Tag: City of Prince Rupert

Prince Rupert receives provincial funding to attract new workers

The province is spending $240,000 to help attract new workers to the Prince Rupert area.

Prince Rupert releases 2025 annual report ahead of public meeting

The City of Prince Rupert has released its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting major accomplishments, infrastructure projects, financial updates and strategic priorities while inviting residents to provide feedback at a public meeting on June 29.

Prince Rupert enters one of busiest construction seasons in history

The City of Prince Rupert said it is entering one of the busiest construction seasons in community history, with approximately $150 million in planned capital projects proposed for 2026, including major water, sewer and infrastructure upgrades.

Local leaders in Prince Rupert offering support after school shooting in Tumbler Ridge

Impacts of Tuesday's mass shooting at a Tumbler Ridge school that took the lives of 10 people have been felt around the country so local leaders are offering support.

City of Prince Rupert making progress on major projects

The city of Prince Rupert has been hard at work on several major infrastructure projects and has issued a comprehensive update to residents.

Government of Canada invests in Prince Rupert wastewater facility

Prince Rupert will be getting a new wastewater treatment facility thanks to a joint investment of $5.4 million from the federal, provincial and municipal governments.

Replica Haida Totem Poles to be laid to rest

Prince Rupert City Council voted in favour of relocating the replica Haida-style totem poles on September 8. 

City of Prince Rupert issues update on the BIG project

The City of Prince Rupert has been busy digging up streets to replace old pipes as part of the The Big Infrastructure Gap (BIG) project.

Civic Centre washrooms more accessible following renovations

The City of Prince Rupert announced on Aug. 22 that the renovations on the second floor of the civic centre have been completed.

Updated: Boil water advisory remains in effect

Residents of Prince Rupert are being advised to boil water after Multiple laboratory tests indicate the presence of total coliform bacteria in the drinking water.

This time we’ll find it: Prince Rupert launches time capsule project

The City of Prince Rupert has announced plans to develop a time capsule to commemorate the year 2025 and preserve Prince Rupert's history.

Prince Rupert preparing for future wastewater treatment project

The City of Prince Rupert is advising residents and visitors that important infrastructure work will begin in mid-August.

Updated: Fire contained landfill reopens Wednesday

City officials have discovered a fire within the landfill forcing a closure that is expected to extend into Saturday.
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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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