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First Nations workers protest Fairview Terminal expansion contracts going to out-of-town firms

First Nations workers protest Fairview Terminal expansion contracts going to out-of-town firms

A group of First Nations workers are protesting the awarding of contracts related to Fairview Terminal expansion to out-of-town firms.

Land developer charges approved by council

The intends to start charging land developers to compensate for the added strain their projects put on city infrastructure.
Hot start for forest fires in B.C.

Hot start for forest fires in B.C.

B.C. has recorded almost 500 fires, a quarter of the total for an average season

Optimism found for housing solution

Those advocating for Prince Rupert’s increasing homeless population feel optimistic that solutions are coming.

MP not a fan of hub-and-spoke proposal

Skeena – Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen said he hopes Northern Health will put aside its plans to modify healthcare delivery in the region.
Tsimshian to be taught in elementary schools

Tsimshian to be taught in elementary schools

The Prince Rupert School District (SD52) is expanding its Sm’algyax Language program in September.
B.C. adding to aboriginal education

B.C. adding to aboriginal education

Public schools and post-secondary will be introducing more history of First Nations in the coming year
New cleanup agency for spills on land

New cleanup agency for spills on land

Province says PRO could coordinate, respond to environmental emergencies from trains, trucks and pipelines
Former city councillor Odd Eidsvik passes away

Former city councillor Odd Eidsvik passes away

Former Prince Rupert city councillor and community booster Odd Eidsvik passed away last Friday.
Stiffer fines, impoundments eyed for distracted drivers

Stiffer fines, impoundments eyed for distracted drivers

Province opens online consultation on how far to go to deter drivers from texting and using cellphones behind the wheel