From the Legislature 2023: Stikine 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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(From our political blog  D'Arcy McGee)

2023

December 

December 7 -- Province of British Columbia puts 60 million dollars towards sustainability for Great Bear Sea NCR

December 1 -- As Fall session comes to an end, NDP government take victory lap on string of housing initiatives announced  NCR

November 

November 28 -- Support for water licensing process theme for Legislature discussion Monday NCR 

November 28 -- MLA Rice calls attention to 16 Days of Activism against Gender based violence NCR

November 21 -- Climate change policies  ramping up as a key BC election theme for 2024  NCR

November 17 -- Metlakatla Chief Councillor Harold Leighton Awarded Order of British Columbia in provincial ceremony Thursday 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 31 -- Ellis Ross speaks in Legislature towards EB's and push to Zero emissions in BC NCR

October 30 -- SD52 among Northwest School Districts to benefit from new teacher incentive hiring program from BC Government  NCR

October 26 -- Skeena MLA speaks in support of BC United amendments to BC government's Short Term rental legislation  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  NCROctober 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 6 -- BC Ferries adds to the executive ranks as they look for service improvement NCR

October 6 -- Skeena MLA raises issue of Emergency Room closures in Question Period  NCR

October 5 -- Provincial government makes course correction on Open Drug use in public spaces NCR

October 5 -- Municipal/Regional governments to keep pressure on BC Government on NWBCRBAthemes through fall; Alliance leadership eyes Spring Provincial Budget for breakthrough moment NCR

October 5 -- Jennifer Rice updates Legislature on Cancer Travel programs in British Columbia NCR

October 4 -- Historic Manitoba vote hailed across Canada, BC and in Prince Rupert NCR

October 4 -- Legislature return brings testy exchange for Premier and Conservative leader 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 -- Raising of Survivor's flag in Victoria, opens week long lead in to Truth and Reconciliation Day Saturday NCR

September 25 -- Cancer care travel expansion plans announced by MLA Rice NCR

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 14 -- British Columbia Conservatives gain seat in Legislature by way of Banman defection from BC United Party  NCR

August

August 15 -- Northwest Health Care staffing issues in Smithers make for concerning news story for CTV BC NCR

August 14 -- Coast Mountain College in Terrace advises that campus housing allotments now full, with wait list available for those looking for accommodations NCR

June

June 28 -- BC Government introduces new online booking program for medical appointments with pharmacists  NCR

June 13 -- Federal, Provincial funding directs 3 million dollars to CityWest Fibre to the home ventures in Northwest NCR

June 13-- MLA Rice hails newest Harm Reduction initiative in Prince Rupert NCR

June 6 -- City of Prince Rupert, rest of Northwest BC stay off BC Housing Minister Khalon's naught list for now NCR

June 2 -- Coastal Marine Strategy focus for June 12 Open House in Prince Rupert NCR

June 1 -- 25 million dollar add on towards funding for Coast Clean up in 2023 NCR

June 1 -- For 21 minor ailments and a few other needs, the Pharmacist is no IN! NCR

May

May 30 -- New round of funding announced for BC Bus North and Northwest Community Shuttle programs NCR

May 26 -- British Columbia's Annual Budget Consultation period open until June 16 NCR

May 25 -- Province provides for funding for Emergency Response use for a number of northwest communities NCR

May 5 -- Mayor Pond notes of hopes of progress towards RBA discussions NCR

April

April 27 -- Community Safety, Repeat Offenders among themes of Legislature debate this week for MLA Ellis Ross  NCR

April 25 -- EAO Open Houses set for May in Terrace, Prince Rupert for KSI Lisims LNG Project NCR

April 21 -- City of Prince Rupert seeks volunteers for Directors position with Airport Authority Board  NCR

April 21 --  BC Government HIGH-lights the benefits of local, legal cannabis on 4/20  NCR

April 20 -- Cryptocurrency notes by Skeena MLA Ellis Ross spark some debate on  his social media stream NCR

April 19 -- Terrace's Coachman Apartments topic of housing discussion in Legislature Tuesday NCR

April 18 -- Skeena MLA Ellis Ross continues calls for answers on BC Housing spending NCR

April 18 -- MLA Rice highlights importance of BC Ferries to Northern residents; BC United MLA focuses on government's increasing hand on the service  NCR

April 12 -- BC Liberals to become BC United with livestream launch later tonight  NCR

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 4 -- Province looks to speed up building of homes, with single home lots to see change to increase allowed housing NCR

April 3 -- MLA Rice outlines funding expectations for Library grants  NCR

April 3 -- Two week court hearing underway as Gitxaala Nation tests BC's Declaration on Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act NCR

April 1 -- MLA's Week: March 27-30, 2023 NCR

March

March 31 -- Provincial Funding for Emergency Services Support announced  NCR

March 28 -- Funding for British Columbia Libraries gains shoutouts from area MLA's NCR

March 27 -- BC Legislature returns to business today ... time will tell in Prince Rupert's 65 Million in funding becomes a theme for discussion in the Chamber NCR

March 24 -- Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad to see leadership of the BC Conservative Party NCR

March 17 -- Photos and Statements the focus following Province's 65 million dollar infrastructure funding announcement for Prince Rupert NCR

March 17 -- City of Prince Rupert to receive 65 million dollars towards aging water distribution system NCR

March 17 -- One budget complete, BC Government seeks your opinion towards planning for the 2024 document NCR

March 16 -- Housing Summit program coming together for April gathering of municipal/provincial officials in Vancouver NCR

March 16 -- SD52 receives $1.2 Million in funding for Ventilation and Air Conditioning work on Prince Rupert Schools  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 9 -- Telkwa receives over $1 million in one-time funding grant 

March 9 -- NDP spending spree under scrutiny

March 9 -- Nechako Lakes MLA says poll backs an end to COVID-19 vaccine mandate

March 8 -- Northwestern local governments press case for provincial taxation sharing

March 8 -- MLA leery of increased government spending 
March 7 -- Province of British Columbia and First Nations partners seek feedback on new watershed  initiative NCR

March 7 -- Legislature hosted Fallen Firefighters Memorial March on Monday NCR

March 6 -- BC government investing $100M to protect freshwater in partnership with First Nations 

March 3 -- Province of BC announces that Infrastructure funding is on the way for Prince Rupert, Port Edward NCR

March 2 -- Budget 2023 benefits northern communities; Stikine MLA Nathan Cullen

March 2 -- In Budget Response Skeena's Ellis Ross notes of uninspiring nature of Finance Minister's blue print, reviews a range of themes where work is needed NCR

March 1 -- Commentary on the High Boil in the Legislature on reports of possible sabotage of Coastal GasLink pipeline  NCR

February

February 28 -- Premier David Eby's First Budget presents $4.2 Billion deficit, invests heavily  in Health Care, and cost of living supports 
February 28 -- BC Budget 2023: From Surplus to Deficit in just under 34 minutes NCR

February 28 -- North Coast Fishery items themes for MLA Rice Legislature presentation and focus for UFAWU petition to House of Commons  NCR

February 28 -- Midwives the theme for Monday morning Presentation in Legislature for MLA Jennifer Rice NCR

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 24 -- Second week of NDP Filibustering has the BC Liberals channelling frustrated blustering! NCR

February 23 -- As she announces plans to resign, MLA Melanie Mark holds nothing back in commentary of Legislature culture  NCR

February 23 -- Mayor Pond, other Northwest officials in Victoria for NWRBA sessions with province NCR

February 22 -- John Rustad finds a new hone with BC Conservative Party 

February 22 -- NDP Government's ambivalence on LNG development brings questions to Legislature Thursday  NCR
February 18 -- BC Indigenous coalition opposes Ottawa  decision to shut down 15 salmon farms

February 17 -- Will political smoke bring some political for for BC Liberals? Speculation on future for Skeena MLA Ellis Ross NCR

February 16 -- Elections BC unveils biggest spenders in 2022 municipal election

February 16  -- Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad joins Conservative Party of BC, becoming their only sitting member in Legislature
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 -- 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 NCRFebruary 15 -- Health care, crime and public safety themes dominant for Nathan Cullen's view of Speed from the Throne  NCR

February 15 -- Few valentines shared in Legislature as BC Liberal s take on NDP government on crime and community safety in the province  NCR

February 10 -- BC Government looks to distribute 1 billion dollars to provincial communities towards infrastructure needs NCR

February 10 -- John Horgan recounts years in Politics, hears praise from Legislature as departure of March nears  NCR

February 7 -- British Columbia to formally make National Day for Truth and Reconciliation a Statutory Holiday NCR

February 7 -- As Economy shows signs of Slowing, BC NDP to continue forward with spending plans NCR

January

January 30 -- 50 Earthquake sensors to be place in high risk seismic areas of British Columbia NCR

January 26 --  Nechako Lakes MLA calls for strong response following Houston mill closure announcement 
January 23 -- North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice to take on new Parliamentary Secretary duties in Health for 2023 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 12 -- Skeena MLA Ellis Ross, BC Liberals put profile on forest issues as sawmills suspend activities and major Prince George pulp mill closes  NCR

January 10 -- Province offers to prioritize resources towards Prince Rupert water line woes, if Federal government partner sup towards issue  NCR

January 9 -- Province seeks nominations for BC's Highest Honour, the Order of British Columbia NCRJanuary 7 -- BC adds doctor training spaces in bid to ease northern shortage  

January 6 -- BC re-activates Emergency Operation Centres to handle RSV season

January 6 -- BC includes single use plastics in recycling system

January 6 -- More for the recycling centre, less for the landfill with additional guidelines release today NCR

January 6 -- Supports for families of children and youth coming to Prince Rupert, other Northwest communities  NCR

January 5 -- Northwest BC communities call for help amid doctor shortage

January 5 -- First BC affordability Credit Payment attempts to help people deal with inflation 

January 5 -- PharmaCare expands coverage on four medications 

January 5 -- BC Homebuyers enter 2023 with new Protection Period legislation in place  NCR

January 4 -- Rural patients pat more for healthcare 

January 4 -- BC Government outlines scope of Home Owner Grant program for 2023  NCR

January 4 -- Two organizations receive fresh provincial funding to help respond to Human Rights complaints and Improve access to Justice 

January 3 -- Homeowner Grants to cover up to $1.045 for Northerners in 2023

January 3 -- Three Northern Communities benefit from newest $10-a-day Child Care Expansion

January 3 -- Discovery Day Care in Prince Rupert among facilities to gain from Provincial 10 dollar a day child care funding NCR

January 3 -- BC Parks Opens up the reservation line for 2023 today, introducing rolling four month window for bookings NCR

January

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