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Prince Rupert's Watson Island transformation earns high praise at local government conference

Prince Rupert's Watson Island transformation earns high praise at local government conference

Once a symbol of economic collapse, Watson Island is now at the centre of Prince Rupert’s story of resilience, innovation, and industrial revival
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Terrace regional hospital psych ward still not fully open after six months

Terrace regional hospital psych ward still not fully open after six months

Northern Health says more staffing is required to bring psych ward up to full capacity
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Northern local government conference highlights climate action, housing, and reconciliation

Northern local government conference highlights climate action, housing, and reconciliation

Presentation emphasized efforts that support Canada and B.C.’s 2050 net-zero goals through community-led initiatives
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Terrace businessman faces painful recovery following assault

Terrace businessman faces painful recovery following assault

A Days Inn guest has been charged with assault following an altercation in the hotel lobby
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Chetwynd gifts chainsaw carving to Prince Rupert to kick off local government conference

Chetwynd gifts chainsaw carving to Prince Rupert to kick off local government conference

The sculpture represents the northern wildlife in motion with bears, ravens, and an eagle mid-hunt
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Tariffs top of mind as northern local government conference begins in Prince Rupert

Tariffs top of mind as northern local government conference begins in Prince Rupert

The opening plenary session of the conference focussed on mitigating the potential impacts of a trade war with the U.S.
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Fort St. James residents participate in wildfire preparedness day

Fort St. James residents participate in wildfire preparedness day

The event included documentary screenings and a community clean-up
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Air Canada Jazz launches new flight between Prince Rupert and Vancouver

Air Canada Jazz launches new flight between Prince Rupert and Vancouver

The extra flights are scheduled to run in the evening until Oct. 24 to cater to the busy summer travel season
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Large open fires banned in northwest B.C. due to wildfire risk

Large open fires banned in northwest B.C. due to wildfire risk

Ban does not include campfires
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Smithers selected to host Minerals North 2026

Smithers selected to host Minerals North 2026

Smithers has previously hosted the conference in 1990, 1995, 2004, 2008 and 2016
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