Our Quick reference and archive of items from Civic Departments, or on issues that come up for discussion at City Council Sessions in 2021, as well as any other notes of relevance to Prince Rupert.
The Archive of our City Council Meeting Preview, Reviews and Timelines can be found here.
Items of Note for 2021
Orders and Notices from the Provincial State of Emergency as issued by the British Columbia Public Health Officer can be viewed here
December
Items of Note for 2021
Orders and Notices from the Provincial State of Emergency as issued by the British Columbia Public Health Officer can be viewed here
December
December 31 -- Blog Watching! The year that was 2021! NCR
December 31 -- As 2021 comes to an end, Vision Plans will mix with re-election plans for Prince Rupert Council in 2022 NCR
December 31 -- Angus Apartment residents now seeking new homes as building declared uninhabitable NCR
December 30 -- Cold snap brings extra work for City crews with water main break on Prince Rupert's East side NCR
December 29 -- Arctic cold may soon break, but more snow is on the way NCR
December 23 -- City of Prince Rupert Fitness Facility among those Closed owing to Expanded Public Health orders NCR
December 23 -- Mayor's notes provide a bit more detail on plans for Eat Street in the city's mid-town region NCR
December 22 -- Seal Cove Salt March slated for completion early in new year
December 22 -- New landfill cell means Prince Rupert Demolition plans can move forward (video)
December 22 -- Completion of Prince Rupert landfill expansion means derelict buildings can now be torn down
December 22 -- Some winter snow removal guidance from the City of Prince Rupert NCR
December 22 -- City of Prince Rupert Request for Expression of Interest seeks to consolidate testing of Fire and Safety systems in all facilities NCR
December 22 -- With Landfill cell completion, Mayor Brain declares that Demolition Days are coming NCR
December 21 -- Prince Rupert Library closed due to heating failure
December 21 -- YPR Announces air service revision for January of 2022 NCR
December 20 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority notes of opening in New Year for Seal Cove Marsh restoration project NCR
December 20 -- Prince Rupert Gymnastics Tumbles and Vaults into new Rushbrook location NCR
December 20 -- As Holidays draw closer, Civic Operations and Schedule for facilities set to change NCR
December 17 -- With Letter of Support for Friendship House link to Terrace, Prince Rupert Council seemingly takes the passing lane in joining Northwest Highway 16 shuttle project NCR
December 16 -- CityWest has thank you deals for customers (video)
December 16 -- Landfills past, present and future make for over 4.3 million dollars in capital spending approvals NCR
December 16 -- Prince Rupert's Capital Spending plans bring EV Tutorial NCR
December 15 --Snow? What Snow? Council skips over recent snowfall as a discussion topic for farewell session of 2021 NCR
December 15 -- Emergency Services in Prince Rupert among some focus for City Council on Capital Spending NCR
December 15 -- Weather, GeoTechnical issues the narrative for Woodworth Dam Delays NCR
December 14 -- With praise for the efforts of staff on Capital Spending preparations, City Council makes quick work of the approval list for 2022 NCR
December 14 -- Council Timeline: Monday, December 13, 2021 NCR
December 13 -- Home mailer campaign provides launch for 2022 curb side recycling program NCR
December 13 -- Capital Projects on display and looking for approval from Prince Rupert City Council NCR
December 13 -- City Council Preview: Monday, December 13, 2021 NCR
December 10 -- Penticton's Tax Sale tempest will make for a note of reflection for other municipalities in BC NCR
December 10 -- Capital planning for 2022 to be the theme for one more Prince Rupert City Council session in 2021! NCR
December 9 -- City's "Snow Strategy" leaving some residents wanting NCR
December 9 -- Rupert Snow Days ...Round Two NCR
December 8 -- City outlines it's Snow Plan as accumulation continues in Prince Rupert NCR
December 8 -- Prince Rupert Council sets increase of fees and charges for range of services and facility usage in 2022 NCR
December 8 -- Morning snow makes for slick drive or walk around city NCR
December 7 -- Councillor seeks fair enforcement of City Snow Removal policies NCR
December 7 -- CityWest Festival of Lights illuminates Prince Rupert
December 7 -- Mayor Brain hopeful of AMHS return, but awaiting further guidance from Federal Government NCR
December 7 -- Prince Rupert Council moves forward with plans to create Tax Exemption for logistics land use in the city NCR
December 7 -- Council Timeline: Monday, December 6, 2021 NCR
December 7 -- Lax Kw'alaams issues call for Lax Kw'alaams Artists to work on design for new Prince Rupert apartment project NCR
December 6 -- All Native Winter Classic Basketball tournament cancelled due to holiday closures at civic centre
December 6 -- ANBT Christmas Classic cancelled in Prince Rupert
December 6 -- Prince Rupert Transit to Extend service through Holiday shopping season NCR
December 6 -- Council to review proposal for Tax Exemptions towards development of land for logistics use NCR
December 6 -- City Council to line up range of fee and charges increases for 2022 NCR
December 6 -- City Council Preview: Monday, December 5, 2021 NCR
December 3 -- North Coast Regional District to take Ferry concerns to BC Ferry Commission, BC Ferry Authority NCR
December 3 -- City of Prince Rupert set to expand roster of tenants in Canfisco warehouse venture; as speculation on future developments along George Hills Way accelerates NCR
December 2 -- Alaska State Representative suggests all proceeding well for AMHS return to Prince Rupert in Spring of 2022 NCR
November
December 2 -- Alaska State Representative suggests all proceeding well for AMHS return to Prince Rupert in Spring of 2022 NCR
November
November 30 -- City to explore 'options' on peat and hog fuel resources on city owned land NCR
November 29 -- Prince Rupert Council, if it wishes, gets another chance to join other Northwest Communities on Highway 16 Shuttle Bus program NCR
November 26 -- Emergency Service supports the focus for two new Job opportunities with the City of Prince Rupert NCR
November 26 -- Cycling enthusiasts pumped for the future after City Council approves site location for proposed PUMP track NCR
November 26 -- City to seek additional funding for CN station revitalization project through NDIT program NCR
November 26 -- Wednesday Windstorm made for busy hours for City's Emergency Responders NCR
November 25 -- Weather related challenges in the south, means reduced intake for North Coast regional District's Recycling Centre NCR
November 25 -- City Council's Strategic planning elements won't bring tax increase for 2022 NCR
November 25 -- Meet you at 'Eat Street Square' NCR
November 24 -- A wicked wind this way did come NCR
November 24 -- Prince Rupert Food Security (video)
November 24 -- CityWest Fire Optic still down (video)
November 24 -- City of Prince Rupert issues weather advisory for community NCR
November 24 -- Major Projects Review provides for a stream of percentages on progress for City initiatives NCR
November 24 -- Unanticipated water/sewer repairs, landfill site expenses make for challenges for city's utilities budget NCR
November 24 -- Garbage can swaps and fee increases among themes from Waste Bylaw review at City Council NCR
November 24 -- With a few comments in Council Chamber and an update on Social Media the 11th Avenue Apartment project moves forward NCR
November 24 -- City Council Timeline: Monday, November 22, 2021 NCR
November 23 -- Some recycling suspended due to highway closures and flooding (audio)
November 23 -- Prince Rupert City Council gives approval for housing project (video)
November 23 -- Bike track at McClymont Park will spin a wheely good time
November 23 -- No timeline for repairs yet as CityWest updates fibre issues from southern infrastructure break NCR
November 22 -- New biking asphalt pump track proposed for Prince Rupert
November 22 -- Council to review recommendations for 2022 Strategic Plan actions NCR
November 22 -- Appointments to Airport Board offer opportunity for Council to update sone airport themes tonight NCR
November 22 -- City Council to hear update on CN Rail Station revitalization project, plans to access further funding for initiative NCR
November 22 -- Community PUMP Track plans could move forward at tonight's Council Session NCR
November 22 -- Council to hear reports on Garbage/Recycling work, Major projects as part of presentations tonight NCR
November 22 -- City Council Preview: Monday, November 22, 2021 NCR
November 21 -- Inclement weather creates phone line disruption
November 20 -- City notes of some communication issues for 911 on cellular networks NCR
November 19 -- Prince Rupert public washroom arrives, but is yet to open
November 19 -- Prince Rupert's Kidsport program to benefit by upcoming fundraiser NCR
November 18 -- CityWest expands down the coast
November 18 -- Purchase of replacement city work truck features trade in plan with a twist as part of RFP NCR
November 17 -- Former Prince Rupert City Councillor Kathy Bedard makes return to politics ... in Granisle NCR
November 16 -- CityWest says heavy rainfall, floods in southern BC have caused slower internet speeds
November 16 -- CityWest and Gitga'at sign partnership agreement on Connected Coast fibre to home program NCR
November 16 -- Potty process in the downtown core NCR
November 16 -- Raffles Elevator is going down ... for the final time NCR
November 15 -- CityWest feeling impact of Extreme Weather in Southern British Columbia NCR
November 15 -- Regional District to host Public hearing for Land Use Planning, Official Community Plan on Tuesday at Coast Mountain College NCR
November 12 -- Northern Health meeting with Prince Rupert Council (video)
November 12 -- Northern Health provides review on state of health care in Prince Rupert to city council
November 12 -- CityWest welcomes Haida Gwaii's Barry Pages to the corporate family NCR
November 12 -- Prince Rupert Council hears a COVID check up from Northern Health Officials NCR
November 12 -- Equipment overhaul ahead for City Hall as City puts Boiler/HVAC work up for bid with BC Bid NCR
November 12 -- Province releases details of annual grants in lieu of taxes program for Northwest NCR
November 12 -- First responders squinting to see house numbers in Prince Rupert (audio)
November 10 -- Northwest Municipalities receive grants in lieu of property taxes (video)
November 10 -- Civic planning post returns to city staff status with new hire NCR
November 10 -- Council calls for covenant, additional report prior to final approval of zoning change for Sloan/McKay property NCR
November 10 -- Back to the Future for Health Care advocacy as Northern Health/City Council explore reboot of previous program NCR
November 10 -- Health Care overview for council provides look at current challenges, hopes for improving situation into 2022 NCR
November 10 -- Council Timeline: Monday, November 8, 2021 NCR
November 8 -- Northern Health update on tap for Monday session of Council NCR
November 8 -- City Council Preview NCR
November 5 -- With No More Bathroom breaks for Mariner's Park this year, there are few options left for those in the downtown area NCR
November 4 -- City of Prince Rupert announces that all Water Quality Advisories have been lifted NCR
November 4 -- Next potential locations for EV Charging Stations in Prince Rupert area identified NCR
November 3 -- Kitimat tops up the pay package for Mayor and Council NCR
November 2 -- For City Hall policy aficionados a helpful few notes from the Yukon on asset management NCR
November 2 -- Rolling along memory lane with North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice NCR
November 1 -- Latest City of Prince Rupert Job Op seeks some help for the Operations Manager NCR
November 1 -- Prince Rupert falls behind in the Northwest Burger Gap NCR
October
September
November 1 -- Prince Rupert falls behind in the Northwest Burger Gap NCR
October
October 29 -- Province hopes to streamline and speed up housing approvals with moves towards amended legislation NCR
October 29 -- Office of Information and Privacy Commissioner Denies City of Prince Rupert quest to Not Release Body camera footage of August 2019 dog incident NCR
October 28 -- City of Prince Rupert seeking members for Airport Board NCR
October 26 -- City Council's Health Discussion plans deferred until November NCR
October 26 -- Road Marking concerns raised once again at City Council session NCR
October 26 -- Emergency Responders call for more prominent and easy to read home signage in Prince Rupert NCR
October 26 -- City Council Timeline: Monday, October 25, 2021 NCR
October 25 -- City's RCMP detachment increases its information flow with a flurry of updates on case files past and present NCR
October 25 -- Council Preview: Monday, October 25, 2021 NCR
October 22 -- A week with a promise for a rededication to communication and transparency from City Hall NCR
October 21 -- Federation of Canadian Municipalities takes up the torch for assistance on RCMP salaries for cash strapped communities. NCR
October 20 -- NCLGA Health care survey (video)
October 20 -- City of Prince Rupert seeks services of a Utilities Coordinator NCR
October 19 -- Boil Water Notice in Prince Rupert downgraded to Water Quality Advisory (video)
October 18 -- YPR manager leaves after four years
October 18 -- Heart of our City: Chad Cooper
October 18 -- City Council enters the final year of their mandate as municipal election cycle to arrive in fall of 2022 NCR
October 18 -- With change ahead at City Hall, City of Prince Rupert commences search for new civic planner NCR
October 15 -- New Prince Rupert City Manager announced
October 15 -- City of Prince Rupert announces new City Manager, turning job over to current contract planner Rob Buchan NCR
October 15 -- 'Urgent' situation related to Seal Cove Sanitary Sewer Outfall spurs on latest RFP from City of Prince Rupert NCR
October 14 -- Work underway on waterfront at CN Building near Rotary Park NCR
October 14 -- More funding for health and substance abuse, but few hints if any destined for the North Coast NCR
October 13 -- Council back behind Closed Doors for another session tonight NCR
October 12 -- Longer nights, make for extended light show for Third Avenue NCR
October 12 -- One last meeting in the books before Council would sit down for their Turkey Dinners last week NCR
October 8 -- Feedback to heed on Community Engagement, if Council's inclined NCR
October 8 -- Prince Rupert Council passes third reading of rezoning application for Lax Kw'alaams housing project
October 7 -- Prince Rupert Public Housing on proposed Lax Kw'alaams Housing (video)
October 7 -- City of Prince Rupert to use Direct Award mechanism for latest purchase of additional curbside collection bins NCR
October 7 -- Lack of attention to proper process leaves homeowner denied variance permit for carport NCR
October 7 -- CityWest to outline Lax Kw'alaams plans in days to come NCR
October 6 -- Prince Rupert City Councillors deny variance permit
October 6 -- A fresh coat of pavement for Prince Rupert Fire/Rescue in honour of Fire Safety Week NCR
October 6 -- Road Painting while the paintings good! NCR
October 6 -- City's Operations Director outlines scope of late September storm damage for City Council NCR
October 6 -- With 11th Avenue East Public Hearing concluded, Council approves third reading of bylaws and moves proposed rezoning on towards Final Approval NCR
October 6 -- City Council Timeline: Monday, October 4, 2021 NCR
October 6 -- 11th Avenue apartment project in Prince Rupert (audio)
October 5 -- Lester Centre damaged by flooding in Prince Rupert
October 5 -- Play time for Tots on Hold at Mariner's Park as City of Prince Rupert conducts some maintenance NCR
October 4 -- North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice points Prince Rupert Council towards creating conditions for diversity NCR
October 4 -- City Council Preview: Monday, October 4, 2021 NCR
October 1 -- 6 PM Start for Monday's Public Hearing for proposed apartment housing on 11th Avenue East NCR
October 1 -- Pending Doctor departures signal more Health Care challenges ahead for Prince Rupert residents NCR
October 1 -- Pending Doctor departures signal more Health Care challenges ahead for Prince Rupert residents NCR
September
September 30 -- Calls for reflection on the past, commitment for the future mark the arrival of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation NCR
September 30 -- Truth and Reconciliation: Reid Skelton-Morven
September 29 -- City of Prince Rupert reminds residents of Civic closures Thursday and changes to garbage collection service for this week NCR
September 29 -- Prince Rupert City Council members to meet in Special Session tonight NCR
September 29 -- Some notes for resumption of the 11th Avenue East Public hearing shared on City of Prince Rupert website ... sort of NCR
September 29 -- November hopes for Prince Rupert's newest recreation area at Seal Cove NCR
September 28 -- Air Canada set to add to Prince Rupert flight timetable for December NCR
September 27 -- Gitmaxmak'ay Nisga'a Society continues water refills for members NCR
September 27 -- Situation Table one option for Prince Rupert to use to address social factors and burdens on Emergency Service providers NCR
September 24 -- City Councillor seeks conversation with Prince Rupert's Emergency Service providers NCR
September 24 -- Heavy Rains provide a white water experience for Hays Creek NCR
September 24 -- Some of City Council's Priority list may not match up with that of Prince Rupert's residents NCR
September 23 -- Council adopts Housing Actions; puts some into motion as part of Monday evening session NCR
September 23 -- Prince Rupert City Council sends Local Service Taxation Plan back to city staff for some additional tweaking NCR
September 23 -- Council hails Lax Kw'alaams Holdings Tax Agreement as first of many to come towards downtown revitalization NCR
September 22 -- Suspended Public Hearing for 11th Avenue East Apartment development to resume October 4th, with Council to make the session an online virtual affair NCR
September 22 -- Downtown water leak means Road Detour for motorists travelling Third Avenue West NCR
September 22 -- City's Renoviction Bylaw to serve as a complement to provincial legislation NCR
September 22 -- Mayor's Facebook water update makes for only a glass half full explanation NCR
September 22 -- City Council Timeline: Monday, September 20, 2021 NCR
September 22 -- With latest Boil Water Notice in place, Local Prince Rupert Unions to revive Community for Clean Water initiative NCR
September 21 -- Back to the Boil Water Orders for Prince Rupert NCR
September 21 -- Prince Rupert issues Emergency Boil Water Advisory
September 20 -- Housing and property themes a plenty tonight as Council explores range of initiatives NCR
September 20 -- Prince Rupert telecom company continues to grow
September 20 -- City Council to consider Five Year Tax Exemption for new Lax Kw'alaams Community Hall at tonight's Council session NCR
September 20 - City Council to lay down the foundation of tackling issue of Renovictions at tonight's Council session NCR
September 20 -- City of Prince Rupert clears the Council Room and sends the public back to Zoom NCR
September 20 -- City Council Preview: Monday, September 20, 2021 NCR
September 17 -- Alaska Ferry could stop by Prince Rupert next year (video)
September 17 -- City of Prince Rupert sets Monday September 27th as date for annual Tax Sale. NCR
September 13 -- No Travel Expenses, but maybe a few per diems ... as City Council and staff take part in UBCM virtual convention this week NCR
September 13 -- CityWest to expand service to Haida Gwaii, as Connected Coast initiative moves forward NCR
September 10 -- Latest Prince Rupert water woes should serve as reminder for Council to provide an update on water infrastructure issues NCR
September 9 -- City of Prince Rupert to seek consultation towards Asset Management Strategy Development NCR
September 8 -- Water quality advisory issued for section of Prince Rupert
September 7 -- Water Quality Advisory issued by City of Prince Rupert
September 3 -- Provincial Cabinet Ministers have plans for Town Halls for UBCM delegates at 2021 virtual convention NCR
September 3 -- Prince Rupert tenant rights advocate finds eviction notice on his own door - may need to leave job and city
September 2 -- Long Term Care assessments for Prince Rupert currently limited at Northern Health NCR
September 2 -- Regional District is ready for Curbside recycling ... whenever the City of Prince Rupert is NCR
September 1 -- Community Registration Night set for Civic Centre on September 9th. NCR
August
July
August
August 27 -- Lax Kw'alaams public hearing postponed due to lack of information (video)
August 27 -- Available land and the city's process of consultation will remain a recurring question on affordable housing NCR
August 27 -- In praise of plants with Councillor Nick Adey ... who provides a sneak preview of the Kaien Island Urban Farm NCR
August 25 -- City of Prince Rupert reminds residents of resumption of masking mandate in the Province NCR
August 25 -- Enthusiasm for CN Building renovation the focal point for Council following Monday night presentation NCR
August 25 -- Mayor Brain, City Council stop the Clock on 11th Avenue East Public Hearing ... review process to resume in September NCR
August 23 -- Launch of Prince Rupert curbside recycling program delayed until January 2022 (video)
August 23 -- New additions in line up for inclusion to City of Prince Rupert Permissive Tax Exemptions NCR
August 23 -- CityWest opens the voting for 2022 Phone Book Cover competition NCR
August 20 -- Deadline Day at City Hall for many recent notices NCR
August 20 -- Application period now open for Non Profit/Volunteer Groups seeking Community Enhancement Grants NCR
August 19 -- Mounties ratify first contract, with significant pay bumps to come NCR
August 17 -- Pembina update puts focus on Haisla partnership, deferral of Watson Island expansion decision NCR
August 16 -- City makes call for RFP for 'urgent' waterman work for Park Avenue NCR
August 12 -- City of Prince Rupert sets August 23rd for Public hearing on proposed apartment complex for 11th Avenue East NCR
August 11 -- Crime Severity index show slight uptick for Prince Rupert NCR
August 10 -- City of Prince Rupert gets some heat over timing of Pool closure NCR
August 10 -- Put yourself behind the wheel with Prince Rupert Transit NCR
August 9 -- Prince Rupert Station brewery (video)
August 9 -- Get on Board allows kids to ride bus for free
August 9 -- Prince Rupert and Terrace airports benefit from funding from Western Economic Diversification Canada NCR
August 9 -- Pitcher ... the possibilities! City to propose lease option for Wheelhouse Brewery in CN waterfront station NCR
July
July 28 -- Council express enthusiasm along with approval for financial support for Ecotrust plans for community energy feasibility study NCR
July 28 -- City Council to Telus: Try again ... City provides some push back on site choice for Cellular tower proposed by communication company NCR
July 27 -- Council Timeline for Monday, July 27 session NCR
July 26 -- Council to gain some insight into state of Airport Ferry related financials tonight with May variance report NCR
July 26 -- Plans for Telus Cellular Communication Tower in Prince Rupert up for review at Council tonight NCR
July 26 -- Community Energy initiatives the focus for Ecotrust presentation to City Council this evening NCR
July 26 -- Blue bin blues (audio)
July 23 -- Pace of Seal Cove Recreation area construction slows somewhat, as work continues to provide much anticipated access to community NCR
July 23 -- Signs, Signs everywhere a sign ... commercial sector lots on the market as hope rise for a Prince Rupert renaissance NCR
July 22 -- After eight years of service in Prince Rupert, City Manager Robert Long prepares to bid his adieu NCR
July 21 -- Prince Rupert a step closer to New City Square
July 20 -- City of Prince Rupert developing new city centre with Northern Savings Credit Union (video)
July 20 -- City of Prince Rupert developing new city centre with Northern Savings Credit Union
July 20 -- Housing, pedestrian mall and commercial development for downtown announced
July 20 -- City of Prince Rupert developing new city centre with Northern Savings Credit Union (video)
July 20 -- City of Prince Rupert developing new city centre with Northern Savings Credit Union
July 20 -- Housing, pedestrian mall and commercial development for downtown announced
July 20 -- City of Prince Rupert, Mayor Brain outline enthusiasm for plans for Downtown Gateway project NCR
July 20 -- How much can you cram in the can? City's delivery of new garbage cans puts the R into Reduce NCR
July 19 -- Latest element of Prince Rupert vision planning out for Bids as Gateway project comes into focus NCR
July 16 -- Partial cost of Official Community Plan development and ongoing planning themes listed in
July 13 -- Regional District releases draft report on Statement of Financial Information for 2020 NCR
July 8 -- UBCM outlines Gas Tax expectations for British Columbia communities through to 2023/24 NCR
July 7 -- Connected Coast program sees comment period open on land use plan for connection to Haida Gwaii NCR
July 6 -- Prince Rupert's summer of paving moves into heart of the schedule NCR
July 6 -- Bridge inspections ahead this summer for City of Prince Rupert infrastructure NCR
July 6 -- Bridge inspections ahead this summer for City of Prince Rupert infrastructure NCR
July 6 -- City of Prince Rupert continues with the hiring call into July with two management positions listed this week NCR
July 2 -- After more than a year of closed doors, Chances Prince Rupert reopens for business NCR
July 2 -- CityWest purchase opens a door for much needed update on Prince Rupert company's focus and future plans NCR
July 2 -- Council looks for progress from recently adopted Housing Action List NCR
June
June
June 30 -- Exciting plans for North Coast Ecology Society outlined for City Council Monday Night NCR
June 30 -- Curious phrasing at Council meeting makes for curiosity on staffing situation at City Hall NCR
June 30 -- City Council Timeline: Monday, June 28, 2021 NCR
June 29 -- City of Prince Rupert looks towards start of Environmental Site Assessment for Waterfront development plans NCR
June 28 -- City Council to Review proposed Recreation Fee increases for facilities, programs in Prince Rupert NCR
June 28 -- Bounty of Civic Job opportunities mark the City of Prince Rupert job listings this month NCR
June 28 -- Crane's Crossing seeks variance to move forward on work for Transitional Housing in Prince Rupert NCR
June 28 -- Park Avenue Hotel proposal back to Council tonight NCR
June 25 -- Scheduled Air Canada Service to Prince Rupert resumes today NCR
June 25 -- As Travel opportunities increase, BC Ferries service to decrease with Northern Expedition facing extensive repairs NCR
June 25 -- City Council Timeline: Monday, June 14 2021 NCR
June 23 -- Prince Rupert owns land it thought belonged to CN Rail (audio)
June 18 -- Error found on land titles map may assist city with noise control enforcement of industry
June 17 -- Prince Rupert to launch curb side recycling program in September (video)
June 16 -- Prince Rupert downtown's pretty dope
June 13 -- City Council Preview: Monday, June 14, 2021 NCR
June 13 -- 37 Civic Workers make the 100K cut in City Council Municipal Salaries SOFI presentation NCR
June 13 -- A year of COVID cut down on expenses, but Council SOFI still comes close to 200 thousand mark NCR
June 13 -- Optimism for the future, review of 2020's challenges the narrative for City of Prince Rupert Annual Report NCR
June 4 -- A can of worms ... and other conversation starters NCR
June 3 -- Harbour View gardens (video)
June 3 -- A need for more dialogue the takeaway for Councillor Nick Adey following Taylor Bachrach's Town Hall on Rail Safety NCR
June 3 -- Spend what's required; details can come later NCR
June 2 -- BC Housing proposal to add value of housing along McKay Street corridor NCR
May
June 2 -- Pump Tracks, Trail building and partnerships chart the course ahead for some potential recreation options in Prince Rupert NCR
June 2 -- Council looks towards potential shared partnership with residents on some infrastructure issues NCR
June 2 -- Council Timeline: Monday, May 31, 2021 NCR
May
May 31 -- Region's cycling enthusiasts ay get glimpse of future plans for Prince Rupert area tonight NCR
May 31 -- Pandemic related disruptions making for challenges for City's landfill expansion program NCR
May 31 -- Adventure Paving set to be back in the driver's seat for 2021 Prince Rupert paving program NCR
May 31 -- City Council Preview: Monday, May 31, 2021 NCR
May 28 -- With relaxed measures on the horizon, Chances Prince Rupert begins recruitment for workers NCR
May 25 -- Prince Rupert Recreation looks for a month of movement from residents in quest of 100K prize NCR
May 22 -- Resident still concerned about housing project despite community inforamtion session by developer
May 21 -- Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach calls for safe, affordable public transportation across Canada NCR
May 21 -- A local Chamber of Commerce requests the lift on restrictions for indoor dining in Prince Rupert
May 18 -- CityWest and Regional District of Bulkley Nechako to partner on high speed connectivity plans NCR
May 17 -- New Lid for Prince Rupert Library in the planning stages NCR
May 14 -- Council provides approval of minor variance, giving green light for Crane's Crossing renovations NCR
May 12 -- New federal airport funding takes off
May 12 -- City Council to share info, push for collaborative effort on themes for upcoming Rail Safety Hearing NCR
May 12 -- City Council to review request for Grant application towards development of Integrated Transportation Plan for Prince Rupert NCR
May 12 -- Special Council Session today to review application for Crane's Crossing work for old Raffles Building NCR
May 12 -- Prince Rupert's Official Community Plan gains approval, but with two dissenting opinions NCR
May 12 -- Prince Rupert City Council to invite Northern Health reps to hear concerns over Health Care in region NCR
May 12 -- Council Timeline: Monday, May 10, 2021 NCR
May 11 -- City's new split-bay garbage hauler enters service, while plans still in preparation for new garbage system for Prince Rupert NCR
May 10 -- City of Prince Rupert sets May 14th date for final questions or comments on Airport Loan Payment extension plan NCR
May 10 -- City Council Preview: Monday, May 10, 2021 NCR
May 5 -- April's Lax Kw'alaams housing proposal presentation for 11th Avenue East is now available online NCR
May 4 -- With calls for bids, City takes first steps towards start of 2021 paving program NCR
May 3 -- Architect of the proposed Lax Kw'alaams Apartment complex on 11th named as a 2021 Architectural Award winner NCR
April
May 3 -- Architect of the proposed Lax Kw'alaams Apartment complex on 11th named as a 2021 Architectural Award winner NCR
April
April 30 -- Prince Rupert Housing petition (video)
April 30 -- Mayor, Council look to create a culture of pride of property appearance in Prince Rupert NCR
April 28 -- Prince Rupert and Smithers taxes (video)
April 28 -- Prince Rupert City Council approves of extension to agreement between City and Prince Rupert Airport Authority NCR
April 28 -- One stop approval for City Budget and Tax Bylaws for 2021 NCR
April 28 -- Council hears call for approval of 11th Avenue Housing plans NCR
April 28 -- Council Timeline: Monday, April 26, 2021 NCR
April 26 -- Council members to hear recommendation for a three year extension of the agreement between City and Airport Authority NCR
April 26 -- Affordable Housing and community poverty a likely topic for tonight's Committee of the Whole session. NCR
April 26 -- City Council Preview: Monday, April 26, 2021 NCR
April 23 -- Air Canada's return plans for Prince Rupert take a short step backward; with new resumption of service date set for June 23 NCR
April 23 -- CityWest job opportunity offers chance to scale new heights ... NCR
April 22 -- Prince Rupert Recreation Department adds on to the programming at Jim Ciccone Civic Centre NCR
April 21 -- New home for Gymnastics making progress at Canfisco warehouse NCR
April 21 -- Parking issues downtown and across the city continue to confound Prince Rupert Council NCR
April 20 -- Cow Bay Marina: Any boat in the midst of a COVID storm NCR
April 17 -- Nothing but net for $20,000 Pembina donation
April 14 -- A watchful eye on your garbage part of Prince Rupert City Council's plans for overhaul of garbage collection NCR
April 14 -- More Pep Rally than Public Hearing; as City Council turns the page towards implementation of new Official Community Plan NCR
April 14 -- Council Timeline: Monday, April 12, 2021 NCR
April 14 -- Our year of COVID claims another event, with SEAFEST 201 to be a virtual event for another year. NCR
April 13 -- Big Brother to help with the garbage - computer chipped recycling bins report your bylaw infractions
April 13 -- Bachrach welcomes Air Canada deal (audio)
April 13 -- Air Canada's Government funding to spur on return of service to small communities, provide refunds for past travel plans NCR
April 12 -- Council to consider contract award towards new Curbside garbage and recycling collection plans NCR
April 12 -- Public offered ZOOM option for Public Hearing into Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaws NCR
April 12 -- City Council Preview: Monday, April 12, 2021 NCR
April 9 -- First ship arrives at Watson Island propane export terminal
April 9 -- First ship arrives at Watson Island propane export terminal
April 9 -- Maclean's pegs Prince Rupert at 131st place in annual survey of Canada's Best Communities NCR
April 9 -- With late notice, a lost opportunity for expanded consultation on proposed housing development for 11th Avenue East NCR
April 9 -- A Public Hearing, one closed to the public, looms next week towards Official Community Plan and Bylaw approval NCR
April 7 -- Prince Rupert/Port Edward seek out Board Member for Prince Rupert Port Authority position NCR
April 7 -- Forest clearing on Prince Rupert's King Trail has hikers worried (audio)
April 2 -- In the light of day, it's still not on
April 1 -- CityWest expands Storefront closures across Northwest, extends Prince Rupert office closure to April 23rd NCR
April 1 -- City of Prince Rupert Operations Department prepares for summer season of technical work NCR
March
March 31 -- Prince Rupert data from BC CDC shows much welcome drop in week to week reports of COVID from community outbreak NCR
March 31 -- CityWest hopes to have Fibre to Home in place in 60 percent of Prince Rupert homes by years end NCR
March 31 -- Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Lee Brain call on residents to keep Prince Rupert's restaurant scene vibrant by way of Take Out NCR
March 30 -- Airport and bus grants (video)
March 30 -- Prince Rupert COVID caution continues (video)
March 30 -- BC Government funding announcement brings an additional 700K to Waterfront project in Prince Rupert NCR
March 30 -- $720 thousand destined for Prince Rupert Airport as part of roll out of provincial funding announcement today NCR
March 30 -- City's latest job op set to assist Operations as more infrastructure programs get underway NCR
March 30 -- New Public orders bring pause to Recreation Centre programs NCR
March 29 -- City puts its outdoor washroom plan out for proposals NCR
March 26 -- Rural Internet Plan (video)
March 26 -- Zoning Bylaw Survey participation and results brings some surprise, some disappointment and some appreciation from Council members NCR
March 25 -- Cranes Crossing to get new zoning designation; progress awaits Building permit application NCR
March 24 -- Councillor Cunningham seeks guidance on city administration's policy on council presentations NCR
March 24 -- Council endorses plan for further study of progressive, organic waste treatment system for Prince Rupert NCR
March 23 -- Prince Rupert Library remains closed in response to COVID, but offers a few service options for patrons NCR
March 24 -- Food Security the focus for Demonstration Urban Farm planning in downtown Prince Rupert NCR
March 24 -- Council Timeline: Monday, March 22, 2021 NCR
March 23 -- Discount hunters should keep an eye on the calendar as City Utility payment period arrives NCR
March 22 -- Council to consider seeking out grant funding for organic based wetland waste treatment proposal NCR
March 22 -- City Council Preview: Monday, March 22, 2021 NCR
March 22 -- CityWest Closes Prince Rupert offices, reduces services for two week period owing to COVID NCR
March 19 -- Prince Rupert's population grows again, as Mayor Brain and spouse Hailey introduce baby Olivia Eleni to the community NCR
March 19 -- Work underway on new housing for Kootenay area in Prince Rupert NCR
March 18 -- North Coast Regional District looks to launch consultation on Housing Needs Assessment for a number of member communities NCR
March 16 -- In terms of municipal terminology, 'interim' does catch the eye NCR
March 16 -- Container Port and Airport Transit service among themes for BC Transit future service consultation for Prince Rupert/Port Edward NCR
March 16 -- Prince Rupert's COVID vaccination clinic puts the community in the spotlight and at times makes it the bullseye NCR
March 15 -- As Coast Mountain College prepares to welcome students back with new housing in Terrace, Prince Rupert housing options remain under study NCR
March 15 -- Prince Rupert City Council to consider new plan for Temporary Land Use along Park Avenue NCR
March 12 -- City of Prince Rupert to seek out assessment of infrastructure along Rushbrook Avenue NCR
March 12 -- The Hunt for the Great Green Gumboot launches Sunday NCR
March 11 -- Councillor Cunningham renews call for creation of Advisory Committee on Health Care in Prince Rupert NCR
March 11 -- Prince Rupert Housing crisis and COVID-19 (audio)
March 10 -- Prince Rupert Airport gets Transportation grant (video)
March 10 -- SD52 proposes to purchase land
March 10 -- Air Canada bumps up arrival and departure date for Prince Rupert NCR
March 10 -- Councillors Mirau and Skelton-Morven look to be sherpas to aspiring female council members NCR
March 10 -- City Council member see red over white lines NCR
March 10 -- Council Timeline: Monday, March 8, 2021 NCR
March 10 -- Prince Rupert Councillor pushes back at complaints city is being rewarded for high COVID-19 rates (audio)
March 9 -- Propane Terminal update (video)
March 9 -- Flights to return to Prince Rupert airport (video)
March 9 -- Flights resume to YPR
March 9 -- BC Government to provide COVID related funding towards Air, Ground Transportation in BC NCR
March 9 -- Consultation includes online simulation, as City of Prince Rupert launches Budget engagement process today NCR
March 9 -- Flights set to resume to Prince Rupert
March 8 -- City Council Preview: Monday, March 8, 2021 NCR
March 5 -- Renoviction laws (video)
March 5 -- British Columbia's Transit users to get shelter as new replacement program prepares to roll out NCR
March 4 -- Ecotrust Canada introduces Prince Rupert's new Urban Farmer NCR
March 3 -- City of Prince Rupert reinforces ways for residents to 'avoid' coming to City Hall" NCR
March 3 -- Follow the Federal Funding trail to Prince Rupert by way of a Map NCR
March 2 -- Prince Rupert Fire Rescue gain new equipment courtesy of Pembina Pipeline NCR
March 2 -- City's latest job opportunity takes applicants to the RCMP detachment NCR
March 2 -- Over 150,000 views so far from those exploring the option of Making Prince Rupert Home NCR
March 1 -- Prince Rupert 24 Hour restroom project (video)
March 1 -- Pembina donates to Prince Rupert Fire Department
March 3 -- Follow the Federal Funding trail to Prince Rupert by way of a Map NCR
March 2 -- Prince Rupert Fire Rescue gain new equipment courtesy of Pembina Pipeline NCR
March 2 -- City's latest job opportunity takes applicants to the RCMP detachment NCR
March 2 -- Over 150,000 views so far from those exploring the option of Making Prince Rupert Home NCR
March 1 -- Prince Rupert 24 Hour restroom project (video)
March 1 -- Pembina donates to Prince Rupert Fire Department
March 1 -- 24 hour restroom in Prince Rupert seen as solution for restroom accessibility
February
February
February 26 -- City maps out potential locations for Student Housing in Prince Rupert; though so far no indication of any progress on theme from Coast Mountain College NCR
February 26 -- Time for a format change for the Prince Rupert Council Call-in show NCR
February 26 -- Ecotrust Canada plans in Prince Rupert for 2021 take members to the water and the farm ... NCR
February 25 -- City of Prince Rupert introduces online survey towards planned changes in civic zoning NCR
February 25 -- Councillor Cunningham's retirement wishes for Doctor Pienaar, reflect community's concerns over potential health service erosion in Prince Rupert NCR
February 24 -- Inter City Bus Funding (video)
February 24 -- Rural Recovery grants (video)
February 24 -- Prince Rupert waterfront receives funding towards new Waterfront airport ferry landing
February 24 -- Housing Stats drop (video)
February 24 --With temporary use permit approved, Prince Rupert Council hopes to see pace of development increase and landfill revenue remain in the city NCR
February 24 -- Council Timeline: Monday, February 22, 2021 NCR
February 23 -- Provincial Recovery Funding moves Prince Rupert waterfront project along NCR
February 23 -- Road Closures make for route adjustments for city travellers NCR
February 23 -- Seal Cove Salt Marsh rejuvenation project progressing well NCR
February 22 -- Prince Rupert Council to consider Temporary Use Permit for area of land near Miller Bay NCR
February 22 -- Accountants association warns of housing pressures for Northwest NCR
February 22 -- Council to receive proposal for Interim Housing Strategy Report tonight NCR
February 22 -- City Council Preview: Monday, February 22 , 2021. NCR
February 22 -- 'Former Undesirable' turned city councillor speaks out against NIMBYism (audio)
February 19 -- Golf Course members hear of new rates for 2021 and ongoing improvements NCR
February 19 -- The city's tax collectors would like a moment of your time and some of your cash for Utility payments NCR
February 19 -- Councillor Skelton-Morven's Take Two on Housing; New Chorus, same refrain NCR
February 19 -- Moves to expand mountain biking trails in Prince Rupert (audio)
February 18 -- New owners of Digby Towers hope to breathe new life into housing in Prince Rupert (audio)
February 18 -- Two positions of service to Prince Rupert now available on City's Help Wanted Board NCR
February 16 -- Negative public feedback leads to less housing units for those in need, city council heard
February 16 -- City of Prince Rupert puts ambitions for new curtsied collection program in motion, including new plans for use of city supplied garbage cans for residents NCR
February 17 -- Recreation Centre gets ready for Spring Break period with camps and programs NCR
February 17 -- Councillor Cunningham renews call for development of Condos for Seniors NCR
February 16 -- Hopes for a little speed dating for Prince Rupert ... as online worker/resident recruitment program launches NCR
February 12 -- All Plans pass through iPlans NCR
February 11 -- Renovictions add to housing woes in Prince Rupert (audio)
February 10 -- Prince Rupert Council considers purchase of public toilet (video)
February 10 -- Kootenay Avenue Housing plans move forward; while Councillor Skelton-Morven laments the Nimby effect in the city NCR
February 10 -- City Council Timeline: Monday, February 8, 2021 NCR
February 9 -- Business Tax Exemptions in Prince Rupert (video)
February 9 -- $200,000 for public washroom facility
February 9 -- With a dusting of snow a reminder on snow clearance responsibilities, both for the City and property owners NCR
February 8 -- Publisher, writer, Board Member ... City Council set to Chris Armstrong to work at the Library NCR
February 8-- A letter for the signing for Council as Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP takes quest for air service return to Transportation Minister NCR
February 8 -- Revised Kootenay Avenue housing plans up for consideration at tonight's City Council session NCR
February 8 -- Council to consider opportunity to seek out funding for additional public restroom facilities in the city NCR
February 8 --- City Council Preview: Monday, February 8, 2921 NCR
February 5 -- City of Prince Rupert delivers letters on Downtown Incentive program and Warnings on unsightly premises NCR
February 5 -- Prince Rupert's Cruise industry faces another setback, as Federal Government extends Cruise ship ban through 2021 NCR
February 5 -- Prince Rupert prepares to showcase its charms, with goal of attracting new workers, new residents to the North Coast NCR
February 4 -- Cruise Ship Ban (video)
February 4 -- City seeks members for Library Board NCR
February 4 -- Adjacency and impact the keys to recent provincial funding program across Northwesters BC, as MLA Rice relays range of funding already directed to Prince Rupert NCR
February 3 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority Habitat restoration (video)
February 3 -- Restoration work begins on Prince Rupert's Seal Cove
February 3 -- Work begins on Seal Cove restoration project
February 3 -- Seal Cove revitalization project underway with target for public use set for July this year NCR
February 3 -- Skeena Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach raises loss of Prince Rupert air route in House of Commons NCR
February 3 -- Review process for 11th Avenue East housing proposal set to move forward NCR
February 3 -- With City of Prince Rupert Utility Bills looming, a call from one resident for a discount on Water billing owing to the Boil Water advisory NCR
February 3 -- Province to offer funding for Northern BC municipalities and First Nations to address impact of large scale development NCR
February 1 -- Work on Digby Tower a potential sign of some relief for city's housing crunch; that as City Council makes note of housing as a priority for 2021 NCR
February 1 -- Changes for the Clean BC Climate Council see Mayor Brain exit post NCR
January
January 29 -- As COVID-19 concerns rise in the community. The City of Prince Rupert offers condolences to the family of passed Acropolis resident and reinforces the coronavirus protocols for access to civic services NCR
January
January 29 -- As COVID-19 concerns rise in the community. The City of Prince Rupert offers condolences to the family of passed Acropolis resident and reinforces the coronavirus protocols for access to civic services NCR
January 29 -- Prince Rupert Council desperately needs a communications makeover NCR
January 28 -- Many of City Council's big plans await expanded public consultation and some public hearings NCR
January 28 -- Recycling options expand for Kaien Road Recycling Centre NCR
January 27 -- Prince Rupert City Council Briefs
January 27 -- City Council has few notes to share on Air Service status NCR
January 27 -- "It's time for us to take action; it's time for us to clean up the town": Mayor Lee Brain NCR
January 27 -- City Council Timeline: Monday, January 25, 2021 NCR
January 26 -- No sailings scheduled for 2021, but the Alaska Marine Highway System is still holding a spot open for Prince Rupert NCR
January 26 -- Kootenay Avenue work serves as a reminder of unfinished business on housing for Prince Rupert City Council NCR
January 25 -- Taxpayers group looks to revise Provincial oversight on Municipal government calling for 'recall legislation' for the civic level NCR
January 25 -- The Second Avenue debris pile begins to move out, as workers tackle challenging project NCR
January 25 -- City's planning consultants to provide a range of reports for Council review this evening NCR
January 25 -- Parking analysis and recommendations for changes part of tonight's Council session NCR
January 25 -- City Council Preview: Monday, January 25, 2021 NCR
January 22 -- BC Government to put in close to 90K towards new gymnastics facility in Prince Rupert NCR
January 22 -- CityWest official says bounty of current job opportunities owing to company's 'continuing and future growth' NCR
January 21 -- CityWest posts expansive listing of career opportunities to start 2021 NCR
January 20 -- Prince Rupert sees sharp rise in number of Overdose calls over last five years; Terrace/Thornhill record the largest increase in Northwest NCR
January 20 -- UBCM cautions Municipal governments to prepare for potential policing cost increases NCR
January 20 -- MLA Rice shares concerns over Acropolis Manor COVID outbreak, hails arrival of vaccines for residents NCR
January 20 -- Employers in Prince Rupert invited to check out info session tomorrow on plans for worker recruitment in the region NCR
January 19 -- Affordable Housing Shortage in Prince Rupert (video)
January 19 -- Wednesday Chamber Luncheon to offer up results of airport survey; as well as notes on proposed VOPAK project NCR
January 19 -- Water work repairs make for reduced access at Frederick and Highway 16 NCR
January 15 -- Chamber seeks feedback from community on Prince Rupert airport usage NCR
January 15 -- Air Canada Service Suspension making for energized commentary on Mayor's Social Media page NCR
January 15 -- Northern Health updates listings of communities where COVID Vaccine has been delivered NCR
January 14 -- North Coast Politicians and local Chamber officials mobilize to address Air Canada Service cuts NCR
January 13 -- Air Canada suspends flights to YPR (video)
January 13 -- After lengthy back and forth discussion, Council members come to a compromise on amendment for Downtown Tax Incentive Bylaw NCR
January 13 -- Mayor anticipates community update on COVID vaccine themes by Northern Health within a few weeks NCR
January 13 -- Cow Bay Retail Cannabis application passes first test at City Council NCR
January 13 -- City Council Timeline: Monday, January 11, 2021 NCR
January 13 -- Air Canada pulls out of Prince Rupert leaving business community reeling (audio)
January 12 -- City Council Briefs: Cannabis store and tax incentives
January 12 -- Air Canada set to suspend air service to Prince Rupert: report NCR
January 11 -- A return for Prince Rupert's gondola (audio)
January 11 -- Council makes appointments to Airport Authority Board and Library Board NCR
January 11 -- City Council Preview: Monday, January 11, 2021 NCR
January 7 -- As property owners review their 2021 Assessments, Province outlines Hoe Owner Grant Financials NCR
January 6 -- City of Prince Rupert issues reminder on Customer Service Limitations at City Hall NCR
January 5 -- Smithers/Telkwa take regional lead in property assessments for 2021 NCR
January 4 -- Property assessments (video)
January 4 -- Northwest Property assessment have been released
January 4 -- BC Assessments for 2021 indicate increases in valuations for many of Prince Rupert's high end neighbourhoods NCR
January 4 -- Mayor's New Years Eve Declaration featured a number of previously undeclared Council actions in 2020 NCR
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Archive of items from 2013 and 2012 can be found here.
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