Thursday, December 1, 2022

Port Edward sets Public Hearing Date on Zoning Bylaw text changes related to proposed New Campground Bylaw

The District of Port Edward has set the date for a Public Hearing which will seek the comment and observations from residents that may be impacted by proposed text changes to the Zoning Bylaw in support a New Campground Bylaw under consideration of the Council.

The Hearing to take place on Tuesday, December 13th starting at 6 PM in the District Council Chambers at 770 Pacific Avenue.

The District has yet to provide details of the proposed changes to their website, but residents can access the a copy of the bylaw and relevant background information at the District Office, it will be available for inspection from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM starting tomorrow December 2nd until December 12th.

Residents who may be impacted by the  proposed changes can speak to the topic at the Public Hearing or submit a written correspondence to the topic.

Those submissions should be directed to Polly Pereira, 770 Pacific Avenue, PO Box 1100, Port Edward BC  VOV 1GO

The deadline for the correspondences towards the topic is December 12th.

Should you require more information contact the District Office at 250-628-3667

You can keep up with items from the District through their Social media feed or the District website. 

More notes on past items of interest from Port Edward can be explored here.

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From a Pineapple under the Sea ... to the Stage of the Lester Centre: SpongeBob the Musical launches tonight

A few of the CHSS cast members in rehearsal for the three night run for
SpongeBob the Musical at the Lester Centre
(From Lester Centre)

Your Days of Television viewing past meet up with Live Theatre tonight as the talented actors, crew and musicians from Charles Hays Secondary take to the Stage for SpongeBob the Musical.

The 2022 Musical for the Secondary School under the guidance of Alison O'Toole takes to the stage tonight for the first of three shows which serve as the Opening Act for the City's Winterfest celebrations.

From the days of the casting calls and on through rehearsals, the students involved have put some long days and nights into getting their lines down.

The pit band has been working hard to get the musical notes just right and the set development team taking to their work. 

The result a recreation of the idyllic underwater sphere for the madness that SpongeBob and his acquaintances will bring to the stage starting tonight.

The theatrical version of the popular Nickelodeon Television show will have show times of 7:30 tonight and Friday, with the Saturday finale to take place at 2PM.

The Lester Centre offers up this preview of the three nights ahead.

Tickets for the show go for 16 dollars for adults, Students and Seniors gain admittance for $11.

You can pick yours up at the Lester Centre Box Office,  at Cooks Jewllers or online through the Lester Centre's online kiosk.

More notes on Arts and Entertainment in the region can be explored here.

Items of interest from CHSS can be reviewed here.


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Emergency Services Files: December











Our Archive of items for the month of  December from the files of law enforcement and other emergency responders in Northwestern British Columbia.




From the North Coast Review



If New Year's Eve means a party to attend, make sure you have a ride home  ... as Counterattack program continues across NWBC
Thursday evening fire on Second Avenue West kept Prince Rupert Fire/Rescue busy 
Early morning fire in Prince Rupert claims one life at Seventh Avenue East residence 
Prince Rupert RCMP seek public assistance on Grand Larceny Wanted File
Holiday Home Safety Guidance from Prince Rupert Fire Rescue
PRFD gives Prince Rupert residents front row seat into probationary firefighting training 
Prince Rupert RCMP seek public help on Wanted File .
Canadian Geographic launches school based "Adopt a Coast Guard ship' Program 
Daytime collision sends one motorist to Prince Rupert Detachment for impaired investigation
Prince Rupert Fire/Rescue response to vacant McKay street row housing 
Zoning for RCMP Detachment site approved, Contract for construction awarded at Special Regular Council Session on Monday 
Cram a Cruiser Day at Canada Safeway to help with Salvation Army Christmas programs 
Council approves quest for grant funding for Humility Training funding 
Counterattack program underway across Northwest BC
New Sightings of Oil from North Coast Shipwreck have Coast Guard, partners charting plan of action 



December 13 -- Impaired Driver arrested by Prince Rupert RCMP  (RCMP Statement)
December 9 -- Cram A Cruiser Prince Rupert (video)

Terrace/Kitimat

Terrace RCMP Detachment website

Kitimat RCMP Detachment website

Terrace RCMP Twitter feed

Conservation Officer Service Facebook page


December 28 -- Can you identify this UTV (RCMP Statement)
December 28 -- Do you know these victims  (RCMP Statement)
December 20 -- Car Safety (video)
December 16 -- Ice Safety (video)
December 19 -- Terrace Detachment Service Report (December 5-18)
December 15 -- Kitimat Detachment Service Report (December 8-14)
December 13 -- Cram-a-Cruiser weekend (video)
December 12 -- Christmas Safety (video)
December 8 -- Kitimat Detachment Service Report (December 1-7)
December 7 -- Thornhill Parade of Lights (video)
December 7 -- Kitimat Drug Bust (video)
December 7 -- Large Drug Seizure (RCMP Statement)
December 5 -- Terrace Detachment Service Report (November 21-December 4)
December 1 -- Kitimat Detachment Service Report (November 24-30)



December 28 -- Accidents on Babine Road 
December 21 -- Santa stops by a few days before the 'big night' (RCMP Statement)
December 16 -- Houses searched in drug trafficking investigation  (RCMP Statement)
December 7 -- National Impaired Driving Enforcement Day (RCMP Statement)

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Signs of progress for 11th Avenue East housing plans

Some heavy equipment stationed at the entrance to land
just off 11th Avenue East 

There hasn't been much heard since the plans for a new affordable housing complex on 11th Avenue East were approved by Prince Rupert City Council in October 24th of 2021. 

The project a much anticipated addition to the housing stock for the community is led by the Lax Kw'alaams Band. A housing program which would deliver 70 units for Lax Kw'alaams members who live in Prince Rupert.


The project gained a brief mention from then Mayor Lee Brain as part of his look at housing challenges during his State of the City presentation of June. 

But as for any official statements or updates they have been few and far between. 

And while it's been over a year now, there are some signs that the preliminary work may be getting ready to launch, with some earth moving equipment recently stationed at an entrance into the land for the proposed housing development on 11th Avenue East.

The timeline for the project to date has spanned over three years, the project one that was announced as part of the Prince Rupert 2030 vision presentation in December of 2019.

Where it goes into the future and when the 11th Avenue East complex will be ready for move in day is still something the Lax Kw'alaams membership in the community is awaiting word on.

You can review some of our past notes on the housing proposal as part of our archive that tracks the progress for the Prince Rupert 2030 Vision Plan.
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Tourism Prince Rupert offers up a sneak peek at Shipping Container market plans for Northland Terminal area

The promenade between The Northland Terminal and the Atlin Terminal
could look a bit different in 2023 as Tourism Prince Rupert makes
plans for development of a Container Marketplace in the space

As we outlined yesterday, the Prince Rupert Tourism 2022 Annual Report provides for a full overview of a busy rebound year for tourism in Prince Rupert, as well as glimpse ahead to a number of initiatives planned for the 2023 season ahead.

And if all goes well, one of the new features for 2023 will be the launch of the much discussed and much anticipated Waterfront Market, one which will make some creative use of the ubiquitous Shipping Containers that have come to define the city's economic growth over the last decade.

On page 22 of the Annual Report Tourism Prince Rupert outlines what it all will look like 

Tourism Prince Rupert plans to develop an outdoor vendor market in Prince Rupert aimed at showcasing regional small businesses and artisans to cruise ship passengers for the 2023 cruise season. 

In lieu of market stalls, refurbished shipping containers will be used, providing shelter and calling to Prince Rupert’s main economic driver – international trade. 

The marketplace will not only create a unique and colourful market area for cruise passengers to explore, but it will also provide a new opportunity for regional artisans, small business owners, and vendors to showcase their products to an international audience. 

The market will be developed initially to operate around the cruise schedule, the eventual goal is to also have weekly operating hours that will allow the market to service other visitor demographics as well as Prince Rupert residents.

Tourism Prince Rupert has secured funding through the Targeted Regional Tourism Development Initiative (TRTDI), via the Northern BC Tourism Association for this project. Tourism Prince Rupert will also be contributing Society funds to the project.



The planning for the Marketplace has been an ongoing thing for a few years now, we noted of some of the funding towards it back in May of 2021.

With the Cruise Industry for Prince Rupert set for some exciting times in the years ahead and what is expected to be some significant growth, launching the long awaited Shipping Container marketplace in 2023 will serve to add one more feature to the list of attractions for visitors and local residents alike.

Stakeholders in the tourism industry and those with an interest in the plans for 2023 will no doubt learn more about the season ahead as part of today's Annual Public Meeting for Tourism Prince Rupert which takes place from Noon to 1PM at the Highliner Inn.

More notes Tourism  on the North Coast Can be explored through our archive page.
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Santa parade cancelled for Saturday, But it's still a full list of events for the Jolly Old Elf at Winterfest 2022


He may not be transiting down Third Avenue in a parade this Winterfest, but Santa still has a few personal appearances to make as part of Prince Rupert's annual welcome to Winter and the holiday season.

The Prince Rupert Special Events Society announced this week, that the parade for Saturday morning has had to be cancelled, Special Events citing logistical issues and a lack of entries during the registration period as part of their social media announcement.


Santa will however be up early on Saturday with a three hour Breakfast session with Prince Rupert youngsters at the First United Church.


The Jolly Old Elf will be working into the evening as well,  a feature attraction as well as being available for photos at the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Prince Rupert Court House.

And you never know, he may very well be spotted on one of the vessels of the Winterfest Sailpast which wraps up with the spectacular fireworks display over the Prince Rupert Harbour.


There's also a pretty good chance that the man in the Red Suit makes a rip around the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre Arena ice as part of Sunday's Free Winterfest Skate.

As the weekend events get closer, Prince Rupert Special events has put out a call for volunteers to lend a hand on Saturday afternoon and evening, you can sign up for Winterfest 2022 here.

For more notes on the plans ahead for Winterfest 2022 see our listing of events here.

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December 15th deadline of Destiny for City's latest collection of derelict vehicles

The City of Prince Rupert Landfill site is coordinating this
month's derelict disposal program

Thirteen vehicles are on the city's list of vehicles that are on the way to demolition, part of their ongoing work on abandoned vehicles in the community.

The list of thirteen with destiny awaiting includes 9 cars, 3 trucks and a travel trailer, the age of the vehicles ranging from 1981 Green Ford 250 Pick Up, to a 1997 Grey Toyota Camry.

The full list is part of a City of Prince Rupert notice that was published in the back pages of the weekly paper this week, the city advising if you are the registered owner, you have until December 15th to rescue your property from the demolition list.

To do so you will need to provide ownership and pay all outstanding charges, including those of storage.

While the City doesn't provide for a copy of the list on the City website or social media pages.  

It does offer some guidance on how the Derelict Vehicle program works as well as guidance for those who may have an unwanted vehicle they wish to be rid of.


As for those vehicles set to meet their fate on the 15th of the month, if you require more information related to the list of 13 you are asked to contact the Prince Rupert Landfill at 250-624-5482.

More notes on civic themes can be explored through our Operations Archive.


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