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Northern B.C. firefighters receive specialized rail safety training in Prince Rupert

Eighteen firefighters from across Northern B.C. took part in specialized rail safety training in Prince Rupert last week, including live-fire exercises to prepare for emergencies involving liquefied petroleum gas.

AltaGas raises 2026 outlook after record second quarter

AltaGas has raised its 2026 financial outlook after reporting record second-quarter results, while construction of its Ridley Island Energy Export Facility near Prince Rupert remains on track for commercial operations in early 2027.

AltaGas begins paid operator training program

AltaGas is training 14 local and indigenous students on how to properly operate the Ridley Island Propane Export Terminal and Ridley Island Energy Export Facility.

AltaGas receives additional key components for REEF Project

The Ridley Island Energy Export Facility (REEF) has received two additional accumulators in addition to the one received in November 2025.

Metlakatla pulls support for Ridley Island Energy Export Facility

Metlakatla First Nations have pulled their support for the Ridley Island Energy Export Facility citing several grievances with the project.

AltaGas continues to diversify propane export opporotunities

Over the past year, AltaGas has been expanding to increase exports to Asia and the new trade deal with China is expected to open more opportunities.

AltaGas names new CFO as James Harbilas prepares to retire

AltaGas Ltd. has appointed Sean Brown as its new chief financial officer, effective Jan. 7, as current CFO James Harbilas prepares to retire in April.

Labour deal ends month-long strike at Prince Rupert propane terminal

Unionized workers at the Ridley Island Propane Export Terminal are back on the job after AltaGas Ltd. and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 523B ratified a new five-year labour agreement.

RIPET workers strike over wages, safety and work conditions

The union representing employees of the Ridley Island Propane Export Terminal (RIPET) operated by AltaGas, is seeking for fair and respectful conditions.

AltaGas to maintain operations of RIPET during strike

The union representing employees of the Ridley Island Propane Export Terminal (RIPET) will begin strike action on Thursday.

Ridley Island Energy Export Facility receives critical components

Construction of the Ridley Island Energy Export Facility (REEF) continues to progress as planned with the arrival of several components.

Key components for the Ridley Island Energy Export Facility en route

COSCO Shipping Europe said components for the Ridley Island Energy Export Facility (REEF) project are being carried by the MV Kang Sheng Kou on its way to Prince Rupert.
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B.C. leaders pause politics to honour victims of Tumbler Ridge shooting

Flags at the B.C. legislature flew at half-mast Thursday as leaders mourned eight people killed in a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge.

RCMP release names of eight killed in Tumbler Ridge shooting

The B.C. RCMP has released the names of six children and two women killed in this week’s shooting in Tumbler Ridge, as the small northeastern community continues to mourn.

Psychologist offers guidance to parents after Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting

In the wake of a deadly shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., that involved victims between the ages of 11 and 13, a psychologist is advising guardians to check in with themselves before talking to their children.
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