Prince Rupert

27 Aug

Man Dies After Incident at Prince Rupert Summer Carnival, Investigations Underway

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Prince Rupert, B.C. (Rajeev Sharma) — A man died after being found unconscious at the Prince Rupert Summer Carnival on Tuesday night.RCMP said they received a call around 10:40 p.m. PT about an injured man near one of the rides. He was later pronounced dead at the scene. The incident reportedly took place near the carnival’s thrill ride, the Zipper.Police confirmed that an investigation is underway, with WorkSafeBC and the B.C. Coroners Service also involved. The area has been cordoned off as officials continue their work.In response, Shooting Star Amusements, which operates the carnival, announced that it would not open…

08 Jun

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to Persuade B.C.’s David Eby on New Pipeline Corridor

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Edmonton/Victoria, June 8, 2025: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has confirmed her intent to directly approach British Columbia Premier David Eby to gain support for a new pipeline project connecting Alberta’s energy resources to the West Coast. The proposed pipeline would lead to the Port of Prince Rupert, providing Alberta with an alternative export route and reducing its reliance on American markets.Smith emphasized the urgency of this infrastructure as Alberta faces increasing trade uncertainty, particularly following U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff hikes on Canadian steel, aluminum, and EV components. The Premier argued that Alberta must diversify its export routes to protect…