Matthew Allen

Wind storm strands BC Ferries’ passengers in Port Hardy

Wind storm strands BC Ferries’ passengers in Port Hardy

Northern Expedition has been rescheduled to leave Port Hardy on Dec. 18 at 6:00 a.m.

Wind storm strands BC Ferries’ passengers in Port Hardy
The City of Prince Rupert issued a boil water notice on Dec. 14. (Black Press Media Photo)

Boil water notice in effect for Prince Rupert

City expects notice to be in effect for longer than a week

The City of Prince Rupert issued a boil water notice on Dec. 14. (Black Press Media Photo)
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Due to costs, Prince Rupert will continue to use ammonia at arena

Terrace curling rink received provincial funds to switch to Freon-based system

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Prince Rupert’s Salvation Army released a statement saying they remain open and in operation during the holiday season. (Matthew Allen / The Northern View)

We are not closed: Salvation Army addresses rumours

Prince Rupert charity issues press release that its still open, offering hot meals six days a week

Prince Rupert’s Salvation Army released a statement saying they remain open and in operation during the holiday season. (Matthew Allen / The Northern View)
Peter McKay has tended to yards and gardens in Prince Rupert for the past 15 years. He says it is extremely satisfying to help make the city look beautiful. (Matthew Allen / The Northern View)

Heart of Our City: Making Rupert beautiful again

Peter McKay has been a landscaper in Prince Rupert for 15 years

Peter McKay has tended to yards and gardens in Prince Rupert for the past 15 years. He says it is extremely satisfying to help make the city look beautiful. (Matthew Allen / The Northern View)
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Vehicle fire extinguished at Rushbrook Floats

Fire crews say there were no injuries in the incident

(Shannon Lough / The Northern View)
Matthew Allen and Paul Legace host Episode 115 of This Week. (Nothern View Photo)

This Week News Show – Episode 115

Highlights from this week in Prince Rupert

Matthew Allen and Paul Legace host Episode 115 of This Week. (Nothern View Photo)
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Prince Rupert lawyer awarded Queen’s counsel designation

Barry Zacharias is one of 28 lawyers to receive the award in B.C.

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The City of Prince Rupert adopted a zone where cannabis retail stores can operate. (Photo by the City of Prince Rupert)

Prince Rupert draws its line for cannabis business

City council approved cannabis retail zone area on Dec. 10 after a public hearing

The City of Prince Rupert adopted a zone where cannabis retail stores can operate. (Photo by the City of Prince Rupert)
Prince Rupert Middle School students demonstrate how to program a drone on Dec. 7. (Matthew Allen / The Northern View)

Students learn how to code a drone in SD52

Prince Rupert Middle School students tested their programming skills during the Hour of Code

Prince Rupert Middle School students demonstrate how to program a drone on Dec. 7. (Matthew Allen / The Northern View)
THOMAS KERVIN PHOTO Derek Koel, Port McNeill councillor, brought cannabis samples in an effort to destigmatize cannabis-use.                                Cannabis product samples in B.C. (THOMAS KERVIN PHOTO)

Council to host public hearing on cannabis sales zone

A look ahead to tonight’s Prince Rupert City council meeting

THOMAS KERVIN PHOTO Derek Koel, Port McNeill councillor, brought cannabis samples in an effort to destigmatize cannabis-use.                                Cannabis product samples in B.C. (THOMAS KERVIN PHOTO)
Nathan Cullen spoke at the 2018 DFO post season review on Dec. 7. (Matthew Allen / The Northern View)

Grim situation in coming year for northwest, B.C. fisheries

Annual post-season review in Prince Rupert informs DFO on how to manage 2019 fishing season

Nathan Cullen spoke at the 2018 DFO post season review on Dec. 7. (Matthew Allen / The Northern View)
Canadians increasingly recognize the value of marine shipping

Canadians increasingly recognize the value of marine shipping

An Angus Reid study found 55 per cent of Canadians recognized marine shipping’s importance

Canadians increasingly recognize the value of marine shipping
(Matthew Allen / The Northern View)

WEB POLL: Where will you get your photography gear/photos from when Shutter Shack closes?

Prince Rupert’s photography printing shop will close its doors on Dec. 23

(Matthew Allen / The Northern View)
The Prince Rupert Transition Society is collecting non-perishable food items for the Christmas season. (Wikipedia photo)

North Coast Transition Society collecting food for the holidays

Prince Rupert Unemployment Action Centre and society help families make it through the holidays

The Prince Rupert Transition Society is collecting non-perishable food items for the Christmas season. (Wikipedia photo)
Samantha Kasdorf in the 100K San Joaquin River Trail on Dec. 1. (Submitted photo)

COLUMN: Two Rupertites going the distance

A huge kudos to ultramarathoner Sam Kasdorf and long-time business owner John Rogers

Samantha Kasdorf in the 100K San Joaquin River Trail on Dec. 1. (Submitted photo)
Rod Hikida has taught multiple generations of students in Prince Rupert for more than 30 years. (Matthew Allen / The Northern View)

Heart of Our City: From the boat to the classroom

Rod Hikida has taught generations of Prince Rupert Students

Rod Hikida has taught multiple generations of students in Prince Rupert for more than 30 years. (Matthew Allen / The Northern View)
This Week News Show — Episode 114

This Week News Show — Episode 114

Highlights from this week in Prince Rupert

This Week News Show — Episode 114
BC Hydro photo

Late night power outage affects 1030 Prince Rupert customers

BC Hydro crews estimate power on at 10:30 p.m.

BC Hydro photo
(Matthew Allen / The Northern View)

Prince Rupert Arts Council in need of more dollars

Council leadership is saying it has had to do more with less for years

(Matthew Allen / The Northern View)