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Hamilton Spectator
12 hours ago
- Climate
- Hamilton Spectator
New bus shelters in Prince Rupert enhance local transit experience
Prince Rupert has upgraded its public transit system by installing three new bus shelters at key locations across the city. 'The shelters are located at the Prince Rupert Hospital, the intersection of Kootenay and Mckay Street, and Charles Hays Secondary School, which are all priority locations based on the number of active users and community need in those areas,' said the City of Prince Rupert in a recent press release. The City stated that the new enclosures offer improved protection from the elements, which is much needed in Prince Rupert's rainy climate. They were also designed with accessibility in mind, ensuring wheelchair users can comfortably use the covered space. The City and the BC Transit Shelter Program collaboratively funded the project. The program provides municipalities with access to provincial and federal funding that enables affordable bus stop upgrades for local governments. While the program funds the shelters themselves and the cost of installation, local governments cover the costs of the concrete pads and maintenance of the bus stops. 'The priority of more shelters at bus stops is something that we heard loud and clear from transit users when we did our work on our Transportation Plan, and we're happy to be delivering on that request from the community,' said Mayor Herb Pond. 'We're also grateful to BC Transit for providing grant funds to support this work, and look forward to making continued improvements in the years to come.' The City emphasized that providing supportive transit amenities in designated priority areas is a key objective of the City's Transportation Plan. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Hamilton Spectator
28-05-2025
- General
- Hamilton Spectator
Vandalism of chainsaw sculpture gift from Chetwynd deeply disappoints Prince Rupert's city council
A striking chainsaw carving has been vandalized just days after the District of Chetwynd gifted it to Prince Rupert at the North Central Local Government Association (NCLGA) conference in May. In a press release, the city council of Prince Rupert expressed that they are deeply disappointed after witnessing the damage done to the wood carving installation at the beloved Totem Park. Someone has removed the wing of the mighty eagle in the sculpture. 'It's heartbreaking to see something that was gifted to us as a sign of friendship damaged in this way. We hope to see it soon restored to its former glory,' said Mayor Herb Pond. The chainsaw carving, created by Jarette Dahl titled 'Survival of the Fittest,' highlights the area's wildlife. It was presented to the City by Chetwynd's mayor, Allen Courtoreille. The City says this gift was intended to be a lasting symbol of inter-community connection and shared appreciation for local artistry. 'The City is currently assessing the extent of the damage and will be working with Chetwynd and the carver to determine how and when repairs can be made,' City said. The press release urges anyone with information about the vandalism to contact the City.
