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 and Stikine ridings see our archive pages below
Stikine
North Coast
MLA Jennifer Rice (NDP MLA)
Parliamentary Secretary for Emergency Preparedness
(appointed July 2017)
Expense Listings for 2021
MLA's Week Legislature Archive 2021
(our review of MLA Rice's contributions at the Legislature)
Committee Membership
Select Standing Committee on Children and Youth
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)
2021
December
North Coast
MLA Jennifer Rice (NDP MLA)
Parliamentary Secretary for Emergency Preparedness
(appointed July 2017)
Expense Listings for 2021
MLA's Week Legislature Archive 2021
(our review of MLA Rice's contributions at the Legislature)
Committee Membership
Select Standing Committee on Children and Youth
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)
2021
December
December 13 -- BC COVID recovery money to be put to use in support of local festivals, including two based in Prince Rupert NCR
December 6 -- Province of BC shares in Day of Remembrance of the murdered women of École Polytechnique NCR
December 6 -- Funding for Parent Advisory Councils announced by BC Government NCR
December 3 -- North Coast Regional District to take Ferry concerns to BC Ferry Commission, BC Ferry Authority NCR
December 1 -- NDP response to ongoing extreme weather of south is not sitting well with many communities NCR
November
November
November 29 -- Another 14 days for BC's State of Emergency NCR
November 29 -- BC Rent Bank program offers supports to stabilize rental housing during short term financial challenges NCR
November 29 -- Prince Rupert Council, if it wishes, gets another change to join other Northwest communities on Highway 16 shuttle bus program NCR
November 27 -- MLA's Week: November 22-26, 2021 NCR
November 20 -- MLA's Week: November 15-18, 2021 NCR
November 19 -- Opposition parties take NDP to task over lack of preparedness, information sharing and response to weather event NCR
November 18 -- MLA Rice delivers salute to SAR workers in south and on North Coast NCR
November 17 -- Premier Horgan takes lead, as provincial response to emergency begins to take shape NCR
November 17 -- Auditor General review of Northern BC Ground Transportation calls for long term plan NCR
November 17 -- North Coast MLA seeks to calm supply chain anxiety in Prince Rupert NCR
November 16 -- MLA Rice speaks in defence of NDP government's plans for change in delivery of supports for Children in need NCR
November 15 -- Trifecta of Troubles for residents of Haida Gwaii NCR
November 12 -- Province releases details of annual grants in lieu of taxes program for Northwest NCR
November 10 -- Funding announcement today for Coast Mountain College to be used towards technology and trades programs NCR
November 5 -- Province announces opening of Weather Response Shelters for Winter, including Downtown Prince Rupert option at Crane's Crossing NCR
November 4 -- BC Government's plans to overhaul Autism funding finding pushback from parents, BC Liberal Opposition NCR
October 29 -- Connected Coast Project set to enter construction phase with arrival of cable laying vessel NCR
October 29 -- Federal Vaccine card now available through BC Vaccination portals. NCR
October 29 -- Province hopes to streamline and speed up housing approvals with moves towards amended legislation. NCR
October 28 -- North Coast MLA tasked as part of liaison for Lytton Recovery program NCR
October 28 -- Facing surgery on Friday, Premier John Horgan names Mike Farnworth as Deputy Premier to oversee government in Legislature NCR
October 27 -- Will the Third Shot be the charm? NCR
October 27 -- Prince Rupert Arts and Sports Groups to gain financial funding through gaming grants NCR
October 26 -- Wildfire response theme for presentation from MLA Rice on Monday. NCR
October 25 -- Province of British Columbia provides 'roadmap' but leaves decision on vaccine mandates in hands of School Boards NCR
October 23 -- MLA's Week: October 18-21 NCR
October 21 -- Looking for the window to John Horgan's Political soul? He may have an app for that ... NCR
October 21 -- Privacy Commissioner has more than a few concerns over BC NDP government's FOI plans NCR
October 20 -- Get ready to Shake it Out with the Great British Columbia Shake Out NCR
October 20 -- Premier, NDP take victory lap on upcoming occasion of one year anniversary of election as majority government NCR
October 20 -- Stikine's Nathan Cullen speaks in defence of NDP government's Freedom of Information changes as part of extensive Tuesday debate NCR
October 19 -- Horgan Government takes the 'Free' out of Freedom of Information Access NCR
October 14 -- Coast Mountain College in Terrace to host Advanced Education Minister Anne Kang today NCR
October 14 -- More funding for health and substance abuse issues, but few hints if any destined for the North Coast NCR
October 13 -- Nathan E. Stewart oil spill still hurting Heiltsuk, five years on (audio)
October 7 -- Metlakatla Treaty Office to provide updates for community in October NCR
October 6 -- Time to get smart about Fire Prevention
October 5 -- Members of BC Public Service must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by November 22nd NCR
October 5 -- Province opens the nomination process for Premier's Awards for Excellence in Education NCR
October 4 -- Province adds to feature for Provincial parks in Terrace, Smithers. NCR
October 4 -- North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice points Prince Rupert Council towards creating conditions for diversity NCR
October 1 -- Masks for more students among measures announced by BC Government NCR
October 1 -- MLA's set to return to Legislature work on Monday NCR
October 1 -- Provincial officials to release enhanced health and safety guidelines for BC Schools this morning NCR
September
October 1 -- Provincial officials to release enhanced health and safety guidelines for BC Schools this morning NCR
September
September 28 -- The Message is. ... Get Vaccinated! Northern Health to host Virtual COVID Town Hall tonight at 6PM NCR
September 28 -- Government's fuzzy math on COVID puts Premier on the political hot seat ... once again NCR
September 17 -- Active transportation funding to connect Haida Gwaii communities NCR
September 13 -- Third dose vaccines for immune compromised; vaccine mandates for health workers among topics for renewed COVID update for Monday NCR
September 10 -- Haida Totem Raising brings spirit of reconciliation to Daajing Giids/Queen Charlotte NCR
September 10 -- MLA Rice announces new playground planned for Ecole Roosevelt Park School, reviews list of capital projects for schools of SD52 NCR
September 10 -- On World suicide prevention day, Province of BC provides valuable links to provincial programs NCR
September 10 -- Port Edward still waiting for indications someone has a clean up and removal plan for derelict vessels NCR
September 8 -- BC Government puts cap on rent increases for 2022 to 1.5%. NCR
September 7 -- Provincial Government, Public Health Officer launch Vaccination confirmation card program NCR
September 7 -- Duelling messages as Day One of the 2021-22 School Year gets underway NCR
September 3 -- Provincial Cabinet Ministers have plans for Town Halls for UBCM delegates at 2021 virtual convention NCR
September 3 -- British Columbia Government seeks your feedback on Budget planning for 2022 NCR
September 3 -- BC Conservation Officers and Tahltan Nation to work together this fall on Wildlife Stewardship NCR
August
August 31 -- International Overdose Awareness Day calls attention to growing concerns including those of the Northwest NCR
August 30 -- More recommendations released on goals of affordable electricity NCR
August 30 -- BC Ferries summer of mechanical woe continues, with weekend issues for Northern Sea Wolf NCR
August 27 -- Province of British Columbia introduces new fund in support of Community Fairs and Festivals NCR
August 26 -- BC Bus North makes for travelling art gallery for Indigenous artwork NCR
August 25 -- New COVID measures for post secondary colleges, universities as classes set to resume NCR
August 24 -- BC's Mask Mandate is back for indoor settings NCR
August 24 -- BC's Mask Mandate is back for indoor settings NCR
August 24 -- BC Government outlines Back to School measures towards a safe, health return to class in September NCR
August 23 -- Vaccination program process and potential for vaccine mandates among themes for session with Premier, Health Minister and Dr. Henry today NCR
August 19 -- Provincial Government seeks counsel of British Columbians on future for civil trial Jury process NCR
August 13 -- Council of the Haida Nation, Federal and Provincial governments reach agreement towards further reconciliation NCR
August 13 -- Next plan for highway improvement near Terrace ready for review NCR
August 12 -- Transition to Gitanyow Hereditary Governance to be restored as part of Accord with Federal, Provincial governments NCR
August 12 -- Emergency Housing spaces to be created for Haida Gwaii communities NCR
August 12 -- Provincial funding announced for Nass Valley school improvement NCR
August 10 -- EV motorists will soon be able to charge down the highway, as BC government expands charging station network NCR
August 9 -- City of Prince Rupert receives funding for Active Transportation planning NCR
August 9 -- Province outlines plans for introduction of Truth and Reconciliation Day in September NCR
July
August 9 -- Province outlines plans for introduction of Truth and Reconciliation Day in September NCR
July
July 28 -- Comment Period underway for proposed land use amendment for property of Mishaw Road in Industrial Park NCR
July 27 -- Report from Wilderness Committee charts frustrations of Northern BC with decision makers in the south NCR
July 26 -- As BC returns to more normal times, COVID counts inch up; though bulk of new cases now listed for those without vaccinations NCR
July 26 -- Prince Rupert Gymnastics Association gains funding from Province as part of Local Sport Relief program NCR
July 23 -- Museum of Northern British Columbia among more than 80 'anchor attractions' to share in provincial funding NCR
July 20 -- Province declares State of Emergency as Wildfires continue to consume British Columbia forests NCR
July 16 -- Province to improve ambulance response and offer support for emergency workers, but some rural communities have concerns NCR
July 16 -- Federal government to lift Cruise Ship Ban in November NCR
July15 -- Communities across Northwest BC share in transportation funding from Province of British Columbia NCR
July 15 -- Ongoing School District distractions, taking away from much required focus for students and year ahead NCR
July 12 -- Ellis Ross leadership campaign gains new support as weekend BC Liberal membership blitz ends NCR
July 9 -- Federal government puts 3.2 billion dollars into the pot for Early Child care in British Columbia NCR
July 2 -- Local politicians share thoughts on Prince Rupert's Canada Day NCR
July 2 -- Ecotrust Canada and partners, direct call for climate and equity reform towards BC Utilities Commission NCR
June
July 2 -- Ecotrust Canada and partners, direct call for climate and equity reform towards BC Utilities Commission NCR
June
June 30 -- Horgan continues to feel the Heat over insensitivity over heat wave deaths in British Columbia NCR
June 25 -- MLA's week: June 14-17, 2021 NCR
June 11 -- Consultation on Boundaries, UNDRIP make for questions from Skeena MLA Ellis Ross in Thursday session of Legislature NCR
June 11 -- BC Liberals point to poor leadership decisions, sideline controversies and media focus for electoral defeat in 2020 NCR
June 3 -- The challenges of rural presentation a focus for MLA Ellis Roos as Legislature debates potential electoral boundary changes NCR
June 1 -- British Columbia celebrates Wild Salmon Day NCR
June 1 -- MLA Rice ready to welcome back the Cruise industry ... when safe to do so NCR
June 1 -- Residential Schools Mass Graves of Kamloops the theme of Monday's Legislature proceedings NCR
May
June 1 -- MLA Rice ready to welcome back the Cruise industry ... when safe to do so NCR
June 1 -- Residential Schools Mass Graves of Kamloops the theme of Monday's Legislature proceedings NCR
May
May 31 -- Kamloops Residential school graves discovery will put focus to reckoning of past, recognition of victims and families NCR
May 25 -- BC's Restart to be dictated by Data not dates; benchmarks subject to change to meet evolving situations NCR
May 21 -- Friendship House among groups to receive Funding support from BC Government on Friday. NCR
May 21 -- BC Government's disinterest and fumbled handling of cruise industry issues could be costly for Northwest tourism NCR
May 20 -- Skeena MLA Ellis Ross joins BC Liberal chorus on NDP government's handling of Cruise industry threats NCR
May 19 -- Rough seas for BC's NDP Government as Liberal Opposition members go on attack over US Cruise ship plans. NCR
May 7 -- Information leak, puts Public Health Officials on defensive over past data reporting on COVID NCR
May 5 -- Emergency Alert System test rings out across BC NCR
May 5 -- Northern Health to launch Virtual Clinic, expanding health care options for remote communities in Northern BC. NCR
May 5 -- Northern Health to launch Virtual Clinic, expanding health care options for remote communities in Northern BC. NCR
May 1 -- Approach to Economic Recovery, Lack of Support for Kitimat/Terrace Health Care Workers on racism accusations among themes for Ellis Ross in Budget debate. NCR
April
April
April 30 -- Remembrances of the past frame MLA Rice's thoughts on the future for travel along Highway 16 corridor NCR
April 27 -- Legislature Elections Committee seeks feedback on annual allowances for political parties NCR
April 27 -- North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice speaks to BC Government response to COVID as part of Legislature discussion NCR
April 23 -- Northern Health workers receive praise from Health Minister Dix over challenges of recent times NCR
April 21 -- Port Edward and Province of BC exploring potential for new campground in the District NCR
April 20 -- Downtown remediation underway for Gitga'at building on Third NCR
April 16 -- More funding towards anti-racism efforts for North Coast NCR
April 12 -- With Tsunami Preparedness Week underway, selfie from high ground could win you an emergency pack NCR
April 1 -- No April fools prank this, range of new tax increases in place today in British Columbia NCR
March
March
March 30 -- $720 thousand destined for Prince Rupert Airport as part of roll out of provincial funding announcement today NCR
March 30 -- BC Government funding announcement brings an additional 700K to Waterfront project in Prince Rupert NCR
March 29 -- BC Bus North receives over 1.6 million dollars in funding for another year of operating costs NCR
March 29 -- BC's COVID-19 update for Monday to be move up to early afternoon, Premier to be in attendance NCR
March 26 -- BC's COVID-19 vaccination program crosses over the 520,000 mark, with 9,000 of those results coming from the Prince Rupert Vaccination clinic NCR
March 26 -- MLA Rice shares some 411 on Emergency response, as she recognizes 911 Emergency Service Dispatchers NCR
March 18 -- MLA Jennifer Rice updates Legislature on 'incredible undertaking' of the Prince Rupert vaccination program NCR
March 17 -- An anniversary date that few imagined would last this long NCR
March 12 -- Special Legislature committee studying the BC Police Act calls for public submissions NCR
March 8 -- In Legislature comments, North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice speaks to women in leadership in recognition of International Women's Day NCR
March 5 -- Renovication laws (video)
March 4 -- A ticking clock alerts the Canadian Taxpayers Federation to the impact of Federal/Provincial spending NCR
March 3 -- Housing 101 with North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice NCR
March 1 -- New Child Care spaces set for Lax Kw'alaams and Haida Gwaii NCR
March 1 -- BC government outlines the vaccine strategy, while Northern Health prepares to book appointments NCR
March 1 -- BC government outlines the vaccine strategy, while Northern Health prepares to book appointments NCR
March 1 -- Legislature return will provide Opposition with opportunity to hold NDP government accountable on COVID-19 response, Site C and other issues NCR
February
February
February 26 -- BC Liberals begin leadership race
February 25 -- Tourism Prince Rupert to receive provincial funding for signage program; North Pacific Cannery Historical site gains funds for preservation work NCR
February 24 -- Rural recovery grants (video)
February 24 -- BC Residents to the front of the line for camping reservations in 2021 NCR
February 24 -- Inter City Bus Funding (video)
February 24 -- Camping reservations (video)
February 23 -- Third intake of Work Experience Grant now open
February 23 -- Provincial Recovery Funding moves Prince Rupert waterfront project along NCR
February 18 -- BC Government announces funding to help rural communities
February 10 -- Vaccines are coming, Visitors not wanted for now ... a few of the themes for Premier Horgan's Wednesday Press conference NCR
February 10 -- Prince Rupert Marine Rescue nets $38,000 in grant funding NCR
February 10 -- $900,000 for Trinity Men's Recovery House
February 10 -- New Recovery beds can be life changing, says former addict (audio)
February 9 -- Prince Rupert Recovery home (video)
February 9 -- Prince Rupert getting new publicly funded recovery beds
February 4 -- British Columbia government adds on to measures at province's schools NCR
February 4 -- Adjacency and impact the keys to recent provincial funding program across Northwesters BC, as MLA Rice relays range of funding already directed to Prince Rupert NCR
February 4 -- BCTF outlines list of concerns teachers have as they navigate the COVID landscape in education NCR
February 3 -- British Columbia's State of Emergency extended to February 16th NCR
February 3 -- Province to offer funding for Northern BC munipalites and First Nations to address impact of large scale development NCR
February 3 -- How Prince Rupert-ites are trying to lift the spirits of people stuck in a care home outbreak (audio)
February 2 -- Expansion plans for Butze Terminal's Industrial Park waterfront area now up for review NCR
February 2 -- Nuxalk Nation 'disheartened' after vaccines taken from community by health official (audio)
February 1 -- Acropolis Manor update (video)
February 1 -- Forestry waste put to use (video)
February 1 -- Changes for the Clean BC Climate Council see Mayor Brain exit post NCR
February 1 -- Provincial funding destined for Haida Gwaii forestry operations NCR
January
January
January 29 -- Senior's Advocate Isobel MacKenzie on long-term care concerns (audio)
January 28 -- Long term care concerns raised in Prince Rupert (audio)
January 22 -- BC Mass vaccination plan announced (video)
January 22 -- BC Government outlines vaccine delivery progran, Premier Horgan counsels patience for anxious British Columbians NCR
January 22 -- Lakelse Lake Park, Nisga'a Memorial Lava Beds Park and Haida Gwaii's Naikoon Park among those to share in provincial funding announced today NCR
January 22 -- BC Government to put in close to 90K towards new gymnastics facility in Prince Rupert NCR
January 21 -- BC Government supports local sporting groups with COVID relief funding NCR
January 21 -- Don Silversides joins organizing committee for upcoming BC Liberal leadership process NCR
January 20 -- Prince Rupert sees sharp rise in number of Overdose calls over last five years; Terrace/Thornhill record largest increase in Northwest NCR
January 20 -- MLA Rice shares concerns over Acropolis Manor COVID outbreak, hails arrival of vaccines for residents NCR
January 15 -- Health care is primary focus in the North Coast riding for 2021
January 20 -- MLA Rice shares concerns over Acropolis Manor COVID outbreak, hails arrival of vaccines for residents NCR
January 15 -- Health care is primary focus in the North Coast riding for 2021
January 15 -- British Columbia's artists to gain support towards challenges of COVID NCR
January 15 -- Haida Gwaii / Central Coast two of eighteen areas of land acquisition for provincial park or protected area status NCR
January 14 -- Provincial Government to invest 25 million dollars towards improvements and expanded operations at the Port of Prince Rupert NCR
January 7 -- As property owners review their 2021 Assessments, Province outlines Home Owner Grant Financials NCR
January 6 -- BC extends State of Emergency as part of ongoing COVID-19 response NCR
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