Shaun Thomas

Take time to remember

It seems fitting that my last column to be written as editor of the Northern View comes out on Remembrance Day

Santa Claus will once again be sailing the North Coast on Dec. 10.

Jingle Boat Express setting sail again

The date for the 2015 Jingle Boat Express — a cruise aboard the Inside Passage with Santa Claus — has been set.

Santa Claus will once again be sailing the North Coast on Dec. 10.
Prince Rupert Port Authority president and CEO Don Krusel addresses delegates in Hamburg.

Krusel takes Prince Rupert message to Germany

Hamburg, Germany doesn’t have much in common with Prince Rupert, B.C.

Prince Rupert Port Authority president and CEO Don Krusel addresses delegates in Hamburg.

Artist Linda Bob honoured

Another Prince Rupert artist has been recognized for her work by the BC Achievement Foundation.

East end water main breaks

A broken water main at the intersection of Crestview and Applewhaite is being repaired

RCMP seek information into vandalism that left $10,000 in damage

Prince Rupert RCMP are seeking potential witnesses to a vandalism spree that created more than $10,000 in damage to private property.

Equipment at Watson Island will be auctioned off later this month.

Watson Island mill equipment being put up for auction

The decommissioning and rehabilitation of Watson Island is taking another step forward with an auction of the equipment later this month.

Equipment at Watson Island will be auctioned off later this month.

Pipeline to Lelu Island gets support from Treaty 8 band

TransCanada announced it had reached a project agreement with another First Nation near the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission project

Lax Kw’alaams not negotiating with PNW LNG

As members of the band and supporters continue to occupy Lelu Island, the Lax Kw’alaams Band released a statement

Road race coming back

Organizers are already looking to revive the Cannery Road Race event next year

Documents released through a Freedom of Information request show community leaders along the Highway of Tears are in favour of enhanced transportation.

Community leaders told government transportation options needed to improve

Documents released following an FOI request show that community leaders feel better transportation is needed along Highway 16.

Documents released through a Freedom of Information request show community leaders along the Highway of Tears are in favour of enhanced transportation.

Prime Minister names new cabinet, rookie MPs fill fisheries and environment roles

The federal cabinet that will decide the fate of the Pacific NorthWest LNG terminal proposed on Lelu Island is now in place.

Re-opening of Port Edward gym proposed

While PNW LNG is using the former Port Edward School for office space, council says it wants to find a way to re-open the gym to the public.

Thank you all for reading

The next issue of the Northern View will be my last with the newspaper.

Work continues on a permanent structure on Lelu Island.

Lelu Island occupation refutes letter stating permit needed to build on-island structures

Those occupying Lelu Island say they have every right to construct structures, despite a letter sent from the Prince Rupert Port Authority.

Work continues on a permanent structure on Lelu Island.
Michelle Watson addresses media during an Oct. 27 press conference in Victoria.

Sister of Angie Robinson calls for more support for parents

The sister of Angie Robinson is calling on the provincial government to provide more support for parents of children with special needs.

Michelle Watson addresses media during an Oct. 27 press conference in Victoria.

Prince Rupert businesses gave back $2 million to support the community last year

A recent survey from the Prince Rupert and District Chamber of Commerce has quantified just how much business give back.

Tracking Prince Rupert’s progess in 2015

Tucked inside this week's issue of the Northern Connector, you will find a publication entitled Progress 2015.

The debate around ownership of Watson Island has come to the forefront once more.

Sun Wave owner questions legality of Watson Island settlement

The debate surrounding ownership of Watson Island was thrust back into the spotlight today

The debate around ownership of Watson Island has come to the forefront once more.

BC Oil and Gas Commission approves Prince Rupert Gas Transmission project

TransCanada has cleared a major hurdle for its Prince Rupert Gas Transmission (PRGT) project.