Phuong Nguyen has been taking pictures for over 15 years. If you’re from the Prince Rupert area, you’ve seen him at multiple events, cameras in tow. He says he shares his images simply because he likes to make people happy. …
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Gaming Grants Benefit Community Organizations
Indigenous Veterans Day
The first Indigenous Veterans day was celebrated 25 years ago in Winnipeg on November 8th. Indigenous Peoples in Canada fought on the front line of every major battle Canada has been involved in and did so with valour and distinction. …
Attending the Opening of Metlakatla Seniors Housing
Fantastic experience attending the blessing ceremony for the Cedar Village Seniors Housing project, a partnership between BC Housing and the Metlakatla Development Corp. It’s a breathtaking building with spacious units, comfy common rooms and beautiful Tsimshian artwork throughout. Thank you …
Transitioning Remote Communities to Renewable Energy
Part of CleanBC’s Remote Community Energy Strategy, the Renewable Energy for Remote Communities (RERC) program has earmarked up to $16.5 million for projects that will help remote communities shift to renewable energy, moving away from polluting diesel generators to cleaner …
Get Your Flu Shot!
Last week, the BC Pharmacy Association reminded me to get my annual flu shot. With more than 1,300 community pharmacies across British Columbia, in communities both large and small, pharmacists are the most accessible health-care providers for British Columbians wanting …
MLA Jennifer Rice Welcomes Funding for Student Extra Curricular Activities
Defending the Implementation of UNDRIP in British Columbia
Indigenous rights are human rights. I’ll say it again: Indigenous rights are human rights. Today I spoke in favour of Bill 41, the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People’s Act. For over a 150 years Canadian and British Columbian …
Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week
Japanese buyer expands wood pellet contract with B.C.’s Pinnacle
Great news for Prince Rupert’s pellet terminal! Follow link to learn more.