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A Gale Force team athlete is seen performing a floor routine at the 2nd annual Over the Rainbow Gymnastics Invitational on March 11, in Prince Rupert. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

North Coast gymnasts balance poise and strength in Prince Rupert invitational

2nd annual tournament saw 99 athletes participate

A Gale Force team athlete is seen performing a floor routine at the 2nd annual Over the Rainbow Gymnastics Invitational on March 11, in Prince Rupert. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
Tyson Nguyen, provincial wrestling champion and Sarah Clarke bronze medalist in the western age class are two out of four Team Muscle Panda Wrestlers who qualified to attend the Canadian National Wrestling Championships in Vancouver from March 24-26. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Four Prince Rupert youth wrestle their way to Canadian Nationals

Much untapped talent in the North due to prohibitive tournament travel costs

Tyson Nguyen, provincial wrestling champion and Sarah Clarke bronze medalist in the western age class are two out of four Team Muscle Panda Wrestlers who qualified to attend the Canadian National Wrestling Championships in Vancouver from March 24-26. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
Kim Kahl the Rupert frontman, to Vancouver-based AC/DC tribute band, Rock or Bust, belts out good old rock’n’roll in Prince Rupert in Oct. 2022. The band is due for a repeat performance on March 24 at the Lester Centre. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

It’s Rock or Bust in Prince Rupert and Terrace for the AC/DC tribute band’s northern tour

Frontman Kim Kahl heard the call of rock’n’roll strumming a guitar at Diana Lake and Lakelse

Kim Kahl the Rupert frontman, to Vancouver-based AC/DC tribute band, Rock or Bust, belts out good old rock’n’roll in Prince Rupert in Oct. 2022. The band is due for a repeat performance on March 24 at the Lester Centre. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
Mayor Herb Pond stands next to Minister of Municipal Affairs Anne Kang, as B.C. Premier David Eby and North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice announced a $65 million funding boost to fix the aging infrastructure crisis in Prince Rupert, on March 17. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Cat’s got the cream with $65 million provincial infrastructure funding for Prince Rupert

I’ve seen the cat. It’s a big cat - Mayor Herb Pond, referring to the ‘cat in the ‘bag’ announcement

Mayor Herb Pond stands next to Minister of Municipal Affairs Anne Kang, as B.C. Premier David Eby and North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice announced a $65 million funding boost to fix the aging infrastructure crisis in Prince Rupert, on March 17. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
Wainwright Marine Services Ltd. and James Bates were scheduled in the Prince Rupert Law Courts on March 15, 2023 to answer to 16 individual charges related to the “Ingenika” sinking in the Douglas Channel, Gardner Canal near Kitimat during midnight hours of Feb. 10, 2021. (Wainwright Marine Photo)

Wainwright Marine Ltd. and James Bates scheduled to appear in Prince Rupert Law Courts

First appearance was to enter plea on 16 individual charges related to Ingenika Tugboat sinking

Wainwright Marine Services Ltd. and James Bates were scheduled in the Prince Rupert Law Courts on March 15, 2023 to answer to 16 individual charges related to the “Ingenika” sinking in the Douglas Channel, Gardner Canal near Kitimat during midnight hours of Feb. 10, 2021. (Wainwright Marine Photo)
Const. Brody Hemrich of “The Guns” looks to lock up a victory over firefighter Marcus Jardim of “The Hoses” hockey team in the annual GunsNHoses ice battle on March 18. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Wanted Wednesday: Prince Rupert RCMP wants you!

In a different style of wanted post Prince Rupert RCMP seeks the public’s support

Const. Brody Hemrich of “The Guns” looks to lock up a victory over firefighter Marcus Jardim of “The Hoses” hockey team in the annual GunsNHoses ice battle on March 18. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
A Prince Rupert man was charged on Feb. 27, 2023 with manslaughter after the death of a patient from an assault at Prince Rupert Regional Hospital on Nov. 2021. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Prince Rupert man charged with manslaughter after assault on hospital patient

The alleged assault occurred in Nov. 2021, victim died less than a week later

A Prince Rupert man was charged on Feb. 27, 2023 with manslaughter after the death of a patient from an assault at Prince Rupert Regional Hospital on Nov. 2021. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
Skeena Bulkley MP Taylor Bachrach issued a direct demand to the Federal transportation minister to act on the Transportation Safety Board recommendations on March 8, surrounding the fatal sinking of the tug Ingenika. The MP is seen in Prince Rupert at the Feb. 10 second anniversary commemorations of the sinking. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

‘Infuriated’ Bachrach demands immediate action surrounding deaths of Prince Rupert tugboat crew

TSB findings must be actioned, Govt. ‘foot-dragging & corporate capture” must cease, MP says

Skeena Bulkley MP Taylor Bachrach issued a direct demand to the Federal transportation minister to act on the Transportation Safety Board recommendations on March 8, surrounding the fatal sinking of the tug Ingenika. The MP is seen in Prince Rupert at the Feb. 10 second anniversary commemorations of the sinking. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
Charley Cragg and Troy Pearson lost their lives in the sinking of the tug boat Ingenika on Feb. 11, 2021. Wainwright Marine Service Ltd. and James Geoffery Bates have been jointly charged with eight counts in the Prince Rupert Court on Jan. 6, 2023. (Photo: supplied)

Safety board recommends regulation of small tugboats 2 years after fatal Ingenika sinking

Ingenika wasn’t inspected for 50 years prior to February 2021 incident

Charley Cragg and Troy Pearson lost their lives in the sinking of the tug boat Ingenika on Feb. 11, 2021. Wainwright Marine Service Ltd. and James Geoffery Bates have been jointly charged with eight counts in the Prince Rupert Court on Jan. 6, 2023. (Photo: supplied)
Two men are the subject of a doubleheader Wanted Wednesday posting by Prince Rupert RCMP on March 8. The men are wanted on separate files and unrelated occurrences. Bailey Keith Barkhouse (left) is a Caucasian 22-year-old and Gerald James Michael Morrison (right) is a 30-year-old Indigenous man. (Photo: supplied)

Wanted Wednesday – Double Trouble

RCMP are looking for two men in separate unassociated files

Two men are the subject of a doubleheader Wanted Wednesday posting by Prince Rupert RCMP on March 8. The men are wanted on separate files and unrelated occurrences. Bailey Keith Barkhouse (left) is a Caucasian 22-year-old and Gerald James Michael Morrison (right) is a 30-year-old Indigenous man. (Photo: supplied)
A small portion of Prince Rupert Blvd being negotiated for sale has a Prince Rupert business owner irked that she wasn’t offered the land which runs adjacent to her motel and that she said she has maintained for many years. (Image: supplied)

City of Prince Rupert land sale for parking lot irks neighbouring motel owner

Additional parking is required for renovated Digby Towers to open

A small portion of Prince Rupert Blvd being negotiated for sale has a Prince Rupert business owner irked that she wasn’t offered the land which runs adjacent to her motel and that she said she has maintained for many years. (Image: supplied)
The City of Prince Rupert launched a new online information page Feb. 25, where residents can ask questions and obtain information updates on infrastructure projects. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

City of Prince Rupert launches new infrastructure information webpage

Residents can ask questions and gain information on roads, water systems and more

The City of Prince Rupert launched a new online information page Feb. 25, where residents can ask questions and obtain information updates on infrastructure projects. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
Prince Rupert RCMP is investigating a hit and run on March 4 after a man was taken to hospital with serious injuries. A driver was later arrested with a blood alcohol level of more than three times the legal limit the RCMP stated in a media release. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View) Prince Rupert RCMP is investigating a hit and run on March 4 after a man was taken to hospital with serious injuries. A driver was later arrested with a blood alcohol level of more than three times the legal limit the RCMP stated in a media release. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

UPDATED: Prince Rupert hit and run victim identified and medivacked out

Driver arrested with blood alcohol more than three times legal limit, police say

Prince Rupert RCMP is investigating a hit and run on March 4 after a man was taken to hospital with serious injuries. A driver was later arrested with a blood alcohol level of more than three times the legal limit the RCMP stated in a media release. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View) Prince Rupert RCMP is investigating a hit and run on March 4 after a man was taken to hospital with serious injuries. A driver was later arrested with a blood alcohol level of more than three times the legal limit the RCMP stated in a media release. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice meets with Port Edward Mayor Knut Bjorndal on March 3 after the $1 billion Community Growth Funding announcement made by the provincial government allocating money to all 188 municipalities and districts in B.C. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Prince Rupert & Port Edward receive almost $5M in Community Growth Funding

North Coast communities to benefit from slice of $1 billion pie

North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice meets with Port Edward Mayor Knut Bjorndal on March 3 after the $1 billion Community Growth Funding announcement made by the provincial government allocating money to all 188 municipalities and districts in B.C. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
Ridley Island Export Logistics Project has received a passing grade from the Fed's, concluding the environmental assessment review process with the findings the project is not likely to cause significant adverse effects, announced the Prince Rupert Port Authority announced on March 1. (Photo: Supplied)

Feds give environmental review pass to Ridley Island Export Logistic project in Prince Rupert

The final determination decision concludes the EA process

Ridley Island Export Logistics Project has received a passing grade from the Fed's, concluding the environmental assessment review process with the findings the project is not likely to cause significant adverse effects, announced the Prince Rupert Port Authority announced on March 1. (Photo: Supplied)
Millar Time - Sisters, don’t allow your value be depreciated

Millar Time: Sisters, don’t allow your value to be depreciated

I may not be the right person this year to put my…

Millar Time - Sisters, don’t allow your value be depreciated
Snowfall warnings follwed by rain had Environment Canada issuing warnings on March 1, followed by the City of Prince Rupert issuing advisories to residents about “Slushmageddon.” (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

‘Slushmageddon’ on the way City of Prince Rupert says

Weather warning in effect for North Coast issued by Environment Canada

Snowfall warnings follwed by rain had Environment Canada issuing warnings on March 1, followed by the City of Prince Rupert issuing advisories to residents about “Slushmageddon.” (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
Twenty-four year old Ian Thomas Collins is the subject of the March 1, Prince Rupert RCMP Wanted Wednesday. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

UPDATED: Wanted Wednesday: Ian Thomas Collins

Man wanted on charges of assault causing bodily harm

Twenty-four year old Ian Thomas Collins is the subject of the March 1, Prince Rupert RCMP Wanted Wednesday. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
The Port of Prince Rupert is just one of two in Canada to provide shore power to container vessels at berth, reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the local environment.

Prince Rupert Port Authority Greenwave Program reduced GHG emissions more than 4,785 tonnes in 2022

Five shipping companies awarded merit for 10th anniversary of program

The Port of Prince Rupert is just one of two in Canada to provide shore power to container vessels at berth, reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the local environment.
Prince Rupert RCMP wants to hear the community’s voice and has launched an online survey to assess the community’s needs so better service can be offered. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Prince Rupert RCMP investigate community needs with online survey

It’s opportunity for the public to have a voice in policing needs, detachment commander says

Prince Rupert RCMP wants to hear the community’s voice and has launched an online survey to assess the community’s needs so better service can be offered. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)