Prince George & North BC NewsMay 8

Prince Rupert | B.C. LPG exports to China surge as Beijing diversifies energy supply

https://www.biv.com/news/bc-lpg-exports-to-china-surge-as-beijing-diversifies-energy-supply-12232454

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B.C. LPG exports to China surge as Beijing diversifies energy supply

Amid favourable global markets, key constraint lies in B.C.’s ability to deliver

Business in Vancouver
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#PrinceRupertBC - City promotes free tipping day at landfill site https://thenorthernview.com/2026/05/07/city-promotes-free-tipping-day-at-landfill-site/
City promotes free tipping day at landfill site

Freebie one of several spring cleaning initiatives Prince Rupert hopes will spruce up the town

The Northern View
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#PrinceRupertBC - City launches “Spring Spruce-Up” pilot to boost downtown curb-appeal https://thenorthernview.com/2026/05/03/city-launches-spring-spruce-up-pilot-to-boost-downtown-curb-appeal/
City launches “Spring Spruce-Up” pilot to boost downtown curb-appeal

Program increases flexibility of permitting requirements to encourage businesses to refurbish

The Northern View
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#PrinceRupertBC - City’s wastewater pilot project well underway at Moresby https://thenorthernview.com/2026/05/03/citys-wastewater-pilot-project-well-underway-at-moresby/
City’s wastewater pilot project well underway at Moresby

Residents can expect construction to continue throughout the summer

The Northern View
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#PrinceRupertBC - Prince Rupert awards $1.1M engineering contract for BIG Project design https://thenorthernview.com/2026/03/25/prince-rupert-awards-1-1m-engineering-contract-for-big-project-design/
Prince Rupert awards $1.1M engineering contract for BIG Project design

Associated Engineering is familiar with the city’s critical water infrastructure

The Northern View
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#PrinceRupertBC - Prince Rupert awards $1.3M sidewalk project to Alberta-based company https://thenorthernview.com/2026/03/25/prince-rupert-awards-1-3m-sidewalk-project-to-alberta-based-company/
Prince Rupert awards $1.3M sidewalk project to Alberta-based company

The works are required following BIG Project construction

The Northern View
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#PrinceRupertBC - Prince Rupert sees increase in redevelopment tax exemptions last month https://thenorthernview.com/2026/03/18/prince-rupert-sees-increase-in-redevelopment-tax-exemptions-last-month/
Prince Rupert sees increase in redevelopment tax exemptions last month

The city released its planning report for February at the recent regular meeting of council

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#PrinceRupertBC - Prince Rupert purchases new $344K dump truck https://thenorthernview.com/2026/02/27/prince-rupert-purchases-new-344k-dump-truck/
Prince Rupert purchases new $344K dump truck

The new vehicle will help with construction and winter maintenance

The Northern View
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#PrinceRupertBC - Prince Rupert to develop modernization plan for Recreation Complex https://thenorthernview.com/2026/02/25/prince-rupert-to-develop-modernization-plan-for-recreation-complex/
Prince Rupert to develop modernization plan for Recreation Complex

The facility is 55 years old and facing aging mechanical systems

The Northern View
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#PrinceRupertBC - Prince Rupert awards $2.3M bridge repair project to North Vancouver company https://thenorthernview.com/2026/02/25/prince-rupert-awards-2-3m-bridge-repair-project-to-north-vancouver-company/
Prince Rupert awards $2.3M bridge repair project to North Vancouver company

The 2nd Avenue (Morse Creek) Bridge has structural deficiencies

The Northern View