The Heiltsuk investigation, based on information from first responders, Coast Guard and Unified Command reveals a lack of spill response materials; ineffective booms and delays in deploying them; a lack of safety instructions and gear for Heiltsuk first responders exposed …
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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 …
Guest View: MLA Jennifer Rice calls out Christy Clark on divisive game of name-calling
Northern View | January 25, 2017 at 7:00 AM From Jennifer Rice, North Coast MLA: As the North Coast MLA, it is my privilege to work for the people of Prince Rupert, Port Edward, Haida Gwaii, the Central Coast and communities …
North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice awarded expanded role | January 27, 2017
Posted in: Jobs and Economy, John Horgan, Strong Communities PRINCE RUPERT– New Democrat Leader John Horgan announced changes to the spokesperson role of North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice today, highlighting her important role in a team that’s working for all British …
Letter to the Editor: Child poverty in Rupert
December 21, 2016 | Jennifer Rice, MLA North Coast | Northern View Re: Prince Rupert second-worst in B.C. for child poverty, December 14, 2016 Editor: I was saddened, but not surprised, to read this article. With skyrocketing BC Hydro rates …
Auditor raps B.C. for stopping progress reports on missing women programs
December 8, 2016 | Dirk Miessner | Vancouver Sun VICTORIA – British Columbia’s auditor general rapped the province Thursday for dropping its public progress reports on a commission of inquiry that reviewed the disappearances of 67 women — some of …
MLA Rice attends official opening of long-awaited hospital
November 28, 2016 PRINCE RUPERT — After attending the grand opening of the new Haida Gwaii Hospital and Health Centre – Xaayda Gwaay Ngaaysdll Naay, North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice is congratulating the village of Queen Charlotte and the people of Haida Gwaii for working so …
VIDEO: MLA Rice Attends Hospital Grand Opening
November 28, 2016 MLA Jennifer Rice attends the grand opening of the Haida Gwaii Hospital and Health Centre – Xaayda Gwaay Ngaaysdll Naay.
VIDEO: MLA Rice: the Economic Importance of Keeping Bears Alive in the Great Bear Rainforest
Economic Importance of Keeping Bears Alive in Great Bear Rainforest November 24, 2016 | Prince Rupert| Jennifer Rice, MLA North Coast Today we announced that a BC NDP government will ban the grizzly bear trophy hunt in British Columbia. As …
INTERVIEW: MLA Rice on the fuel spill near Bella Bella
October 28, 2016 | CFAX Radio Victoria |Adam Stirling TRANSCRIPT: Adam Stirling: Earlier this week we touched base with the leader of the BC Green party. Andrew Weaver was talking about the incident regarding the fuel spill in the area …