Transportation along Highway 16 came up during Budget Estimates yesterday. Thank you to my colleague Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Claire Trevena for recognizing the hard work of ensuring people along the Highway of Tears have safe and reliable transportation
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Safer, more efficient schools for students in Prince Rupert, Hagensborg and Haida Gwaii
Historic agreement signed in the Bella Coola Valley
Natural disasters don’t care about jurisdictional boundaries. This memorandum of understanding will help bring communities together to keep everyone safe and be better prepared for future disasters. Follow the link to learn more: https://www.coastmountainnews.com/…/historic-mou-signed-be…/
Paying tribute to Wild William Wesley
The All Native Basketball Tournament wrapped up last week and what a time to celebrate former ANBT competitor, current CFNR Network broadcaster and newest addition to the ANBT Hall of Fame, Wild William Wesley!
BC Caregivers to get first pay increase in a decade
MLA Rice welcomes restored ferry service on three North Coast routes
PRINCE RUPERT – New Democrat MLA, Jennifer Rice is welcoming increased ferry service on three North Coast routes, reversing service cuts made by the previous BC Liberal government. The three routes set to benefit are service between Prince Rupert and Port …
Government Restores Coastal Ferry Service
MORE FANTASTIC NEWS for the NORTH COAST ! Today, your B.C. NDP government has announced that we are increasing the number of B.C. Ferry sailings, restoring them to their 2014 service levels that were cut under the B.C. Liberals. For …
Highway 16 Upgrades Near Completion
Last year, your government committed to improving safety along Highway 16 in Prince Rupert and now we’re delivering. The work started a couple of weeks ago and when complete, will bring improved safety along Second Ave W and McBride. …
Budget 2019
A few highlights of Budget 2019. – Starting today, students in British Columbia will no longer be charged interest on their BC student loan. This will apply to former students still paying back their loan. – Caregivers like foster parents …
Government invests $100 million in the northwest
Fantastic news for Prince Rupert & the Northcoast ! With Premier John Horgan today your B.C. BC NDP government announced a $100 million dollar grant for Northwest communities including 8 million for Prince Rupert. This funding can go towards our …