Category Archives: rural bc
Public Inquiry Demanded in Deaths
Racism cited as a reason the murders and disappearances have not received more attention B.C. needs a public inquiry and a multi-agency police task force to examine the many cases of girls and women who have met violence on B.C. … Continue reading
Filed under First Nations, Reported Elsewhere, rural bc, social issues
MLA Concerned about Ferry Shift to Tsawwassen
For Immediate Release VICTORIA—North Coast MLA Gary Coons is concerned that the ‘proposed’ BC Ferries new service from Tsawwassen to Prince Rupert will have a huge impact on jobs and the economy in Prince Rupert and the entire region.
Filed under economy, ferries, rural bc, transportation
BC Children’s Minister Sacks Disabled Kids Program Advisors
B.C. Children’s Minister Mary Polak faced a new round of criticism yesterday for sacking the senior advisers to two programs that help disabled children.
Filed under child care, Community, education, Reported Elsewhere, rural bc, social issues
BC Liberals Cut to Infant Development Program Hurts Children and Families Living in the North – Coons
VICTORIA – The BC Liberals’ decision to cut the Infant Development Program will hurt families who have children with disabilities, especially those living in First Nations communities and in remote areas said New Democrat Gary Coons today.
Filed under child care, economy, education, press release, rural bc
Mayor Welcomes Transmission Line, but MLA Questions Provincial Commitment
North Coast reaction to the announcement of $130 million in committed federal funds for the Northwest Transmission Line has been mostly positive, with Prince Rupert mayor Jack Mussallem saying that the transmission line and the jobs it could bring will … Continue reading
Filed under energy, Reported Elsewhere, rural bc
Lighthouse Decision Protested
MP Nathan Cullen and MLA Gary Coons are both demanding that the federal government reverse its plan to destaff lighthouses on the west coast, including the one at Langara Island. Replacing the human lightkeepers with automated machines is dangerous and … Continue reading
Filed under Community, Reported Elsewhere, rural bc, transportation
BC Liberals’ Budget Deception Means Uncertainty for Many Local Community Groups
For Immediate Release September 7, 2009 VANCOUVER— In an effort to cover up their pre-election budget deception, the B.C. Liberals have created chaos and confusion for thousands of community groups across the province that depend on gaming grants, New Democrat … Continue reading
Filed under economy, press release, rural bc
Campbell Government Continues to Ignore Needs of Low-Income Residents of BC
For Immediate Release VICTORIA – The B.C. Liberal government should be ashamed now that British Columbia has the lowest minimum wage in the country, New Democrats said today. As of September 1, B.C. now has the distinction of having the … Continue reading
Filed under economy, press release, rural bc, social issues
Northwest MLAs and MP Travel Proposed Oil Supertanker Route
United federal-provincial voice opposing Enbridge pipeline project HAZELTON — An historic first meeting between all currently elected provincial and federal representatives in northwest BC took place in Hartley Bay on the traditional territories of the Gitga’at First Nation July 20 … Continue reading
Filed under environment, First Nations, press release, rural bc, transportation
Campbell Government Cuts to Student Aid Will Hurt Northerners, says Coons
Bursaries for students pursuing health careers among programs getting axed PRINCE RUPERT— The fact that the Campbell government has slashed the budget for student aid by $12 million will hurt northern students says North Coast MLA Gary Coons. “It costs … Continue reading
Filed under economy, education, press release, rural bc