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Need level of Salvation Army programs increases

The Prince Rupert Salvation Army experienced slight increases in the number of people receiving assistance this holiday season.
Support for learning to live with stroke

Support for learning to live with stroke

For Sharlene Wilson, a family emergency more than four years ago revealed a glaring hole in the support infrastructure of the community.
Passengers stranded at airport for 10 hours

Passengers stranded at airport for 10 hours

Prince Rupert’s Sheryl Sadorski is upset her parents and other Air Canada passengers were “held hostage” at YPR for more than eight hours.
B.C. prison crowding probed by auditor

B.C. prison crowding probed by auditor

Security incidents on rise in provincial jails, inmates double-bunked and few completing education programs

City to consider bumping Prince Rupert mayor up to full time

The City of Prince Rupert will consider changing the mayor's position to full-time during upcoming budget discussions.

Construction projects in City of Prince Rupert rise

There was an increase of nearly triple the number of major building construction projects within the City of Prince Rupert last year.
Hitchhiking study looks to expand information base

Hitchhiking study looks to expand information base

Someone is almost always asking UNBC professor Jacqueline Holler for an update on her research study of hitchhiking habits in northern B.C.

Commercial fisherman pleads guilty to Fisheries Act violation

After pleading guilty to a Fisheries Act violation, a Prince Rupert commercial fishermen was fined and ordered to forfeit his landed catch.
Cargo through the Port of Prince Rupert drop 10 per cent in 2014

Cargo through the Port of Prince Rupert drop 10 per cent in 2014

The Port of Prince Rupert's run of record-breaking years came to an end in 2014.

Rice encouraging constituents to apply for Rural Advisory Council

Applications are being accepted for B.C.'s Rural Advisory Council, with North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice encouraging her constituents to apply.