Congratulations to Nancy and Gunther Golinia! Nancy and Gunther Golinia have operated the Prince Rupert Wildlife Rehabilitation Shelter for over 30 years. Running the shelter from their home, they have rescued, rehabilitated and released thousands of birds and animals which …
Strong Communities
The B.C. Liberal government is putting families last. They have refused to address our province’s shameful record of child poverty, which has remained the worst in the country for a decade. They have neglected critical services like education and health care, and have created a province where fewer young people have the opportunity to succeed. New Democrats are working to create a more fair and inclusive society, because we believe that no one should be left behind and denied the opportunity to succeed.
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New infrastructure funding flowing to North Coast communities.
A modern economy requires modern infrastructure. These grants will give communities in the northwest the ability to upgrade, replace or build long needed roads, water pipes or meet other community needs. Learn more here: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2019MAH0057-000500
Real Opportunities for Indigenous Communities
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 …
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. …
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
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 …
Government Restores Coastal Ferry Service
MORE FANTASTIC NEWS for the NORTH COAST ! Today, your B.C. NDP government has announced that we are increasing the number of B.C. Ferry sailings, restoring them to their 2014 service levels that were cut under the B.C. Liberals. For …
End of Session Update
Take a moment to get caught up with my end of session update! End of Session Update These homes will be delivered in 12 projects around the province. They are the first step in the government’s new Building BC: …