Archive of items on Civic Operations themes 2023

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Items for 2023

December 20 -- City's roadworks takes them to the West side, with detours in place for Atlin Avenue area NCR

December 18 -- City lifts Water Quality Advisory NCR

December 18 -- City Hall closed until the New Year, City Services set for reduced schedule over holiday period NCR 

December 18 -- Sixth Avenue Bridge plan remains as it was on the weekend; one lane eastbound only, with pedestrian access  NCR

December 15 -- Don't miss your holiday date with your Garbage/Recycling collectors, City of Prince Rupert goes into holiday schedule Monday  NCR

December 15 -- Sixth Avenue East Bridge Closure means a reroute between east side and downtown NCR

December  15 -- City Councillor seeks guidance on city's winter roads plans, answer deferred for now NCR

December 15 -- Crestview residents observe 1 year anniversary they likely wish, was not NCR

December 13 -- Council has praise for Rose's Clean up; anticipation for same for Angus Apartments NCR

December 12 -- City of Prince Rupert offers up reminder on your responsibilities should the weather shift to a winter mode NCR

December 11 -- Road 'investigation' set to make for Detours this week for Second Avenue West at McBride  NCR

December 11 -- Slick streets, sidewalks make for some public discussion on first freeze of winter season  NCR

December 6 -- Downtown water service work to disrupt traffic flow along Third Avenue West today NCR

December 5 -- City of Prince Rupert outlines plans for December for Garbage/Recycling pick ups NCR

December 1 -- Rubble Removal at Rose's nears completion  NCR

November 

November 29 -- Progress seemingly on the horizon for full demolition of Third Avenue West's Rose's debris  NCR

November 27 -- Equipment purchases for Operations Department up for Loan Approval  NCR

November 24 -- Monday brings Water Service work for stretch of 11th Avenue  East NCR

November 20 -- Hold onto your Dump Run material for the day ... Landfill site closed due to winds NCR

October 

October 27 -- City update on Canfisco Warehouse work notes of how roofing work to be paid for NCR

October 27 -- City Council's Conversation piece in clear view ... but no conversation on water issues sparked by it on Monday night NCR

October 26 -- City seeks services of an operations Manager as part of Contractor Services Agreement towards elements of water system NCR

October 26 -- Streak of sunny weather brings roofing work to City leased Rshbrook Canfisco warehouse NCR

October 25 -- Road Safety on city streets a theme for Council Monday NCR

October 25 -- Fourth Avenue Walkway work discussion to be deferred until 2024 budget process NCR

October 23 -- Fourth Avenue Walkway status is subject of report for Council tonight NCR

October 23 -- Major Project Progress up for review at Council tonight NCR

October 23 -- Mayor Pond's TED Talk on Roundabouts, wan't the TED Talk Prince Rupert really needed last week NCR

October 20 -- Round a bout Rebellion percolates in Prince Rupert NCR

October 20 -- City's newest parking spaces now in use along First Avenue East NCR

October 19 -- Mayor Pond explains Tuesday night water issue to CBC Vancouver as "Armageddon like" NCR

October 18 -- Multiple Water Breaks bring return of BOIL WATER NOTICE for Prince Rupert NCR

October 17 -- Watermain break at Montreal Circle has impact on Crestview area residents  NCR

October 17 -- Work of Prince Rupert city crews reopens some main thoroughfares; while others remain active construction sites NCR

October 13 -- Brush clearing along 4th Avenue Walkway, prelude to further geo tech investigation NCR

October 12 -- City Crews begin to fill in open evacuation sites around Prince Rupert NCR

October 12 -- Work towards removal of Rose's, Angus Apartments on the horizon NCR

October 10 -- Ongoing road closures, safety concerns make for social media theme from weekend NCR

October 6 -- Still standing ... little progress to see from remediation orders for two fire ravaged structures in Prince Rupert NCR

September

September 27 -- First Avenue Parking project sees progress NCR

September 22 -- A wet day for some bridge work in Prince Rupert NCR

September 20 -- With infrastructure work ahead, City of Prince Rupert seeks services of Utilities Coordinator NCR 

September 19 -- City of Prince Rupert hopes for Federal answer on infrastructure funding by next month NCR

September 19 -- Mayor Pond highlights infrastructure, quest for funding as Council, staff focus at UBCM convention NCR

September 14 -- City of Prince Rupert seeks member for Operations refuse collection team NCR

September 14 -- You can't get there from here ... NCR

September 13 -- 4th Avenue West Walkway users continue to wait for update NCR

September 12 -- City calls halt to Property disposition plans in Cow Bay Road area NCR

September 11 -- Construction for new RCMP detachment to Close Third Avenue East for the week NCR

September 8 -- Another Day, another hole to dig for City of Prince Rupert work crews NCR

September 8 -- Watch out for potholes ... City to map streets with mobile infrastructure data collection project NCR

September 1 -- Prince Rupert's Tale of Two Staircases  NCR


August

August 31 -- Low Water pressure advisory issued for residents of Crestview area NCR

August 29 -- Two key roadways reopened to public following lengthy closure NCR

August 29 -- Cost increase to Operations renovations at MacCarthy facility make for short discussion at Council Monday NCR

August 28 -- Repairs put playday on hold at Prince Rupert's Mariner's Park NCR

August 28 -- Council to review a few new ideas towards Cow Bay Parking themes tonight NCR
August 28 -- Progress for remediation of 4th Avenue walkway still on hold NCR
August 28 -- Costing for MacCarthy Civic Operations facility spikes NCR

August 24 -- Paving plan for First Avenue East set to roll for Monday NCR

August 3 -- Emergency Water Main Repairs prompt precautionary boil water notice in Prince Rupert and reduced  pressure for some 

August 3 -- Another Boil water advisory pu tin place by Prince Rupert City Hall 

August 3 -- Escalating Water Main breaks continue to keep crews in Prince Rupert working on repairs around the clock 

July

July 27 -- Prince Rupert city staff confront new slew of water breaks amid construction work 

July 27 -- Three new water main breaks as Prince Rupert water system continues to falter 

July 21 -- Prince Rupert Water Boil Alert (video)

July 21 -- Thirteen day closure planned for stretch of Fulton Street starting Monday  NCR

July 20 -- City of Prince Rupert issues BOIL WATER notice NCR

July 17 -- Public Works relocation project subject of City's latest RFP call on BC Bid portal NCR

July 11 -- Work on Crestview/Applewaite resumes as parts arrive  NCR

June

June 29 -- BC Hydro work in July will make for Traffic limitations for Fulton Street  NCR
June 27 --  City's Operations Department looks to add to members with a new job posting  NCR

June 21 -- Friday the Deadline for Bids for City's 2023 Paving Program NCR

June 19 -- Crestview Road repairs delayed owing to parts delivery issues NCR

June 9 -- City puts Bid request out for replacement of Third and Fulton Traffic Signal  NCR

June 1 -- Cow Bay Go Around arrives Friday night, as water infrastructure work project on First Avenue reaches intersection with Third East NCR


May

May 5 -- Plans for Staircase Pathway repairs not on immediate horizon for City Operations Department NCR

May 2 -- A Line painting kind of day NCR

April

April 28 -- No Taj Mahal, nor a swamp: Council members push back on perceptions of two projects underway NCR

April 27 -- Final Flashes for Third and Fulton?  NCR

April 26 -- City Council approves on contract for waterline work; hears of Budget plan for further wastewater work in future NCR

April 24 -- City Staff to outline path forward for waterline plans in Prince Rupert, with work to be led by Coast Tsimshian Northern Contractors Alliance  NCR

April 14 -- Operations Director's Report puts spotlight on City's Capital Spending plans NCR

April 14 -- Alternative thoughts towards McCarthy building Operations plans gain little traction from Council Session NCR

April 6 -- Easter weekend brings number of Government office and service sector closures NCR

April 6 -- Lots going on at former McCarthy GM properties on Portage Avenue NCR

April 5 -- Salt marsh rendez-vous plans in place for Community Earth Day on April 22nd NCR

April 4 -- Community Workshops ahead for revitalization planning for Pacific Mariner's Park NCR

April 4 -- Province looks to speed up building of homes, with single home lots to see changes to increase allowed housing  NCR

April 3 -- Short week leading to Easter Weekend makes for City of Prince Rupert Garbage collection schedule change NCR


March

March 31 -- Digging Deep on First Avenue as water line work moves towards fourth month  NCR

March 31 -- City looking to fill post in Stores Department with Operations  NCR

March 29 -- Street Sweeping and Pot Hole repairs on the to do list today for City Crews  NCR

March 28 -- City of Prince Rupert reduces access to landfill, closing facility to commercial haulers NCR

March 17 -- Photos and Statements the focus following Province's 65 million dollar infrastructure funding announcement for Prince Rupert NCR

March 17 -- City of Prince Rupert to receive 65 million dollars towards aging water distribution system NCR

March 6 -- City Staff report provides answers to Council questions on land sale adjacent to Digby Tower NCR

March 6 --  City of Prince Rupert receives reply related to correspondence to Federal Government on Infrastructure concerns  NCR

March 2 -- City of Prince Rupert gains funding for 'innovative wastewater' management system NCR
March 1 -- Snowmageddon Prince Rupert -- Day Six includes a Snowfall Warning NCR

February 

February 27 -- City expands on guidance for residents during current snow experiences NCR

February 14 -- Infrastructure work on West Side means off and on water supply for residents of Second West at 14th Street NCR

February 3 -- Watermain replacement work for west side means water shut offs starting Monday morning for 14th Street area  NCR

January

January 26 -- Plans for Human Resources hiring grant, brings call for additional staff in other departments NCR

January 25 -- Snow removal discussion at Council brings praise for City workers, concerns over private property owners  NCR

January 23 -- East Side Slop remediation work moving quickly NCR

January 23 -- City of Prince Rupert Strategic Plan for 2023-26 identifies seven key elements for attention NCR

January 23 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority adds its name to calls for Federal infrastructure assistance for Prince Rupert NCR

January 17 -- Sidewalk no more, as 11th Avenue east pedestrian way slides  NCR

January 13 -- Ocean Centre Bus Pullout debuts after lengthy construction period  NCR

January 12 -- City workers on patrol for potholes, when time allows  NCR

January 12 -- From Daily Updates of late December, to a passing mention in January; Council misses chance for water issues review at Monday session  NCR

January 11 -- City's plans towards MacCarthy facility on Portage edging towards purchase option  NCR

January 11 -- More road advisories for travellers in Prince Rupert today NCR

January 9 -- City Paving plans for Monday sates out two areas for work  NCR

January 9 -- Council to hear update on progress for move of Civic Operations to former MacCarthy dealership yard NCR

January 3 -- New work week of the New Year underway for those tending to the watermain challenge of the holiday period  NCR

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