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A billboard warns of the dangers of hitchhiking along the Highway of Tears. (Flickr)
The Highway of Tears is a 725-km. stretch of road that connects Prince George and Prince Rupert in central BC. Officially known as Highway 16, the name ‘Highway of Tears’ was coined by Florence Naziel during a vigil held in 1998 to commemorate the women, many of them Indigenous, who had gone missing along the route.
Naziel had observed the families of those missing crying over the disappearance of their loved ones, and their tears were strongly connected to Hwy 16.
For more than 50 years, the route through rural BC has been the site of numerous abductions and murders.
From: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Thanks to federal and provincial investments, Highway 16 from Prince Rupert to Prince George will soon have cellular coverage along the entire route, fulfilling a critical recommendation to make the highway safer.
Thanks to federal and provincial investments, Highway 16 from Prince Rupert to Prince George will soon have cellular coverage along the entire route, fulfilling a critical recommendation to make the highway safer.
“We must continue to do everything in our power to prevent violence against Indigenous women and girls to ensure they are safe to travel anywhere in our province, but especially between communities along Highway 16,” said Barb Ward-Burkitt, executive director, Prince George Native Friendship Centre. “I commend the Province, the federal government and Rogers for expanding cell service along the isolated and essential corridor between Smithers and Prince Rupert-it serves as an important step in recon
Prince George provides new housing opportunities for homeless population
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The local homeless population will soon see more housing and shelters in Prince George after the province purchased the National Hotel at 1201 1st Ave.
There is the intention to renovate the building to provide 27 homes with wraparound supports, it is expected to be ready in early 2022.
“Everyone deserves a place to call home, we are working hard to make sure people experiencing homelessness in Prince George have a safe and secure place to stay,” said David Eby, Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Housing.
We are so grateful for the funding available through the Government of Canada to be able to help the communities of Northern B.C., UWNBC executive director Trista Spencer said in a press release. We know there are urgent and long-term issues that are only increasing due to the pandemic, and we hope the allocation of this funding assists in even a small way to lift up our fellow agencies and the vulnerable they serve. The United Way received funding requests for more than $674,000 from agencies across the north, showing the level of need through the region, a statement released by the United Way said.