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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

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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

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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

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#PrinceRupertBC - Prince Rupert lobbies Alaska to reinstate ferry service link to B.C. https://westknews.com/2026/02/20/prince-rupert-lobbies-alaska-to-reinstate-ferry-service-link-to-b-c/
Prince Rupert lobbies Alaska to reinstate ferry service link to B.C.

Mayor Herb Pond met with Alaska officials earlier this month

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#PrinceRupertBC - Prince Rupert kicks off 2026 with busy month of development activity https://thenorthernview.com/2026/02/14/prince-rupert-kicks-off-2026-with-busy-month-of-development-activity/
Prince Rupert kicks off 2026 with busy month of development activity

The City of Prince Rupert approved 70 housing units last year

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#PrinceRupertBC - Prince Rupert applies for $300K grant to revitalize Kwinitsa Station https://thenorthernview.com/2026/02/10/prince-rupert-applies-for-300k-grant-to-revitalize-kwinitsa-station/
Prince Rupert applies for $300K grant to revitalize Kwinitsa Station

The project supports the rail zone component of the waterfront park redevelopment

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#PrinceRupertBC - Prince Rupert sees a massive increase in swimming lessons https://thenorthernview.com/2026/01/31/prince-rupert-sees-a-massive-increase-in-swimming-lessons/
Prince Rupert sees a massive increase in swimming lessons

The largest decrease in participation was the KidSport program

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CBC British ColumbiaFeb 2
Coroner's inquest into deaths of Prince Rupert family of 4 gets underway Monday after postponement
After being postponed due to job action by the B.C. General Employees Union in 2025, a coroner's inquest into the deaths of a Prince Rupert, B.C., family of 4 is slated to begin Feb. 2.
#death #inquest #postponement #PrinceRupertBC
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/coroner-inquest-prince-rupert-family-dead-9.7069045?cmp=rss
CBC British ColumbiaJan 30
Coroner's inquest into deaths of Prince Rupert family of 4 gets underway Monday after postponement
After being postponed due to job action by the B.C. General Employees Union in 2025, a coroner's inquest into the deaths of a Prince Rupert, B.C., family of 4 is slated to begin Feb. 2.
#death #inquest #postponement #PrinceRupertBC
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/coroner-inquest-prince-rupert-family-dead-9.7069045?cmp=rss