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Members of the West Coast Seaplane Association met on May 18 and one topic of discussion was the use of life jackets stowed under the seat, and it is something that those in attendance didn't view favourably.

Two weeks into his summer job as a grant researcher and writer for the City of Prince Rupert, 21-year-old Blair Mirau is almost ready to put a call out for well-developed project proposals.

News that Premier Christy Clark is introducing an independent, civil led office to conduct criminal investigations resulting in death or serious harm and including police in the province is being welcomed by Skeena – Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen.

North Coast MLA and NDP Ferries Critic Gary Coons says the announced review of the BC Coastal Ferry Act announced on May 19 doesn't go far enough when it comes to addressing the concerns of coastal communities.

Residents of Masset will be the beneficiaries of a paving project to improve the highway through town and the Towhill Arterial road.

Northwest Community College held its convocation ceremony for the graduating class of 2011 on May 18, with 24 students receiving either diplomas, certificates or associate degrees from the Prince Rupert campus.

At the May 9 council meeting the District of Port Edward threw their support behind plans to re-open a granite mine on Smith Island, located near the mouth of the Skeena River.