Category Archives: News
Province increases funding for existing tourism infrastructure improvements
Alongside a $20 million investment into Science World improvements, the province has increased funding for existing tourism infrastructure upgrades. $30 million from the province will go towards proje...
Apr 26, 2023
Maggie Hall Announced as Terrace's Next City Manager, After 6 Months in Deputy Position
After serving in a variety of local government positions over the past 3 years, Maggie Hall is set to become Terrace's next City Manager. Hall has spent the past 6 months in the deputy role, while als...
Apr 25, 2023
BC Ferries Waives Travel Fees for Passengers Using the Service to Get to their Medical Appointments
British Columbians who need to use the ferry to get to their medical appointments will no longer need to pay to do so. BC Ferries is waiving the $18 booking fee for any passenger travelling to access ...
Apr 25, 2023
BC Responds to Calls to Better Support Indigenous Involvement in the Cannabis Economy with $2.3 Million in Funding
BC has responded to calls from First Nations leaders to better support Indigenous involvement in the cannabis economy. Last week, the First Nations Leadership Council issued a letter chastising Federa...
Apr 25, 2023
Prince Rupert Awards Contract for Phase One of Water Infrastructure Project as they Face At Least Four Water Service Breaks Each Day
More than 26 kilometres of water mains are in need of replacement, if the City of Prince Rupert is to solve their extensive water infrastructure woes. Eyes were first drawn to the City's issues last h...
Apr 25, 2023 Full replacement plan
Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach Says New Legislation Still Falls Short of Protecting Air Passengers in Canada
Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach says newly introduced legislation doesn't go far enough to protect air travellers in Canada. On Thursday, the Liberal Government announced proposed amendments ...
Apr 24, 2023
First Nations Health Authority release 2022 toxic drug poisoning data
The First Nations Health Authority's 2022 report on toxic drug deaths shows a disproportionate number of First Nations people affected. Representing 3.3 percent of the province's population, First Nat...
Apr 24, 2023
Province announces $30 million to help remote First Nations pivot away from diesel use
An extended investment from the province aims to help remote First Nations move away from diesel use. New funding in the form of $30 million will go towards the Community Energy Diesel Reduction progr...
Apr 24, 2023
ILWU Local 505 break ground on new union hall
Ground has been broken on the International Longshore and Warehouse Union's new headquarters in Prince Rupert. The local ILWU 505 gathered with members of DP World, the BC Maritime Employers Associati...
Apr 24, 2023
Prince Rupert Port Authority partners with province to advance green trade
The Port of Prince Rupert has partnered with the province in an effort to become Canada's greenest port. Through the new Integrated Marketplace Initiative, the port will be able to access domestic, in...
Apr 24, 2023 BC Innovation Commissioner Gerri Sinclair, Minister Brenda Bailey, PRPA CEO Shaun Stevenson, MLA Jennifer Rice, DP World Director of Public Affairs Angela Kirkham.