For Immediate Release April 27, 2016 Prince Rupert – NDP MLA for North Coast, Jennifer Rice, welcomes today’s announcement of the launch of the community paramedicine program for 73 rural communities across the province. Along with paramedics and BC Emergency …
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Jennifer Rice to hear about maternity care in Bella Bella
For Immediate Release April 19, 2016 VICTORIA— New Democrat MLA for the North Coast and Northern Health Spokesperson Jennifer Rice will visit Bella Bella to hear from parents, advocates and service providers regarding access to maternity care. “One of …
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 …
Press Release: New Democrat rural health care spokesperson to hear about maternity care in the Cariboo
March 29, 2016 CLEARWATER— Jennifer Rice, New Democrat spokesperson for northern and rural health, will visit Clearwater, Ashcroft and Quesnel to hear from parents, advocates and service providers about access to maternity care. “One of the biggest issues I hear …
Press Release: Local MLA organizes water tests following government neglect
March 9, 2016 VICTORIA— After the Christy Clark government refused to take the issue of lead in the drinking water of North Coast communities seriously, B.C. New Democrat MLA for the North Coast, Jennifer Rice, initiated water testing in three …
Minister of Health dismisses lead concerns
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 Lake doesn’t care about the …
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: Statement on lead in drinking water in Prince Rupert schools
For Immediate Release Feb. 16, 2016 Statement on lead in drinking water in Prince Rupert schools VICTORIA— Jennifer Rice, MLA for North Coast, issued the following statement concerning elevated levels of lead in drinking water in Prince Rupert schools. “I …
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 …
Statement: BC Supreme Court ruling about proper consultation
Jennifer Rice, MLA for North Coast made the following statement regarding the BC Supreme Court ruling about proper consultation: “Yesterday’s announcement is a big win for First Nations and communities in the north and central coast and Haida Gwaii. The …