It being a City Council week, themes related to the Tuesday Council session made for many of our most read items of the last seven days.
Among the topics, there was much interest in the Tuesday Public Hearing and subsequent discussion on proposed changes to the bylaws related to building heights in the downtown core.
Other civic themes that generated attention was our look at a presentation from the hotel owner adjacent to the Digby Tower who had questions related to a proposed property sale by the City.
A new online information option for the public was introduced by the City this week as well, our notes related to the Infrastructure pages of the Rupert Talks forum found a large audience.
Other items that resonated with readers this week included, the annual Hoobiyee celebrations this year talking place at Lax̱g̱alts’ap and our notes on an commendation for a local BC EHS Paramedic also found large audiences.
From the weeks review the most read of our pieces was our look at Tuesday's Public hearing on proposed height allowance changes for the downtown core.
Public Hearing on Downtown Height amendment gains some pushback from participants, brings revised approach from Council Session -- A Tuesday evening Public hearing, the third consultation opportunity of the year, gave Council members some things to think about when it comes to a proposed height amendment to bylaws. The hearing while marred by audio issues for those at home including lost audio during former Mayor Jack Mussallem's contribution, seemingly provided enough commentary to make for a full discussion on the topic later in the regular council session. (posted February 22, 2023)
That article was followed by:
Scope of Disposition of land, of concern in comments at City Council -- A topic related to a parcel of land near the Digby Tower complex made for some extensive discussion during the public comment period of the Regular Council session on Tuesday. The questions of concern from a property owner of an adjacent property, made for a call for a few more details for Council when it comes to the land in question for the proposed land sale. (posted February 23, 2023)
2023 Hoobiyee is underway at Lax̱g̱alts’ap Village -- This weekend has been one of celebration for the Nisga'a Nation as the annual Hoobiyee celebrations took place in the Nass Valley village of Lax̱g̱alts’ap. One of the most important dates on the Nisga'a calendar, the weekend featured dancing, singing and totem raising on Friday to start the weekend off. (posted February 24 , 2023)
Letter of Commendation for Prince Rupert Paramedic following September House Fire -- Prince Rupert based Paramedic Sasha Beer was honoured by BC EHS for his off duty heroism in helping a neighbour escape from a September house fire on the city's east side. (posted February 21 , 2023)
City launches one stop information sharing on Infrastructure themes -- Following City Council's approval to send the city's water treatment plant process to a Request for Proposals, city staff introduced a new online forum on Wednesday. The project which is through the Rupert Talks portal provides updates on the city's infrastructure planning and projects and offers opportunity for residents to ask questions of city staff about the work that is underway. (posted February 24, 2023)
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