From the Legislature 2021: Skeena riding

Items of note from our elected officials at the Provincial Legislature and developments on the political scene in the northwest ridings.



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December

December 8 -- Northern Health to reverse and revise Public Health Orders related to Worship Services NCR

December 7 -- Local group looks for clarity and relief from Northern Health on COVID related measures related to worship services  NCR

December 6 -- Cullen taking RCMP to task over handling of Coastal GasLink pipeline protesters

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 1 -- NDP response to ongoing extreme weather of south is not sitting well with many communities  NCR

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 29 -- Skeena MLA Ellis Ross challenges views of Actor/Environmentalist  Leonard DiCaprio NCR

November 27 -- MLA's Week: November 22-26, 2021 NCR

November 24 -- Northwest MLA's offer two very different views on NDP government's Forestry plans NCR

November 23 -- BC Liberal Debate gives Ellis Ross opportunity to address percolating controversy over vaccine comments; while taking on numerous challenges from other candidates  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 17 -- Premier Horgan takes lead, as provincial response to emergency begins to take shape NCR

November 17 -- MLA Cullen shares Stikine experiences as he speaks to Access to Services Bill to bring end to any protests at Hospitals, Schools  NCR

November 17 -- Auditor General review of Northern BC Ground Transportation calls for long term plan 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 -- Final day before Legislature break keeps focus on Freedom of Information changes, with Skeena's Ellis ross among the weeks debaters NCR

November 5 -- Province announces opening of Weather Response Shelters for Winter, including Downtown Prince Rupert option at Crane's Crossing NCR

November 4 -- Prognosis is good for Premier Horgan as he faces renewed battle with cancer NCR

November 4 -- BC Government's plans to overhaul Autism funding finding pushback from parents, BC Liberal Opposition  NCR

November 1 -- Northwest highway to see new avalanche detection system in place  NCR

October 

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 28 -- MLA's Rice, Ross explore discussion themes on Indigenous education at Legislature NCR

October 27 -- Will the Third Shot be the charm?  NCR

October 27 -- NDP uses Majority to push Freedom if Information Bill through second reading 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 22 -- Ellis Ross provides glimpse of how he views Diversity and Reconciliation in Legislature speech Thursday NCR

October 22 -- BC Liberals refuse Aaron Gunn's call to join leadership campaign NCR

October 20 -- Get ready to Share 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 -- Economic reconciliation the focus for Skeena's Ellis Ross in Monday Legislature speech NCR

October 19 -- Horgan Government takes the 'Free' out of Freedom of Information Access  NCR

October 15 -- BC Liberal leadership candidate Ellis Ross encourages approval of candidacy for leadership hopeful Aaron Gunn  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 12 -- Lakelse Lake Provincial Park gets funding to improve trail accessibility 

October 6 -- Consultations under UNDRIP the focus for Skeena MLA Ellis Ross in first days of Fall Session NCR

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 features for Provincial parks in Terrace, Smithers. 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

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 27 -- BC Liberal leadership campaign prep for debate Tuesday. NCR

September 17 -- Active transportation funding to connect Haida Gwaii communities, Bike locker for Terrace NCR

September 13 -- Third dose vaccines for immune compromised; vaccine mandates for health workers among topics for renewed COVID update for Monday  NCR

September 13 -- Extension to survey period provides opportunity for highway 16 corridor travellers to share thoughts on Highway and needed improvements NCR

September 13 -- Vaccination card debuts across BC today, while protests on a range of COVID themes also planned  NCR

September 10 -- On World suicide prevention day, Province of BC provides valuable links to provincial programs 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

September 2 -- Northern Health introduces new COVID related measures for entire Health Authority coverage area  NCR

September 2 -- UBCM convention to feature health panel on recent Extreme heat event in British Columbia  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 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 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 16 -- As much of the BC Interior burns, Opposition Liberals ask where's the Premier? 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 -- 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

July 

July 28 -- Province expands powers for municipalities to ban single use plastics  NCR

July 28 -- Vax to the max as BC rolls out August Blitz to increase vaccination rate  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 23 -- Blade Runners program to help prepare at risk youth for work on the North Coast  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 19 -- When it comes to the temporary cruise measures for Alaskans; stay the course beyond this year marks the theme for Senator Lisa Murkowski  NCR

July 16 -- Province to improve ambulance response and offer support for emergency workers, but some rural communities have concerns  NCR

July15 -- Communities across Northwest BC share in transportation funding from Province of British Columbia  NCR

July 12 -- Ellis Ross leadership campaign gains new support as weekend BC Liberal membership blitz ends NCR

July 9 -- Prince Rupert groups among those to gain funding for literacy programs  NCR

July 9 -- Federal government puts 3.2 billion dollars into the pot for Early Child care in British Columbia NCR

July 7 -- Shovels hit the ground as construction of the new Mills Memorial Hospital in Terrace gets underway NCR

July 5 -- BC Government stumbled badly as Wildfire Season accelerated last week  NCR

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 11 -- American Senator seeks to make "Temporary' American transit, "Permanent" when it comes to cruise ships through BC Waters  NCR

June 10 -- Thaltan and BC Governments take steps towards shared prosperity  NCR

June 10 -- Ellis Ross speaks to Reconciliation and the way forward as part of Legislature session Wednesday NCR

June 9 -- Skeena MLA Ellis Ross takes on the Cancel Canada Day call   NCR

June 8 -- Ellis Ross shares some notes on Wild Salmon for the Legislature NCR

June 4 -- Stikine MLA Nathan Cullen stirs the embers of proportional representation as part of wide ranging presentation for Electoral Boundaries discussion  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 -- 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 27 -- BC Legislature Committee seeks public input on Personal Information Protection  NCR

May 25 -- BC's Restart to be dictated by Data not dates; benchmarks subject to change to meet evolving situations  NCR

May 21 -- BC Government's Alaskan disinterest and fumbled handling of cruise industry issues could be costly for Northwest Tourism  NCR

May 20 -- Skeena MLA 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 11 -- New Constituencies, mergers for existing ones potential solutions for proposed commission to explore on representation concerns for BC Legislature. NCR

May 10 -- Province highlights boost to jobs in Terrace area from Coast Mountain expansion work NCR

May 7 -- Information leak, puts Public Health Officials on defensive over past data reporting on COVID  

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 4 -- Tourism Prince Rupert to receive $100,000 towards Accessible Vendor Market. NCR

May 3 -- Ellis Ross launches website resource as part of his BC Liberal leadership quest  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 29 -- In Wednesday Question Period, Skeena MLA Ellis Ross seeks clarity on Health Region travel restrictions  NCR

April 28 -- Ellis Ross hails work of Friends of False Creek on their clean up initiative  NCR

April 27 -- Legislature Elections Committee seeks feedback on annual allowances for political parties NCR

April 27 -- Coastal program to develop marine use plans hailed for work on Reconciliation NCR

April 23 -- Skeena MLA Ellis Ross calls for a non-partisan approach to solving region's social issues crisis 

April 23 -- John Horgan's rules for hitting the road ... Version 2: Just Don't do it  NCR

April 23 -- Northern Health workers receive praise from Health Minister Dix over challenges of recent times NCR

April 23 -- A look at the past and hopes for the future; Ellis Ross on Earth Day in the Legislature NCR

April 22 -- Earth Day marked by discussion of immediate urgency and plans for the future  NCR

April 22 -- As part of Earth Day debate at Legislature, Skeena MLA Ellis Ross recounts Haisla efforts past and present  NCR

April 16 -- Liberal leadership candidate and Skeena MLA Ellis Ross takes aim at Throne speech NCR

April 7 -- Province closing in on full cell phone service for Highway 16 corridor  NCR

April 1 -- No April fools prank this, range of new tax increases in place today in British Columbia  NCR

March

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 18 -- Skeena MLA Ellis Ross raises themes of UNDRIP and consultation process as part of debate on Bill 11  NCR

March 17 -- An anniversary date that few imagined would last this long NCR

March 16 -- Skeena MLA on Trust, Accountability and Transparency of NDP government as pre budget discussion gets underway NCR

March 12 -- Special Legislature committee studying the BC Police Act calls for public submissions NCR

March 11 -- MLA Ross questions NDP government on consultations related to Firearms Bill NCR

March 5 -- Skeena's Ellis Ross on housing, Firearms Violence protection for first week of Legislature return 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 26 -- BC Liberals set February 5th 2022 as the date for their Leadership convention NCR

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 -- BC Residents to the front of the line for camping reservations in 2021 NCR

February 19 -- Ellis Ross running for BC Liberal leadership (video) 

February 19 -- First candidate comes forward in BC Liberal leadership race

February 19 -- Can Ellis Ross sell his political approach to BC Liberal party members?

February 19 -- Skeena MLA, former Haisla Nation Chief Ellis Ross declares candidacy for BC Liberals leadership

February 19 -- Skeena MLA Ellis Ross announces Liberal leadership run

February 19 -- MLA Ellis Ross announces plan to seek BC Liberal leadership

February 19 -- In BC Liberal leadership bid, Skeena MLA calls for private sector growth

February 19 -- Ellis Ross announces leadership bid (video)

February 18 -- Skeena MLA Ellis Ross running for BC Liberal leadership

February 18 -- Liberal MLA Ellis Ross first to announce plans to seek BC Liberal leadership

February 18 -- Skeena MLA Ellis Ross gets the jump in the start for BC Liberal leadership race, confirming plans to enter the upcoming political contest  NCR

February 18 -- Skeena MLA to run for BC Liberal Party Leadership

February 18 -- BC Liberals start the clock towards new leadership which must come by February 2022 NCR

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 1 -- Provincial funding destined for Haida Gwaii forestry operations  NCR

January

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 22 -- Skeena MLA Ellis Ross reportedly considering run for BC Liberal leadership  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 -- State of Local Emergency extended for residents of the Nass Valley, that as the supply of vaccine for Nisga'a Nation is delayed  NCR

January 20 -- Terrace/Thornhill record largest increase of Overdose calls in NW NCR

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 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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