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City of Prince Rupert freezes community enhancement grants for 2014 at 2013 level

Community groups won't be receiving any more money from the city this year than they did last year.
City of Prince Rupert wants to be a part of waterfront access discussions

City of Prince Rupert wants to be a part of waterfront access discussions

When Pinnacle and the Prince Rupert Port Authority discuss plans for waterfront access, the City of Prince Rupert wants a seat at the table.
Marijuana referendum petition fizzles but campaigners vow to fight on

Marijuana referendum petition fizzles but campaigners vow to fight on

Sensible BC gets 210,000 signatures, reaches threshold in 19 of 85 ridings
VIDEO: Prince Rupert remembers the Montreal Massacre

VIDEO: Prince Rupert remembers the Montreal Massacre

Friday marked the 24th anniversary of the Montreal Massacre, with the North Coast Transition Society holding a vigil.

Northwest unemployment rate falls to five per cent

The number of people working dropped from October to November but so did the available workforce in the region, Stats Canada reports.
VIDEO: BC Ferries told cuts unacceptable during open house in Prince Rupert

VIDEO: BC Ferries told cuts unacceptable during open house in Prince Rupert

Representatives from BC Ferries and the Ministry of Transportation were told service cuts on the North Coast are simply unacceptable.
Wood pellet plant planned for Terrace

Wood pellet plant planned for Terrace

The agreement between Coast Tsimshian Resources and Pinnacle Renewable Energy Inc. is expected to create 200 jobs
More B.C. drivers want return of photo radar than higher speed limits: Poll

More B.C. drivers want return of photo radar than higher speed limits: Poll

Push by drivers who want faster B.C. highways is up against gender, age divide: Insights West/Black Press poll

With one month to go, Port of Prince Rupert remains on track for another record year

After months of decline, Fairview Terminal saw a significant jump in traffic last month.
Federal government not planning to immediately implement oil tanker recommendations

Federal government not planning to immediately implement oil tanker recommendations

If any companies want to run oil tankers along the west coast, they better be prepared to pay the price should something happen.