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 in …
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back to Jennifer RicePrince Rupert children being let down by Christy Clark government
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 Coast Jennifer Rice. “While Christy Clark …
John Horgan’s team ready to build a better B.C.
VANCOUVER – New Democrat Leader John Horgan announced changes to his shadow cabinet ahead of the coming legislative session, highlighting a strong team that will be working for all British Columbians, not just the handful of wealthy donors who had been paying her second …
Christy Clark ferry fix won’t come until after the election
VICTORIA— Christy Clark admitted that when she made cuts to the North Coast ferry in 2014 it decimated the Discovery Route, and heavily impacted First Nations economies and tourism. Even worse, the chaos she created won’t be fixed for at …
New Democrat northern and rural health spokesperson to hear about maternity care in Dawson Creek
DAWSON CREEK— Jennifer Rice, New Democrat spokesperson for northern and rural health, will visit Dawson Creek on March 3 to hear from parents, advocates and service providers about access to maternity care. “One of the biggest issues I hear about when …
New Democrats call for regular water testing in B.C. schools
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 …
New Democrat rural health care spokesperson to hear about maternity care in the Cariboo
CLEARWATER— Jennifer Rice, New Democrat spokesperson for northern Rand 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 about when talking …
Local MLA organizes water tests following government neglect
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 social housing units …
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 …
Women’s Caucus 2015 report
A year ends, and a new year begins Throughout 2015, the B.C. New Democrat Women’s Caucus was very active in raising issues of particular importance to women, as well as many other issues that concern all British Columbians. In this …