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Rice named parliamentary secretary for emergency preparedness
July 18, 2017 | Shannon Lough | The Northern View Newly minted Premier John Horgan announced his cabinet appointments, and North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice was named parliamentary secretary for emergency preparedness. “I’m really honoured that John Horgan has entrusted …
Rice reacts to decision returning NDP to power
Friday June 30, 2017 | Joseph Jack | The Northern View While British Columbians listened to the radio, watched TV or scanned social media to learn the fate of the B.C. Legislature, North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice sat with colleagues …
MLA Rice Calls for Replacement of Deteriorating Prince Rupert Middle School
For Immediate Release March 2, 2017 VICTORIA— The Christy Clark government is letting down Prince Rupert children and youth by failing to take action to address deteriorating conditions at Prince Rupert Middle school, says the New Democrat MLA for North …
New Democrats call for regular water testing in B.C. schools
April 7, 2016 VICTORIA— New Democrat MLA Jennifer Rice introduced a bill today that would prevent more children being exposed to elevated lead levels in their drinking water. “Parents in this province should have peace of mind when they send their children off …
Local MLA calls for premier apology
February 26, 2016 | Andrew Hudson | Haida Gwaii Observer North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice is demanding an apology after B.C. Premier Christy Clark called local LNG opponents a “rag-tag group” and “forces of ‘no’.” “This was hardly a ‘rag-tag’ …
Parents fear impacts of lead on children in northern B.C. schools: NDP
February 18, 2016 | Dirk Meissner | Canadian Press VICTORIA – A failed classroom experiment four years ago in northwestern British Columbia has spawned widespread concern from parents who fear their children face risks of lead poisoning from drinking water …
Minister of Health dismisses lead concerns
For Immediate Release February 18, 2016 VICTORIA— For the second day in a row, Health Minister Terry Lake, dismissed community concerns about elevated lead levels found in four Prince Rupert schools, says North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice. “It’s almost like Minister …
Press Release: MLA Rice: Premier should apologize for “ragtag” name-calling, divisive politics
February 12, 2016 Prince Rupert – North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice has called on Premier Christy Clark to apologize for calling northern B.C. residents and First Nations concerned about LNG “a ragtag group” and “forces of no.” The Premier made …