Industrial Development 2022 -- Port of Prince Rupert

Our quick reference and archive of items related to the operation, expansion and proposed developments of the Port of Prince Rupert

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2022


Prince Rupert Port Authority Community Investment

December

December 14 -- Port of Prince Rupert Green Wave program reaches new milestone with additional shore power in place at DP World Fairview NCR

December 13 -- Port Interpretive Centre to host Free showing of a Christmas standard 'The Grinch" NCR

December 12 -- PRPA Funding to support two unique salmon enhancement projects in Northwest NCR

December 12 -- COSCO moves a reconfiguration, adjustment of routes: Prince Rupert Port Authority, DP World  NCR

December 8 -- COSCO lines repositions container service, ending express route that linked Prince Rupert with China  NCR

December 5 -- Container Terminal crunch worries North Coast fishers (audio)

November 

November 30 -- Port's Community Investment Funding helps with development of Outdoor Classroom project at Lax Kxeen Elementary  NCR

November 29 -- Community groups have opportunity to learn more about PRPA Community Investment Fund on Wednesday  NCR

November 28 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority hails significant regulatory milestone for Vopak Pacific Canada project  NCR

November 25 -- Federal Environmental Determination moves Vopak Ridley Island Terminalyplans further along towards potential development  NCR

November 17 -- DP World seeking approval of plans for northbound expansion towards Commercial floats at Fairview  NCR

November 17 -- Trigon announcement adds to Prince Rupert Port Authority's increasing role for Canada's Trade Agenda  NCR

November 17 -- CN Rail looks to move forward on Rail expansion on Prince Rupert waterfront   NCR

November 16 -- Trigon Pacific Terminals to receive 75 million dollars in funding from Federal Government towards second berth at Ridley Island facility NCR

November 15 -- Federal government set to announce significant funding towards supply chain initiatives at Port of Prince Rupert  NCR

November 14 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority hails agreement for Northland Cruise Terminal operations with Global Post Holding  NCR

November  9 -- Port of Prince Rupert Tariff proposal for 2023 sees some fee increases, some fees eliminated  NCR

November 8 -- Container traffic to continue through city this week as work takes place at Port facility NCR

November 7 -- Monday has seen the return of a large volume of container traffic through the downtown core  NCR

October 

October 26 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority hails strong return of Cruise Sector in 2022 NCR

October 13 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority job posting puts focus on Municipal relations, partnerships with organizations across the Prince Rupert Gateway  NCR

October 6 -- More upgrades for Friendship House through assistance of PRPA Community fund investment NCR

October 5 -- Latest collaboration for PRPA Community Investment Fund takes to the kitchens of the Gitga'at Nation NCR

September

September 29 -- Latest Chamber of Commerce Streamcast explores themes on Prince Rupert Port authority and its place in community  NCR

September 27 -- Prince Rupert Harbour Debris Society hosts AGM Wednesday NCR

September 20 -- Waterfront Exercise underway featuring Prince Rupert Port Authority/Prince Rupert Fire Rescue Responders NCR

September 12 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority notes background of Port Tax Caps and revenues delivered to City of Prince Rupert as part of petition response  NCR

September 9 -- Community petition initiative seeks to have BC Legislature scrap the Port Tax Cap  NCR

August

August 30 -- Recent Port assessment valuation reductions were granted following appeal by PRPA on vacant lands  NCR

August 24 -- Fairview-Ridley Connector Corridor gains official opening today  NCR

August 24 -- Port of Prince Rupert PILT payments bob to surface again at Monday City Council session NCR

August 19 -- PRPA on the watch for European Green Crab invasion in North Coast waters  NCR

August 17 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority explores prospects for Hydrogen Market opportunities  NCR

August 17 -- Long term alliance announced to secure towing, ship docking and escort services through Traditional territory of Coast Tsimshian   NCR

July

July 22 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority VP of Finance retires after 30 years of service 

July 22 -- After Thirty years at the Port of Prince Rupert, Joe Rektor's ship is sailing ...  NCR

July 21 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority announces big change in leadership 

July 18 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority gently pushes back a bit on Mayor's financial narrative from State of the City Presentation  NCR

July 19 -- New Prince Rupert playground now operational thanks to Prince Rupert Port Authority  

July 18 -- Build a Boat Day with the PRPA and Ocean Networks  NCR

July 7 -- Unique Prince Rupert Port Authority RFP for Emergency Response Facility could set template for future partnerships with City  NCR

July 4 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority adds SM lines to the vessel call list at DP World Fairview  NCR

June

June 23 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority APM highlight a challenging year of 2021, with evolving plans for the future  NCR

June 21 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority Annual Report charts year of challenges and opportunities NCR

June 15 -- Annual Public Meeting at 5PM set to outline successes, challenges and future plans for Prince Rupert Port Authority  NCR

June 10 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority to host Annual Public Meeting and participate in Breakfast panel on the Prince Rupert Gateway next week  NCR

June 9 -- Prince Rupert's Port container operations grab second spot on North American west coast, but it's a long road ahead to Global Top Dog Status. NCR

June 8 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority donates $135,736 to gymnasts 

June 8 -- Special Cargo vessel Forte holds post off Rushbrook floats  NCR

June 8 -- Prince Rupert Gymnasts to gain a leg up on competitors with equipment funding from Prince Rupert Port Authority NCR

May

May 20 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority charts course to June 15th for Annual Public Meeting NCR

May 13 -- PRPA workers making Northland/Atlin Terminals ready for visitors, as Tourism Prince Rupert issues call for volunteers for Cruise ship season NCR

May 13 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority seeks some outside assistance for its In House communication/marking offices  NCR

May 4 -- Zoom conferences fading as PRPA travels take local port officials to conventions and a more personal approach to information sharing   NCR

April 

April 28 -- Seal Cove Salt Marsh opens with $4 million Prince Rupert Port Authority Investment 

April 22 -- Showtime for Seal Cove Salt Marsh NCR

April 22 -- Four companies recognized by Prince Rupert Port Authority for their dedication to the Green Wave  NCR

April 22 -- Provincial environmental assessment certificate approval brings VOPAK one step closer to terminal construction start at Ridley Island  NCR

April 21 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority Honours Four Companies with Annual Green Wave Awards 

April 21 -- Environmental Assessment Certificate issued to Vopak for Prince Rupert project  

April 4 --26 Port calls to bring back Cruise Industry to Prince Rupert following COVID hiatus   NCR

March

March 31 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority announces $10,000 to support Burns Lake initiative 

March 29 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority provides financial support for Regional Mapping project in Burns Lake   NCR

March 29 -- University of Calgary initiative for Canadian Northern Corridor seeks input from Prince Rupert area residents, First Nations communities    NCR

March 21 -- Northland Cruise Terminal Pilings to get refurbishment this Spring  NCR

March 18 -- Possible CP Rail disruption could boost volumes through Prince Rupert Port facilities  NCR

March 15 -- Partnership with Prince Rupert Port Authority helps make Prince Rupert Curling Club Safer and More accessible 

March 15 -- Community funding from PRPA adds to improvements to Prince Rupert Curling Facility NCR

March 7 -- Summer Hiring plans underway with application period now open for Positions with the Prince Rupert Port Authority  NCR

March 4 -- Entrance renovation ahead for Atlin Terminal facility NCR

March 3 -- ILWU members across British Columbia stand with Ukraine  NCR
March 3 -- DP World moves forward with planning and permitting phase for Fairview Facility Project 1B NCR

March 1 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority promotes expansion plans at major American shipping conference NCR

February

February 24 -- Prince Rupert Port seeking to double capacity with 2nd container terminal 

February 24 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority and DP World to assess feasibility for New Container Terminal  NCR

February 17 -- Demolition work complete, Port Edward boat launch back in service  NCR

February 8 -- Metlakatla First Nation residents to receive update on plans for South Kaien Development project  NCR

February 2 -- Prince Rupert Port expansion update (video)

February 2 -- Port of Prince Rupert continues to grow in 2022

February 2 -- Focus on supply chain issues provides Prince Rupert Port Authority opportunity to update current projects   NCR

January

January 27 -- PRPA partners with North Coast Literacy Now to bring monthly free books to young children 

January 27 -- North Coast Literacy Now and Prince Rupert Port Authority team up to sponsor Dolly Parton's Imagination Library  NCR

January 21 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority commences with demolition of Northland Seafoods building on waterfront  NCR

January 19 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority Year end cargo review (video)

January 19 -- Port of Prince Rupert, Metlakatla, Lax Kw'alaams RFI seeks to appraise/evaluate current market value of properties  NCR

January 18 -- Port of Prince Rupert sees Traffic Decrease, but confident in 2022 recovery 

January 18 -- Port of Prince Rupert cargo volumes drop by 23$ in 2021

January 18 -- Port of Prince Rupert realizes 23 percent decline in cargo volume in 2021, remains optimistic for future growth NCR

January 10 -- Scotch Cap Dismantling begins today in Port Edward. NCR

January 17 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority application period opens Monday for Community Investment program for 2022    NCR

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