July 14, 2015 | Shaun Thomas | The Northern View As the Legislature debates the Project Development Agreement associated with Pacific NorthWest LNG’s terminal on Lelu Island, North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice is making it clear the deal being proposed …
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J. Rice: This spring, preschoolers to elders from the North Coast area participated in a creative cultural community–building project called Paddle for Wellness. Hundreds of paddles were personalized as part of a cultural program led by the Prince Rupert Friendship …
Video: MLA Rice: LNG deal a bad deal for BC
J. Rice: I’m honoured to stand before the House today to stand up for my community, for the north coast and for British Columbians. We on this side of the House support the development of an LNG industry for …
The Northern View: New mental health nurse for Rupert
July 10, 2015 | Kevin Campbell | The Northern View Help is on the way for Prince Rupert residents suffering from mental health and substance abuse problems. Northern Health is adding a new psychiatric liaison nurse position to the Prince …
CBC: Emails relating to B.C.’s Highway of Tears allegedly deleted
May 28, 2015 | CBC Staff writer | CBC News A former staffer at the B.C. Ministry of Transportation alleges that more than a dozen emails were deleted in November 2014 following a freedom of information request relating to the Highway of Tears, a stretch of …
Press Release: Former staffer’s allegations expose Liberal secrecy about Highway of Tears
For Immediate Release May 28, 2015 Former staffer’s allegations expose Liberal secrecy about Highway of Tears VICTORIA – A former executive assistant to the Minister of Transportation is alleging he was ordered to destroy more than a dozen emails requested …
The Northern View: Parents, educators rally for childhood support
May 13, 2015 | Kevin Campbell | The Northern View A group of Prince Rupert early childhood educators and parents made the trek from the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre to Mariner’s Park Saturday morning as part of the Provincial Child …
Video: Health Transportation Issues
Recently, I have been advocating for the BC government to re-evaluate the BC Travel Assistance Program to ensure that money is being spent in a way that best suits residents who use the program. Click here to watch news coverage …
Press Release: North Coast-Haida Gwaii marine tourism projects will boost local economy
For immediate release March 31, 2015 Favourable winds are blowing for marine tourism along B.C.’s North Coast this year as two projects get underway that will help diversify the local economy. A major boat launch upgrade in Queen Charlotte and …
Press Release: MLA Jennifer Rice confirms continuation of volunteer funeral services on Haida Gwaii
For immediate release PRINCE RUPERT, B.C. – March 26, 2015 – Today in question period the Justice Minister backtracked on remarks she made earlier regarding the volunteer funeral services that George Westwood had been providing to Haida Gwaii. MLA Jennifer …