A rather curious bear is making for much work for regional Conservation officers, with residents of the west side area around Sloan and Omineca making for a large volume of the recent sightings, as well as for the largest volume of readers for our notes this week.
Wednesday saw a day of protest and counter protest across the nation, with many communities finding residents taking up their side of the debate over the Million March for Children, For Prince Rupert the numbers were much smaller for both compared to other communities, but the topic generated much controversy here as anywhere.
The popular Antiques and Collectibles business The Argosy, a ten year fixture in the community is making a shift in their business plans and that means the closure of their storefront operations in downtown Prince Rupert.
The weekend brought fundraising and socializing together has a good number of locals and those from out of town joined in on the day for the Harley Riders Toy Run which wrapped up with a dance at the Curling Club.
And Federal politics became a regional talking point for a few days this week, that following the recent visit of Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, his visit to Smithers and Terrace leaving local party loyalists and those of the NDP with much to exchange ideas towards.
The top story of the week however, follows the travels of the wandering west side bear in the city.
British Columbia Conservation Officer Service doubles up on efforts to trap Prince Rupert's wandering Westside bear -- With an elusive bear remaining on the prowl in the Sloan/Omenica area for more than a few weeks, the BC Conservation Officer Service continued with their efforts to trap the animal, while asking for help from homeowners in the area to reduce attractants (posted September 22 , 2023)
That article was followed by:
Prince Rupert Counter protest highlights concerns over nationwide Million March today -- Prince Rupert was among many Canadian communities to find residents gathering at City Hall, the Prince Rupert counter protest to the Million March for Children featured smaller groups than most other communities, but the subject of the conversation was just as involved. (posted September 20 , 2023)
Prince Rupert's Argosy to shift focus of business model sixth closure of storefront operations -- The days to browse the Third Avenue West antiques and collectibles store on Third are winding down, with the storefront to close on October 7th as the local business shifts to an online model (posted September 21, 2023)
Engines set to roar Saturday as Prince Rupert's Harley Riders take to streets in 2023 Toy Run -- It has become one of the most popular of funding events for the Salvation Army's Christmas program in Prince Rupert and Saturday brought another strong contingent of riders to the streets of the city. (posted September 22, 2023)
Conservatives, NDPers provide for campaign like ambience in Post Poilievre visit period -- We may still be a few years away from the actual Federal election call, but with Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre having just completed a mini tour of the Northwest, supporters of the two most popular parties int he region were already talking like the campaign was underway. (posted September 19, 2023)
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