Politics took a back seat to some hopes for improved recreation access in the community and just the prospect of a new recreation area for Port Edward had a large number of readers exploring the plan and hoping for a successful conclusion for the proposal.
Our notes on the election campaign gained a large volume of attention this week, with both our review of the Prince Rupert Mayor's and Council candidate's themes from Monday's Election Forum proving to be a poplar pair of items on the week.
Transport Canada released details of a fine for a Prince Rupert marine operation, with Wainwright Marine fined following an investigation into the sinking of the MV Ingenika which claimed two lives last year. The low amount assessed for the fine bringing the issue of marine safety in coastal waters back to public attention.
The month long petition campaign on the theme of the Port Tax Cap pushed forward this week with a one day blitz scheduled for today, the collection of signatures re-framed by the Mayor as a chance to help save the city.
The top item however highlighted the desire of residents to have more recreation access to the waterfront areas of the region, with a proposal from Port Edward gaining some strong interest.
Port Edward application for land use occupation sets stage for potential Recreation area near Galloway Rapids -- The District of Port Edward has some big plans for development of a recreation area not far from the Turnoff at highway 16 that will provide some water access for residents of the region. (posted September 27, 2022)
That article was followed by:
Election Forum: Mayor's Race -- Some separation develops among the four candidates -- Our notes on the Mayoralty candidates from the Monday Election Forum at the Lester Centre generated a large volume of reads over the week. Our full archive of election notes can be reviewed here. Our full archive of election notes can be reviewed here. (posted September 27, 2022)
Election Forum: Council race -- Incumbents want to remain on the team ... challengers just want to join it -- Our companion piece on the City Council elements and the candidate's approach to the Forum also found a large audience as the week came to an end. Our full archive of election notes can be reviewed here. (posted September 28, 2022)
52,000 dollar fine for Wainwright Marine on Ingenika incident has Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP calling for stricter regulations -- Transport Canada's announcement of a fine for Prince Rupert based Wainwright Marine on the sinking of the MV Ingenika last year has been received with calls for more oversight on marine tug operations. (posted September 27, 2022) .
Mayor Brain shifts focus on ScrapTheTasCap from tax justice for the city, to Saving the City -- The month long call for residents to sign a petition initiative related to the Port Tax Cap continued om this week, with Prince Rupert Mayor Lee Brain shifting some of the focus with a familiar theme of late for his work at City Hall. You can follow some of the past notes on the Port Tax Cap theme here. ( posted September 29, 2022)
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