Port of Prince Rupert

Tug boats in the Prince Rupert harbour assist the MSC Altair after it broke free of its moorings at Fairview Terminal during inclement weather and became grounded on Nov. 24. (Photo: K-J Millar/The NorthernView)

Prince Rupert Port Authority responds to vessel grounding

When incidents occur, there’s always a learning opportunity - Ken Veldman, PRPA

 

Kyle Hes is a Gantry Crane Operator at DP World-Prince Rupert Fairview Container Terminal.

Prince Rupert’s marine and dock workers essential to Canada’s reputation for reliability

Port of Prince Rupert workforce has far-reaching impact across northern B.C. and beyond

  • Nov 22, 2021

 

Dangerous Goods Officer, John Nicoletti, lives and works in his hometown of Prince George.

Port traffic propels rail workforce across northern B.C. transportation corridor

Meet two people working in rail safety and logistics, supporting jobs across western Canada

  • Nov 8, 2021

 

Jessica Hochins - Woodlands Operations Supervisor, Skeena Sawmills, Terrace

Northwest women working to bring B.C. wood products to the world

Meet a pair of women supporting natural resource supply chains in Northern B.C.

  • Nov 1, 2021
Jessica Hochins - Woodlands Operations Supervisor, Skeena Sawmills, Terrace
Prince Rupert Port Authority announced on Sept. 23, its Community Investment Fund is benefiting women of the North West with new gynecological equipment at Women’s Wellness Centre and Colposcopy Clinic, saving them travelling out of the region for diagnostic and follow-up treatment. (Photo: supplied)

Prince Rupert Port Authority invests in North West women’s health

Community Investment Fund provides new medical equipment allowing women services closer to home

Prince Rupert Port Authority announced on Sept. 23, its Community Investment Fund is benefiting women of the North West with new gynecological equipment at Women’s Wellness Centre and Colposcopy Clinic, saving them travelling out of the region for diagnostic and follow-up treatment. (Photo: supplied)
The MSC Auriga is the largest vessel to berth and unload at DP World’s Fairview Container Terminal in Prince Rupert, breaking records on Sept. 21. (Photo: Port of Prince Rupert)

Record-breaking vessel berths in Prince Rupert

MSC Auriga breaks 2017 Fairview Container Terminal records for ETUs

The MSC Auriga is the largest vessel to berth and unload at DP World’s Fairview Container Terminal in Prince Rupert, breaking records on Sept. 21. (Photo: Port of Prince Rupert)
The derelict barge, Scotch Cap, which went adrift on Sept. 8 in Port Edward, was moved up the beach by the Canadian Coast Guard and Prince Rupert Port Authority to make it more secure on Sept. 13. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

PRPA voice frustration over lack of govt. assistance with abandoned vessels

Derelict vessels adrift in Port Edward now temporarily secured

The derelict barge, Scotch Cap, which went adrift on Sept. 8 in Port Edward, was moved up the beach by the Canadian Coast Guard and Prince Rupert Port Authority to make it more secure on Sept. 13. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
Quinn Smith, Charles Hays Secondary School student won a Traditional Knowledge and Medicine poster design award, from FORED BC Society, announced in May. Quinn was inspired to complete the ink drawing of his family crest when reading a book his uncle sent to him. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Heart of the City: Quinn Smith has what it takes

The Prince Rupert high school student creates winning art with heart

Quinn Smith, Charles Hays Secondary School student won a Traditional Knowledge and Medicine poster design award, from FORED BC Society, announced in May. Quinn was inspired to complete the ink drawing of his family crest when reading a book his uncle sent to him. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
Unionized longshore and port workers gather along Highway 16 on June 15 not crossing the picket line where Prince Rupert Solidarity Movement group protests the docking and unloading of the JPO Volans, a ship with Israeli designed technology and equipment. (Photo: K-J Millar/the Northern View)

Prince Rupert Solidarity Group pickets at port in protest

Demonstrations against the container ship JPO Volans lead into the second day to dissuade docking

Unionized longshore and port workers gather along Highway 16 on June 15 not crossing the picket line where Prince Rupert Solidarity Movement group protests the docking and unloading of the JPO Volans, a ship with Israeli designed technology and equipment. (Photo: K-J Millar/the Northern View)
Showing us how it’s done by ignoring the frigid cold snap temperatures is Leah Hughes aged 12, snowboarding at the Prince Rupert Golf course on Feb. 9, 2021. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Just sliding through the cold snap

Prince Rupert families and friends ignored the cold and took advantage of winter fun

Showing us how it’s done by ignoring the frigid cold snap temperatures is Leah Hughes aged 12, snowboarding at the Prince Rupert Golf course on Feb. 9, 2021. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
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Prince Rupert Port Authority found guilty of burning prohibited material in Ridley Burn Trial

Burning the old dock on Ridley Island for five days in 2017 led to several environmental charges

(The Northern View file photo)
PRPA Community Investment Fund hits its target once again

PRPA Community Investment Fund hits its target once again

Prince Rupert Port Authority contributes $29,500 to revitalization of Rod and Gun Club

PRPA Community Investment Fund hits its target once again
Santa will be ditching the reindeer — for one day anyway — in favour of the Inside Passage this December. (Black Press file photo)

Jingling all the way back to Prince Rupert

Santa Claus will be steering the Jingle Boat Express back into the harbour this Christmas

Santa will be ditching the reindeer — for one day anyway — in favour of the Inside Passage this December. (Black Press file photo)
Taisheng International Investment Services photo Containerized LNG could be the latest product to be manufactured at the Skeena Industrial Development Park.

Chinese LNG distributor proposes LNG processing facility in Terrace

Project to be located within the Skeena Industrial Development Park near airport

Taisheng International Investment Services photo Containerized LNG could be the latest product to be manufactured at the Skeena Industrial Development Park.
Steel beams were installed this week at the new Terrace Search and Rescue headquarters, located at the corner of Clinton St. and Greig Ave. (Natalia Balcerzak/Terrace Standard)

Terrace Search and Rescue headquarters gets $100K boost from Prince Rupert Port Authority

Investment to help grow regional response capacity in Northwest B.C.

Steel beams were installed this week at the new Terrace Search and Rescue headquarters, located at the corner of Clinton St. and Greig Ave. (Natalia Balcerzak/Terrace Standard)
Charles Hays wrestling team head coach Dane Waldal demonstrates a take-down technique on the school’s new wrestling mats. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)

STORY, PHOTOS & VIDEO: Brand new wrestling mats on display at Charles Hays

Team no longer has to grapple with hard surfacing and soreness thanks to generous donations

Charles Hays wrestling team head coach Dane Waldal demonstrates a take-down technique on the school’s new wrestling mats. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)
(Jenna Cocullo / The Northern View)

Conrad Elementary officially opens their new and improved playground

The Prince Rupert Port Authority and Pembina were among the donors for the project

(Jenna Cocullo / The Northern View)
Merle Anderson takes part in a Blessing Ceremony for the Massett Marine Rescue Society’s (MMRS) new fast-response rescue vessel, Tagwaal. The society unveiled the new acquisition to the public on Friday in Masset. (Jason Shafto photo)

Massett Marine Rescue Society unveils fast-response rescue vessel, the Tagwaal

The Prince Rupert Port Authority invested more than $110,000 in the project

Merle Anderson takes part in a Blessing Ceremony for the Massett Marine Rescue Society’s (MMRS) new fast-response rescue vessel, Tagwaal. The society unveiled the new acquisition to the public on Friday in Masset. (Jason Shafto photo)
(Northern View file photo)

Prince Rupert Port Authority appoints new chair of the board

Role had been filled by Bud Smith since 2012

(Northern View file photo)
Kazmay McLeod puts paint to paper to make her creation. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)

PHOTO GALLERY: Rain doesn’t block the fun at Friendship House party

Annual Block Party offers activities, food and entertainment for all ages

Kazmay McLeod puts paint to paper to make her creation. (Alex Kurial / The Northern View)