The signal from the Premier seemed to break open much of the local conversation on the topic, with one theme dominating the week, that being the potential for a Lax Kw'alaams led roadblock on Highway 16, which was a major part of a recent Webinar hosted by the Council of Haida Nation.
By weeks end there were still no firm details on the roadblock plans, but for Lax Kw'alaams residents the week was all about a return to normalcy, with the Band lifting the measures in place and allowing for travel again for members in and out of the community, with regular Ferry service to return on Monday.
As the week moved forward, Prince Rupert residents heard word of the pending return of scheduled air service to the Digby Island Airport.
We also explored the impact of the closure of the Chances Gaming centre during the COVID emergency and how it many impact on revenues for the City and funding for community groups.
Also finding a large audience this week, was our look at an appearance from Mayor Lee Brain, who provided for a lengthy review of the COVID situation in Prince Rupert over the last six weeks, as well as notes on some other civic issues.
But when it came to the most read item of the last week, it was the plans for a Roadblock that captured the most interest.
Lax Kw'alaams could decide on Highway 16 roadblock plans this week -- The week began with some news made from the Sunday night Webinar hosted by the Council of Haida Nations, where Lax Kw'alaams Mayor Garry Reece outlined that he and his council would be discussing roadblock plans for Highway 16. By the end of the week there had been no further information on the roadblock plans, but in the community itself the lock down was lifted, ferry service was on the verge of being restored to a normal schedule and residents were allowed to come and go as they wished. (posted May 4, 2020)
That article was followed by:
Air Canada targets June 22 for resumption of service to Prince Rupert -- Travellers to and from Prince Rupert will be able to book a flight with Air Canada in June, as Air Canada Jazz prepares to return to once daily service to the community after a three month pause, the first flight is set for June 22. (posted May 7, 2020)
"Social Media just brings out the Worst of everybody" -- one of many themes from Mayor Lee Brain's evening with Rainmakers Now -- Prince Rupert Mayor Lee Brain provided for a recap of the last six weeks of the City's COVID response for the students of Charles Hays Secondary, appearing on the 50th episode of the student produced webcast (posted May 8, 2020 )
Chances COVID Closure could roll some snake eyes for City of Prince Rupert and Community Groups and Organizations -- Prince Rupert's local Gaming facility Chances has been closed since the Provincial Health Officer ordered a province-wide closure, with the closure could also come some reduced revenue and funding streams for communities across the Northwest. (posted May 5, 2020)
BC's New Normal will come in phases, as Premier John Horgan introduces the BC Restart plan -- This was the week that BC Premier John Horgan outlined the four phase plan to move British Columbia forward out of the COVID emergency, providing the scope of the government's BC Restart Plan. (posted May , 2020 )
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