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Moose hunting restricted further in B.C.

Moose hunting restricted further in B.C.

Limited entry hunting permits for cow and calf moose have been cut from 1,800 to 200, more restrictions on logging considered
SQCRD receives approval for name change; news briefs from around the region

SQCRD receives approval for name change; news briefs from around the region

Changes to North Coast Regional District, NCRD to meet with Ministry on Safety, Pages attends Mayors and Chairs' Roundtable, Woodwork award
Drug overdose deaths this year now more than all of 2015

Drug overdose deaths this year now more than all of 2015

555 lives lost in B.C. in first nine months, fentanyl detected in 61 per cent of cases
City misses out on major water funding spree

City misses out on major water funding spree

The initial list did not include any of Prince Rupert’s projects, but did include projects from Burns Lake and Fort St. James
Outside experts endorse B.C. grizzly hunt

Outside experts endorse B.C. grizzly hunt

Wildlife management has 'solid scientific underpinning' and province should accommodate grizzly bear hunting and viewing
VIDEO and STORY: UPDATE, Apartment building fire on 2nd Avenue West

VIDEO and STORY: UPDATE, Apartment building fire on 2nd Avenue West

Prince Rupert firefighters battle a fire in an apartment building on 2nd Avenue West on Tuesday evening.
Gender diversity and the pay gap

Gender diversity and the pay gap

The Women's Leadership Network in Prince Rupert discuss gender diversity at their latest event held to empower women in the community.
Port Edward Council in brief

Port Edward Council in brief

Port Edward discusses Halloween donations, loose dogs, UBCM highlights and joining the environmental monitoring table for an LNG project.
Health care costs rising faster, Lake warns

Health care costs rising faster, Lake warns

Health ministers meet in Ottawa, federal minister Jane Philpott is keeping the Stephen Harper cap on increases in health transfers
National Energy Board grants PNW LNG 40-year export licence

National Energy Board grants PNW LNG 40-year export licence

The National Energy Board (NEB) has approved a 40-year natural gas export licence for the Pacific NorthWest LNG project