Also generating a large volume of reads on the week was our look at the controversial move to open a luxury Sports fishing lodge on Haida Gwaii.
Municipal issues also found a large audience this week as we reviewed some past notes from Council on the theme of supports for the city's homeless population, as well as some questions from the community on the status of the city's recreational facilities.
As well, our look at the state of a couple of high profile road infrastructure projects in the city at the moment made for a popular review.
However, when it came to the most read item of the last week, Ms. Rice's words in the Legislature found the largest audience of the last seven days.
MLA Rice shares sense of loss on North Coast at passing of paramedic Mike Sorensen -- The sudden passing of Prince Rupert Paramedic Station Manager Mike Sorensen resonated across the region, with MLA Jennifer Rice paying tribute to his legacy at the Legislature this week. (posted July 9 , 2020)
That article was followed by:
As controversy over Haida Gwaii fishing lodge opening swirls; Prince Rupert could become transfer hub for travellers -- The decision by a high profile fishing lodge on Haida Gwaii to reopen has generated concern and discussion for the Council of Haida nation as well as some residents of the islands. For the Prince Rupert airport however, the reopening of sport fishing could bring some additional passengers through the Digby island terminal. (posted July 6, 2020)
"What about the Civic Centre?" -- Heading into the fourth month of closure of the city's recreation facilities owing to COVID, civic centre users await further word from City Council as to when the recreation facilities may be reopening. (posted July 10 , 2020)
Port a Potty Peek A Boo! -- While the City of Prince Rupert may have finally opened the public washrooms near Mariner's Park, so far to date, there have been no further updates on a wider program to provide for port-a-potties and hand washing stations around the downtown area, previously mentioned by Councillor Cunningham back in May (posted July 7, 2020)
Road work woes continue for Prince Rupert residents -- Our look at two lengthy and still to be completed road projects in the city generated a strong number of viewers. (posted July 10 , 2020 )
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