Families in Prince Rupert are benefiting from upgrades to the maternity ward at Prince Rupert Regional Hospital, helping ensure parents and newborns can access modern care close to home.

PRPA contributed $125,000 through our Community Investment Fund, delivered in partnership with the North Coast Health Improvement Society, to support new maternity ward equipment and create a more comfortable, family-centred space for parents.

The upgrades include new monitoring equipment, isolette incubators, improved ward security, and a dedicated area where parents with other children can attend pre- and post-natal assessments.

With approximately 175 births each year at our hospital, these enhancements strengthen safe, accessible maternity care for families on the North Coast.

Learn more about the project at https://www.rupertport.com/prpa-supports-maternity-ward-upgrades-to-strengthen-care-for-families-in-prince-rupert/ ...

Congratulations to Carissa Duncan and Hope White of @coastmountaincollege, who were recognized for their outstanding achievements at the 2026 @princerupertchamber Business Excellence Awards.

Hope White (left) won the Prince Rupert Port Authority Supporting Trade Apprenticeship Award for her work in the Heavy Mechanical Foundation program. 🏆

Carissa Duncan (right) won the Prince Rupert Port Authority Academic Excellence Award for her work in the Business Administration and University Credit program. 🏆

Congratulations! 🎉

#PrinceRupert #BusinessExcellenceAwards ...

#TBT to 2025, the most recent edition of the annual Children`s Festival here in #PrinceRupert.

This year`s event takes place Saturday, March 7, inside the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m., and is presented by @PRspecialevents. ...

#TBT to March 2025, when the business community of #PrinceRupert gathered together to celebrate the @princerupertchamber Business Excellence Awards.

This year`s event takes place on Friday March 6th, at the @lestercentre. PRPA is once again proud to be a major sponsor of the event.

Meanwhile, you still have time to vote for your favourite local business, and can do so here: https://forms.gle/i5Y1mDCf1QXPbTnS9
Voting ends February 28. ...

#TBT to 2016, when the city of Prince Rupert was able to completely refurbish the floor inside the Russell Gamble Gymnasium, via a contribution from PRPA`s Community Investment Fund.

The gym floor is certainly getting a lot of use this week, with the 66th All Native Basketball Tournament in full swing. The finals are set for this Saturday, February 21st. Good luck to the remaining teams!

#ANBT2026 #PrinceRupert ...

The intensity is heating up at the 66th All Native Basketball Tournament, here in #PrinceRupert. The finals are only two days away as all five divisions, including the Intermediates (pictured here), continue their games.

PRPA continues to host a table inside the Jim Ciccone Arena Thursday (until 4pm) and Friday (until noon), so make sure you swing by, say hello, and enter our draw to win our daily prize package.
#ANBT2026 #NorthCoast ...

The action is intense at the 66th All Native Basketball Tournament, and our team is enjoying every basket! We are hosting a booth inside the Jim Ciccone Arena this week, starting at 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, and until noon this Friday.

So don`t forget to swing by, grab a cooling towel, maybe some crayons for the kids, and enter our daily draw: a $100 gift card to a local restaurant, two books by Kim Spencer and a Yeti mug.
🏀🏀🏀 #ANBT2026 ...

Happy Lunar New Year! We wish you a super bright and transformative Year of the Fire Horse. ...

Happy Family Day! We hope you and your family are able to enjoy the holiday weekend. The Prince Rupert Port Authority`s offices are closed for the long weekend and will reopen on Tuesday February 17 at 8am.

The Port Security Operations Centre remains open 24/7 and can be reached at 250-627-2522. ...

Good luck to all the teams competing at the 66th annual All Native Basketball Tournament! We look forward to enjoying all of the action alongside all the players, coaches, fans and volunteers.

We will be present Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. inside the Jim Ciccone Arena, so feel free to swing by our booth, talk some hoops and enter our daily draws to win a gift certificate to a local restaurant.

#ANBT #NorthCoast #PrinceRupert ...

#TBT to 2025, where players, coaches and fans all enjoyed the incredible action at the 65th annual All Native Basketball Tournament, which also included, for the first time ever, a Women`s Masters division. We expect everything to be just as exciting for the 66th edition that gets underway Saturday, February 14th, and runs until February 21st.

We will be present at the tournament, inside the Jim Ciccone Arena, Tuesday, February 17 through Friday, February 20. Good luck to all the teams, coaches, officials, volunteers, and fans.

#ANBT #NorthCoast ...

Our hearts are with the people of Tumbler Ridge, northern B.C., and all of Canada as we mourn those lost and injured in yesterday`s tragedy. ...

#TBT to 2025, when the #PrinceRupert @galeforcegymnastics improved their club`s equipment with support from the Prince Rupert Port Authority`s Community Investment Fund.

This included a vaulting table, springboard, pommel horse for the boys’ competitive program, bars and beam for the girls’ competitive program, and mats to support all gym activities. PRPA has contributed more than $200,000 to the club over the past decade. ...

#TBT to the 2025 Sugar Shack Festival. @Affno77 16th annual Sugar Shack Brunch is set for Saturday, January 31st, at the Highliner Inn in #PrinceRupert.

The Prince Rupert Port Authority is proud to once again support this family-friendly community event that celebrates Francophone food, culture, and music. It includes a traditional brunch with a new twist for 2026, plus activities for kids, live music, and toffee on the snow!

Doors open at 10am and the festivities will continue until mid-afternoon. ...

The Prince Rupert Port Authority’s Atlin Terminal parking lot in Cow Bay is undergoing construction. Contractors are on site to install an electric vehicle charging station.

Access to several parking stalls at the far end of the parking lot and the pedestrian walkway at the back will be temporarily blocked.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we complete this work. ...

#TBT to 2022, when we celebrated Dolly Parton`s @Imaginationlibrary at Strong Starts across Prince Rupert.

To help encourage a life-long love of reading, the book gifting program provides children with a high-quality book by mail each month from birth to age five

The initiative is overseen locally by @changemakerseducation and sponsored by the Prince Rupert Port Authority.

#FamilyLiteracyWeek runs January 26 to February 1. Register for Dolly`s Imagination Library at https://bit.ly/469YGlZ and check out all the activities happening at @PrinceRupertLibrary: https://www.princerupertlibrary.ca ...

📖 Don`t forget about Reading with the @rupertrampage! Join players Thursday, January 22 from 3:30pm to 4:30pm inside the Port Interpretive Centre for special story time.

The front entrance is under renovation and we ask participants to access the building from the waterside. For details, visit Facebook.com/rupertport

This is just one of many events taking place during Unplug and Play Week in #PrinceRupert. A full schedule is available at https://www.princerupert.ca/unplugandplay ...

Critical new equipment has been purchased for Prince Rupert Regional Hospital through our support for the Rampage Fights Cancer initiative.

Matching community donations to the 2024-2025 campaign, the Prince Rupert Port Authority`s Community Investment Fund provided over $241,000 to acquire equipment that is crucial to diagnose, treat, and manage conditions connected to the urinary system and male reproductive organs. This includes cancer and non-cancer related procedures.

This major investment enhances access to specialized services for local patients and reduces the stress and burden of travelling outside northwest BC for urological care.

Read more about our commitment to the @rupertrampage Fights Cancer campaign and supporting healthcare in Prince Rupert at https://rupertport.com/news ...

There are 50 different events planned for Unplug and Play Week in #PrinceRupert!

Mark your calendar for Thursday, January 22nd for Reading with the @Rupertrampage and join players for special story time.

📖Reading with Rampage 🏒
📍Prince Rupert Port Authority`s Port Interpretive Centre (215 Cow Bay Rd)
📅 Thursday, January 22
🕰️3:30PM – 4:30PM

Be sure to check out the many other amazing events organized throughout the community at princerupert.ca/unplugandplay

Specials thanks to Northern Savings Credit Union, Prince Rupert Recreation, and the many local organizations who are making Unplug and Play Week possible. ...

#TBT to February 2025, when Shames My Mountain Coop and the Prince Rupert Port Authority`s Community Investment Fund teamed up to complete the Climate Resiliency Project.

The work included upgrading the lower portion of the hill to combat drainage issues and regrading the base to accommodate lower snowpacks. These investments will help ensure skiers, boarders, and snow tubers can enjoy @ShamesMountain for many winters to come. ...

Cargo volumes grew by 14 percent at the Port of Prince Rupert in 2025. A total 26.3 million tonnes moved through the Gateway during a historic period of infrastructure investment and development.

- Container volumes jumped 20 percent over 2024
- Bulk exports through Trigon Pacific Terminals rose 18 percent
- LPG shipments through Ridley Island Propane Export Terminal grew six percent

Considerable progress was also made on several major projects that will create hundreds of new local jobs, enable valuable new cargoes, and support container trade. See the full announcement at https://rupertport.com/news ...

⏳Time is running out: Monday, January 12th is the deadline to submit applications to our Community Investment Fund.

Visit https://www.rupertport.com/cif/ to share a proposal for a project that enhances recreation, education, healthcare, arts, and culture in Northwest BC. ...

Storefront renovations are taking place on the street side of Atlin Terminal in Cow Bay starting December 29th. Please use waterside entrances to access businesses until the work is complete. ...

Best of luck to everyone taking part in the 33rd @PrinceRupertLionsClub Memorial Blue Knuckle Derby on December 27th! We`re delighted to sponsor the 3rd place prize and help support important community initiatives here in #PrinceRupert. ...