MASSET – New Democrat MLA Jennifer Rice says vulnerable people in Masset will have greater access to local services which will help tackle homelessness as the community recovers from the impacts of the pandemic. “The pandemic has placed a strain on …
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back to Tamara DavidsonFunding for Active Transportation will help people get around in the North Coast, says NDP MLA Jennifer Rice
PRINCE RUPERT – New Democrat MLA Jennifer Rice says new funding from the BC NDP government will help local governments create active transportation development plans and encourage more people to cycle, walk, skateboard, and use other forms of active transportation. …
NDP MLA Jennifer Rice says new support will help anchor attractions in the North Coast recover from impacts of COVID-19
PRINCE RUPERT – New Democrat Jennifer Rice says new support from the BC NDP government will help anchor attractions in the North Coast recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, attract visitors and provide local jobs. “The pandemic has shown …
NDP MLA Jennifer Rice says BladeRunners will prepare at-risk youth for work in the North Coast
PRINCE RUPERT – New Democrat MLA Jennifer Rice says at-risk youth in Prince Rupert will be able to gain skills in in-demand fields thanks to BladeRunners, an employment and skills training program that provides wrap-around supports for young people. “This new …
NDP MLA Jennifer Rice says multiculturalism grants will help fight racism in the North Coast
NORTH COAST – North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice says multiculturalism grant funding will help local organizations fight systemic racism throughout the North Coast. This year, priority was given to projects addressing anti-Indigenous, anti-Asian and anti-Black racism. “Everyone in our community …
NDP MLA Jennifer Rice says funding for North Coast bus operators and airports will support operators and jobs
NORTH COAST – NDP MLA Jennifer Rice says funding for North Coast bus operators and airports will help them stay open so people can travel for essential purposes and access the services they need. This support will ensure these companies …
Northwest communities getting infrastructure and jobs boost through B.C.’s Economic Recovery Plan, say local NDP MLAs
VICTORIA – New Democrat MLAs Nathan Cullen and Jennifer Rice say that communities in the northwest will be able to recover more quickly from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic with help from close to $13 million in new funding …
MLA Rice says Prince Rupert treatment and recovery beds to be more accessible
PRINCE RUPERT – New Democrat MLA Jennifer Rice says people in the north coast struggling with substance use challenges will soon have access to six publicly funded beds at Trinity Men’s Recovery House in Prince Rupert. “The difference that Trinity …
NDP MLAs Cullen and Rice welcome new Coast Mountain College course to boost career opportunities and economic recovery
VICTORIA – New Democrat MLAs Jennifer Rice and Nathan Cullen says people in the northwest will be able to re-skill or upskill to prepare for in-demand jobs, thanks to a new micro-credential program being offered through Coast Mountain College (CMC). The …
Nearly $90,000 in funding to bring a new gymnastics facility for Prince Rupert
PRICE RUPERT – New Democrat MLA Jennifer Rice says that $89,187 in funding from the province for the Prince Rupert Gymnastics Association will help support improved recreation opportunities in the community. “Here in the North Coast, indoor sports are a very important way for people to stay connected and …