Editorials

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minster of Transport described Prince Rupert described the region as ‘poised for growth’ when he announced $22M in federal investment to grow the port. (Shannon Lough / The Northern View)

In Our Opinion: Build now to avoid a bottleneck

Why $22M from the federal government into Prince Rupert’s port is just the beginning

  • Nov 15, 2018
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minster of Transport described Prince Rupert described the region as ‘poised for growth’ when he announced $22M in federal investment to grow the port. (Shannon Lough / The Northern View)
Photo of Prince Rupert troops readying for war was displayed at the 100th Anniversary Armistice Ball on Nov. 3. (Submitted)

In Our Opinion: Names missing on cenotaph

Whose duty is it to update Prince Rupert’s cenotaph?

  • Nov 8, 2018
Photo of Prince Rupert troops readying for war was displayed at the 100th Anniversary Armistice Ball on Nov. 3. (Submitted)
The old Dairy Queen building in Prince Rupert is now in the hands of the Northern Savings Credit Union. (Matthew Allen / The Northern View)

In Our Opinion: Future of retail

The internet and online world has thrown a wrench into many business models

  • Oct 25, 2018
The old Dairy Queen building in Prince Rupert is now in the hands of the Northern Savings Credit Union. (Matthew Allen / The Northern View)
Prince Rupert Landfill Site is ready to hire the right construction crew for its expansion. (File photo)                                Prince Rupert raised non-resident rates 45 per cent for its landfill in 2015. (File photo)

In Our Opinion: What cards will the city play on Ridley Island tax share?

Prince Rupert and the District of Port Edward are locked in disagreement over a 1981 tax share deal

  • Oct 18, 2018
Prince Rupert Landfill Site is ready to hire the right construction crew for its expansion. (File photo)                                Prince Rupert raised non-resident rates 45 per cent for its landfill in 2015. (File photo)
If the Red Cross equipment loan depot shuts down in Prince Rupert, people will have to drive to Terrace to borrow health items, such as wheelchairs and crutches. (Pixabay photo)

In Our Opinion: Volunteers URGENTLY needed

Red Cross may have to shut down its equipment loan depot if no one steps up to the plate

  • Oct 11, 2018
If the Red Cross equipment loan depot shuts down in Prince Rupert, people will have to drive to Terrace to borrow health items, such as wheelchairs and crutches. (Pixabay photo)
Op-Ed: News is wanted, but no one wants to pay for it

Op-Ed: News is wanted, but no one wants to pay for it

For National Newspaper Week, why newspapers matter now more than ever

  • Oct 4, 2018
Op-Ed: News is wanted, but no one wants to pay for it
Crosswalks in Prince Rupert are getting some improvements from the province. (File photo)

In Our Opinion: Crosswalk improvements are coming

Prince Rupert’s mayor announced the province is finally investing in pedestrian safety

  • Sep 20, 2018
Crosswalks in Prince Rupert are getting some improvements from the province. (File photo)
(Prince Rupert, British Columbia Facebook page)

In Our Opinion: Believe in something

Community, coastline and other reasons to sacrifice the move to Prince Rupert

  • Sep 13, 2018
(Prince Rupert, British Columbia Facebook page)
Fresh sockeye salmon is cut and ready to be canned. (Keili Bartlett / The Northern View)

In Our Opinion: Fish fraud and job losses

Mislabelling Canadian seafood due to a complex supply chain hurts jobs and customer trust

  • Sep 6, 2018
Fresh sockeye salmon is cut and ready to be canned. (Keili Bartlett / The Northern View)
Gitmaxmak’ay Nisga’a Dancers Jessica Newman, Sabrina Clifton and Janet Stephens put on a performance on Third Avenue West during the Pop Up Prince Rupert event organized by Redesign Rupert on Aug. 24.(Shannon Lough / The Northern View)

In Our Opinion: Pop-up event is an AED solution for downtown

Redesign Rupert launches Phase 2 and lists Third Avenue revitalization as a key priority

  • Aug 30, 2018
Gitmaxmak’ay Nisga’a Dancers Jessica Newman, Sabrina Clifton and Janet Stephens put on a performance on Third Avenue West during the Pop Up Prince Rupert event organized by Redesign Rupert on Aug. 24.(Shannon Lough / The Northern View)
Joe the cat. Photo: Facebook

DeMeer: Cats and dogs are reigning – and it’s wrong

Princeton editor Andra DeMeer tackles the issue placing pets over people

Joe the cat. Photo: Facebook
BC Wildfire Service image of ongoing Shovel Lake wildfire. The fire is currently active at 86,397 hectares as of Aug. 21.

In Our Opinion: Want clean air? Come to Rupert

Northern B.C. air quality as bad as New Delhi after wildfires rage in the region

  • Aug 23, 2018
BC Wildfire Service image of ongoing Shovel Lake wildfire. The fire is currently active at 86,397 hectares as of Aug. 21.
The WorkSafeBC inspection report revealed that the City of Prince Rupert failed to conduct an assessment on the potential risks following the ammonia release. Ammonia is a heavy gas that can spread from 300-500 metres. (Google Maps)

In Our Opinion: How to lose an ammonia tank— ask the city

How did a 68kg cylinder of ammonia remain unseen after multiple audits and assessments

  • Aug 16, 2018
The WorkSafeBC inspection report revealed that the City of Prince Rupert failed to conduct an assessment on the potential risks following the ammonia release. Ammonia is a heavy gas that can spread from 300-500 metres. (Google Maps)
Prince Rupert City Hall. (File photo)

In Our Opinion: Municipal elections are coming, take a stand

Nominations for candidates are open and for the Oct. 20 elections on Oct. 20 in Prince Rupert

  • Aug 9, 2018
Prince Rupert City Hall. (File photo)
Prince Rupert Indigenous Housing Society was denied a tax exemption for low-income units in the former Anchor Inn. (Keili Bartlett / The Northern View)

In Our Opinion: In all fairness

Why the City of Prince Rupert should rethink a tax exemption for a low-income housing project

  • Aug 2, 2018
Prince Rupert Indigenous Housing Society was denied a tax exemption for low-income units in the former Anchor Inn. (Keili Bartlett / The Northern View)
The Jim Ciccone Civic Centre was evacuated on July 5 after an ammonia leak. (File Photo)

Vagueness not an option when lives are on the line

Questionable transparency on the recent ammonia leak at the Prince Rupert civic centre

The Jim Ciccone Civic Centre was evacuated on July 5 after an ammonia leak. (File Photo)
Vandals spray painted the words Make S.A. Straight Again on Salmon Arm’s rainbow crosswalk on Sunday, July 29. (Photo submitted)

EDITORIAL: Vandalism shows need for rainbow crosswalk

Hateful graffiti shows Salmon Arm’s need for a symbol of inclusion

Vandals spray painted the words Make S.A. Straight Again on Salmon Arm’s rainbow crosswalk on Sunday, July 29. (Photo submitted)
Gerard Ans and Simon Suratt, volunteers with the Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue, Station 64, found ropes and cans during the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup on July 22. (Shannon Lough / The Northern View)

In Our Opinion: Break the habit

Mind your single-use plastics and cigarette butts before Prince Rupert is buried in it

  • Jul 26, 2018
Gerard Ans and Simon Suratt, volunteers with the Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue, Station 64, found ropes and cans during the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup on July 22. (Shannon Lough / The Northern View)
Fairview Container Terminal is operated by DP World. (Shannon Lough / The Northern View)

IN OUR OPINION: Third strike, what’s the next plan?

After another hazmat incident at the port when will DP World prioritize having a professional on site

  • Jul 19, 2018
Fairview Container Terminal is operated by DP World. (Shannon Lough / The Northern View)
On July 1, the bins at the recycling depot in Prince Rupert were overflowing. (Katherine Spong photo)

In Our Opinion: Make being green easier

With no curb-side pick up in Prince Rupert, residents have to work extra hard to recycle

  • Jul 12, 2018
On July 1, the bins at the recycling depot in Prince Rupert were overflowing. (Katherine Spong photo)
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