Norman Galimski, Local Journalism Initiative reporter

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The Prince Rupert Port Authority is providing $10,000 to support the Village of Burns Lake’s Regional Mapping Project, the PRPA announced on March 29. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Prince Rupert Port Authority announces $10,000 to support Burns Lake initiative

Regional Mapping Project to begin immediately

The Prince Rupert Port Authority is providing $10,000 to support the Village of Burns Lake’s Regional Mapping Project, the PRPA announced on March 29. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
Clarence Martin, on March 25, is the new community outreach coordinator for the Prince Rupert Indigenous Justice Centre. (Photo: Norman Galimski/The Northern View)

Prince Rupert Indigenous Justice Centre reaching out to all of North Coast

New outreach coordinator steps into position as Rudy Kelly departs

Clarence Martin, on March 25, is the new community outreach coordinator for the Prince Rupert Indigenous Justice Centre. (Photo: Norman Galimski/The Northern View)
Jacob Leighton going for a lay-up with Ben Woods in position for a rebound. (Supplied photo: Natasha Brown)

Two Prince Rupert teams place runners-up at JANT

Coastal Pride U13 boys compete for first time

Jacob Leighton going for a lay-up with Ben Woods in position for a rebound. (Supplied photo: Natasha Brown)
A wind warning is in effect for the North Coast and Haida Gwaii. (Black Press file photo)

Wind Warning issued for North Coast

Low pressure system to begin this afternoon

A wind warning is in effect for the North Coast and Haida Gwaii. (Black Press file photo)
Carly Allen, owner of Rain or Shine Art Studio owner, with art students during an art workshop. (Supplied photo: Carly Allen)

Big Brothers partners with Prince Rupert art studio for kids program

Six-week program runs on Thursdays

Carly Allen, owner of Rain or Shine Art Studio owner, with art students during an art workshop. (Supplied photo: Carly Allen)
Maintenance crews clear snow off the apex of a bridge along Highway 16 on Dec. 23. District of Port Edward Mayor Knut Bjorndal said the highway is a critical piece of infrastructure for the region and needs improvements. (Photo: Bo Millar/The Northern View)

Prince Rupert and region invited to public engagement session for Northern Corridor infrastructure

University of Calgary researchers need local input

Maintenance crews clear snow off the apex of a bridge along Highway 16 on Dec. 23. District of Port Edward Mayor Knut Bjorndal said the highway is a critical piece of infrastructure for the region and needs improvements. (Photo: Bo Millar/The Northern View)
Elder Jiixa (Gladys Vandal) and Julia Weder formed the rap group Siijuu Jaadas, meaning cool ladies in Haida, in 2021 to pass on the traditional language to the next generation. (Supplied photo: Julia Weder)

84-year-old Haida matriarch raps the language to pass it on

Language teacher and pupil form dynamic musical pair

Elder Jiixa (Gladys Vandal) and Julia Weder formed the rap group Siijuu Jaadas, meaning cool ladies in Haida, in 2021 to pass on the traditional language to the next generation. (Supplied photo: Julia Weder)
Taylor Bachrach, MP for Skeena-Bulkley, hailed universal dental care and pharmacare as the completion of NDP founder Tommy Douglas’ project for universal medical coverage for all Canadians. (Photo: Norman Galimski/The Northern View)

Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP promises equitable access to universal dental care

“It’s the most significant improvement to our universal health-care system in a generation” — Bachrach

Taylor Bachrach, MP for Skeena-Bulkley, hailed universal dental care and pharmacare as the completion of NDP founder Tommy Douglas’ project for universal medical coverage for all Canadians. (Photo: Norman Galimski/The Northern View)
The Forest Practices Board conducted an audit on the forestry practices of Taan Forest Limited Partnership and Taan Forest Ltd. over two years. (Black Press file photo)

Tann passes forestry audit

Haida Gwaii company field practices complied with legal requirements

The Forest Practices Board conducted an audit on the forestry practices of Taan Forest Limited Partnership and Taan Forest Ltd. over two years. (Black Press file photo)
Dennis Spence and Leo Sweetnam catching hooligan in the Skeena during a field trip in March. (Supplied photo: Vania Ling)

Prince Rupert high school students dive into regional career options in unique new program

Blended courses aim to connect alumni to careers in science in geography

Dennis Spence and Leo Sweetnam catching hooligan in the Skeena during a field trip in March. (Supplied photo: Vania Ling)
Members of the Prince Rupert Gymnastics Association show off their medals at the Over the Rainbow Gymnastics Invitational, in Prince Rupert on March 19. (Photo: Norman Galimski/The Northern View)

Inaugural tournament held in new Prince Rupert gymnastic facilities

79 athletes participated in new tournament to be held annually

Members of the Prince Rupert Gymnastics Association show off their medals at the Over the Rainbow Gymnastics Invitational, in Prince Rupert on March 19. (Photo: Norman Galimski/The Northern View)
Heavy rain is forecast for Monday night (March 21) and ease up on March 22. (Black Press Media file photo) Heavy rain is forecast for Monday night (March 21) and ease up on March 22. (Black Press Media file photo)

Rainfall warning issued for Prince Rupert and North Coast

Heavy rains to begin tonight

Heavy rain is forecast for Monday night (March 21) and ease up on March 22. (Black Press Media file photo) Heavy rain is forecast for Monday night (March 21) and ease up on March 22. (Black Press Media file photo)
Thomas McKay has volunteered at the All Native Basketball tournament since he was 11-years-old.

Heart of our City: Thomas McKay

Giving back at All Native Basketball Tournament for 43 years

Thomas McKay has volunteered at the All Native Basketball tournament since he was 11-years-old.
Josh Joubert, Kelly Choi and Heidi Bellis celebrate their success during a practice on March 17 at the Earl Mah Aquatic Centre. (Photo: Norman Galimski/ The Northern View)

Prince Rupert swimmer wins three gold at provincials

Kelly Choi hauls home six medals

Josh Joubert, Kelly Choi and Heidi Bellis celebrate their success during a practice on March 17 at the Earl Mah Aquatic Centre. (Photo: Norman Galimski/ The Northern View)
Curlers competing during the finals of the Men’s Marine Bonspiel at the Prince Rupert Curling Club rink on March 13. (Photo: Norman Galimski/The Northern View)

PRPA provides $290,417 in funding to Prince Rupert Curling Club

New rink refrigeration and accessibility installed

Curlers competing during the finals of the Men’s Marine Bonspiel at the Prince Rupert Curling Club rink on March 13. (Photo: Norman Galimski/The Northern View)
The Charles Hays Secondary School Rainmakers senior boys basketball team placed ninth at the 2022 BC School Sports Basketball Provincial Tournament, held on March 9 to 12. (Supplied photo: Ryan Bishop)

Prince Rupert’s Rainmakers place 9th at Provincial Championships

Charles Hays Secondary School basketball team holds promising future — Bishop

The Charles Hays Secondary School Rainmakers senior boys basketball team placed ninth at the 2022 BC School Sports Basketball Provincial Tournament, held on March 9 to 12. (Supplied photo: Ryan Bishop)
Dave Reneiro and Kelly Bowels sweep the ice in the finals of the Men’s Marine Bonspiel at the Prince Rupert Curling Club rink on March 13. (Photo: Norman Galimski/The Northern View)

Prince Rupert Curling Club hosts final event of the season

69th annual Men’s Marine Bonspiel hosts 14 Northwest teams

Dave Reneiro and Kelly Bowels sweep the ice in the finals of the Men’s Marine Bonspiel at the Prince Rupert Curling Club rink on March 13. (Photo: Norman Galimski/The Northern View)
Two players tumble in game one, on March 4 of the best of three playoff series between Rupert Rampage and Terrace Rivers Kings.

Rampage tumble to River Kings in playoffs

3 game series ended in 2

Two players tumble in game one, on March 4 of the best of three playoff series between Rupert Rampage and Terrace Rivers Kings.
Reneé Morven uses her family experience with schizophrenia and mental illness to help families in need in Prince Rupert and across the Northwest.

Heart of our City: Renee Morven

Leading others through mental health journey’s

Reneé Morven uses her family experience with schizophrenia and mental illness to help families in need in Prince Rupert and across the Northwest.
The Prince Rupert Middle School Storm Grade 8 boys basketball team won at the Northern Junior B Year-End tournament, on Feb. 26. (Supplied photo)

Prince Rupert Storm place third at Northern Junior B Year-End tournament

Grade 8 team bests older opponents

The Prince Rupert Middle School Storm Grade 8 boys basketball team won at the Northern Junior B Year-End tournament, on Feb. 26. (Supplied photo)