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Patients encouraged to get involved in the primary health care

Getting patients involved in primary health care in the province was the focus of a presentation to council by Northern Health’s primary health care developer Jane Boutette, who touted opportunities for training through the Patient Voices Network.

The crisp wines that deliver for summer

I love to drink crisp white wines during the summer. Crispness is a word that I use to describe wines with a combination of noticeable acidity and an effervescent feel.

Port Edward skateboard park opening stalled by insurance concerns

The District of Port Edward received an offer to help open the new skateboard park in style next month, but so far are unable to commit due to concerns about insurance.

Northern Health announces funding for men's health programs

Back in November, Northern Health released a report examining the state of men’s health in northern BC, and the finding weren’t good.
Vintage vehicles

Vintage vehicles

Cars owned by participants of the BMW Vintage Car and Classic Car Club Expedition 2011 during their stop in Prince Rupert last week. The convoy is doing a tour of northern BC before ending up back in Vancouver.

Creating your own perfect pairing out of a magazine

The real art of wine tasting comes from enjoying it with the perfect food.

Golfing and a glass of wine in hand

This summer while you are out working on the golf game, consider trying some wines from the many PGA players past and present who now dabble in vino when you hit the 19th hole.
Event celebrates cultural diversity in Canada and Prince Rupert

Event celebrates cultural diversity in Canada and Prince Rupert

Although Canadian Multi-culturalism Day wasn’t officially until Monday, June 27, celebrations in Prince Rupert came early when on Sunday, June 26, the North Coast Immigrant and Multicultural Services Society hosted Diversity Day at the Rupert Square Mall to help raise awareness.

Prince Rupert ambassador program looking for volunteers

As the cruise season continues into summer, organizers of the Cruise Ambassador program are calling for more volunteers to help leave a lasting impression on those who come off the ships.
Doing it for Dad

Doing it for Dad

On Saturday, June 18, over 15 members of the community took part in the third annual Do it for Dad prostate awareness walk from Farwest Sports to Cowpuccino’s and back.