Martina Perry

Karen Choy was one of six of volunteers who participated in Positive Prince Rupert this past weeked. It was the Civic Pride’s second last cleanup of 2016 on Nov. 14. The volunteer group will have its final cleanup of the year on Sunday

Civic pride

Karen Choy was one of six of volunteers who participated in Civic Pride this past weekend. It was the group’s second last cleanup of 2016

Karen Choy was one of six of volunteers who participated in Positive Prince Rupert this past weeked. It was the Civic Pride’s second last cleanup of 2016 on Nov. 14. The volunteer group will have its final cleanup of the year on Sunday
The Charles Hays Secondary School junior girls volleyball Rainmakers hosted the Northwest zones championships on Nov. 12

Tense zones

The Charles Hays Secondary School junior girls volleyball Rainmakers hosted the Northwest zones championships on Nov. 12

The Charles Hays Secondary School junior girls volleyball Rainmakers hosted the Northwest zones championships on Nov. 12
Peewee rep Seawolves’ member Keelan Lemon-Shearing battles with his No. 12 counterpart Josh Leighton of the Bantam house Seawolves. The Peewees won 17-1. Kade Jones had four goals for the Peewees and Lemon-Shearing replied for the Bantams.

Divisional Rivals

Peewee rep Seawolves’ member Keelan Lemon-Shearing battles with his No. 12 counterpart Josh Leighton of the Bantam house Seawolves

Peewee rep Seawolves’ member Keelan Lemon-Shearing battles with his No. 12 counterpart Josh Leighton of the Bantam house Seawolves. The Peewees won 17-1. Kade Jones had four goals for the Peewees and Lemon-Shearing replied for the Bantams.
Oldtimers’ forward Ken tries to score on Seawolves’ goaltender Jacob Gordon. The Oldtimers won the Nov. 12 friendly 11-7

Generational face-off: Peewees vs. Oldtimers

Oldtimers’ forward Ken tries to score on Seawolves’ goaltender Jacob Gordon. The Oldtimers won the Nov. 12 friendly 11-7

Oldtimers’ forward Ken tries to score on Seawolves’ goaltender Jacob Gordon. The Oldtimers won the Nov. 12 friendly 11-7
Conrad’s Kristy Lu and Thomas Brown were among many School District 52 elementary students who participated in a badminton play day on Nov. 12 at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre.

Here, birdie

Conrad’s Kristy Lu and Thomas Brown were among many SD52 elementary students who participated in a badminton play day

Conrad’s Kristy Lu and Thomas Brown were among many School District 52 elementary students who participated in a badminton play day on Nov. 12 at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre.
A young grizzly bear in the Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear Sanctuary.

Inquiry on protecting grizzlies comes to Rupert

A newly-formed organization dedicated to the prosperity of B.C. grizzly bears stopped in Prince Rupert last month

A young grizzly bear in the Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear Sanctuary.
Kwe Unglis Haida Dancers John and Rachel Hewer and Treena Decker perform during the Take Back the Highway event at the Nisga’a Hall on Oct. 4.

STORY AND VIDEO: Take back the highway

Hundreds of people attended a community feast and vigil in Prince Rupert last week, held to commemorate MMIW along Highway 16

Kwe Unglis Haida Dancers John and Rachel Hewer and Treena Decker perform during the Take Back the Highway event at the Nisga’a Hall on Oct. 4.
A picture depicting employees from the community’s first Union Bank of Canada branch was sent from Michigan to Prince Rupert.

U.S. century-old photo sent to archives

A photograph taken back in 1910 of some of Prince Rupert’s earliest bankers returned home recently, coming from the U.S.’s midwest.

A picture depicting employees from the community’s first Union Bank of Canada branch was sent from Michigan to Prince Rupert.
Gary Ockenden

Poverty and housing top concerns for Northern Health

Northern Health wanted to hear about the health and well-being of children in the north during a public meeting in Prince Rupert.

Gary Ockenden
Prince Rupert city council voted unanimously in favour of naming a park in Odd Eidsvik's honour.

City to rename woodlands area after Eidsvik

The City of Prince Rupert is acknowledging the many contributions the late Odd Eidsvik made to the community by naming a park in his honour.

Prince Rupert city council voted unanimously in favour of naming a park in Odd Eidsvik's honour.
Ring System music students Kacey Kiesman

Are you ready to rock?

Ring System Music Studio is putting on the annual Rock Stock fundraiser on June 25 with about 50 budding musicians set to perform.

Ring System music students Kacey Kiesman
Japanese knotweed is a highly invasive species seen in many areas of Prince Rupert. The city has already started spraying herbicides to stem the problem.

City declares war on Japanese knotweed

Prince Rupert began spraying herbicides in an effort to eradicate the highly-invasive Japanese knotweed that has sprung up in the city.

Japanese knotweed is a highly invasive species seen in many areas of Prince Rupert. The city has already started spraying herbicides to stem the problem.
Jaime Martin helps a Prince Rupert resident out with the Housing Needs Questionnaire last Thursday at the Fisherman’s Hall.

Homeless offer voices to Go Plan survey

The City of Prince Rupert launched its Housing Needs questionnaire last week, as part of its Go Plan Survey.

Jaime Martin helps a Prince Rupert resident out with the Housing Needs Questionnaire last Thursday at the Fisherman’s Hall.
New housing on Graham Avenue is being proposed.

Oceanview project delayed due to technicality

The proponent of the Oceanview Development experienced a minor hiccup in its efforts to move forward with its project last week.

New housing on Graham Avenue is being proposed.

Wampler Way bypass delayed

The District of Port Edward postponed starting the last part of engineering plans for the Wampler Way bypass road.

Nancy Pama-Edwards joined Banban Banana members during the town’s piesta parade earlier this year.

Heart of our city: Nancy Pama-Edwards shares good fortune

For Nancy Pama-Edwards, originally from the Philippines, one of her biggest accomplishments in life was coming to Canada

Nancy Pama-Edwards joined Banban Banana members during the town’s piesta parade earlier this year.

Cow Bay Days nearing

The merchants of Cow Bay are hosting the fourth annual Cow Bay Days on July 4, with the fun taking place between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Employment levels to increase in 2015

A report by the CPABC indicates while the Northwest may have experienced job cuts last year, the future is looking bright.

Thank you all for your support

The day this edition of the Northern View is released is my final day as one of its reporters.

RCMP and the Prince Rupert Fire Department responded to a fire at an apartment complex parking garage on Friday morning.

Manhunt on for vehicle fire suspects

Two more vehicles were set on fire in Prince Rupert last week, bringing the total to five in June.

RCMP and the Prince Rupert Fire Department responded to a fire at an apartment complex parking garage on Friday morning.