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December
December 1 -- As Fall session comes to an end, NDP government take victory lap on string of housing initiatives announced NCR
November
November 29 -- Skeena MLA Ellis Ross calls on MLA's to stand behind projects such as Trigon's Ammonia plans as part of value added strategy NCR
November 28 -- Support for water licensing process theme for Legislature discussion Monday NCR
November 21 -- Climate change policies ramping up as a key BC election theme for 2024 NCR
November 15 -- BC Emergency Alert System Test set for 1:55 PM today NCR
November 10 -- New contract for Ambulance Service workers hailed by MLA Rice NCR
November 3 -- First Nation's Leaders' gathering closes today after two days of relationship building in Vancouver NCR
November 2 -- BC United pt Skeena MLA into the spotlight on Carbon Tax and Affordability push back NCR
November 2 -- More Provincial moves announced to encourage housing in BC NCR
November 1 -- Nathan Cullen notes of protections for Spotted Owl, as Green Leader Furstenau calls for expanded legislation NCR
November 1 -- Carbon Tax as a tax grab ... Skeena MLA Ellis Ross cals out BC NDP for carbon tax program in the province NCR
October
October 26 -- Skeena MLA speaks in support of BC United amendments to BC government's Short Term rental legislation NCR
October 30 -- SD52 among Northwest School Districts to benefit from new teacher incentive hiring program from BC Government NCR
October 26 -- Gitxaala Nation launches appeal on Courts refusal to address UNDRIP in mineral tenures NCR
October 26 -- MLA Rice shares thoughts on Saturday's Galloway Rapids Totem Pole raising with members of BC Legislature Wednesday NCR
October 23 -- Skeena MLA Ellis Ross honours late Kitselas Chief Councillor Mel Bevan with speech in Legislature
October 20 -- Northwest MLA's take to topic of Environmental Management Act in Legislature discussions NCR
October 18 -- Skeena MLA Ellis Ross raises Homelessness issues of Terrace, Smithers and Prince Rupert in Legislature NCR
October 17 -- Province to take action towards short term rentals to increase access to housing for many communities in BC NCR
October 6 -- Rice, Ross offer differing narratives to discussion on Emergency And Disaster Management Act NCR
October 6 -- Homeless count survey shows increase of those in Prince Rupert looking for a place to live NCR
October 5 -- Skeena MLA Ross shares excitement of Kitimat area on CT Scanner plans progress with Legislature NCR
October 4 -- Historic Manitoba vote hailed across Canada, BC and in Prince Rupert NCR
October 4 -- BC Ferries Fees and Performance measures of note for Province NCR
September
September 28 -- Masking to make a comeback at some Health care facilities this fall NCR
September 28 -- Health Minister Adrian Dix releases details towards plans for additional Cancer Travel funding in British Columbia NCR
September 28 -- Province of BC sets housing targets for ten communities, 10 more to be announced this fall NCR
September 27 -- Gitxaala Nation calls for quick action by British Columbia Government following Supreme Court ruling NCR
September 26 -- Province invests into First Nations well-being ahead of Truth and Reconciliation Day
September 26 -- Raising of Survivor's flag in Victoria, opens week long lead in to Truth and Reconciliation Day Saturday NCR
September 25 -- Survivors flag raised at BC Legislature in Honour of Residential school survivors and those who never came home
September 25 -- Survivors flag raised at BC Legislature in Honour of Residential school survivors and those who never came home
September 25 -- Cancer care travel expansion plans announced by MLA Rice NCR
September 22 -- Update on Terrace Detox Centre (video)
September 22 -- Premier announces pair of local funding boosts as part of UBCM Convention Key Note Address
September 21 -- No progress on Terrace Detox Centre (video)
September 21 -- New report examines struggles to fund infrastructure projects in the Northwest, despite hosting most major industry projects
September 21 -- Mayor Pond offers up RBA notes from session with Premie and other officials at UBCM 2023 NCR
September 19 -- BC Legislature Committee seeks input on Taxi and Ride Hailnigns services and other Transportation themes NCR
September 15 -- Local MLA reacts to Skeena Sawmill possible bankruptcy (video)
September 14 -- BC to reverse decriminalization of drug possession in certain public spaces frequented by youth
September 14 -- British Columbia Conservatives gain seat in Legislature by way of Banman defection from BC United Party NCR
September 14 -- North Coast Transition Society in Prince Rupert one of a number of Northern organizations to gain funding for recovery and support NCR
September 13 -- BC MLA's push for Indigenous-led detox centre in Terrace
September 13 -- BC United MLA Crosses aisle ; becomes Conservative party's second sitting MLA, making them an official Legislative Party
September 12 -- BC United releases plan to improve public safety, crack down on violence, and end illicit drug Decriminalization
September 12 -- Report over ministry of Children and Family Development's failures to inform children has First Nations Leaders concerned
September 6 -- Latest polling for Northwest BC indicates a change could be coming to Skeena-Bulkley Valley with the next Federal election NCR
September 5 -- Ellis Ross Bike Accident (video)
August 15 -- Northwest Health Care staffing issues in Smithers make for concerning news story for CTV BC NCR
August 14 -- Terrace Detox Centre (video)
August 14 -- Coast Mountain College in Terrace advises that campus housing allotments now full, with wait list available for those looking for accommodations NCR
July 31 -- New Haisla bridge opens
July 21 -- MLA Ellis Ross on Doctor Shortage Solution (video)
May
June
June 29 -- Lakelse Lake Provincial Park attraction gets upgrade NCR
June 6 -- City of Prince Rupert, rest of Northwest BC stay off BC Housing Minister Khalon's naught list for now NCR
May
May 30 -- New round of funding announced for BC Bus North and Northwest Community Shuttle programs NCR
May 25 -- Province provides for funding for Emergency Response use for a number of northwest communities NCR
May 24 -- Discussions on lack of Daycare (video)
May 19 -- Autism awareness (video)
May 2 -- MLA Ellis Ross on Mumford Lodge and Coachman apartments (video)
April
April 28 -- Provincial government offers hope to Terrace displaced (video)
April 13 -- Family doc shortage befuddles MLA
April 13 -- BC Liberal Party Officially changes name to BC United, introduces new branding and party direction
April 5 -- Skeena MLA Ross speaks towards rental relief as NDP's Housing Plans dominate Tuesday's Question Period NCR
April 4 -- No Change for North Coast Riding borders, but name change proposal from Electoral Boundaries Commission Final Report NCR
April 4 -- Two Day UBCM Housing Summit underway in Vancouver NCR
April 3 -- MLA Rice outlines funding expectations for Library grants NCR
March 14 -- Haisla energy plans gain momentum with awarding of environmental assessment certificate for Cedar LNG NCR
March 13 -- Province of BC removes COVID vaccine mandate for most public servants outside of Health, outlines plans for Spring Booster program NCR
March 11 -- MLA's Week: March 5-8, 2023 NCR
March 7 -- Province of British Columbia and First Nations partners seek feedback on new watershed initiative NCR
March 3 -- Province announces exactly how much of their new $1 Billion infrastructure fund each community will get
March 3 -- Province of BC announces that Infrastructure funding is on the way for Prince Rupert, Port Edward NCR
March 3 -- Province of BC announces that Infrastructure funding is on the way for Prince Rupert, Port Edward NCR
March 1 -- Commentary on the High Boil in the Legislature on reports of possible sabotage of Coastal GasLink pipeline NCR
January
January 30 -- 50 Earthquake sensors to be place in high risk seismic areas of British Columbia NCR
February
February 28 -- BC Budget 2023: From Surplus to Deficit in just under 34 minutes NCR
February 27 -- BC MLA speaks out publicly against anonymous threat to sabotage Coastal GasLink pipeline
February 25 -- MLA's week: February 21-23, 2023 NCR
February 24 -- Three strikes and you're out when it's Legislature speech making time NCR
February 23 -- As she announces plans to resign, MLA Melanie Mark holds nothing back in commentary of Legislature culture NCR
February 22 -- Melanie Mark, the First First Nations woman to serve as an MLA in BC, resigns months after leaving cabinet position
February 23 -- Mayor Pond, other Northwest officials in Victoria for NWRBA sessions with province NCR
February 22 -- NDP Government's ambivalence on LNG development brings questions to Legislature Thursday NCR
February 17 -- Skeena MLA asks province to buy rundown Terrace building
February 17 -- Will political smoke bring some political for for BC Liberals? Speculation on future for Skeena MLA Ellis Ross NCR
February 16 -- Longtime Nehcako Lakes MLA joins Conservative Party of BC
February 16 -- Skeena MLA Ellis Ross does double duty Thursday in Legislature questions for Government NCR
February 16 -- Port Edward Volunteer Fire/Rescue among those to see some extra funding from province NCR
February 16 -- BC Conservative Party gains increased attention as former BC Liberal John Rustad crosses floor to sit as party's only member NCR
February 16 -- Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad joins Conservative Party of BC. becoming the only sitting member
February 16 -- Prince Rupert among 74 communities to receive funding on Active Transportation efforts NCR
February 16 -- MLA Rice highlights new role for Rural Health in Legislature comments NCR
February 9 -- Ellis Ross response to Throne Speech addresses themes of Aboriginal Rights and Title, Resource Development and challenges for British Columbians NCR
January
January 30 -- 50 Earthquake sensors to be place in high risk seismic areas of British Columbia NCR
January 23 -- North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice to take on new Parliamentary Secretary duties in Health for 2023 NCR
January 20 -- Thursday's vehicle/train incident serves as reminder of past overpass plans currently deferred NCR
January 18 -- Number of Regional First Nations to share in Clean Energy Funding program NCR
January 18 -- Number of Regional First Nations to share in Clean Energy Funding program NCR
January 17 -- Energy the topic tonight as Skeena MLA Ellis Ross joins panel for livestream session NCR
January 9 -- Province seeks nominations for BC's Highest Honour, the Order of British Columbia NCR
January 6 -- BC includes single use plastics in recycling system
January 5 -- PharmaCare expands coverage on four medications
January 4 -- BC Government outlines scope of Home Owner Grant program for 2023 NCR
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