This Week News Show — Episode 114

Highlights from this week in Prince Rupert

On the Northern View’s weekly news show, This Week, we take a look at some of the biggest news stories in Prince Rupert.

On tap is the Rupert Square Mall’s response to cannabis, an ultra-marathoner who went the distance last weekend, and a long term store closing its doors after 40 years.

Don’t have time to reade the news? Don’t worry, we have you covered.

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