After months of engagement and research, we are announcing details that will inform the development of legislation in preparation for federal legalization of non-medical cannabis in July 2018. Learn more: https://news.gov.bc.ca/16325
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Jennifer Rice on Haida Gwaii
Incredible turn out for coffee and conversation at the Ground in Masset this morning. Thank you for such a passionate discussion. The two big issues include possible school closures, evacuation route and emergency communication challenges when events such the recent …
We’ve Moved!
The North Coast Community Office has moved locations. We’ve moved from 818 3rd Ave West to #290- 309 2nd Ave West (BESIDE BMO) Prince Rupert, B.C. V8J 3T1 Tel: 250-624-7734 Email: jennifer.rice.mla@leg.bc.ca
Be Prepared For The Next Emergency
OPINION-EDITORIAL By Jennifer Rice Parliamentary Secretary for Emergency Preparedness January 30, 2018 VICTORIA – It would be cliché to call the events of last week a wake-up call, but that’s exactly what they were. On Jan. 23, 2018, …
Share Your Thoughts on Ending Poverty
British Columbia has had disturbing statistics on poverty and our economy hasn’t worked for everyone. As British Columbia is the only province without a poverty reduction strategy, I’m very pleased that my colleague Shane Simpson, Minister of Social Development …
The Great BC ShakeOut 2017
At 10:19 the Members of the Legislative Assembly, my office and hundreds of thousands of British Columbians participated in The Great BC ShakeOut! A huge thank you goes out to everyone who participated in the drill. Visit PreparedBC to learn …
MLA Rice welcomes $1.2 million in B.C. rural dividend grants for North Coast
PRINCE RUPERT – Local MLA Jennifer Rice is welcoming $1,178,500 from the province to communities and organizations in the North Coast as part of the New Democrat government’s rural development mandate. “For too many years, young people and families …
Communities on the North Coast benefit from Rural Dividend
Provided to assist rural communities to reinvigorate and diversify their local economies, the BC Rural Dividend supported eight projects within our North Coast riding. Rural development activities support government’s commitment to building a strong, sustainable, and innovative economy that creates …
Grizzly Bear Trophy Hunting Ban Consultations Have Begun
British Columbians are being given the opportunity to provide input on new proposed grizzly bear regulations. On Aug. 14, 2017, the B.C. government announced that effective Nov. 30, 2017 it will end trophy hunting of grizzly bears and stop …
The Great British Columbia Shake Out!
On October 19 at 10:19 a.m., millions of people worldwide will practice how to “Drop, Cover and Hold On” during Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills. British Columbians can join by registering for the 2017 Great British Columbia ShakeOut. Participating is a great way for your …