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2019
December
December 24 -- Province unveils supports for mill workers affected by forestry downturn
December 6 -- Last of the MSP bills for British Columbians in the mail, as province eliminates premiums January 1st NCR
December 6 -- SD52 support staff among those to sign off on ratified agreements NCR
December 5 -- Province reminds British Columbians that there are a few rules for Yuletide Christmas Tree expeditions NCR
December 4 -- British Columbia Government seeks public feedback on Discussion paper on Emergency Act upgrades NCR
December 2 -- Sawmill explosions report calls for stronger accountability
December 2 -- Terrace to gain 22 more units of housing for Women, Children leaving violence NCR
December 2 -- Legislature approval for amendments to Nisga'a Final Agreement NCR
November
November 30 -- MLA's Week November 25-28, 2019 NCR
November 29 -- Provincial government tosses forest industry a lifeline
November 28 -- With British Columbia the first to adopt UNDRIP, a new approach towards Indigenous engagement will get underway NCR
November 27 -- UNDRIP enshrined into BC law
November 26 -- Testing, testing ... will your mobile alert sound tomorrow? NCR
November 26 -- Indigenous leaders urge BC Liberals to allow UNDRIP legislation to pass through committee
November 26 -- MLA Ross speaks to UNDRIP in the Legislature, sharing his concerns of lost progress over a return to square one NCR
November 23 -- MLA's Week: November 18-21, 2019 NCR
November 22 -- Province Reminds British Columbians of need for permit to harvest firewood on Crown Land NCR
November 15 -- Terrace projects get funding for wood fibre use
November 15 -- Major changes ahead for Kitimat's airshed
November 14 -- Minister Doug Donaldson on forestry concerns (video)
November 13 -- Donaldson stresses importance of Chinese and Japanese export markets during trade mission
November 13 -- No wood supply merger contemplated, forest minister says
November 13 -- Funding for forests projects announced today
November 12 -- BC to announce help for struggling forestry sector
November 8 -- Province releases list of communities to benefit from latest Gaming Grant funding NCR
November 8 -- BC Environment Ministry on Rio Tinto Smelter (video)
November 8 -- Terrace organizations receive $231,500 in gaming grants
November 8 -- Jobless rate falls in Northwest
November 8 -- BC Jobs Minister on Labour Force Survey (video)
November 6 -- Accessibility consultation (video)
November 6 -- Public engagement session focuses on forest sector renewal
November 6 -- New fund will help coastal First Nations transition from diesel to renewables
November 5 -- BC debate becomes bitter over impact of UN Indigenous rights law
November 4 -- MLA and Haisla leader poses questions on UNDRIP
November 2 -- Will tonight mark your last night of turning the clocks back? As annual ritual arrives, BC government has introduced legislation to bring standardized time to the province NCR
November 2 -- MLA's week: October 28-31, 2019 NCR
November 2 -- Skeena MLA Ellis Ross weaves many themes on UNDRIP for Legislature NCR
November 1 -- Provincial government aiming to register younger voters
November 1 -- MLA Rice joins the discussion on UNDRIP declaration plans NCR
October
October 31 -- British Columbia's extreme winter shelter program launches tomorrow. Prince Rupert's shelter on Third West among the Northwest options NCR
October 31 -- Province says wildfire rehabilitiation in Nadina District will continue in 2020
October 30 -- Kitsumkalum First Nation eyes industrial transportation hub
October 30 -- 2020 to be tough for forestry, Rustad says
October 30 -- ICBC rates with renewals to rise, Rustad says
October 29 -- Another NDP cabinet minister making tracks for Terrace NCR
October 29 -- Modernizing British Columbia's Emergency Program Act the goal of upcoming consultation period NCR
October 28 -- Fort St. James forestry deal approved
October 26 -- MLA's Week: October 21-24, 2019 NCR
October 25 -- Introduction of UNDRIP declaration at Legislature moves NDP Government's course on Reconciliation forward NCR
October 24 -- $100 million for First Nations set stage for reconciliation
October 24 -- Liberal MLA's Ross and Rustad tag team with questions for Attorney General DAvid Eby on BC NDP's gambling plans NCR
October 23 -- New film probes funding of anti-oil activism
October 23 -- Forestry renewal bid engagement ends
October 21 -- Ministry to spend $100,000 on pine beetle control
October 18 -- Nass Seniors Advocate visit (video)
October 15 -- Seniors Advocate (video)
October 12 -- MLA's Week: October 7-10, 2019
October 11 -- Seniors Advocate to tour northwest BC
October 11 -- BC Forests Minister takes issue with accusations from Liberals
October 11 -- BC Liberals say Premier should fire Minister of Forests
October 11 -- BC seniors advocate touring Northwest BC
October 11 -- Rustad vs Donaldson (video)
October 10 -- MLA Rice hails changes, challenges Skeena MLA's comments on Gaming Act proposal that will benefit First Nations communities NCR
October 9 -- Donaldson promotes province's wood products
October 4 -- Ross pleased with forestry forum in Terrace
October 4 -- Terrace Forest Forum (video)
October 3 -- Forestry Forum held in Terrace (video)
October 3 -- Public forestry forum hoping to find answers to growing problem
October 2 -- Spruce beetles a growing concern, government says
October 1 -- Donaldson touting engineed wood products in Quebec City
October 1 -- BC Ferries Commission to allow for Ferry rate increases of up to 2.3% NCR
September
September 30 -- "We need to get an agreement in place that will stand the test of time:": John Horgan speaks to the work ahead for the Northwest Benefit Alliance initiative NCR
September 28 -- Premier's address to UBCM provides reassurance for rural communities; but few dollars so far for revenue sharing concerns NCR
September 26 -- Skeena MLA Says its time to rethink Forestry
September 26 -- Wrong reception, wrong message ... the mis-steps of UBCM schmooze night NCR
September 24 -- BC government criticized over Rural Dividend Fund transfer
September 24 -- BC Government gives from one hand, while it takes back with the other, that as it suspends Rural Dividend Fund NCR
September 24 -- MLA Ellis Ross featured in trailer for upcoming documentary NCR
September 23 -- MLA to host forestry industry meeting
September 19 -- Skeena MLA Ellis ross guides LNG tour of Douglas Channel
September 18 -- Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture visits Nass Valley
September 18 -- Public concerned about forestry, Rustad says
September 18 -- Donaldson announces funding help for struggling BC Forest sector
September 17 -- Province announces $69 million for impacted forestry sector
September 16 -- Grand Opening Held for Upper Skeena Rec Centre in Hazelton
September 11 -- Grand Opening this Saturday for Upper Skeena Rec Centre
September 11 -- Hazelton Rec Centre (video)
September 10 -- Upper Skeena Recreation Centre Grand opening
September 6 -- New Student Housing projects announced for Coast Mountain College in Terrace
September 6 -- New student housing on the way for Terrace campus of Coast Mountain College NCR
September 5 -- Advanced ed minister in Terrace Friday
August
August 28 -- Province/Tahltan Government outline the details of the Klappan Plan NCR
August 23 -- Lower Hydro Bills may be in the future ... Should BC Hydro's lower rate request be granted NCR
August 21 -- BC Liberal MLA on LNG Pipeline and resource development
August 16 -- Summer Security Tour puts Heat Back on Speaker's Office NCR
August 16 -- Free drivers training for Indigenous people in rural communities
August 15 -- Donaldson wants Federal help with forestry downturn
August 15 -- Province funds Indigenous driver training in Northwest BC
August 15 -- All Nations Driving Academy gets $360K boost province
August 15 -- Work BC Driver Training plans (video)
August 15 -- Province to partner with Terrace based Driving Academy to deliver Free Indigenous Driver training in Northwest NCR
August 14 -- Advance Ed minister in Terrace Thursday
August 13 -- Planting seeds of advice from a former BC forests minister (audio)
August 12 -- BC Forests minister Doug Donaldson on forestry crisis (audio)
August 12 -- Smithers, other northwest communities receive housing grants
August 12 -- Northwest and Haida Gwaii communities among those to share in provincial funding to map housing needs NCR
August 7 -- BC Liberals face fine for election finance rules violation related to Prince Rupert contractor donation NCR
July
July 26 -- Forests Minister Gets Help
July 3 -- As 2019 Wildfire season heats up, Prepared BC introduces new Wildfire guide for residents to review NCR
June
June 21 -- It's time for Horgan to demote his forest minister
June 19 -- Cut stumpage, keep people working, says Rustad
June 13 -- Gitxsan meet with Minister Doug Donaldson regarding recreational fishing ban
June 12 -- Supportive Housing in Terrace (video)
June 12 -- Supportive Housing projects open in Terrace
June 11 -- 97 new homes ready for their Terrace residents
June 11 -- Provincial funding announced to fight homelessness on a local level
June 11 -- Ministry of Transportation to bring upgraded inspection station to Terrace area
June 11 -- Two Ksan operated housing projects will bring nearly 100 affordable housing units to Terrace
June 11 -- Terrace now has close to 100 new affordable homes in place after official openings today NCR
June 10 -- New funding program for small northwestern businesses impacted by 2018 wildfires
June 8 -- Political motives behind opposition to Nasoga Gulf question: Nisga'a Nation NCR
June 7 -- Workers Comp hearings coming to Terrace
June 7 -- Provincial funding to help First Nations negotiate education agreements with school boards
June 7 -- Nasoga Gulf Dispute (video)
June 7 -- Nine Tribes of the Coast Tsimshian outline their solution to the Nasoga Gulf Controversy NCR
June 7 -- Nisga'a say politics behind land purchase opposition
June 7 -- Tsimshian blockage spreads offer of collaboration on Nasoga Gulf Lands
June 7 -- Coast Tsimshian propose collaboration in dispute with Nisga'a over Nasoga Gulf Lands
June 7 -- Coast Tsimshian Tribes set up info blockade on Highway 16 at Kasiks, in territory dispute with Nisga'a, BC Government
June 7 -- Coastal First Nations seek province to engage in Nasoga Gulf controversy NCR
June 7 -- Coast Tsimshian release demands and shared solutions on land dispute with Nisga'a
June 7 -- Tsimshian bands joining up for information blockade west of Terrace on proposed land sale
June 7 -- Lands not for sale: Coast Tsimshian blockade
June 7 -- Former Mayor Jack, has Jennifer's back! Especially when it comes to provincial funding for City Council NCR
June 6 -- BC Forests Minister Doug Donaldson on sawmill closures (audio)
June 6 -- Harold Leighton and John Helin: NDP betraying First Nations by trying to sell our land to Nisga'a
June 6 -- Coast Tsimshian plan information blockade along Highway 16
June 6 -- First Nations Public Service Secreteriat sings MOU with BC Federal Council
June 6 -- Thank you to MLA Rice for $8M grant to the city (letter to NV editor)
June 5 -- Public safety and public relations: BC tourism gets provincial funding during wildfire season
June 4 -- Province investing $660,000 in initiatives to combat sexual violence on college campuses
June 4 -- Workers Compensation Consultations
June 4 -- BC government provides $100,000 to CCCTA for emergency preparedness
June 4 -- BCUC to hold public information sessions regarding inquiry to Indigenous utilities
June 4 -- Nasoga Gulf question, Economic Development and reconciliation discussions among the themes for Community Information sessions ahead for Lax Kw'alaams members NCR
June 3 -- Province looking for feedback on how to improve worker's comp system
May
May 31 -- Chaotic end to legislature session leaves Speaker Darryl Plecas once again the centre of attention! NCR
May 31 -- Province approach towards reconciliation, pipeline blockades among quesitons for Premier from MLA Ellis Ross NCR
May 30 -- Legislature's Police Complaint Committee seeking public feedback on complaint process NCR
May 28 -- With findings from recent LNG conference in hand, MLA Ellis Ross calls for BC to make the most of its LNG opportunities NCR
May 22 -- Mills Hospital approval brings Terrace one step closer to new Trauma Three level facility NCR
May 22 -- Prince Rupert Councillor worried Terrace hospital will mean fewer resources for other communities (audio)
May 21 -- Terrace to get new $447.5 million state of the art hospital
May 21 -- New Terrace Hospital (video)
May 21 -- Health Minister announces business plan approved for new Terrace hospital
May 21 -- Minister of Health says name change for Mills Memorial not coming
May 21 -- Mills Memorial Hospital business plan finalized
May 21 -- Health Ministry approves Terrace hospital business plan
May 21 -- New Seven Sisters replacement confirmed
May 21 -- Terrace hospital's business plan approved
May 21 -- Full steam ahead for new Mills Memorial Hospital - Ministry of Health (NH Statement)
May 20 -- Northern Health part of push for fresh, local hospital food
May 14 -- Powering up Northwest LNG prospects part of Committee debate for Skeena's Ellis Ross NCR
May 11 -- MLA's Week May 6-9, 2019 NCR
May 4 -- MLA's Week: April 29-May 2, 2019 NCR
May 3 -- Province distributes most recent Rural Dividend Money NCR
April
April 10 -- B.C. Legislature pays respect to vital role of emergency call takers and dispatchers in the province NCR
April 9 -- Forest enhancement funds announced
April 9 -- Skeena MLA Ross points to potential of energy shipments for British Columbia NCR
April 8 -- Tsunami Preparation Week in British Columbia underway NCR
April 6 -- MLA's Week: April 1-4, 2019 NCR
April 1 -- MLA Rice gets hall pass so far in Bill 10 debate on LNG NCR
March
March 30 -- Missed opportunities of the past, frame the Bill 10 discussion for Ellis Ross in the Legislature this week NCR
March 29 -- Ghost of Pacific Northwest LNG project floated in Legislature debate this week NCR
March 29 -- BC Ferries Northern routes to see service increase as of April 1st NCR
March 28 -- $8M for Prince Rupert, $2M for Port Edward as province outlines amounts to be delivered to Northwest communities from funding program of February NCR
March 26 -- Province releases new freshwater fishing guide and updated regulations NCR
March 26 -- Lax Kw'alaams to test BC government jurisdiction over energy projects NCR
March 26 -- Ross/Rice return to Legislature work with differing view on Indigenous engagement in BC NCR
March 25 -- Province Steps up with funding for Ground Search and Rescue across BC NCR
March 22 -- Mobile Unit to bring mental health and addictions help to Northwest NCR
March 21 -- New Mills Memorial project said to be on track
March 21 -- Northwest mobile unit to help those at heart of mental health, addiction crisis
March 20 -- Ambulance Paramedics having chronic staffing issues says CUPE 873 president
March 20 -- Forests Minister prepares for Wildfire Season
March 19 -- Province ups wildfire prevention spending to $101 million per year
March 19 -- Minister Doug Donaldson announces new wildfire strategies and funding
March 19 -- Federal and BC Governments now accepting proposals on restoring Pacific Salmon and other fishery initiatives NCR
March 12 -- North Coast Social Worker's efforts recognized during Social Workers Week NCR
March 11 -- Wild Salmon Report focuses on three goals for Made in BC strategy NCR
March 8 -- BC Government delivers funding for two Prince Rupert Arts Groups NCR
March 8 -- Political statements make for the introduction for International Women's Day 2019 NCR
March 6 -- SD52 to receive 1.5 million in funding for school enhancement NCR
March 7 -- Roads, hospital, bridge focus for Skeena MLA
March 6 -- Ministry approach to Child in Care issues explored in Tuesday committee session NCR
March 5 -- Skeena MLA Ross seeks clarification on funding options for region as LNG development gets closer NCR
March 5 -- Northwest BC Resource Benefits Alliance to create Manager's position for government engagement program NCR
March 2 -- MLA's Week: February 25 to 28 2019 NCR
February
February 27 -- Nisga'a Nation gains close to 500,000 in funding for skills training programs NCR
February 26 -- MLA's Rice and Ross exchange views on recent funding announcement for the Northwest NCR
February20 -- BC Liberal MLA's concerned with the increased spending by NDP in 2019 Budget
February 19 -- Finance Minister Carole James set to deliver NDP budget NCR
February 19 -- Mayor, MLA make use of the weekend to hail Provincial government's funding announcement NCR
February 16 -- Province of British Columbia announces captial grant program for Northwest communities NCR
February 15 -- Quiet week for Northwest MLA's as Legislature returns NCR
February 8 -- Special Committee for Review of the Police complaint process gets to work in Victoria NCR
January
January 19 -- Proposal could see Haisla reserve double in size
January 17 -- Rural Dividend Grants deliver thirty thousand dollars to Terrace initiatives; no funding for this round for Prince Rupert area NCR
January 17 -- Environmentalists' next opponent? First Nations
January 17 -- Hereditary chief Na'Moks and MLA Ellis Ross on hereditary and elected Indigenous leadership (audio)
January 17 -- Skeena MLA Ellis Ross keeps high profile on concerns over First Nations Leadership issues NCR
January 15 -- TrueNorth business forum coming this month
January 11 -- NDP MLA acknowledges B.C. government must work with both band councils and hereditary chiefs
January 11 -- MLA Ellis Ross pens letter requesting clarification on fellow MLA Jennifer Rice's comments
January 11 -- MLA Rice's clarifications' on behalf of Premier Horgan, make for political flashpoint in the Northwest NCR
January 8 -- Prince Rupert one of a number of locations holding protests over Gidimt'en checkpoint arrests of Monday NCR
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Stikine
2019
March
March 23 -- New Work BC office schedule to open April1
March 22 -- Mobile Unit to bring mental health and addictions help to Northwest NCR
March 21 -- New Mills Memorial project said to be on track
March 21 -- Northwest mobile unit to help those at heart of mental health, addiction crisis
March 20 -- Forests Minister prepares for Wildfire Season
March 20 -- Ambulance Paramedics having chronic staffing issues says CUPE 873 president
March 19 -- Minister Doug Donaldson announces new wildfire strategies and funding
March 19 -- Province ups wildfire prevention spending to $101 million per year
January
January 17 -- The North Matters looking to expand in to Smithers
January 17 -- Rural Dividend Grants deliver thirty thousand dollars to Terrace initiatives; no funding for this round for Prince Rupert area NCR
January 17 -- Skeena MLA Ellis Ross keeps high profile on concerns over First Nations Leadership issues NCR
January 11 -- NDP MLA acknowledges B.C. government must work with both band councils and hereditary chiefs
January 11 -- MLA Rice's clarifications' on behalf of Premier Horgan, make for political flashpoint in the Northwest NCR
January 8 -- Stikine MLA, BV Museum making presentations to Smithers Council
January 8 -- Prince Rupert one of a number of locations holding protests over Gidimt'en checkpoint arrests of Monday NCR
January 2 -- 87 Homes, units to be built in Northwest this year: Stikine MLA
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