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Prince Rupert receives provincial funding to attract new workers

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

Prince Rupert Residents relish in A&W opening

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A&W is officially open for business in Prince Rupert after the fast food restaurant’s long-awaited arrival to the city of rainbows.

City of Prince Rupert to begin Spring Spruce Up Campaign

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The City of Prince Rupert is set to begin a new program this spring to make the city more vibrant and welcoming.

City of Prince Rupert finalizes 2026 budget and tax rate bylaws

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The City of Prince Rupert has finalized its 2026 budget, which will increase property taxes to keep pace with inflation.

New 40-unit modular apartment building opens in Prince Rupert

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The future of home building has arrived in Prince Rupert with the opening of a 40-unit building on Ninth Avenue built by NorthStar Pacific Development.

City of Prince Rupert seeking feedback on waterfront playground project

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The City of Prince Rupert is hoping to develop a new playground in the area surrounding Kwinitsa Station and are seeking public input on the project.

Prince Rupert city council condemns transphobic comments made following Tumbler Ridge shooting

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Prince Rupert city council says the transphobic comments made following the shooting in Tumbler Ridge are unacceptable.

Prince Rupert mayor working to reinstate Alaska ferry

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Prince Rupert mayor Herb Pond was in Juneau, Alaska to speak with State Senator Bert Stedman about reinstating the Alaska Ferry.

Local Fist Nations lead marine safety round table

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Metlakatla and Lax Kw’alaams leaders met with local governments and industry representatives at a marine safety round table in Prince Rupert.

Prince Rupert mayor reflects on year of progress and disruption

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Prince Rupert Mayor Herb Pond said 2025 was a transformative year for the city, marked by major infrastructure projects, community advocacy and challenging disruptions.

Prince Rupert Port Authority president honoured for nearly three decades of service

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Shaun Stevenson, president and CEO of the Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA), was recognized by Prince Rupert city council during his final presentation before retirement.

Northern communities to showcase clean technology for transportation

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The B.C. government is promoting clean transportation technology with the help of Prince Rupert and surrounding northern communities.

Boil water notice “an unfortunate result” of pipe replacement, says Pond

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The City of Prince Rupert has been on a boil water advisory for several months, which the city says is necessary to modernize the aging infrastructure.

Prince Rupert roundabout a welcomed addition says mayor

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Prince Rupert mayor Herb Pond said the new roundabout at McBride Street and Second Avenue has improved traffic flow and made the intersection safer.

Residents raise safety concerns over broken lights near city hall

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Several members of the community have voiced their concerns to council over the dangers of the broken traffic lights in front of city hall.

City of Prince Rupert releases draft of 2026 budget

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