Hockey tough guy found not guilty

Robin Gomez was found not guilty of assault causing bodily harm for his punch to fellow ECHL player Chris Ferraro. In a lengthy decision, provincial court Judge Mike Hubbard found that the punch was "within the scope of the game of hockey." The courtroom erupted in applause when the verdict was... more

Order in Council provides Ridley with up to $8 million to cover cash deficit

The Government of Canada is stepping in to assist Ridley Terminals in Prince Rupert with a projected cash shortfall in the form of an Order in Council from the office of the Governor General. The June 23 Order in Council authorizes... more

• Mayors, MLA welcome Smith's appointment as chair of Ridley Terminals
• Dan Veniez removed as Ridley board chair
• Ex-Salmon Kings enforcer defends actions in hockey fight  

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Organizers starting to plan for annual Cannery Road Race

While June 21 marked the first day of summer, the next major local event for running enthusiasts won’t actually take place until the fall in the form of the annual Cannery Road Race on September 19. Race organizer Steve Merrick was... more

• Rapids hand out awards, head to AA’s
• Senior golfers hit the course for Vic Marion tournament
• Over 100 golfers come out for the 2009 Men’s Jubilee

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Coast Tsimshian present a protocol document to PRPA

Citing frustration with years of negotiations and no agreement to show for it, representatives of the Coast Tsimshian presented Prince Rupert Port Authority board chair Dale MacLean with a protocol document during the PRPA’s AGM on June 25. “We are waiting... more

• Enbridge VP clarifies proposal, talks about consultation
• Telus talks to Port Ed
• PRPA seeking vendors for market

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Happy Canada Day

Canada Day history Canada Day has its roots back to June 20 of 1868 when a proclamation from Governor General Lord Monck called upon all of Her Majesty’s Loyal Subjects throughout Canada to join in the celebration of the anniversary... more

• Giving strength…
• RCMP welcomes eight new auxiliary members to the force
• About a month to go until Tlell’s Fall Fair

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Mariner’s Memorial Park: 12 - 4 p.m.

After hosting a phenomenal weekend of activities with Seafest earlier this month, the volunteers of the Prince Rupert Special Events Society are already busy gearing up to help the community mark Canada’s 142 birthday in style with an afternoon of... more

• Doing it for dad…

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Prison zombies tribute to Michael Jackson can't be topped

The stunning death of Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, has left fans and music lovers worldwide reflecting on his passing. I never discovered the babyfaced MJ's smash ABC with the Jackson 5 until years after it catapulted him on his... more

• Inching towards full metric conversion
• A set-up for the cup?
• Gay penguins could teach Alberta a lesson

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