Municipal News

City of Prince Rupert releases draft of 2026 budget

City of Prince Rupert Kolten Bezooyen - October 29, 2025

The City of Prince Rupert has released a first draft of its 2026 budget, which was presented at Mondays regular council meeting.

Haida Gwaii home to many archeological sites

Haida Gwaii Archipelago Kolten Bezooyen - October 29, 2025

The Council of the Haida Nation says there are many archaeological sites on the island with potential unidentified sites.

Affordable housing coming for Lax Kw’alaams band members

Municipal News Kolten Bezooyen - October 22, 2025

Lax Kw'alaams band members will have an easier time finding an affordable place to live with nearly 60 new residences by 2027.

Now on tap: city of Prince Rupert lifts boil water advisory

City of Prince Rupert Kolten Bezooyen - October 3, 2025

Rupertites can put their kettles back in storage after multiple tests show disinfection systems are working.

Prince Rupert mayor responds to public criticism

City of Prince Rupert Kolten Bezooyen - September 25, 2025

Prince Rupert residents are questioning the local council over the mayor’s high salary and the lack of public meetings this year, when compared to neighbouring communities.

District of Port Edward lifts boil-water advisory

District of Port Edward Kolten Bezooyen - September 24, 2025

Residents of Port Edward no longer need to buy bottled water to drink as the district has lifted the boil-water advisory.

Haida Nation expresses concerns about Ksi Lisims LNG project

Haida Gwaii Archipelago Kolten Bezooyen - September 24, 2025

The Council of the Haida Nation is expressing their concerns about the recently approved Ksi Lisims LNG project.

Lax Kw’alaams Band files lawsuit to rescind 2002 settlement

Municipal News Kolten Bezooyen - September 24, 2025

The Lax Kw'alaams Band has filed a claim in federal court to correct a breach of trust by Canada in respect of the sale of reserve lands to the Grand Trunk Railway Company.

City of Prince Rupert requesting water treatment support at UBCM

City of Prince Rupert Kolten Bezooyen - September 23, 2025

Prince Rupert City Council along with its senior staff members are in Victoria this week, taking part in the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) conference.