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The 39th annual Prince Rupert Harley Riders Poker Ride and Toy Run was held on Sept. 26. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Harley Riders rev up for 40th Toy Run anniversary

Nearly 100 bikers expected to hit the streets

The 39th annual Prince Rupert Harley Riders Poker Ride and Toy Run was held on Sept. 26. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
Chad McKay grabs an iced halibut out of storage at Dolly’s Fish Market in Prince Rupert B.C., on Sept. 10, 2021. (Photo: Norman Galimski/The Northern View)

Halibut catch daily limit increases

New measures effective Sept. 11

Chad McKay grabs an iced halibut out of storage at Dolly’s Fish Market in Prince Rupert B.C., on Sept. 10, 2021. (Photo: Norman Galimski/The Northern View)
Heidi Bellis of Prince Rupert Amateur Swim Club strokes her talent at practice on April 27, after winning the silver medal in the 11-12 girls 100-metre butterfly in the Virtual North & Interior Divisional Championships held in April in a new online format. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Prince Rupert Northern View)

Competitive swimming returns to Prince Rupert

“Swim meets are what makes swimming great” — Street

Heidi Bellis of Prince Rupert Amateur Swim Club strokes her talent at practice on April 27, after winning the silver medal in the 11-12 girls 100-metre butterfly in the Virtual North & Interior Divisional Championships held in April in a new online format. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Prince Rupert Northern View)
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More than 40 people were vaccinated on Sept. 8 at a pop-up vaccination clinic located in the Coast Mountain College parking lot in Prince Rupert. (Photo: Norman Galimski/The Northern View)

Prince Rupert pop-up clinic vaccinates over 40 people

“We filled a little hole” — Martin

More than 40 people were vaccinated on Sept. 8 at a pop-up vaccination clinic located in the Coast Mountain College parking lot in Prince Rupert. (Photo: Norman Galimski/The Northern View)
Skeena-Bulkley Valley candidates for the 2021 federal election (clockwise from top left): Taylor Bachrach (NDP), Jody Craven (People’s Party), Claire Rattée (Conservative), Lakhwinder Jhaj (Liberal), Adeana Young (Green Party), Rod Taylor (Christian Heritage). (Black Press Media composite image)

Vote projection: NDP’s Bachrach heavy favourite in Skeena—Bulkley Valley

Incumbent candidate given a 99 per cent chance of holding northwest B.C. seat, per 338Canada

Skeena-Bulkley Valley candidates for the 2021 federal election (clockwise from top left): Taylor Bachrach (NDP), Jody Craven (People’s Party), Claire Rattée (Conservative), Lakhwinder Jhaj (Liberal), Adeana Young (Green Party), Rod Taylor (Christian Heritage). (Black Press Media composite image)
A fishing vessel unloads near the ferry terminal in Prince Rupert on June 25. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Appeal deadline for Fish Harvester Benefit and Grant Program extended

Appeal and application process frustrates mariners

A fishing vessel unloads near the ferry terminal in Prince Rupert on June 25. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
Some people in the line-up were happy for the sunny and dry weather. (Photo: Norman Galimski/The Northern View)

Prince Rupert residents line up to get vaccine passports in-person

Unclear vaccination registration process prompts long queue

Some people in the line-up were happy for the sunny and dry weather. (Photo: Norman Galimski/The Northern View)
Store manager Chris Bishop as well as Sandra Sears, whose family members vape to help their health issues, are concerned for about what it means if vape flavourings are limited to three choices. Sept. 2, 2021, in Prince Rupert B.C. (Photo: Norman Galimski/The Northern View)

Prince Rupert vape shop at the mercy of proposed flavour restrictions

Federal mandate may limit choices to three flavours

Store manager Chris Bishop as well as Sandra Sears, whose family members vape to help their health issues, are concerned for about what it means if vape flavourings are limited to three choices. Sept. 2, 2021, in Prince Rupert B.C. (Photo: Norman Galimski/The Northern View)
The Prince Rupert Elections Canada Office can be found at 125 First Ave. W., suite 115. (Photo: Norman Galimski/The Northern View)

Vaccine cards will not be required for Prince Rupert voters

Advanced polling open from Sept. 10 to Sept. 13

The Prince Rupert Elections Canada Office can be found at 125 First Ave. W., suite 115. (Photo: Norman Galimski/The Northern View)
Geoff Butt, pastor of the Prince Rupert Salvation Army Church on Sept. 7, stands where the new kitchen facilities will be built to assist the soup kitchen meals. One unfortunate surprise found during renovations was a “giant” hole found under the flooring that will have to be filled. (Photo: Norman Galimski/The Northern View)

Renovations of Prince Rupert Salvation Army near completion

Services to be centralized under one roof

Geoff Butt, pastor of the Prince Rupert Salvation Army Church on Sept. 7, stands where the new kitchen facilities will be built to assist the soup kitchen meals. One unfortunate surprise found during renovations was a “giant” hole found under the flooring that will have to be filled. (Photo: Norman Galimski/The Northern View)
Skeena—Bulkley Valley candidates at the R.E.M. Lee Theatre on Sept.7, 2021 for the all candidates debate. From left to right: Adeana Young (Green Party, on screen), Jody Craven (PPC), Taylor Bachrach (NDP), Rod Taylor (CHP) and Claire Rattée (CPC). (Thom Barker/Smithers Interior News)

VIDEO: Skeena—Bulkley Valley candidates spar over northwest issues during debate

Event featured five of six candidates for Sept. 20 federal election

Skeena—Bulkley Valley candidates at the R.E.M. Lee Theatre on Sept.7, 2021 for the all candidates debate. From left to right: Adeana Young (Green Party, on screen), Jody Craven (PPC), Taylor Bachrach (NDP), Rod Taylor (CHP) and Claire Rattée (CPC). (Thom Barker/Smithers Interior News)
Meals grown from the produce of the community garden were available for guests at the grand opening in downtown Prince Rupert B.C., on Sept 3, 2021. (Photo: Norman Galimski/The Northern View)

Metlakatla First Nation and Ecotrust Canada open community garden in Prince Rupert

Urban garden will add to the community’s food security - Chief Nistoix

Meals grown from the produce of the community garden were available for guests at the grand opening in downtown Prince Rupert B.C., on Sept 3, 2021. (Photo: Norman Galimski/The Northern View)
CIHL games for the 2021/2022 season will see a return to the local venues with the Rupert Rampage hosting the Kitimat Ice Demons on Oct. 16. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Rupert Rampage schedule released for CIHL 2021/2022 season

“It’s going to be pretty electrifying” — German

CIHL games for the 2021/2022 season will see a return to the local venues with the Rupert Rampage hosting the Kitimat Ice Demons on Oct. 16. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
RCMP file photo. (Phil McLachlan/Capital News/Stock)

Child dies in hospital after incident at Creston campground, investigation ongoing

The child died from their injuries on Sept. 2

RCMP file photo. (Phil McLachlan/Capital News/Stock)
BC Ferries is increasing sailings from Prince Rupert to Haida Gwaii during September to allow for additional travel, the company announced on Sept. 2. The Northern Adventure sails from Prince Rupert in June 2021. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Haida Gwaii and Prince Rupert summer ferry schedule extended

Five additional sailings added in September

BC Ferries is increasing sailings from Prince Rupert to Haida Gwaii during September to allow for additional travel, the company announced on Sept. 2. The Northern Adventure sails from Prince Rupert in June 2021. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
Health officials are encouraging people across northern B.C. to get vaccinated as soon as possible. (File photo)

Gathering restrictions coming for Northern Health amid rising COVID cases

The restrictions come into effect on Sept. 7

Health officials are encouraging people across northern B.C. to get vaccinated as soon as possible. (File photo)
Telus customers experienced service interruptions on Sept. 2. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick)

Prince Rupert Telus customers experience service disruptions

Service returns after over an hour of outages

Telus customers experienced service interruptions on Sept. 2. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick)
Grade 1 and 2 students at Lax Kxeen Elementary School play on playground equipment at Lax Kxeen Elementary School in Prince Rupert B.C. in May 2021. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Prince Rupert students go back to in-person classes Sept. 7

Masks still required for teachers and most students

Grade 1 and 2 students at Lax Kxeen Elementary School play on playground equipment at Lax Kxeen Elementary School in Prince Rupert B.C. in May 2021. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
Statue of Lady Justice at B.C. Supreme Court in New Westminster. (File photo)

Judge grants B.C. mother supervised access to son following ‘urine therapy’ allegations

Son to remain in custody of his father

Statue of Lady Justice at B.C. Supreme Court in New Westminster. (File photo)
Skeena–Bulkley Valley candidates 2021 from left to right: Taylor Bachrach (NDP), Jody Craven (People’s Party), Claire Rattée (Conservative), Rod Taylor (Christian Heritage Party), Adeana Young (Green Party) and Lakhwinder Jhaj (Liberal). (Black Press Media composite image)

Skeena-Bulkley Valley all candidates debate to be held on Sept. 7 in Terrace

The event will be streamed live from the R.E.M. Lee Theatre at 7 p.m.

Skeena–Bulkley Valley candidates 2021 from left to right: Taylor Bachrach (NDP), Jody Craven (People’s Party), Claire Rattée (Conservative), Rod Taylor (Christian Heritage Party), Adeana Young (Green Party) and Lakhwinder Jhaj (Liberal). (Black Press Media composite image)