Matthew Allen

The U.S. Coast Guard vessel Mellon and Royal Canadian Air Force CP-140 Aurora patrol seas off the coast of Fiji. (Photo submitted Leri Davies)

Prince Rupert DFO officer patrols Fijian coast

Patricia DeMille was one of three B.C.-based officers helping to prevent illegal fishing

The U.S. Coast Guard vessel Mellon and Royal Canadian Air Force CP-140 Aurora patrol seas off the coast of Fiji. (Photo submitted Leri Davies)
BC Ferries’ Northern Expedition. (Shannon Lough / The Northern View)

Northern residents rejoice at increased BC Ferries sailings

B.C. government announced that service will be restored to 2014 levels

BC Ferries’ Northern Expedition. (Shannon Lough / The Northern View)
Amanda Stern, an brooklyn-based author, gave a presentation at Prince Rupert Middle School on Feb. 22, giving them some tools that will help them to manage their anxiety. (Matthew Allen / The Northern View)

Prince Rupert students learn to chase away anxiety

Author Amanda Stern presented at Prince Rupert Middle School on Feb. 22

Amanda Stern, an brooklyn-based author, gave a presentation at Prince Rupert Middle School on Feb. 22, giving them some tools that will help them to manage their anxiety. (Matthew Allen / The Northern View)
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Prince Rupert man charged with possession of child pornography

Mike Christopher Hagen appeared in Prince Rupert court on Feb. 20 to receive disclosure

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Crews have been installing new signals and lights along Highway 16 in downtown Prince Rupert. (Matthew Allen / The Northern View)

Crews begin Highway 16 upgrades

The province promised updated lighting and signalling late last year

Crews have been installing new signals and lights along Highway 16 in downtown Prince Rupert. (Matthew Allen / The Northern View)
Garry Wells has been a drummer in Lax Kw’alaams for more than 30 years. He helped lead the village as it hosted the 60th All Native Tournament’s opening ceremonies. (Shannon Lough / The Northern View)

Moving to the beat of his own drum

Garry Wells has beat drums with his village for more than 30 years

Garry Wells has been a drummer in Lax Kw’alaams for more than 30 years. He helped lead the village as it hosted the 60th All Native Tournament’s opening ceremonies. (Shannon Lough / The Northern View)
The province announced $3 billion over the next 25 years to First Nations communities from its gaming revenue. (Black Press Media photo)

First Nations leaders welcome provincial gaming funds

$3 billion allocated over the next 25 years to First Nations communities from gaming revenue.

The province announced $3 billion over the next 25 years to First Nations communities from its gaming revenue. (Black Press Media photo)
Clarity Cannabis BC Ltd. has submitted its application to the LCRB for a licence that will be located at 528 Third Avenue West. (Matthew Allen / The Northern View)

More businesses apply for Cannabis retail licences

Hive Cannabis Inc. and Clarity Cannabis BC Ltd. have recently made applications to the LCRB

Clarity Cannabis BC Ltd. has submitted its application to the LCRB for a licence that will be located at 528 Third Avenue West. (Matthew Allen / The Northern View)
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Ambulance crashes along Highway 16

Police and fire crews attended the scene to assist the vehicle’s passengers

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The Prince Rupert Port Authority donated $4,300 to the salvation army on Feb. 16 during the game between the Prince Rupert Rampage and the Terrace River Kings. (Matthew Allen / The Northern View)

Goals for giving hope nets $4,300

Prince Rupert Port Authority presented the cheque to the Salvation Army on Feb. 16

The Prince Rupert Port Authority donated $4,300 to the salvation army on Feb. 16 during the game between the Prince Rupert Rampage and the Terrace River Kings. (Matthew Allen / The Northern View)
Shortly after the last basketball game in the Civic Centre Arena of the All Native Basketball Tournament, crews quickly got to work to remove the floor and get the ice ready for the Prince Rupert Rampage game the next night. Here’s our time lapse of what took place.

All Native tear down

Watch what happens to the arena court after the All Native Tournament finishes

Shortly after the last basketball game in the Civic Centre Arena of the All Native Basketball Tournament, crews quickly got to work to remove the floor and get the ice ready for the Prince Rupert Rampage game the next night. Here’s our time lapse of what took place.
(Photo provided by CityWest)

CityWest announces fibre-to-the-home expansion plans

CityWest plans to provide service to half the city by the end of 2018

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Roberta Edzerza is currently the District Principal with School District 52. Ezerza was also the first woman to play on an All Native Tournament men’s team. (Matthew Allen / The Northern View)

Heart of Our City: A counselor and a competitor

Roberta Edzerza has left a mark on the court and in the classroom

Roberta Edzerza is currently the District Principal with School District 52. Ezerza was also the first woman to play on an All Native Tournament men’s team. (Matthew Allen / The Northern View)
The Rampage play for their playoff lives tonight against the Terrace River Kings. (Matthew Allen / The Northern View)

Rampage playing to keep their season alive

The Rampage are currently down 1-0 in their series against the Terrace River Kings

The Rampage play for their playoff lives tonight against the Terrace River Kings. (Matthew Allen / The Northern View)
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Rampage bounce back, force a game 3

Prince Rupert beat Terrace River Kings 8-1 on Feb. 16

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Seeds planted for Port Edward community garden

Thomas Barnett presented the concept to council on Feb. 12

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Wolves still haven’t been caught in Port Edward

District council briefs from Feb. 12 meeting include Diana Lake and an update on wolves in the area

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This Week Episode 122 with Matthew Allen and Nick Laws. (Matthew Allen / The Northern View)

This Week Podcast – Episode 122

Highlights from this week in Prince Rupert

This Week Episode 122 with Matthew Allen and Nick Laws. (Matthew Allen / The Northern View)
Fire fighters battled a fire at a multi-family home on the 800 block of Fulton Street on June 6, 2017. (Matthew Allen / The Northern View)

Why cancer is deadlier than fire for firefighters

The silent threat that is killing firefighters and how the profession is fighting back

Fire fighters battled a fire at a multi-family home on the 800 block of Fulton Street on June 6, 2017. (Matthew Allen / The Northern View)
The City of Prince Rupert launched its new online engagement platform on Feb. 12 (Photo from engage.princerupert.ca)

Prince Rupert launches public enagement website

Online platform designed to gather feedback from the public to help inform policy

The City of Prince Rupert launched its new online engagement platform on Feb. 12 (Photo from engage.princerupert.ca)