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School Board sued by student to get compensation for sexual assualt

School Board sued by student to get compensation for sexual assualt

Last month, the B.C. Supreme Court rejected an order made by the School Protection Program’s lawyer to have a former student’s sexual assault by a teacher claim against an educator in School District 52 heard by a judge only, instead of a jury.
China passes U.S. as B.C. lumber buyer

China passes U.S. as B.C. lumber buyer

Chinese buyers purchased $122 million worth of B.C. lumber in May, surpassing the value of lumber shipments to the United States for the first time ever.
Prince Rupert taking export traffic away from U.S. ports

Prince Rupert taking export traffic away from U.S. ports

The Prince Rupert Port may be causing ports on the west coast of the US to lose large portions of their export traffic to Asia. According to reputable industry journal, this has caused some of the US railroad companies to accuse CN Rail “poaching” their business by offering quicker transportation across the Pacific ocean via Prince Rupert.

RCMP request help in locating missing person

Princeton resident, Wanda Foss missing for approximately three weeks.
Metlakatla cautiously optimistic on Indian Act reform

Metlakatla cautiously optimistic on Indian Act reform

At least one of the major First Nations on the North Coast is cautiously optimistic about the renewed debate in Canada about whether the Indian Act needs a complete overhaul. Chief Harold Leighton of the Metlakatla First Nation says that the fact that its receiving discussion is a step in the right direction, but has seen attempts to reform the legislation fail before.
Metlakatla Chief comments on revising the Indian Act

Metlakatla Chief comments on revising the Indian Act

At least one of the major First Nations on the North Coast is cautiously optimistic about the renewed debate in Canada about whether the Indian Act needs a complete overhaul.
Signage, lighting to be installed at turnoff to Prince Rupert industrial park

Signage, lighting to be installed at turnoff to Prince Rupert industrial park

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure will be installing additional signage and more lighting at the turnoff from Highway 16 to Prince Rupert’s Industrial Park.
Countdown is on to Snowbirds performance in Prince Rupert

Countdown is on to Snowbirds performance in Prince Rupert

The iconic Canadian Forces Snowbirds will be bringing their dazzling aerial show to Prince Rupert in under a month, and organizers are inviting people from around the region to take in this rare northwest performance.
Federal minister discusses the importance of Asia - Pacific Gateway

Federal minister discusses the importance of Asia - Pacific Gateway

Prince Rupert and the Asia - Pacific Gateway will remain a key part of Canada's economic growth, according to Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway Ed Fast.
B.C. won't scrap rich pension for Ferries boss

B.C. won't scrap rich pension for Ferries boss

Breaching contract would be wrong, expensive: Lekstrom