Education jumped to the top of the interest list from our collection of 45 blog items from the week.
That as the Prince Rupert and District Teachers Union shared the concerns of its membership over a lack of information on budgetary decision making, especially related to any potential layoffs to be imposed on staff.
Our notes on the work of the members of the Prince Rupert detachment of the RCMP also found a large audience as well, as the local Mounties relayed some background on a west side traffic stop that expanded into a much larger case file.
And since it was a City Council week, interest was high when it came to three of our stories from the week, with our look at the city's view of the appearance of the community, the prospect for affordable housing on 11th Avenue east and growing concerns over health care in Prince Rupert all finding significant interest.
However, by far, the most read of the story of the week focused on education and what may be coming down the road for the Prince Rupert Board of Education and its education, teaching and support staff members.
Prince Rupert District Teachers Union raises concerns over budget uncertainty and potential for layoffs -- With SD52 facing a significant budget deficit and delaying their budget determinations until June, members of the PRDTU are raising concerns over the potential of large layoffs for education staff and workers in Prince Rupert. (posted April 29 , 2021)
That article was followed by:
West Side traffic stop leads to drug seizure, outstanding warrant arrest -- Am April 21st traffic stop on 7th Avenue West led Prince Rupert RCMP members to a much larger investigation, with an arrest and seizure of drugs, cash and weapons. (posted April 26, 2021)
Mayor, Council look to create a culture of pride of property appearance in Prince Rupert -- City Council members engaged in another round of discussion on the current appearance of the downtown area, with Mayor Lee Brain outlining councils hopes for progress towards a clean up. (posted April 30, 2021)
Council hears call for approval of 11th Avenue Housing plans -- City Council heard a presentation on affordable housing on Monday night from two housing advocates in the community, with both urging the Council members to give a favourable decision towards the proposed 11th Avenue East housing plans (posted April 28, 2021)
City Council members renew call for advocacy for health care in Prince Rupert -- Concerns over the attrition and migration of local health services to Terrace made for some conversation Monday night, with council renewing their plan to create a local health advocacy committee. (posted April 29, 2021)
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