Items of note from our elected officials at the Provincial Legislature and developments on the political scene in the northwest ridings.
For Notes on the Skeena Riding see our archive page here.
North Coast
MLA Jennifer Rice (NDP MLA)
Parliamentary Secretary for Emergency Preparedness
(appointed July 2017)
Expense Listings for 2018
MLA's Week Legislature Archive 2019
(our review of MLA Rice's contributions at the Legislature)
Committee Membership
Select Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs
Jennifer Rice MLA Constituency Page
Jennifer Rice Twitter feed
Jennifer Rice Facebook page
General Overview Notes on the British Columbia Political Scene
(From our political blog D'Arcy McGee)
2019
December
December 18 -- MLA Rice's year end letter puts focus on NDP government's Indigenous initiatives NCR
December 18 -- Prince Rupert Ground Search and Rescue gain more community funding towards command centre planning NCR
December 17 -- Community gambling funding to lend assistance to Prince Rupert Marine Rescue Society NCR
December 10 -- MLA Jennifer Rice shares word of a new arrival, as a baby boy arrives in the Rice household! NCR
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 -- Minister of Mental Health and Addictions visits Prince Rupert for first time
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 -- 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 forestry industry a lifeline
November 29 -- Mould stalls supportive housing project in Queen Charlotte
November 28 -- Terrace will see new housing for women leaving violence
November 28 -- With British Columbia the first to adopt UNDRIP, a new approach towards Indigenous engagement will get underway NCR
November 27 -- Public responds to ministry's visit to Terrace discussing disability, accessibility issues
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 harvets firewood on Crown Land NCR
November 21 -- Nations coming together: Haida pole raised at opening of Heitsuk Big House
November 21 -- MLA Rice hails contributions of the commercial fishing sector as part of World Fisheries Day preview NCR
November 20 -- Ferry, staffing, not lack of four-wheel drive ambulances, top concerns of Haida Gwaii
November 20 -- Photography and community spirit of Prince Rupert's Phuong Nugyen hailed at the BC Legislature Tuesday NCR
November 18 -- B.C. cabinet Minister Judy Darcy gets first hand look at some of Prince Rupert's social issues NCR
November 15 -- Province pays out 2019 grants in lieu of taxes across the Northwest NCR
November 15 -- Major changes ahead for Kitimat's airshed
November 14 -- MLA Rice to host Prince Rupert Holiday Open House tomorrow NCR
November 14 -- A call for priority status for housing issues in Prince Rupert NCR
November 14 -- Minister Doug Donaldson on forestry concerns (video)
November 13 -- No four-wheel drive ambulances for the north
November 13 -- Funding for forest projects announced today
November 8 -- BC Jobs Minister on Labour Force survey (video)
November 8 -- Cedar Village elder's housing in Prince Rupert opens (video)
November 8 -- Metlakatla 'breaking the glass ceiling' with seniors' housing
November 7 -- Cedar Village Elders Development has opened
November 7 -- Official opening of Cedar Village charts path to December occupancy NCR
November 8 -- Arts, Culture and sport get a boost in Prince Rupert
November 8 -- Prince Rupert receives close to $140,000 in funding as Province releases list of communities to benefit from latest Gaming Grant funding NCR
November 6 -- Accessibility consultation (video)
November 5 -- Rupert Ferry Rates (video)
November 5 -- Preparation the theme on World Tsunami Awareness Day NCR
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 -- MLA Rice joins the discussion on UNDRIP declaration plans NCR
November 1 -- In Legislature Statement MLA Rice calls attention to Carbon Monoxide Awareness week ahead 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 30 -- Haida Gwaii Ferry plans (video)
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 -- 'Out of the Red for B.C. ed,' demands Prince Rupert teachers' union
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 -- Liberal MLA's Ross and Rustad tag team with questions for Attorney General DAvid Eby on BC NDP's gambling plans NCR
October 24 -- MLA Rice shares notes on celebration of Heiltsuk Big House with the Legislature NCR
October 24 -- UBCM, rail crossings, and coal dust among District of Port Edward's notes for October NCR
October 23 -- North Coast Inland Areas host for range of transportation projects NCR
October 23 -- Councillor Cunningham seeks "Resident's rate" for North Coast BC Ferry travel NCR
October 18 -- BC Government's Ferries Consultation Tour leaves Prince Rupert off the Map NCR
October 18 -- Pinnacle's Japan contract will benefit Westview Terminal shipments, but not for a few years yet NCR
October 18 - Prince Rupert's Correspondence Course in Teacher/Government Labour negotiations NCR
October 17 -- Transportation minister hears from Haida Gwaii stakeholders about the future of ferries
October 17 -- Shaking it out Across British Columbia NCR
October 16 -- Nation2Nation forum set to bring wide cross section of speakers to Terrace for three day conference NCR
October 16 -- Thursday is Shake Out Day, as British Columbians test their preparation for a major earthquake NCR
October 12 -- MLA's Week: October 7-10, 2019
October 12-- Nisga'a Nation launches Dispute Resolution Process against Federal and Provincial Governments NCR
October 11 -- An Apple for the teacher, as MLA Rice brings NDP talking points to Teachers' Contract Dispute NCR
October 10 -- MLA Rice hails changes, challenges Skeena MLA's comments on Gaming Act proposal that will benefit First Nations communities NCR
October 8 -- MLA Rice sends message of preparation as part of Legislature salute to Fire Prevention week NCR
October 8 -- BC Green's Andrew Weaver to step away from politics in 2021 NCR
October 7 -- Legislature re-opening steeped in many subplots today NCR
October 2 -- Improved Internet connectivity assists Masset Marine Rescue's work off Haida Gwaii NCR
October 1 -- BC Ferries Commission to allow for Ferry rate increases of up to 2.3% NCR
September
September 30 -- Prince Rupert Mayor Lee Brain outlines checklist of themes explored by UBCM NCR
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 30 -- Remembrance and Reconciliation today, as local schools observe Orange Shirt Day 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 -- Wrong reception, wrong message ... the mis-steps of UBCM schmooze night NCR
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 20 -- Auditor General finds need for more control over spending and policies for Speaker's office at BC Legislature NCR
September 17 -- With forestry industry in turmoil; BC Government outlines details to 69 million dollar support fund program NCR
September 17 -- Union fears fish workers becoming a political football NCR
September 17 -- Vancouver Island road tragedy realized following twelve years of inaction on roads issues NCR
September 13 -- Her Majesty's Canadian Ship Calgary, stands ready for Her Majesty's British Columbia Representative NCR
September 13 -- Lt. Governor Janet Austin to launch tour of North Coast, Haida Gwaii and points south from Prince Rupert today NCR
September 12 -- New Conrad Playground gets Grand Opening Celebration NCR
September 12 -- Child Care 101: After a Monday Council presentation, Prince Rupert City Council is ready for the test on Child Care NCR
September 12 -- As Alaska Representative Dan Ortiz visits Prince Rupert; MLA Rice, MP Cullen speak to pending end of Alaska Ferry service to Prince Rupert NCR
September 11 -- BC Government still sees sunny financial skies; but ICBC and global uncertainty make for gathering clouds NCR
September 9 -- When BC Ferries says one for the road, then mean ONE for the road! NCR
September 9 -- Gimme Shelter ... with campus housing in Terrace and Smithers. When can students of Coast Mountain College in Prince Rupert expect similar accommodations? NCR
September 6 -- New student housing on the way for Terrace campus of Coast Mountain College NCR
September 5 -- Work underway for Second Avenue West cross walk removal NCR
September 5 -- BC government to all for 2.6% increase for rentals in 2020 NCR
September 5 -- Provincial government waiting on SD52 for progress on PRMS replacement NCR
September 4 -- BC's NDP government gets into some school spirit with some new school celebrations NCR
September 4 -- BCUC Gasoline Price inquiry report has no stand alone reason for high cost of fuel NCR
August
August 30 -- BC education talks break off without agreement; mediator calls for pause until September 23 NCR
August 30 -- Labour Day with the MLA! NCR
August 30 -- MLA's to get mail, mail and more mail on themes of teacher's negotiations NCR
August 29 -- Amid results of some elevated lead issues; City issues reminder for public of importance of 'flushing' of private homes and commercial buildings NCR
August 29 -- With fall and winter approaching, ongoing housing issues will again come to the forefront of discussion NCR
August 29 -- There will be no YOU in UBER in Prince Rupert; as ride sharing giant limits its plans to Vancouver for upcoming launch NCR
August 28 -- Province/Tahltan Government outline the details of the Klappan Plan NCR
August 27 -- Province to look for ways to expand on solutions to abandoned boats issue in coastal waters NCR
August 23 -- Have Prince Rupert's fish workers been kicked to the curb by area politicians? NCR
August 23 -- Lower Hydro Bills may be in the future ... Should BC Hydro's lower rate request be granted NCR
August 23 -- Make it a Cow Bay lunch date with MLA Rice next Tuesday NCR
August 20 -- The Scoops for Haida Gwaii are on MLA Rice NCR
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 -- Port Clements and Masset receive funding for Housing Needs Report
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 30 -- Auditor General's report explores state of British Columbia's drinking water NCR
July 30 -- Impact of increased trade through Port of Prince Rupert creating jobs, driving economic activity NCR
July 29 -- Investigation underway into cause of Friday's float plane crash on Central Coast NCR
July 29 -- Provincial Government wants feedback from British Columbians on plastics options NCR
July 29 -- NDP make additions to the ranks of Parliamentary Secretaries NCR
July 26 -- BC Ferries and BC Ferry Authority to host public meeting in August NCR
July 26 -- Forests Minister Gets help
July 18 -- Heiltsuk Nation launches public relations campaign against Kirby Corp. (audio)
July 17 -- Ridley Terminals Sale raises a few questions for MP Nathan Cullen NCR
July 17 -- Heiltsuk seek 'proper restitution' in wake of $2.9 million fine for Kirby International in Nathan E. Stewart sinking court case NCR
July 16 -- Province expands on vehicle charging station plans for 2019 NCR
July 16 -- Heiltsuk First Nation gives victim impact statements (audio)
July 15 -- Heiltsuk First Nation prepares for Kirby Sentencing Day on Tuesday NCR
July 15 -- Hecate Strait Wind Farm plans await land management decision from Province NCR
July 15 -- MLA Rice brings Award of Recognition for Gunther and Nancy Golinia NCR
July 15 -- BC Government seeks bids for Operators of BC Bus North NCR
July 12 -- Joint federal-provincial plan will help stem decline of fish populations in BC
July 11 -- Province announces task force to improve access to healthy, homegrown food in BC
July 10 -- New provincial efforts will help keep BC logs in BC, and keep forestry workers employed
July 10 -- Auditor General report finds Liquor Distribution Branch not in compliance with government contract policies
July 10 -- New provincial open burning regulations to come in to effect his fall
July 10 -- BC prepares for era of Uber and Times for Lyfts ... but will Prince Rupert be along for the ride? NCR
July 8 -- Province seeks your opinion on Transportation issues NCR
July 5 -- New provincial survey asks for public feedback on Ministry of Transportation services
July 3 -- As 2019 Wildfire season heats up, Prepared BC introduces new Wildfire guide for residents to review NCR
June
June 24 -- Great Expectations! MLA Jennifer Rice shares special family news with constituents through Social Media NCR
June 24 -- Chamber Lunch and Learn event to share information on BC Immigrant worker program NCR
June 21 -- It's time for Horgan to demote his forest minister
June 21 -- MLA Rice pens her own stories of success and NDP commitment to community for weekly paper NCR
June 21 -- In tight vote, Oil Tanker Moratorium bill squeaks out Senate approval NCR
June 20 -- WorkSafe BC introduces new safety rules for commercial fishing NCR
June 20 -- Realtors air concerns on Dual Agency restrictions for BC Finance Committee members NCR
June 19 -- Royal British Columbia Museum seeks your counsel on modernization plans NCR
June 19 -- Finance Committee hears range of views/commentary during Prince Rupert stop NCR
June 18 -- Finance Committee session in Prince Rupert (video)
June 18 -- Resource Revenue Sharing among themes support by Prince Rupert Chamber of Commerce at recent BC Chamber AGM NCR
June 17 -- Better support for injured workers focus for WorkSafe review NCR
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 -- 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 8 -- Political motives behind opposition to Nasoga Gulf question: Nisga'a Nation NCR
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 -- 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 -- BC government provides $100,000 to CCCTA for emergency preparedness
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 -- Provincial Port Tax Process said to be set for review by Ministry of Finance NCR
June 3 -- With currents of genocide and colonialism, MMIWG Commissioners deliver Final Report NCR
May
May 31 -- Chaotic end to Legislature session, leaves Speaker Darryl Plecas once again the centre of attention NCR
May 31 -- AltaGas opening makes for Legislature notes for MLA Rice NCR
May 31 -- Jennifer Rice offers chance for Premier Horgan to highlight infrastructure, Internet and cel phone initiatives for Haida Gwaii and North Coast NCR
May 30 -- Legislature's Police Complaint Committee seeking public feedback on complaint process NCR
May 29 -- Government funding bike trail expansions in Northern BC
May 28 -- In Legislature debate, MLA Rice dismisses Liberal's comments on lack of government consultation NCR
May 28 -- MLA Rice feels pressure from local teachers as contract negotiations continue NCR
May 24 -- City of Prince Rupert call for de-incorporation of Port Edward not gaining much traction with the Province NCR
May 24 -- Coast Mountain College members among those to ratify new 3 year deal with the province NCR
May 24 -- Haida Gwaii and Bella organizations receive funding for arts and culture
May 24 -- Northwest Fire Centre adds to prohibitions as weekend arrives NCR
May 22 -- Northwest to benefit from new housing provincial housing partnership
May 22 -- BCUC investigation into gas prices set to get underway NCR
May 22 -- Mills Hospital approval brings Terrace one step closer to new Trauma Three level facility NCR
May 21 -- Mid June date scheduled for Northwest residents to share Budget thoughts with the BC Government NCR
May 18 -- MLA's Week: May 13-16, 2019
May 17 -- MLA Coralee Oakes on wildfires and forestry job loses (audio)
May 17 -- Nathan Cullen speaks out on stalled tanker bill and the 'promise of democracy' NCR
May 16 -- MLA Jennifer Rice disappointed by Senate Committee recommendation, but urging optimism (audio)
May 16 -- Concerns over democracy as Senate Committee votes to nix oil tanker ban
May 16 -- Tanker Ban Bill takes on water as Senate Committee recommends against proceeding NCR
May 14 -- Jennifer Rice shares personal notes as part of Legislature discussion in opposition to Conversion Therapy NCR
May 11 -- MLA's Week: May 6 to 9, 2019 NCR
May 10 -- Nisga'a and Province celebrate 19th year of the Nisga'a Treaty NCR
May 10 -- Exstew River recreation site will once again be closed over May Long weekend NCR
May 10 -- Expect delays for the foreseeable future ... as Mile 28 Railway crossing project between Prince Rupert and Terrace goes to the shelf NCR
May 9 -- Committee recommends big changes to Fisheries Act
May 8 -- MLA Jennifer Rice and MP Nathan Cullen both support new West Coast fisheries recommendations
May 8 -- Commons Committee on West Coast Fishery delivers 20 recommendations for Government review NCR
May 7 -- Preparing for Emergencies the plan for the week, as BC observes Emergency Preparation Week NCR
May 7 -- MLA Rice challenges the BC Liberal narrative as part of Trans Mountain private member's motion NCR
May 6 -- Doug Donaldson offers condolences to victims of Saturday's aircraft crash near Smithers NCR
May 6 -- With anticipations of another hot year for the Northwest woods, the province sets up some funding for the year ahead NCR
May 4 -- MLA's Week: April 29-May 2, 2019 NCR
May 3 -- Province distributes most recent Rural Dividend Money NCR
April
April 25 -- BC and Federal government to split rural bus route funding for two years
April 24 -- BC Bus North continuing for second year
April 24 -- BC's Provincial Health Officer calls for the decriminalization of drug users
April 23 -- Province invests 2.24 million in BC Assembly of First nations economic development strategy
April 23 -- New ferry ready to start making northern trips
April 19 -- Senators make way back to Ottawa with much to review, following two days in the Northwest NCR
April 18 -- Premier disappointed in bad decisions leading to Chinook fishing restrictions
April 17 -- Water is life for coastal communities, says MLA Jennifer Rice in Senate Committee testimony
April 15 -- Special Needs Hearings
April 15 -- Province hosting public consultations to improve special needs support processes
April 15 -- MLA Jennifer Rice commends new crime reduction funding for the Northcoast
April 15 -- Gitga'at to host Information Sharing session on Treaty negotiations NCR
April 15 -- Mile 28 Highway 16 overpass seems stalled in the planning stage NCR
April 13 -- MLA's Week: April 8-11, 2019 NCR
April 12 -- Province reaffirms commitment to early child care with new investments
April 12 -- MLA Rice celebrates debate on Coastal Ferries Act amendments at Legislature NCR
April 11 -- Highliner Plaza Hotel to host Senate Hearings on Oil tanker moratorium in Prince Rupert/ Terrace NCR
April 10 -- B.C. Legislature pays respect to vital role of emergency call takers and dispatchers in the province NCR
April 8 -- Tsunami Preparation Week in British Columbia underway NCR
April 5 -- Nass Valley latest region to see stirrings for potential LNG development NCR
April 5 -- Government run BC Cannabis latest to apply for licence for plans to operate in Prince Rupert NCR
April 4 -- With new amendments, BC government looks to 'enshrine public interest' in ferry service model NCR
April 4 -- Jennifer Rice speaks to Tsunami Preparedness at Wednesday session of Legislature NCR
April 3 -- BC Ferries Commissioner seeks public input on proposed Ferry fare increases for 2020-2024 NCR
April 2 -- Prince Rupert's Nancy and Gunther Golinia to be honoured by Province in May event NCR
April 2 -- Second Kitimat area LNG project moves forward with NEB process NCR
April 1 -- MLA Rice gets hall pass so far in Bill 10 debate on LNG NCR
March
March 30 -- MLA's Week: March 25-28, 2019 NCR
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 -- CCCTA looking forward to Northern Sea Wolf setting sail on new route
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 -- 25K for Prince Rupert as Child Care assessments to be focus for provincial funding announced for Northwest NCR
March 22 -- Northwest communities to share in Emergency Preparation Planning NCR
March 22 -- Mobile Unit to bring mental health and addictions help to Northwest NCR
March 22 -- If travel plans are in your future, keep those Winter Tires on just a bit longer ... it's the law! NCR
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 -- Crow's Nest Lodge opens in Prince Rupert NCR
March 8 -- Political statements make for the introduction for International Women's Day 2019 NCR
March 7 -- Highway 16 Transportation passenger program and MLA Rice receive accolades in Legislature statement NCR
March 6 -- SD52 to receive 1.5 million in funding for school enhancement NCR
March 2 -- MLA's Week: February 25 to 28 2019 NCR
February
February 28 -- Metlakatla and Federal, Provincial governments move to final stage of treaty discussions NCR
February 27 -- MLA Rice delivers Legislature tribute to Wild William Wesley NCR
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
February 22 -- MLA Rice celebrates Henry Wong's 100th with Legislature mention NCR
February 22 -- BC Ferries: Service cuts to be reversed in wake of ferry review
February 22 -- BC Government reverses course on ferry cuts, hold fares
February 22 -- Provincial Government to return BC Ferries sailings removed in 2014 (video)
February 22 -- BC Ferries to add trips to routes cut back in 2014, but some want further reforms
February 22 -- More sailings coming to Haida Gwaii
February 22 -- Northern residents rejoice at increased BC Ferries sailings
February 22 -- MLA Jennifer Rice calls restoration of 10 BC Ferries routes amazing news for the entire North Coast (audio)
February 22 -- BC Government to increase service on BC Ferries coastal routes NCR
February 20 -- A Steady as She Goes Budget for Carole James and the NDP NCR
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 18 -- Provincial funding to help expand programs of support for First Nations Languages NCR
February 16 -- MLA's Week: February 12-14 NCR
February 16 -- Province unveils $100 million grant for Northern BC communities
February 16 -- Province announces $100 million grant funding for Northwest communities
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 15 -- Mayor's latest travels take him to Victoria for talks with provincial officials NCR
February 8 -- Special Committee for Review of the Police complaint process gets to work in Victoria NCR
February 7 -- Fresh start ahead for MLA's as Legislature re-opening arrives next week NCR
January
January 18 -- Applause for Port's Lelu Island announcement from MLA Rice NCR
January 18 -- MLA Rice to host Brown Bag Lunch event at Ocean Centre Mall office NCR
January 17 -- Mayor Brain offers new update on water situation, observes on some of the current commentary in Prince Rupert NCR
January 17 -- Social media strains over Prince Rupert's boil water notice
January 17 -- MLA Rice offers response to City Council's call for letters NCR
January 17 -- The North Matters looks to open Builkley Valley chapter
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 15 -- City asks residents to write MLA, MP to help with water issues
January 15 -- Monday's City Council Water review -- much of the same territory of the last month covered; along with a few notes to share NCR
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 11 -- Province celebrates success of Highway 16 Transportation program NCR
January 11 -- Prince Rupert's Boil Water Notice: 29 Days at 100 degrees celsius ... and counting NCR
January 9 -- MLA's office reopens for business following Tuesday closure NCR
January 8 -- Prince Rupert one of a number of locations holding protests over Gidimt'en checkpoint arrests of Monday NCR
January 7 -- On Prince Rupert water issues, the North Coast MLA is more less MIA NCR
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