian Sea Cadets extend their thanks to Major Novak for his visit on March 16 and for sharing his expertise with them. he is seen here working on drill with the youth.
Easter Bunny was out an about at the 2023 annual Rotary Easter Egg Hunt in Mariners Park, Prince Rupert on April 8. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Raining eggs in Prince Rupert at Rotary Club Easter event

Inclement weather did not deter young Easter bounty hunters

Easter Bunny was out an about at the 2023 annual Rotary Easter Egg Hunt in Mariners Park, Prince Rupert on April 8. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
Richard Pucci, director of operations for the City of Prince Rupert, points to a map on March 14 to show where the new water treatment facility will be constructed near the Woodworth Dam. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Dam construction positions Prince Rupert for the future

Once in a 100-year project is city’s 2022 generational legacy

Richard Pucci, director of operations for the City of Prince Rupert, points to a map on March 14 to show where the new water treatment facility will be constructed near the Woodworth Dam. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
Prince Rupert RCMP stated on April 5 an impaired driver was arrested after causing significant damage in a residential neighbourhood and tested more than two times the legal limit. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Prince Rupert man arrested after impaired driving crash

A residential neighbourhood in Prince Rupert felt the impact of an impaired…

Prince Rupert RCMP stated on April 5 an impaired driver was arrested after causing significant damage in a residential neighbourhood and tested more than two times the legal limit. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
Prince Rupert RCMP has issued a new Wanted Wednesday post on April 5, looking for a female suspect. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Prince Rupert RCMP Wanted Wednesday: Amanda Dawn Wilder

44-year-old-woman sought on Failure to Comply with Probation Order

Prince Rupert RCMP has issued a new Wanted Wednesday post on April 5, looking for a female suspect. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
The Gitxaała First Nation Flag flies in Kitkatla in June 2022. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Gitxaała Nation enters first-of-its-kind mineral rights challenge in B.C. Supreme Court

Legal action seeks to overturn mineral rights claims and suspend further claim in Gitxaała territory

The Gitxaała First Nation Flag flies in Kitkatla in June 2022. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
Rupert Runners held its first competitive event of the year on April 2 with the annual half marathon, 21.1-kilometre relay and 8-kilometre run. (Photo: Bo Millar/The Northern View)

Prince Rupert Runners head out on the highway looking for adventure

Participants born to be wild for half marathon, 21.1 km relay and 8 km run event

Rupert Runners held its first competitive event of the year on April 2 with the annual half marathon, 21.1-kilometre relay and 8-kilometre run. (Photo: Bo Millar/The Northern View)

People with disabilities face greater accessibility challenges in rural & Northern communities

Performance of federally regulated transport should be consistent across Canada - MP Taylor Bachrach

BC Settlement and Integration Services Coordinator Emmiline Millar identifies as a person with a disability. On March 30, she said she has experienced firsthand that more needs to be done in Prince Rupert for equitable and inclusive accessibility. She believes naivety exists from a lack of understanding as to what the real definition of accessibility is.

Prince Rupert to form Accessibility Committee to address inclusiveness

Expressions of interest accepted until April 7

BC Settlement and Integration Services Coordinator Emmiline Millar identifies as a person with a disability. On March 30, she said she has experienced firsthand that more needs to be done in Prince Rupert for equitable and inclusive accessibility. She believes naivety exists from a lack of understanding as to what the real definition of accessibility is.
Archbishop and Primate Linda Nicholls of the Anglican Church of Canada will tour the Northwest during Easter weekend, April 6 to 9, visiting eight different parishes and serving community members in the Smithers soup kitchen.

Nation’s first and only female Archbishop & Primate of Anglican Church of Canada to tour Northwest

Visit during Easter weekend will take Linda Nicholls to 8 parishes

Archbishop and Primate Linda Nicholls of the Anglican Church of Canada will tour the Northwest during Easter weekend, April 6 to 9, visiting eight different parishes and serving community members in the Smithers soup kitchen.
Prince Rupert Golf Club Course Superintendant Ryan O’Halloran and Head Golf Club Professional Shawn Fagan are encouraging members and the public to allow the grounds to be prepared before accessing the course. Public safety and damage to the course are concerns as the season opening has been delayed. See full story on page 2. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View

Prince Rupert Golf Club delayed season opening

Public requested to take care, stay off damaged grass and keep away from wolves

Prince Rupert Golf Club Course Superintendant Ryan O’Halloran and Head Golf Club Professional Shawn Fagan are encouraging members and the public to allow the grounds to be prepared before accessing the course. Public safety and damage to the course are concerns as the season opening has been delayed. See full story on page 2. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View
Prince Rupert dancer, Talyor Jackson received the first place trophy in each of the six categories of dance she entered at the Prince George Annual Dance Festival from March 11 to 17.

Prince Rupert students danced to success at Prince George competition

One dancer won first place in all events entered

Prince Rupert dancer, Talyor Jackson received the first place trophy in each of the six categories of dance she entered at the Prince George Annual Dance Festival from March 11 to 17.
CityWest announced a two-time $500,000 payment to the City of Prince Rupert to be made over the next two years to assist with the draft 2023 municipal budget and proposed 15.7 per cent property tax increase, (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

CityWest pledges $1M to Prince Rupert to soothe proposed 15.7 municipal tax increase wound

The city-owned corporation will pay $500K in 2023 and again in 2024

CityWest announced a two-time $500,000 payment to the City of Prince Rupert to be made over the next two years to assist with the draft 2023 municipal budget and proposed 15.7 per cent property tax increase, (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
A $60,000 PRPA community fund investment into a new laparoscopic surgical tower will allow Prince Rupert surgeons to perform less invasive procedures benefitting patients, announced the organization on March 23. (Photo: supplied)

Port Authority provides $60,000 for new laparoscopic machine at Prince Rupert Regional Hospital

$140,000 State-of-the-art technology will allow less invasive surgeries

A $60,000 PRPA community fund investment into a new laparoscopic surgical tower will allow Prince Rupert surgeons to perform less invasive procedures benefitting patients, announced the organization on March 23. (Photo: supplied)
Sparky the Fire Rescue dog gets a little cheeky with his game on throwing a pie in the face of the opposing team’s player RCMP Const. Brody Hemrich at the Guns-N-Hoses charity hockey game on March 11. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Firefighting Hoses douse RCMP Guns in Prince Rupert charity hockey match

Hoses washed the Guns out of being a fourth-time trophy holder on…

Sparky the Fire Rescue dog gets a little cheeky with his game on throwing a pie in the face of the opposing team’s player RCMP Const. Brody Hemrich at the Guns-N-Hoses charity hockey game on March 11. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
Mayor Herb Pond at the 2023 draft budget presentation on March 22. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

15.7 % municipal tax spike proposed in 2023 draft Prince Rupert budget

Lost PILT $, lost Port Tax Cap $, inflation & fiscal revenue/expense changes some reasons for increase

Mayor Herb Pond at the 2023 draft budget presentation on March 22. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
Daniel William Smith is the subject of the Prince Rupert RCMP’s Wanted Wednesday posting on March 22. (Photo: supplied)

Wanted Wednesday: Daniel William Smith

Daniel William Smith is the subject of the Prince Rupert RCMP’s Wanted…

Daniel William Smith is the subject of the Prince Rupert RCMP’s Wanted Wednesday posting on March 22. (Photo: supplied)
Prince Rupert Figure Skating Club dazzled the audience on March 11 at their annual skating spectacular, with this year’s theme of “Welcome to the 60s”. More than 200 attended the event, which fundraised more than $4,500 for the club. A special treat for spectators and skaters was when Coach Tamara Ward sharpened her blades in a goal-raising challenge to her students that if they raised more than $3,000 she would skate a solo in the show. (Photos: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

‘Welcome to the 60s’ skating spectacular dazzled Prince Rupert audiences

Figure skating students raised more than $4,500 to see their coach skate a solo

Prince Rupert Figure Skating Club dazzled the audience on March 11 at their annual skating spectacular, with this year’s theme of “Welcome to the 60s”. More than 200 attended the event, which fundraised more than $4,500 for the club. A special treat for spectators and skaters was when Coach Tamara Ward sharpened her blades in a goal-raising challenge to her students that if they raised more than $3,000 she would skate a solo in the show. (Photos: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
Prince Rupert’s Geraldine McLean is looking forward to spending time with her grandchildren after winning $100,000 on a BC Lottery Bingo Scratch card which she redeemed on March 14 in Vancouver. (Photo: supplied)

Prince Rupert woman ‘off the clock’ thanks to $100K in bingo scratch winnings

Winning ticket sold at PJ’s Haidaway on Park Ave.

Prince Rupert’s Geraldine McLean is looking forward to spending time with her grandchildren after winning $100,000 on a BC Lottery Bingo Scratch card which she redeemed on March 14 in Vancouver. (Photo: supplied)