Prince Rupert RCMP seek public assistance on Prohibited Driver file

The Prince Rupert RCMP is turning to the public for information on the whereabouts of a male wanted on an endorsed warrant related to Driving while Prohibited.

Wanted by the Prince Rupert Detachment is John Rufus Brown.

He is described as follows:

Indigenous male
 5’10 (178 cm)
170 lb (77 kg)
Brown hair
Hazel eyes

Should you have any information about his whereabouts, please contact the Prince Rupert RCMP at 250-624-2136. 

If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

The RCMP case file alert is availbe to review here.

More notes related to Emergency Responders across the Northwest can be reviewed here.

Environment Canada makes it official: Arctic Outflow Warning now in effect

Extreme Cold temperatures are on the way for much of the Northwest 
over the course of the next seven days

The Arctic crawl is officially underway as the cold air from the North begins its transit to the North Coast, with Environment Canada issuing an Arctic Outflow Warning late Tuesday afternoon.

The advisory noting of strong outflow winds and cold wind chills that  reach as low as minus 30 

The Arctic System will bring sunny skies until Saturday for Prince Rupert and the North Coast, but cold temperatures with highs of -10 and lows down to -15 during its week long stay.

Follow the Environment Canada website for updates through the week.

Earlier today, Northern Health issued its own Cold Weather Alert, with notes related to Emergency Shelter accommodation and personal care in extreme weather.

More notes on weather themes for the region can be explored here.

As Arctic front moves into the region, Northern Health issues a Cold Weather Alert

With an eye on the days ahead, Northern Health has put out an Extreme Cold Warning through their Prince Rupert and area Social Media page,  that as temperatures in the Prince Rupert area could drop to -18 later this week.

We traced some of the path of the encroaching Arctic air yesterday, with the next few days becoming increasingly colder as we head to Friday, relief is expected to come by next week with more moderate temperatures.

Until then the cold and by weekend some snow will make for challenges for those without housing options in the community.

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For this week Northern Health has provided some background on how those in need can gain access to Emergency Shelter and other services. As well as some winter weather advice for the community.

The link provided to the Emergency Shelter listing, delivers one facility in the community that being the Crane's Crossing Shelter at Five Corners, that listing notes of 35 beds available for Emergency housing.

Follow the Northern Health Prince Rupert page for further advisories and notes through the week.

For updates from the North Coast Transition Society which operates the shelter follow their social media stream here.

More notes from Northern Health can be reviewed through our archive pages.

Municipal Government -- Discussion Points/Community notes related to Prince Rupert City Council 2024

Our Quick reference and archive of items from Civic Departments, or on issues that come up for discussion at City Council Sessions in 2024, 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 2024


UBCM Talking Points (our archive of the annual convention)


April

April 12 -- Digby Island Ferry begins transit southbound for refit program  NCR

April 12 -- As Recreational Fishing and boating season nears, the City reminds Rusbrook users of some rules NCR

April l2 -- The Legacy Cookie Jar ... City Council's Fund of choice to get out of tight spots or tough decisions  NCR

April 12 -- City resident tries to tie city's nuisance enforcement ramp up to current Housing situation NCR

April 12 -- City crews making ready outdoor sports venues as spring season arrives NCR

April 12 -- City of Prince Rupert goes shopping for a new Fire Command vehicle NCR

April 11 -- Former Prince Rupert Mayor Lee Brain appointed to PRPA Board of Directors 

April 11 -- Prince Rupert Regional Hospital to close Emergency Department overnight at 11 PM NCR

April 11 -- City of Prince Rupert hails ecotrust energy savings program NCR

April 11 -- Road Widening of Bill Murray Drive nears the homestretch NCR

April 11 -- Mayor Pond pays tribute to the life of Iona Camagnolo at City Council opening Monday NCR

April 10 -- City of Prince Rupert seeks comment from public on Liquor Licence amendment referral for Port City Spirits NCR

April 10 -- City almost ready to start work on Sixth Avenue East Bridge remediation work NCR

April 10 -- 'Bumps on the road' -- City Councillors approve use of Legacy Dividends for McCarthy design work, but raise questions on path forward NCR

April 10 -- City of Prince Rupert looks to accommodate property owners on Second West towards remediation goals for former Mohawk property site NCR

April 10 -- Council Timeline: Monday, April 8, 2024 NCR

April 10 -- Rupert's new Ensign flies high at Mariner's Park, City Hall NCR

April 9 -- City of Prince Rupert to host contest for Tsunami Preparedness Week set to take place April 14-20, 2024 NCR

April 9 -- Prince Rupert's 'Still Standing', So Jonny Harris is coming to town Sunday for a look NCR

April 8 -- City outlines long-term infrastructure plan at town Hall 

April 8 -- Former Prince Rupert Mayor Lee Brain one of two new appointments to the Prince Rupert Port Authority Board of Directors  NCR

April 8 -- Council to be asked to approve plan for additional time for clean up of Second Avenue West Mohawk Property NCR
April 8 -- City has few remedies to offer for Wayne Place residents on noise concerns NCR
April 8 -- Legacy Fund Dividends come to the rescue for preliminary planning for City's McCarthy GM facility Civic Operations use NCR
April 8 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority adds its voice to those of concern over current Health challenges in region NCR

April 8 -- Council Preview: Monday, April 8, 2024 NCR

April 5 -- British Columbians mourn passing of former Prince Rupert icon and resident Iona Campagnolo NCR

April 5 -- City of Prince Rupert led Health Care stakeholders session set for Monday NCR

April 5 -- Thursday night Town Forum on Prince Rupert's Big Dig plans, morphed itoa the Big Vent by evening's end NCR 

April 4 -- Goats welcomed back to Downtown Prince Rupert after council overturns ban

April 4 -- City hosted infrastructure forum goes tonight at the Lester Centre  NCR

April 4 -- Concerns for safety of staff, patients at Northern Health facilities raised in Legislature Question Period NCR

April 3 -- Prince Rupert joins BC Rural health Network amid health care crisis

April 3 -- Province announces funding for Prince Rupert Airport, Metlakatla heliport 

April 3 -- Prince Rupert's Emergency Closures makes for partial narrative to latest column from Vancouver Sun political observer Vaughn Palmer  NCR

April 3 -- Funding for Prince Rupert Airport projects, Metlakatla Heliport upgrade NCR

April 2 -- Rural Health Care could take the spotlight as Legislature resumes today NCR

April 1 -- Back to the ER Closures for Prince Rupert, as hospital facility to close at 11PM tonight NCR

April 1 -- As Infrastructure rebuild goes into motion; Community Challenges to be memorialized around Prince Rupert  NCR

March

March 28 -- Rural Health Network comes calling to City council, highlighting advocacy for better Rural Health Care NCR

March 28 -- City of Prince Rupert Housing report and OCP amendments latest focus for RFP  process through BC Bid NCR

March 28 -- AltaGas looks to start up of REEF terminal by late 2026, early 2027 should FID move forward NCR

March 27 -- Wayne Place Residents appeal to City Council for a good night's rest NCR

March 27 -- Council has praise for City Staff following Angus Apartments demolition NCR 

March 27 -- Letters written, Conversations to come: City Council shares its focus on the Hospital and health care concerns in Prince Rupert NCR

March 27 -- Council Timeline: Monday, March 25, 2024 NCR

March 26 -- Prince Rupert's ER at PRRH to be Closed Wednesday from 8 AM to 4 PM NCR

March 26 -- Health Minister Adrian Dix comes to Prince Rupert to explore Hospital issues NCR

March 26 -- As March comes to a close, so too is the deadline to pay your City of Prince Rupert utility taxes NCR

March 26 -- Demolitions and Construction work make for sounds of Spring in Prince Rupert NCR

March 26 -- City of Prince Rupert highlights opportunities to add a secondary suite to your home NCR

March 25 -- Prince Rupert Regional Hospital Emergency Room to close again overnight from 11 PM to 9 AM NCR

March 25 -- Rotary looks to share in the work on Planning for Pacific Mariner's Park NCR

March 25 -- PRFD Report to council notes of similar pace of response for February 2024 as found year before NCR

March 25 -- MLA Rice releases answers to frequent Health Care related questions in Prince Rupert NCR

March 25 -- Council Preview: Monday, March 25, 2024 NCR

March 22 -- Easter Garbage Collection shuffle comes next week NCR

March 22 -- Prince Rupert's Hospital ER closure streak stops at 5, with full service restored overnight at PRRH NCR

March 21 -- City starts demolition of dilapidated Angus Apartments 

March 21 -- Down comes the Angus ... as City's remediation program moves along NCR

March 20 -- Now Closing for Day Five ... Prince Rupert Emergency Department to close from 11 AM tonight to 8 AM Thursday NCR

March 20 -- A day for statements, North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice follows up on City Hall message with her own commentary on ER Closures NCR

March 20 -- City of Prince Rupert issues official statement on recent ER Closures NCR

March 20 -- Rotarians and their guests to gain update on city's infrastructure plans at Thursday luncheon NCR

March 19 -- Another night of Closure ahead for Prince Rupert Emergency Department NCR
March 19 -- Line painting relief could be on the way, as City of Prince Rupert posts bid for road line work NCR

March 18 -- Repeat and Rinse in Prince Rupert ... Northern Health issues another Emergency Room Closure advisory for midnight tonight  NCR

March 18 -- Third Prince Rupert Hospital ER Closure in less than ten days, will raise concerns of a new normal for residents of the North  Coast NCR

March 18 -- Premier, Northwest NDP MLA's gathering in Terrace Friday for NWBCRBA celebration NCR

March 17 -- Sunday interruption added to weekend Closure issues for Emergency Room service NCR

March 16 -- Another Emergency Closure for Prince Rupert, as lack of physician coverage issue arises again NCR

March 15 -- City of Prince Rupert announces return of Transit service for Crestview residents NCR

March 15 -- Stalled Gateway plans make for Council Discussion from Monday's session NCR

March 14 -- City of Prince Rupert seeks out contractor for Street Sweeping services NCR
March 14 -- Ready to Spend! City Council speaks to Funding success, work ahead on infrastructure plans NCR
March 13 -- Physicians departing and ER closures put Prince Rupert on red alert 

March 13 -- Prince Rupert receives funding to modernize century old water infrastructure 

March 13 -- Staircase access/turn around area closed for Overlook residents for two weeks, at least owing to watermain work NCR

March 13 -- More partnerships for CityWest following Federal connectivity announcements  NCR

March 13 -- Mayor Herb Pond to take Community health concerns directly to Health Minister Dix, as Council moves forward with its own health care initiative. NCR 

March 13 -- City Council explores range of themes towards Eagles Deaths at City landfill site  NCR

March 13 -- Latest project awards civic infrastructure work sees contract award going to Broadwater Industries  NCR

March 13 -- Council Timeline: Monday, March 11, 2024 NCR

March 12 -- As the City of Prince Rupert's infrastructure plans begin to ramp up, so too is the hiring call from City Hall  NCR

March 11 -- City of Prince Rupert makes plans for Town Hall on infrastructure plans in April NCR

March 11 -- Silence all around on weekend Emergency Department closure over weekend in Prince Rupert NCR

March 11 -- Updates for CityCouncil's Strategic Plan up for review at tonight's meeting NCR

March 11 -- Three more properties added to the list for City of Prince Rupert's Remedial Action Orders NCR

March 11 -- City Council Preview: Monday, March 11, 2024 NCR

March 9 -- Prince Rupert Regional Hospital Emergency Department unavailable to residents overnight to 8AM Saturday  NCR

March 8 -- Prince Rupert received funding for water pipes (video)

March 8 -- Celebrations all around following Prince Rupert infrastructure funding NCR

March 8 -- Feds turn on the taps for Prince Rupert infrastructure cash (audio)

March 7 -- Feds release $77 million to replace Prince Rupert's ancient water pipes 

March 7 -- City of Prince Rupert secures 77.2 million dollars from Federal Government for infrastructure work NCR

March 7 -- Terrace looks to add to City's Fire Service through paid on-call volunteer recruitment NCR

March 7 -- The Ice melt begins March 16th at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre NCR

March 5 -- Investigation ongoing into drowning of 19 eagles at Prince Rupert landfill 

March 5 -- City of Prince Rupert looks to fill two volunteer seats on Library Board NCR

March 4 -- Signs of respect across Prince Rupert at the passing of former Prime Minister Mulroney NCR

March 4 -- Prince Rupert Eagle deaths at landfill site gain notice across British Columbia NCR

March 4 -- Councillor Niesh responds to Water charge petition debate on social media NCR

March 3 -- Chemical spill kills 19 eagles in Prince Rupert landfill: city

March 2 -- 19 eagles did in Prince Rupert, BC due to dumped 'deleterious' substance

March 2 -- 19 eagles dead after 'deleterious substance' dumped at northern BC landfill 

March 1 -- Death of 19 bald eagles in Prince Rupert being investigated 

March 1 -- City of Prince Rupert statement outlines details of incident at Ridley Island Road Landfill resulting in wildlife deaths NCR

March 1 -- Council asks to extend speculation and vacancy tax to Northwest 

March 1 -- Toxic waste kills 19 eagles at Prince Rupert dump

March 1 -- Travellin' Times and Tips with Prince Rupert Mayor Herb Pond NCR

March 1 -- Council pushes forward resolution for NCLGA, UBCM towards Speculation and Vacancy Tax option for northern communities NCR

 

February

February 29 -- Prince Rupert Recreation offers chance for you to turn your clutter to cash at march Garae Sale NCR

February 29 -- Council takes action on downtown eyesore despite  owner's protest 

February 29 -- Prince Rupert's child poverty rate highest among BC urban areas

February 29 - - Importance and comfort of Advance Care Planning theme for Council  presentation from Prince Rupert and District Hospice Society NCR

February 29 -- Mayor Pond salutes RBA success with the province, spreads the credit on the initiative around NCR

February 29 -- City of Prince Rupert puts Sixth Avenue Bridge work out for Bid; scope of project dependent on funding NCR

February 28 -- Climate Change impact on Prince Rupert the focus for city led info session Thursday at Prince Rupert Library  NCR

February 28 -- Immediate focus for City of Prince Rupert Health initiative is to ensure that the PRRH Emergency Department remains open, always  NCR

February 28 -- Council endorses call from Haida Gwaii for letter of support, meeting on BC Ferry service to North Coast  NCR

February 28 -- Second Avenue Business owners push back on City Demolition plan NCR

February 28 -- Council Timeline: Monday, February 26, 2024 NCR

February 27 -- Terrace Mayor talks $250 million revenue sharing agreement for northwest communities  

February 27 -- UBCM updates municipal government's on path ahead for contract policing with RCMP  NCR

February 27 -- Lifeguard Training program in March could be a fast track to potential jobs NCR

February 26 -- Northwest BC Resource Benefits Alliance gets a five year $250 Million agreement 

February 26 -- Public meeting to address Prince Rupert's commute preparedness on February 29

February 26 -- City of Prince Rupert seeks bids on plans for Washroom renovations at First Avenue West Fire Hall NCR

February 26 -- City to Province, on McBride Street lighting, the bill is in the mail NCR

February 26 -- MLA Rice shares notes on Housing for Haida Gwaii and Prince Rupert in Legislature commentary NCR

February 26 -- Prince Rupert Council to chart process of Health Care Consultation tonight NCR 

February 26 -- Will Petition on Water Bill charges make for a mention at Council Tonight  NCR

February 26 -- City Council to review two remedial property removal orders at Public Session tonight NCR

February 26 -- Council Preview: Monday, Febraury 26, 2024 NCR

February 23 -- New carpeting on the way for Prince Rupert Library NCR

February 23 -- Is Prince Rupert pondering repairs for AMHS dock to assist return for Alaska Ferry Service?  NCR

February 23 -- Shawatlan's Road work ahead, a precursor to water main replacement project NCR

February 23 -- 'Game Changer for all our communities" ... Mayor Herb Pond on NWBCRBA success from Thursday NCR

February 22 --250 million in funding for NWBCRBA among key notes for Northwest BC from BC NDP government' Budget 2024 NCR

February 22 -- UBCM charts progress of Funding program applications from BC municipalities  NCR

February 22 -- Transport Canada releases occurrence report for February 7th Summit Air incident at YPR NCR

February 21 -- City of Prince Rupert/District of Port Edward seek nominee for Port Authority Board post  NCR

February 21 -- Utility Bills reminder sparks petition calling for hold on water taxes in Prince Rupert  NCR

February 21 -- Throne Speech brings shout out for Prince Rupert as NDP Government recounts accomplishments; prepares path to election call of the fall NCR

February 20 -- City of Prince Rupert opens hiring call period for Summer jobs for Students  NCR

February 20 -- After last week's Housing Forum in Vancouver, this week takes Prince Rupert Mayor Herb Pond to Victoria for Resource Benefits talks NCR

February 16 -- City of Prince Rupert submits Transportation Plan for Award consideration NCR

February 16 -- Provincial funding clears the way for Free Activities this Family Day weekend at Recreation Complex NCR

February 16 -- City of Prince Rupert collaboration on Sacred Fire at ANBT, first had to address some misunderstandings NCR

February 16 -- 2024 Municipal tax call is underway, as City of Prince Rupert utility bills arrive in mail NCR

February 15 -- Status of AMHS Service for Prince Rupert was primary focus for Mayor from recent Southeast Conference Gathering NCR

February 15 -- Flag Day in Prince Rupert NCR

February 15 -- Prince Rupert and Port Edward officials discussed shared interests at Council hosted dinner last week  NCR

February 15 -- Gitxsan Thunder Drummers, Dancers set the pace for this energetic week of All Native Basketball Tournament  NCR

February 15 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority, CityWest both made the grade for BC's Top Employers for 2024  NCR

February 15 -- City Council Amends Financial Plan notes of funding opportunities and use of Reserves as Equipment purchase moves forward  NCR

February 14 -- Mayor Pond promotes Watson Island as Energy Hub at Vancouver Forum NCR

February 14 -- Council and community receive update from Mayor Pond on range of financial measures still in flux  NCR

February 14 -- Councillor Nick Adey wants the City of Prince Rupert and community stakeholders to take the lead towards addressing range of health care issue for Prince Rupert NCR

February 14 -- Council Timeline: Monday, February 12, 2024 NCR

February 13 -- Mayor Pond in Vancouver for UBCM Housing Summit  NCR

February 13 -- City of Prince Rupert Puts McCarthy building renovation program out for Bid NCR

February 12 -- Procurement plan for Major projects to be outlined to Council tonight  NCR

February 12 -- Prince Rupert Fire/Rescue record 69 emergency incident calls in January NCR

February 12 -- Council Preview: Monday, February 12, 2024 NCR 

February 9 -- 1.1 million dollar project announced for High Speed Broadband connectivity for Lax Kw'alaams NCR

February 9 -- Ghosts of Canadian Tire and other retail fables of the past, bring Mayor Pond to defence of civic business welcome NCR

February 9 -- Cloudberry Trail commencing construction at Prince Rupert Civic Centre 

February 8 -- Prince Rupert officials may have opportunity to catch up with Federal Infrastructure Minister Sean Fraser at UBCM Housing Forum NCR

February 8 -- City of Prince Rupert's Victim Services team looks to add an outreach worker NCR

February 7 -- YPR reports 'minor incident' for Charter flight to Prince Rupert today NCR

February 7 -- City of Prince Rupert looks to upgrade piece of public works equipment NCR

February 7 -- Kaien Trails outlines Phase One timeline for Cloudberry Trail NCR

February 5 -- Union of British Columbia Municipalities to offer Local Governments engagement session on provincial land use plan changes NCR

February 5 -- Active Construction area in front of Civic Centre marks starting point for newest Trail in Prince Rupert, the Cloudberry Trail  NCR

February 5 -- City Staff move quickly on Lester Centre roofing project Bid Process NCR

February 2 -- City of Prince Rupert opens application period for Business Façade funding program NCR

February 2 -- Correspondences towards CityWest Fibre problems, Coast Guard service interruptions and Budget Planning among the themes from January Regional District meeting NCR

February 1 -- City of Prince Rupert issues invitations for participation in work ahead for Indigenous Relations Committee   NCR

February 1 -- Prince Rupert announces grants for business facade improvements 

February 1 -- BC Data Report on population growth notes of coming surge in residents for British Columbia by 2046; but few of them apparently heading the way of Prince Rupert NCR 

January

January 31 -- Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP keeps Prince Rupert water funding request of notice in the House NCR

January 31 -- City of Prince Rupert sets February 29th date for Information session on progress towards Climate Adaptation and Action Plan NCR

January 31 -- Wastewater treatment pilot project moves to Moresby Pond 

January 31-- City serves notice on abandoned vehicles, sets Demolition Day Deadline for February 15 NCR

January 31 -- Westview property vandalism concerns bring extra measures for SD52 NCR

January 29 -- City robs Peter to pay Paul for leaky Lester Centre roof 

January 29 -- Area A Crab Association challenges CityWest Accusations on Hecate Strait fibre cable issues, notes of 'inaccurate and inflammatory' statements  NCR

January 26 -- Downtown Noise concerns and bylaw interpretation return as themes from Monday Council discussion period  NCR

January 26 -- City Council to provide Letter of Support towards Prince Rupert Golf Club quest for funding for course reconstruction work  NCR

January 26 -- City of Prince Rupert calls for Bids heralds next phase for Raw Water Supply from Shawatlan Lake  NCR

January 26 -- Policy Reviews to make for some additional work for Council members in Prince Rupert NCR

January 25 -- Challenges of volunteer recruitment and plans for 2024 mark notes of interest from Crimestoppers presentation to Council  NCR

January 25 -- Parking concerns don't hold back council process for new downtown housing variance requests NCR

January 25 -- Racquet Centre quest for letter of support gains approval in principle, pending further review of renovation plans  NCR

January 24 -- Safety concerns led to recent landfall sire closure./ Coming out of it, City reminds residents of responsible firearm use and limitations within in city limits   NCR

January 24 -- Lester Centre roofing plans to move forward with some civic funding shuffling and hopes for a PRPA grant NCR

January 24 -- Councillor Randhawa returns to past question on ICBC's absence in Prince Rupert area NCR

January 24 -- Omenica Out, Moresby Park in! City makes shift of location for wastewater treatment pilot project in Prince Rupert  NCR

January 24 -- Council Timeline: Monday, January 22, 2024 NCR

January 23 -- Prince Rupert without ICBC collusion service centre since December 

January 22 -- City Council to receive report on ongoing Policy Review work by staff  NCR

January 22 -- Council to review plans to add housing options for property on Second Avenue West at Seventh Street  NCR

January 22 -- Prince Rupert Fire/Rescue report for December notes on calls for service, training and maintenance work NCR

January 22 -- Operations Director brings quick response to Council line painting concerns  NCR

January 22 -- Council to review request to amend Five Year Financial plan to direct more money to Lester Centre roof work, defer traffic light replacement plans to 2025  NCR

January 22 -- City Council Session Preview: Monday, January 22, 2024 NCR

January 19 -- UBCM to reprise Housing Forum event of last year; with 2024 edition planned for February 13-14 in Vancouver  NCR

January 18 -- City of Prince Rupert looks to furnish new RCMP detachment offices  NCR

January 18 -- Province of British Columbia to provide funding for local governments towards housing legislation changes NCR

January 17 -- Will BC Hydro's 10 year plan, finally make for the flip of a switch for Prince Rupert's Woodworth Dam  NCR

January 16 -- End of land clearing on Third West, signals completion of another Downtown Demolition project  NCR

January 16 -- Sixth Avenue bridge in Prince Rupert to remain closed until spring 

January 16 -- Frigid temperatures brings another water main break to Prince Rupert

January 16 -- Prince Rupert's Snow Day ... Light  NCR

January 15 -- City of Prince Rupert's Sixth Avenue Bridge plans getting a bit of push back from public through city's social media stream  NCR

January 12 -- Sixth Avenue Bridge restrictions to remain in place until repairs completed, with civic hopes for a Spring start   NCR

January 12  -- City Council to receive update on impact of BC Government changes to Housing policy. NCR

January 12 -- City of Prince Rupert opens registration period for civic fields for 2024 use NCR

January 12 -- Road Safety through the downtown core of note for Councillor Adey  NCR

January 12 -- Cold weather brings new waterline break, this one on city's east side at Seal Cove Circle NCR

January 11 -- City of Prince Rupert looks to public for participation in Climate Change Adaptation and Action Plan  NCR

January 11 -- Councillor Niesh looks for "Pothole Protocol" as City's streets continue to see infrastructure work NCR
January 11  -- City Council moves Drake Crescent Townhomes process forward  NCR

January 10 -- Northwest Home Assessments (video)

January 10 -- Prince Rupert's Rotarians to get a look at what's next for plans for Odd Eidsvik Memorial Park  NCR

January 10 -- Recreation Centre hosts two job opportunities to start the year for civic hiring NCR

January 10 -- Paint is the problem for Prince Rupert's fast disappearing roadway markings  NCR

January 10 -- City Council to issue invite to Northern Health to discuss community health concerns NCR

January 10 -- The New Year starts in Park for the Friendship House EVAW bus NCR

January 10 -- Parking in Prince Rupert is not Racial, but Spatial  NCR

January 9 -- Ongoing infrastructure work makes for challenges for attending to streetlight issues NCR

January 9 -- Ridley Island Landfill site closed until further notice  NCR

January 9 -- Cost concerns, notes on timeline for Angus Apartments demolition process observed at Council Monday night NCR

January 9 -- No Timeline yet for ongoing work on Sixth Avenue Bridge NCR

January 9 -- Call for more police patrols and enforcement on vandalism and broken windows downtown NCR

January 9 -- Council Timeline: Monday, January 8, 2024 NCR

January 8 -- New Year for council, but still no debut date for new civic flag  NCR

January 8 -- Council set to move forward on proposal for Drake Crescent  NCR

January 8 -- Northern Health to seek out letter of support form Council towards DemntiAbility funding quest with PRPA NCR

January 8 -- Council Preview: Monday, January 8, 2024 NCR

January 4 -- Week ahead heralds start for 2024 for City Council  NCR

January 3 -- Property assessment values drop in Prince Rupert 

January 3 -- Property Assessments for 2024 from BC Assessment roll out NCR

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Weather Related Events 2024 Archive

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Emergency preparation information for Prince Rupert



2024


March 

March 15 -- Avalanche Canada issues advisory to avoid all Avalanche terrain this weekend NCR

March 6 -- Winter STORM WARNING in place for Terrace/Kitimat region for Thursday/Friday NCR

March 4 -- Avalanche Canada extends Northwest Warning until Thursday NCR
March 1 -- Avalanche Warning Notice issued for Northwest region NCR

February 

February 26 -- Snowfall Warning issued for Terrace/Kitimat area for Tuesday NCR

February 9 -- Snowfall Warning issued for North Coast Inland areas including Terrace and Kitimat   NCR

January

January 26 -- Wet Weekend ahead for Norther Coast and Northwest; but nothing like what's coming for Vancouver Island and Lower Mainland area  NCR

January 19 -- Freezing Rain Warning in place for Prince Rupert/North Coast area NCR

January 15 -- Snowfall Warning issued for Prince Rupert/North Coast NCR

January 12 -- SD91 cancels all bus routes due to freezing temperatures

January 12 -- Shining moon at Burns Lake 

January 12 -- Charged up , despite the cold (audio)

January 11 -- Emergency Weather Centre opens in Smithers as mercury drops 

January 11 -- Hudson Bay Mountain closes temporarily due to cold snap

January 11 -- Terrace provides warming shelters during cold snap 

January 11 -- Warming centre opens beside Smithers Public Library 

January 11 -- Warming centre opening at Terrace church 

January 10 -- British Columbians drought still surges the new year

January 10 -- Lakes District under extreme cold warning 

January 11 -- Dry cold, versus wet cold (audio)

January 11 -- Frigid conditions (audio)

January 10 -- North Coast bracing for arctic winds, freezing temperatures over next week   

January 9 -- Environment Canada makes it official: Arctic Outlfow Warning now in effect NCR

January 9 -- Rain expected to turn to snow this week 

January 9 -- As Arctic frost moves into region, Northern Health issues a Cold Weather Alert NCR

January 9 -- Snow chasing (audio)

January 8 -- Mother Nature is confused 

January 8 -- Full blast of winter about to arrive in the Bulkley Valley and Lakes District 

January 8 -- Scientists predict stellar year for viewing aurora in Northwest BC

January 8 -- Cold Snap is a comin' for Prince Rupert, points east on Highway 16 corridor  NCR

January.4 -- Snow woes (audio)

January 7 -- More snow for Omineca Ski Club 

January 3 -- Is the ice on Burns Lake safe?

January 3 -- Burns Lake's mayor worries over energy shortage 

January 2 -- Smithers residents bring in the new year with a splash 

January 2 -- Warmest and driest year on record experienced in the Bulkley Valley and Lakes District 

January 1 -- Drought affects Ursa Minor Brewing's business 

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