November 19, 2015 VICTORIA — Three years after the Missing Women’s Inquiry not only has the Christy Clark government refused to implement recommendations, but they have also stopped reporting on their lack of progress, say New Democrats. “The B.C. government’s approach …
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Statement on Canfisco ending salmon canning at Oceanside Plant
November 12, 2015 | Jennifer Rice PRINCE RUPERT— North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice issued the following statement in response to the announcement that Canfisco is ending salmon canning operations at their Prince Rupert plant: “Today is a sad day for …
Press Release: Records contradict B.C. Liberal spin on the Highway of Tears
For Immediate Release VICTORIA— It took a whistleblower and a damning report from the Information and Privacy Commissioner, but the B.C. Liberals have finally released some notes requested almost a year ago regarding meetings held along the Highway of Tears. “For …
Statement from North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice on Banks Island gold mine
North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice released the following statement on the ongoing situation at the Banks Island gold mine. “I have been closely following this issue since my colleague Norm Macdonald was first contacted by a mine worker on July …
Press Release: Local MLA Jennifer Rice hosts Forestry Spokespeople on Haida Gwaii
For immediate release Local MLA Jennifer Rice hosts Forestry Spokespeople on Haida Gwaii July 31, 2015 – Queen Charlotte — Local North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice recently hosted NDP MLA Forest Spokespeople, Harry Bains, Bill Routley and Doug Routley on …
Press Release: Former staffer’s allegations expose Liberal secrecy about Highway of Tears
For Immediate Release May 28, 2015 Former staffer’s allegations expose Liberal secrecy about Highway of Tears VICTORIA – A former executive assistant to the Minister of Transportation is alleging he was ordered to destroy more than a dozen emails requested …
Press Release: Baby Boomer HCV Testing Advocated by BC Legislators in a Big Way!
For immediate release Victoria, BC, May 25, 2015. From across the aisle and across the province, 16 British Columbia MLAs and 5 staff volunteered to “roll up their sleeves” to get tested for hepatitis C in hopes they can help …
Press Release: HEU laundry workers deliver petition to the legislature, urging government to save jobs
For immediate release May 14, 2015 VICTORIA – The voices of 12,423 British Columbians were heard at the provincial legislature this morning with the tabling of a petition calling on government to halt the Interior Health Authority’s plan to privatize …
Press Release: North Coast-Haida Gwaii marine tourism projects will boost local economy
For immediate release March 31, 2015 Favourable winds are blowing for marine tourism along B.C.’s North Coast this year as two projects get underway that will help diversify the local economy. A major boat launch upgrade in Queen Charlotte and …
Press Release: MLA Jennifer Rice confirms continuation of volunteer funeral services on Haida Gwaii
For immediate release PRINCE RUPERT, B.C. – March 26, 2015 – Today in question period the Justice Minister backtracked on remarks she made earlier regarding the volunteer funeral services that George Westwood had been providing to Haida Gwaii. MLA Jennifer …