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Items of Note for 2024
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April
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 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 -- '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 -- 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 -- 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 -- Thursday night Town Forum on Prince Rupert's Big Dig plans, morphed itoa the Big Vent by evening's end NCR
April 4 -- Concerns for safety of staff, patients at Northern Health facilities raised in Legislature Question Period NCR
April 3 -- Prince Rupert's Emergency Closures makes for partial narrative to latest column from Vancouver Sun political observer Vaughn Palmer 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
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 -- 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 -- As March comes to a close, so too is the deadline to pay your City of Prince Rupert utility taxes 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 -- 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 20 -- Now Closing for Day Five ... Prince Rupert Emergency Department to close from 11 AM tonight to 8 AM Thursday 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 19 -- Line painting relief could be on the way, as City of Prince Rupert posts bid for road line work 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 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 -- Staircase access/turn around area closed for Overlook residents for two weeks, at least owing to watermain work 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 -- Silence all around on weekend Emergency Department closure over weekend in Prince Rupert 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 -- Feds turn on the taps for Prince Rupert infrastructure cash (audio)
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 4 -- Signs of respect across Prince Rupert at the passing of former Prime Minister Mulroney NCR
March 1 -- City of Prince Rupert statement outlines details of incident at Ridley Island Road Landfill resulting in wildlife deaths NCR
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 - - 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 -- 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 -- 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 -- 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 -- Ghosts of Canadian Tire and other retail fables of the past, bring Mayor Pond to defence of civic business welcome NCR
February 8 -- Prince Rupert officials may have opportunity to catch up with Federal Infrastructure Minister Sean Fraser at UBCM Housing Forum 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 -- 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 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 -- 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 -- 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 -- 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 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 -- 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 -- 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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