K-J Millar

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Prince Rupert RCMP announced on June 16 that remains of missing 21-year-old Michael Kitchener have been found. Kitchener was last seen Oct. 23, 2021 running along Highway 16. (Photo: supplied)

Human remains found on Mt. Hays in Prince Rupert identified as Michael Kitchener

21-year-old has been missing for 19 months after last seen along Highway 16

Prince Rupert RCMP announced on June 16 that remains of missing 21-year-old Michael Kitchener have been found. Kitchener was last seen Oct. 23, 2021 running along Highway 16. (Photo: supplied)
Prince Rupert RCMP vehicles and yellow crime scene tape can be seen cordoning off a multi-residence property numbered 166 and 168 Silversides Drive where four people were found deceased on June 13. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Prince Rupert RCMP investigation continues into deaths of four people

MLA Jennifer Rice says community is resilient in holding each other up in times of tragedy

Prince Rupert RCMP vehicles and yellow crime scene tape can be seen cordoning off a multi-residence property numbered 166 and 168 Silversides Drive where four people were found deceased on June 13. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
Prince Rupert RCMP is investigating multiple deaths in the city stemming from one incident on June 13. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Prince Rupert RCMP investigates homicide after four people found dead

Police stated there is no risk to the public and believe no further suspects are involved

Prince Rupert RCMP is investigating multiple deaths in the city stemming from one incident on June 13. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
Prince Rupert Regional Hospital Administrator Julia Pemberton unveils a first of its kind harm reduction vending machine for Northern Health Authority on June 6. The machine will make available safe, clean supplies and personal items 24/7 for those who use drugs. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Northern Health harm reduction vending machine unveiled in Prince Rupert

First of its kind in the north will dispense clean, safe supplies for those who use drugs

Prince Rupert Regional Hospital Administrator Julia Pemberton unveils a first of its kind harm reduction vending machine for Northern Health Authority on June 6. The machine will make available safe, clean supplies and personal items 24/7 for those who use drugs. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
Are there brakes on this thing? An eager speeder in the soapbox derby hoons down Third Ave. on June 11, revving it up at the 44th Seafest held in Prince Rupert.

Prince Rupert 45th Seafest reconnects community to the water

Loved classic ‘Quick and the Daring’ returns to festival with new events as fresh elements

Are there brakes on this thing? An eager speeder in the soapbox derby hoons down Third Ave. on June 11, revving it up at the 44th Seafest held in Prince Rupert.
Waters of the B.C. north and central coasts, as seen in the Khutzeymateen and near the Great Bear Rain Forest, will be better protected and clean after a part of a $25 million investment boosts the Coastal First Nations - Great Bear Initiative to offer stewardship under the Clean Coast, Clean Waters program. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

$25M funding boost to better protect and clean North and Central Coast waters

Coastal First Nations Great Bear Initiative rec.’s $4M under Clean Coast, Clean Waters program

Waters of the B.C. north and central coasts, as seen in the Khutzeymateen and near the Great Bear Rain Forest, will be better protected and clean after a part of a $25 million investment boosts the Coastal First Nations - Great Bear Initiative to offer stewardship under the Clean Coast, Clean Waters program. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
Metlkatla First Nation celebrated the official re-opening of the Wilderness Trail on May 25, after storm damage closed it more than five years ago. (Photo: PRPA website)

Metlakatla Wilderness Trail reopening celebrated near Prince Rupert

Trail opens June 6 to public with twice weekly ferry available for visitors

Metlkatla First Nation celebrated the official re-opening of the Wilderness Trail on May 25, after storm damage closed it more than five years ago. (Photo: PRPA website)
A Kaleb Dahlgren number 16 hockey jersey, worn by the Humboldt crash survivor, was the highest auctioned bid of the Prince Rupert Minor Hockey Association in partnership with Prince Rupert Regional Hospital, evening gala on May 27. The jersey scored the winning $8,000 bid. (Photo: Thom Barker/Black Press)

Humboldt Broncos jersey scores $8,000 at minor hockey & hospital auction in Prince Rupert

More than $50K raised, ‘Live Big’ — Kaleb Dahlgren, Humbolt hockey bus crash survivor and new author

A Kaleb Dahlgren number 16 hockey jersey, worn by the Humboldt crash survivor, was the highest auctioned bid of the Prince Rupert Minor Hockey Association in partnership with Prince Rupert Regional Hospital, evening gala on May 27. The jersey scored the winning $8,000 bid. (Photo: Thom Barker/Black Press)
North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice announced more than $7 million in transportation funding for the BC Bus North program on May 29. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

$7.75M secures BC Bus North and other transportation programs until 2027

Prioritizing northern transportation is ‘essenitial’ North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice said

North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice announced more than $7 million in transportation funding for the BC Bus North program on May 29. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
The treed lot at the corner of Hays Cove Ave. and Frederick St. on May 24, proposed for a 34-unit complex to be built under the Rapid Housing Initiative. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Prince Rupert City Council approves development for 34-unit low-income housing

Hay Cove Ave. site clearing to start immediately, occupancy req. 18 months after funding approval

The treed lot at the corner of Hays Cove Ave. and Frederick St. on May 24, proposed for a 34-unit complex to be built under the Rapid Housing Initiative. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
Juno award-winning Canadian band 54-40 will play at the Lester Center as part of the 2023-2024 season lineup on Oct. 20, 21. (Photo: Supplied)

54-40 on its way for 2023-2024 season at Lester Centre in Prince Rupert

Juno Award winners to play in city on Oct. 20, 21

Juno award-winning Canadian band 54-40 will play at the Lester Center as part of the 2023-2024 season lineup on Oct. 20, 21. (Photo: Supplied)
The BC Annual Dance Competition awarded the Performers of the Year in the junior, intermediate and senior categories at the gala on May 13. From left to right, Claire McCaffery, Hannah Swanson, Valen Von Den Steinen. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

B.C. Annual Dance Competition results

Dancers from Prince Rupert, Terrace and Prince George performed at gala

The BC Annual Dance Competition awarded the Performers of the Year in the junior, intermediate and senior categories at the gala on May 13. From left to right, Claire McCaffery, Hannah Swanson, Valen Von Den Steinen. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
Police deploy a taser on a man allegedly resisting arrest after being approached by police officers on May 14. (Photo: Video still/Facebook)

Prince Rupert police use taser to subdue uncooperative suspect

Decision was made when other pain compliance methods failed, says RCMP

Police deploy a taser on a man allegedly resisting arrest after being approached by police officers on May 14. (Photo: Video still/Facebook)
Gaagwiis Jason Alsop president of the Haida Nation addresses the Legislative Assembly on May 9 to witness the passing of the Haida Nation Recognition Act and explaining it’s significance to the people. (Photo: Wolfgang Depner/Black Press Media)

Province recognizes Haida Nation self-governance with legislation

Haida Nation Recognition Act announced in ceremony at legislature May 9

Gaagwiis Jason Alsop president of the Haida Nation addresses the Legislative Assembly on May 9 to witness the passing of the Haida Nation Recognition Act and explaining it’s significance to the people. (Photo: Wolfgang Depner/Black Press Media)
NDP MLAs from across the province show off their painted nails in support of 8-year-old Shemar Williams of Prince Rupert’s SD 52, who had his nail polish removed by his Grade 2 teacher, which his parents allege was inappropriate behaviour. (Photo: Supplied)

MLAs paint nails in support of Prince Rupert schoolboy allegedly bullied by teacher

North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice and colleagues displayed some colour in the Legislature on May 8

NDP MLAs from across the province show off their painted nails in support of 8-year-old Shemar Williams of Prince Rupert’s SD 52, who had his nail polish removed by his Grade 2 teacher, which his parents allege was inappropriate behaviour. (Photo: Supplied)
Kaiya Storey and Aurora Martin were just two of the guides leading the free Olde Time Trolley tours on April 29 to introduce Prince Rupert’s newest tourist attraction to residents. The fleet of eight trollies will be trundling around the city to significant and historic stops on the tour route. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Prince Rupert’s new trollies ring bell of interest to transport tourists into history

The new Olde Time Trolley Company will operate year-round

Kaiya Storey and Aurora Martin were just two of the guides leading the free Olde Time Trolley tours on April 29 to introduce Prince Rupert’s newest tourist attraction to residents. The fleet of eight trollies will be trundling around the city to significant and historic stops on the tour route. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
Prince Rupert Port Authority community Investment Fund contributed $27,000 for the Snow Valley Nordic Ski Club’s construction of two all-season shelters on the Onion Lake Ski Trails. (Photo: PRPA supplied)

Prince Rupert Port Authority donates $27,000 for Onion Lake all-season shelters

The Snow Valley Nordic Ski Club manages the trail network between Kitimat and Terrace

Prince Rupert Port Authority community Investment Fund contributed $27,000 for the Snow Valley Nordic Ski Club’s construction of two all-season shelters on the Onion Lake Ski Trails. (Photo: PRPA supplied)
A red dress on a cedar branch over a creek where the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Project (TMX) work was underway near Bridal Veil Falls east of Chilliwack on Aug. 30, 2022. (Paul Henderson/ Black Press Media)

MMIWG solidarity walk in Prince Rupert on May 5

MP Bachrach supports Red Dress Emergency Alert system

A red dress on a cedar branch over a creek where the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Project (TMX) work was underway near Bridal Veil Falls east of Chilliwack on Aug. 30, 2022. (Paul Henderson/ Black Press Media)
Lindsay Langill, director of people and strategy; Rob Booker, Trigon CEO; Neil Williams, president (PPMCC); and Simon Munneke, project manager (PPMCC).

Trigon Pacific awards $71M contract for Berth 2 Beyond Carbon project in Prince Rupert

Completed project will support ammonia and hydrogen fuel exports

Lindsay Langill, director of people and strategy; Rob Booker, Trigon CEO; Neil Williams, president (PPMCC); and Simon Munneke, project manager (PPMCC).
Shemar Williams had a manicure and pedicure on April 21. His parents alleged a SD 52 teacher acted inappropriately by removing the nail polish without consent. (Photo: supplied)

Parents left ‘heartbroken’ after son’s nail polish removed while at school in Prince Rupert

Parents claim teacher removed 8-year-old boy’s nail polish without consent

Shemar Williams had a manicure and pedicure on April 21. His parents alleged a SD 52 teacher acted inappropriately by removing the nail polish without consent. (Photo: supplied)