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
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PG Native Friendship Centre says more needs to be done to assist homeless population
SHARE ON: A photo of downtown Prince George early in the morning. (Photo supplied by MyPGNow.com staff)
Prince George’s first true stretch of winter is expected to provide some challenges to our homeless population as well as those accessing food banks.
PG Native Friendship Centre Executive Director, Barb Ward-Burkitt told
MyPGNow.com while our homeless population is scrambling to seek shelter, finding a place to stay is only half the battle.
“It’s not just about providing a bed and a meal. We want to work with individuals to get them to the point where they can perhaps get into independent housing, get connected to housing and health supports.”