Oct 31, 2009 | Prince George Citizen
British Columbians are waiting about the same time for medical surgeries as they did last year, a new study shows.
Dead body found at Prince Rupert waterfront
RCMP are releasing more details on the body discovered at the waterfront in Prince Rupert earlier today.
CN's Hunter Harrison nears final station
Brent Jang Montreal - From Tuesday's Globe and Mail Published on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009 12:00AM EDT Last updated on Tuesday, Oct.
TRAVEL: West by northwest - Via Rail journey traces paths of famous explorers
First Alexander Mackenzie, who discovered the Fraser on his journey from Peace River to the Pacific coast in 1793, the first European to cross the continent north of Mexico.
Charity bike trip takes couple south
One couple who wants to raise money for a charity close to their hearts, promote cycling as an environmental friendly way to travel and experience an incredible adventure passed through town on their 25,000 km journey from Alaska to Argentina last week.
Quesnel takes second spot in crime rate stats
The Gold Pan's crime rate sits number two, according to the latest statistics. Comparing municipalities, Quesnel scored second, with a crime rate of 290 and a population of 9,567. Williams Lake took first place with 336 with a population of 11,133. Prince Rupert sits third with 244 and a population of 12,860; while Merritt landed fourth place with ...
Ports of Seattle and Tacoma planning for tougher competition
Top of the News: The Great Recession has only strengthened China's position as an exporting powerhouse and its economy may be stabilizing, if not recovering, faster than elsewhere.
Characters come alive in Sweatman's compelling book
As a high school student I can remember staring at an historical map of Canada and being struck by the large swath of territory called Rupert's Land.
Fish union hails 'major victory' over quota fees
For the first time ever, working fishermen in British Columbia have successfully refused to pay for commercial quota, something the United Fishermen and Allied Workers' Union calls "a major victory." For the first time ever, working fishermen in British Columbia have successfully refused to pay for commercial quota, something the United Fishermen ...
Former city mayor, Rupert booster, passes on at 57
Former Prince Rupert mayor John Wayne Kuz passed away in Vancouver just before Christmas at the age of 57.
Soup kitchen gets boost from the feds
Prince Rupert's Annunciation Church has received $14, 940 from the Conservative government for their local soup kitchen.
Fee-paying school hoping to attract Rupert students
For parents who have grown tired of the perceived perils of the public education system, and who dona t mind paying top dollar for their childrena s education, Clayton Johnston has a solution.
RCMP urge diligence following apparent abduction attempt in Prince Rupert
Prince Rupert RCMP are reminding parents to be diligent in speaking with their children about the dangers of interacting with strangers after an apparent abduction attempt last month.
Coast Guard rescues plane crash survivors near Prince Rupert
The Coast Guard ship Point Henry was involved in a rescue on Saturday morning after a plane carrying two people crashed near Work Channel near Prince Rupert.
Still a hard sell for real estate for Prince Rupert
The latest numbers from the Northern BC Real Estate Board show that the amount of properties that have been sold in Prince Rupert this year are down from the number sold last year.
UBCM: There will still be sports tournaments, Chong says
Government ministers were grilled Wednesday over the recently imposed cuts to community gaming grants, including the elimination of a $130,000 grant to B.C. Schools Sports.
Photo Release: Three day joint training exercise concludes in Prince Rupert, British Columbia
Editors note: Please click on the images below for high resolution images. PRINCE RUPERT, British Columbia - Petty Officer 1st Class Dave Warner, a crewmember aboard the 175-foot Coast Guard Cutter Anthony Petit, homeported in Ketchikan, Alaska, operates the crane to lift a section of the vessel of opportunity skimming system into Glean Channel ...
Prince Rupert claims pulp mill for non-payment of taxes
The City of Prince Rupert in British Columbia is the new owner of a pulp mill on Watson Island and the majority of land on the island after Sun Wave Forest Products failed to pay the more than $6.4 million owed in back taxes by the tax sale deadline, according to a report on Northernview.com on Sept.
PRINCE RUPERT, British Columbia - Petty Officer 1st Class Cody Howard a resident of Mobile, Ala., Seaman Michael Glewwy a resident of Live Oak, Calif.