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Terrace RCMP are investigating the death of a pedestrian in the downtown core. (Black Press Media File Photo)

Pedestrian killed in downtown Terrace accident

Man struck in intersection, dies later in hospital

Terrace RCMP are investigating the death of a pedestrian in the downtown core. (Black Press Media File Photo)
The City of Prince Rupert, Prince Rupert Legacy and two Ts’msyen First Nations are exploring renewable energy development for the north coast. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
The City of Prince Rupert, Prince Rupert Legacy and two Ts’msyen First Nations are exploring renewable energy development for the north coast. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
The forum will be held at the Prince George Conference and Civic Centre from Jan. 17 to 19 and will celebrate its 20th anniversary. ( C3 Alliance Corp)
The forum will be held at the Prince George Conference and Civic Centre from Jan. 17 to 19 and will celebrate its 20th anniversary. ( C3 Alliance Corp)
Rio Tinto Alcan’s aluminum smelter at Kitimat. (Rio Tinto)

Retirees ask Rio Tinto to increase pension index to match inflation

A pension lobby group is calling on aluminum giant Rio Tinto to…

Rio Tinto Alcan’s aluminum smelter at Kitimat. (Rio Tinto)
The Prince Rupert Ukrainian Society will be laying a wreath at the cenotaph Nov. 11 during Remembrance day ceremonies “to honour and commemorate all Canadians and Ukrainians who fought or continue to serve.” (Facebook photo)

New Ukrainian Society provides cultural support to war refugees

Upcoming fundraisers include contemporary Ukrainian photography exhibition at Ice House Gallery

The Prince Rupert Ukrainian Society will be laying a wreath at the cenotaph Nov. 11 during Remembrance day ceremonies “to honour and commemorate all Canadians and Ukrainians who fought or continue to serve.” (Facebook photo)
Chaplain Derry Bott of the Prince Rupert Royal Canadian Legion #27 leads the Remembrance Day commemorations on Nov. 11. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
Chaplain Derry Bott of the Prince Rupert Royal Canadian Legion #27 leads the Remembrance Day commemorations on Nov. 11, 2021. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Legion anticipates big turnout for unrestricted Remembrance Day ceremony

Following service, Legion will open for camaraderie and refreshments

Chaplain Derry Bott of the Prince Rupert Royal Canadian Legion #27 leads the Remembrance Day commemorations on Nov. 11. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
Chaplain Derry Bott of the Prince Rupert Royal Canadian Legion #27 leads the Remembrance Day commemorations on Nov. 11, 2021. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
Students enjoy the new playground at École Roosevelt Park Community School following the park’s official opening Nov. 1.

École Roosevelt unveils new state-of-the-art playground

The half-million dollar project was 10 years in the making

Students enjoy the new playground at École Roosevelt Park Community School following the park’s official opening Nov. 1.
More security is on the way for employees at Mills Memorial Hospital in Terrace, above, and at Prince Rupert Regional Hospital in Prince Rupert. (File photo)
More security is on the way for employees at Mills Memorial Hospital in Terrace, above, and at Prince Rupert Regional Hospital in Prince Rupert. (File photo)
During the fall of 2022, the Canadian Coast Guard are building 13 new helicopter pads on Haida Gwaii, including this concrete platform at Davidson point. (Photo: Geoff Robson/Facebook)

Coast Guard builds 13 helicopter pads on Haida Gwaii

Platforms make it safer to service buoys, lights, fog signals and GPS stations

During the fall of 2022, the Canadian Coast Guard are building 13 new helicopter pads on Haida Gwaii, including this concrete platform at Davidson point. (Photo: Geoff Robson/Facebook)
A rockslide 50 kilometres west of Terrace has Highway 16 closed until at least Sunday (Oct. 23) morning. (Facebook photo)

UPDATE: Rockslide on Hwy 16 west of Terrace cleared

This is the second slide in the same location in three weeks

A rockslide 50 kilometres west of Terrace has Highway 16 closed until at least Sunday (Oct. 23) morning. (Facebook photo)
CityWest acquired Gillies Bay Internet Society and will be the new internet provider for customers on Texada Island. Gillies Bay will be attached to the Connected Coast project.

CityWest continues to expand south of Prince Rupert

CityWest will take over as internet provider for Texada Island

CityWest acquired Gillies Bay Internet Society and will be the new internet provider for customers on Texada Island. Gillies Bay will be attached to the Connected Coast project.
Prince Rupert’s outgoing mayor, Lee Brain, and city manager, Rob Buchan, show off land the city is proposing to sell for a new housing development in Seal Cove. (Photo: Supplied)
Prince Rupert’s outgoing mayor, Lee Brain, and city manager, Rob Buchan, show off land the city is proposing to sell for a new housing development in Seal Cove. (Photo: Supplied)
Pacific Aurora Construction Management Limited has been named as the new residential developer for a subdivision on Alder Ave. in Port Edward. (Photo: Norman Galimski/The Northern View)
Pacific Aurora Construction Management Limited has been named as the new residential developer for a subdivision on Alder Ave. in Port Edward. (Photo: Norman Galimski/The Northern View)
A makeshift blockade on the tracks at New Hazelton in February 2020. Wet’suwet’en opponents of the Coastal GasLink have called on supporters to take action this weekend. (Black Press Media file photo)

Potential blockades and protests in opposition to CGL pipeline expected in northwest B.C Nov. 5

CGL pipeline opposition group calls on Canada-wide supporters to ‘organize’ and ‘take action’

A makeshift blockade on the tracks at New Hazelton in February 2020. Wet’suwet’en opponents of the Coastal GasLink have called on supporters to take action this weekend. (Black Press Media file photo)
Connected Coast, a project co-managed by CityWest and the Strathcona Regional District, constructed shore infrastructure to connect to a subsea fibre optic cable in Tlell in December 2021.

CityWest offers telecommunication services to more communities in the Northwest

The telecommunications company struck a partnership with North Coast Regional District

Connected Coast, a project co-managed by CityWest and the Strathcona Regional District, constructed shore infrastructure to connect to a subsea fibre optic cable in Tlell in December 2021.
A Chilliwack doctor has been disciplined by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of B.C. (Stock photo by Marcelo Leal on Unsplash)

Fraser Valley doctor suspended after sending inappropriate messages to patient

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia handed Dr. Rafet Jhameel a 3 month ban

A Chilliwack doctor has been disciplined by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of B.C. (Stock photo by Marcelo Leal on Unsplash)
Frosted windshields in the morning in Northwest B.C. signal it is time for drivers to be prepared for and adjust to potentially treacherous driving conditions. (Thom Barker photo)
Frosted windshields in the morning in Northwest B.C. signal it is time for drivers to be prepared for and adjust to potentially treacherous driving conditions. (Thom Barker photo)
The Prince Rupert Regional Hospital has been under controlled access since Oct. 25, 2022 when an individual made threats against health care workers. The hospital is pictured here on May 5, 2021. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Prince Rupert hospital locked down, man arrested following threats to health care workers

“Unsettling” trend of increased violence toward health care workers: Health Services Administrator

The Prince Rupert Regional Hospital has been under controlled access since Oct. 25, 2022 when an individual made threats against health care workers. The hospital is pictured here on May 5, 2021. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
There was a 230 per cent increase in cruise passenger traffic between 2019 and 2022. The Prince Rupert Port Authority attributes some of the increased traffic to the Ruby Princess, which docked in the city 13 times this season including here on May 17. (Melissa Ash/The Northern View)

Prince Rupert gets a $3.5 million boost from the return of cruise tourism

Passenger volume was highest its been in more than a decade, Port Authority stated

There was a 230 per cent increase in cruise passenger traffic between 2019 and 2022. The Prince Rupert Port Authority attributes some of the increased traffic to the Ruby Princess, which docked in the city 13 times this season including here on May 17. (Melissa Ash/The Northern View)
Members of Prince Rupert Rotary Club give the city’s gateway at McClymont Park a facelift, one of the many projects supported by the club’s annual auction which is currently underway.

2022 Prince Rupert Rotary online auction gets underway

Register to bid on the Rotary website at auction.prrc.ca

Members of Prince Rupert Rotary Club give the city’s gateway at McClymont Park a facelift, one of the many projects supported by the club’s annual auction which is currently underway.
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