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Little movement as school strike starts

Education Minister Peter Fassbender says teachers' union could be called on to pay benefits if school disruption continues

Apr 24, 2014 6:00 PM Read more >

Prince Rupert property owners will see 1.2 per cent tax increase in 2014

In a four to three vote, Prince Rupert city council approved a 1.2 per cent property tax increase across the board.

Apr 24, 2014 7:00 AM Read more >

Prince Rupert girl's quick thinking saves father's life

In a crisis some people are able to do things they didn't think were possible.

Apr 23, 2014 1:00 PM Read more >

Eagle Spirit Energy proposes crude oil pipeline for the North Coast

Eagle Spirit Energy president and CEO Calvin Helin has proposed an alternate oil pipeline to carry crude to the coast.

Apr 23, 2014 8:00 AM Read more >

1.4 million flu shots a B.C. record

The return of H1N1 and some severe cases involving younger people prompted a big increase in seasonal influenza vaccinations

Apr 23, 2014 5:00 AM Read more >

Ministry of Children and Family Development defends supports available for autism in light of murder-suicide

The Ministry of Children and Family Development is defending its support for families of children diagnosed with autism.

Apr 23, 2014 5:00 AM Read more >

Humpback whale no longer 'threatened' species

Critics say federal move aids proposed oil pipeline projects by removing critical habitat protection

Apr 22, 2014 7:00 PM Read more >

MP says Enbridge project behind decision to remove Humpback Whales from threatened species list

Skeena — Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen is pulling no punches when it comes to removing Humpback Whales as a threatened species.

Apr 22, 2014 4:00 PM Read more >

UPDATE: Prince Rupert teachers' union says cancelling recess unfair to students

The Prince Rupert District Teacher's Union is accusing the school district of breaking a ruling of the LRB by cancelling recess.

Apr 22, 2014 3:00 PM Read more >

Ridley Terminals expecting impact from Northeast mine closures

It may be more than 1,000 kilometres away, but devastating news delivered to residents of Tumbler Ridge could be felt in Prince Rupert.

Apr 21, 2014 11:00 AM Read more >