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 the last …
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back to Tamara DavidsonStatement 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 …
New Democrat MLA Jennifer Rice celebrates deal with B.C. midwives
PRINCE RUPERT – New Democrat MLA (North Coast) and spokesperson for rural and northern health Jennifer Rice issued the following statement on the recent deal made with B.C. midwives: “This deal is good news for B.C. midwives and a host …
B.C. Liberals continue to fail communities along the Highway of Tears
PRINCE RUPERT— The B.C. Liberals are failing First Nations women and northern communities by giving up on recommendations made by the Missing Women’s Commission says Jennifer Rice, the New Democrat MLA for North Coast. “It’s been two years since the …
North Coast MLA secures promise that ferries minister will scrap discriminatory cabin pricing on northern routes
PRINCE RUPERT – After questioning in the legislature by North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice, Transportation Minister Todd Stone has committed to removing pricing that discriminates against passengers in wheelchairs travelling on northern ferry routes. “Earlier this week, I asked Minister …
B.C. Liberals are failing to protect B.C.’s most vulnerable children
VICTORIA— A report released today shows the B.C. Liberals are failing to manage B.C.’s child and youth protection system. “The B.C. Liberals say what they think people want to hear, then do whatever they want. Their actions when it comes …
MLA Jennifer Rice welcomes New Democrat spokesperson for LNG to Prince Rupert
PRINCE RUPERT – North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice hosted colleague MLA Bruce Ralston, the New Democrat Official Opposition spokesperson for natural gas development, in Prince Rupert this Monday and Tuesday. “Prince Rupert and the North Coast are integral to the …
Fort St. John losing doctors as B.C. Liberals fail to invest in rural health care
VICTORIA – While Premier Christy Clark prepares for a photo-op in Dawson Creek this afternoon, New Democrats are reminding her that growing a healthy economy must include providing vital public services like health care. “The premier clearly doesn’t understand that …
VIDEO: New Democrats press justice minister for Highway of Tears Shuttle
New Democrats pressed Justice Minister Suzanne Anton in Question Period, calling on her and the B.C. Liberal government to bring in a shuttle bus along the Highway of Tears.
VIDEO: New Democrat MLAs tour Highway of Tears – Day 2
New Democrat MLAs Maurine Karagianis, Carole James and Jennifer Rice are travelling the Highway of Tears this week to bring attention to the need for a shuttle bus along the route. Preview of Day 2 Shot early Wednesday, this video …