Sunday, November 13, 2016

Blog Watching: Week ending November 13, 2016


Some follow up on the recent UBCM convention in Victoria leads off our review of the week, as our look at a correspondence from Premier Christy Clark to the Mayor and Council in Prince Rupert found the largest readership of our five top items on the week.

An opportunity for local groups to access some funding for their programs or needs was also well received, as our item related to a community funding program hosted by Pacific NorthWest LNG received a significant amount of interest over the last five weeks.

Provincial politics was the focus for many on the week, with the testing of the the political waters for the 2017 BC election by former Mayor Herb Pond of some interest for readers.

On that theme of elections, our look at how the outcome of the US election may have some impact on economic affairs on the North Coast found a good volume of reviews, with the number increasing significantly in the wake of the electoral success for Donald Trump, the new President-elect.

The North Coast sports scene also received some attention once again, with readers showing strong numbers as they checked our notes of Thursday related to a Go Fund Me project launched to help the CHSS Rainmaker Soccer team. With residents of the city already responding the call to help out with the team's upcoming trip to the Provincials in Burnaby.

However, the top story of the week takes us to exploring the dynamic between the Province and the City when it comes to seeking cooperative measures on local issues.

Premier makes note of Pacific NorthWest LNG decision and theme of cooperation in letter to City Council -- A letter following up on a meeting during UBCM provides a glimpse of the conversations that the province and city may be having when it comes to issues related to development themes. (posted November 7, 2016)

That article was followed by:

Pacific NorthWest LNG seeks submissions from community groups for community funding efforts -- Community groups looking for funding can find some opportunities for assistance through one of the proponents of LNG development in the region. (posted November 7, 2016)

Herb Pond to launch second quest for the Legislature for B.C. Liberals --  A familiar name on the political scene of the North Coast starts testing the waters for a potential campaign in the upcoming provincial election. (posted November 9, 2016)

Results from Election Day in the USA could wash ashore on the North Coast -- With the election of Donald Trump to the Presidency, our look at some of the key areas of impact for the North Coast, which had already found a large audience, is well worth another look in this post election period ( posted November 8, 2016)

Go Fund Me page launched to send Charles Hays Rainmakers to Soccer Provincials --  It's only been posted a few days, but there has been a strong interest shown in our notes on a fundraising program to help reduce the cost of participation at the BC provincials. The item offers up a look at the project and how you can add your contribution to the efforts currently underway. (posted November 10, 2016)

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