The other day, I spoke to the private member’s motion: Be it resolved that this House support real opportunity for Indigenous communities in British Columbia Our government has recognized that providing opportunities for Indigenous people must go beyond merely supporting …
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Province provides record funding for search and rescue groups.
Our government is listening to GSAR organizations and we’re working towards dedicated funding. This will ensure that volunteers have more time to train and prepare for emergencies, instead of having to organize fundraisers. Learn more here https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2019PSSG0029-000474
Province launches first poverty reduction strategy.
Almost half a million people live in poverty in British Columbia – they’re our neighbours, friends and family. We know that needs to change, so that’s why, today we launched #TogetherBC – our roadmap to reduce poverty in our province. …
New supportive housing opens in Prince Rupert.
What a pleasure to open the Crow’s Nest Lodge this afternoon – 36 units of supportive housing with 24/7 wrap around services for those at risk of homelessness in #PrinceRupert. Click on the link to learn more. https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2019MAH0037-000331
Claire Trevena thanks Jennifer Rice for her work bringing transit to the Highway of Tears
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
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 …