Blog Watching: Week ending May 6, 2018

The account of a police operation in the city this week dominated our blog results over the last seven days, with a large audience interested in our account of the event but metres away from the Prince Rupert Middle School.

The police action involved a combined effort involving a number of sections of the Prince Rupert RCMP, along with the Police Dog Service in Terrace served to warrants out on two residences on Lotbiniere Street in the early hours of Tuesday morning, with local Mounties taking ten into custody and 40,000 dollars worth of drugs off the streets.

The plans of the residents of Overlook Street to install a community garden/green space project in their neighbourhood also attracted a wide readership this week.

Other items that caught the interest of our blog followers included a stop in Prince Rupert for a Vancouver based Lion Dance and Drummer group, with the group making a number of appearances in the city over two days last week.

Regional District found success with their nomination for a position of the BC Ferry Authority Board while our notes on the upcoming Nisga'a Special Assembly in Gingolx also found an interested audience.

The top story however, puts the focus on the local RCMP detachment's continued efforts in combating the illegal drug business in the community.


Ten arrested in Prince Rupert Drug bust on Lotbiniere Street -- A police operation in the early hours of Tuesday morning, resulted in charges against ten people and an estimated 40,000 dollars worth of drugs take off the streets    (posted May 3, 2018)

That article was followed by:

Overlook residents make plans for community garden, with help from Transition Prince Rupert  --  Land at the very end of Overlook street could soon become a community garden green space for those living in the east side neighbourhood   (posted May 3, 2018)

Lion Dancing their way across the City  -- A Chinese Lion Dance group and drummers from Vancouver, including a former Prince Rupert resident, made a number of appearances around the city this week.    (posted May 2, 2018)

Regional District's selection for BC Ferry Board position approved by Ferry Authority -- Regional District will be sending Michael Pucci on to the BC Ferry Authority Board this year, with the RD's choice accepted by the Board last month      (posted April 30 , 2018)

Nisga'a Nation prepares for Special Assembly May 7 to 11  --  The Nisga'a Nation gathers in Gingolx over the next with an expansive Agenda to attend to for their Special Assembly    (posted May 3, 2018 )

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