Our most read story of the week, reflected some of the concerns that the Province of British Columbia has raised over the impact of COVID in Northern British Columbia and particularly in the need for a re-dedication towards vaccination.
Our review Wednesday of the most recent data release from the BC CDC provided for the clear picture of where the COVID challenges are being found in the North of late, the item leading off our list of five of the most read articles for the week.
Community Health Care received some strong attention this week as well, with word that two local physicians will be leaving Prince Rupert at the end of October for Vancouver Island, sending local patients off on the hunt for a new family doctor.
Travel by air and sea also claimed some attention this week, with a strong audience for both our look at some travel themes of note from Air Canada, as well as the transit of the Royal Canadian Navy's newest patrol ship through local waters this past week.
And Thursday brought us to the first ever National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day which politicians urged us to reflect on our past and commit towards addressing the issues of the nation's past with residential schools and areas for reconciliation in the future, locally a theme that has been relayed quite well by School District 52.
However, the top item of interest for the week puts the focus back on the virus that won't go away, and the latest challenges from COVID-19.
COVID cases rise the further east of Rainbow Summit you travel -- With many of the health facilities of Northern Health feeling the strain of COVID, the data releases from the BC CDC chart the path of COVID in Northern BC which makes Prince Rupert and Haida Gwaii somewhat of an oasis compared to many other communities (posted September 29 , 2021)
That article was followed by:
Pending Doctor departures signal more Health care challenges ahead for Prince Rupert residents -- A relocation to Vancouver Island for a pair of Prince Rupert physicians will once again see residents scrambling to find a family doctor, highlighting one of the challenges found currently for Prince Rupert health care (posted October 1 , 2021)
Air Canada set to add to Prince Rupert flight timetable -- Our look at the recently released Air Canada online timetable update and what it could mean for travel to and from Prince Rupert in a few months time. (posted September 28, 2021)
Royal Canadian Navy to Showcase HMCS Harry DeWolf in Prince Rupert Harbour Wednesday -- The first new Canadian designed naval vessel in over three decades made a short visit to Prince Rupert harbour this past week, as the HMCS Harry DeWolf made a quick run in and out before continuing on with its journey to points south. (posted September 28 , 2021)
SD52 providing for the early focus for Prince Rupert as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation nears -- Much of this weeks focus on Indigenous themes was provided by the Prince Rupert School District As residents of the North Coast prepared for Thursday's opportunity for reflection of the past and commitment to the future. You can review the coverage of the day from across the Northwest through our archive page. (posted September 27 , 2021)
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