Tag Archives: Provincial Politics
'Suboxone saved my life': Northern B.C. woman shares journey to recovery
PRINCE GEORGE - A Northern BC First Nations woman recovering from drug addiction is sharing her story this week at the Northern Addictions forum in Prince George hoping to inspire others.Tanis West fr...
Mar 22, 2023
Third enhanced BC Family Benefit arrives
VICTORIA - The B.C. government has announced that approximately 75% of families with children will see more money in their bank accounts from the third enhanced BC Family Benefit payment.The provincia...
Mar 21, 2023
Morris not running in next election, set to retire from politics
PRINCE GEORGE - The riding of Prince George-Mackenzie will have a new MLA whenever the next provincial election falls.MLA Mike Morris said after a lengthy period of public service he will be stepping ...
Mar 16, 2023
Local MLA weighs in on pay equity
PRINCE GEORGE - The proof is in the pudding. That is the assessment by local MLA Shirley Bond with respect to the recent bill introduced in the Legislature around pay equity. "Well, you know, I think ...
Mar 10, 2023
Opening of sobering centre in Prince George staggers behind schedule
PRINCE GEORGE - A new sobering centre is still months away from opening in downtown Prince George with the expected opening nearly a year behind schedule.The new facility was announced in June 2022 by...
Mar 03, 2023
Northern BC awaiting confirmation on how new Provincial Mental Health funding will be spent
PRINCE GEORGE- The NDP Government's announcement of almost 6 and a half billion dollars in new funding for improvements to healthcare across the board includes 1 billion specifically for investments i...
Mar 02, 2023
Province backtracks on moving social assistance office after backlash
PRINCE GEORGE - The office for the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction (SDPR) will not be moving where the province initially wanted to put it downtown Prince George.The decision come...
Feb 08, 2023
PACT team part of ideas offered by Public Safety Minister in Prince George visit
PRINCE GEORGE - BC's Minister of Public Safety visited BC's Northern Capital this week as part of his first series of Community Safety Roundtables."it's an issue in many parts of the province, just as...
Feb 03, 2023
Engagement on cannabis consumption spaces in B.C. produces mixed opinions
VICTORIA - British Columbia has released results of public engagement on the possible approval of cannabis consumption spaces, such as at special events or businesses where marijuana is available for ...
Jan 26, 2023
Calls mount for improvements to Highway 16
PRINCE GEORGE - Winter roads can be harsh, but the Mayor of McBride and the MLA for the region believe the drive between Prince George and the Robson Valley could be made a lot better.Whether it's sig...
Dec 28, 2022