Musician Amy Blanding files a lawsuit against Northern Health, alleging she lost job over song and social media post
And the city is ready to go to court to try and shut down Moccasin Flats again
Northern Health isn’t commenting.
Here is the reporting in the Tyee, CBC and MyPrincGeorgeNow on what is in the lawsuit and interviews with Blanding and others.
Above, the post in question with lyrics. Again, this claim has not been tested in court, Northern Health has not yet filed a response as the suit was just launched yesterday.
Election roundup
James Steidle of the B.C. Greens has accused Kiel Giddens of the Conservative Party of B.C. of failing to include his record of working as a lobbyist for TransCanada Energy, as it was not listed in his official campaign info. Gieddens says he is proud of the work.
In Vanderhoof, the mayor says John Rustad still hasn’t taken the time to talk about the pending mill closure in the riding.
Advance polling is open today.
News roundup:
The stands are being removed from the civic plaza. It’s for the new container market.
I kind of glossed over this yesterday — the city says it’s set to go back to court by year’s end and apply for Moccasin Flats to be shut down.
B.C. Northern Real Estate Board says Prince George is enjoying a rebound year in property sales.
Symphony will focus on audience development with City's funding boost.
If you don’t like the way city money is being spent (or just want a better idea of how it is being spent), the budget survey is open.
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I lived and worked in Vanderhoof at the forest district for 14 years before moving to PG. I know Kevin, Brian, Dave and Ken through working with them professionally, as a volunteer in the community and as an engaged citizen. Even though my political stripe is not aligned at all with John Rustad, I am so disappointed that he hasn't engaged with Mayor and Council. They are good people, they want the best for the community, they have ideas, and they deserve to be heard. Rustad was fairly active in the community as a 'regular' MLA, and it is very telling that he has turned his back on the leadership in Vanderhoof. To see in the article that he did a "meet and greet" at the bakery and still didn't have the courtesy to meet with Kevin and/or other councillors is disrespectful, IMHO.
I never thought I would be this offended but I clearly living in the community for so long, and knowing the people, has shaped me in defending it regardless of political leanings.
I really hope our community gets 100% behind Amy. Thank you for highlighting!
I'm also super excited about the new min-market at Canada Games plaza. I really hope it includes some good local coffee!