Munro/Thompson

12/20/2024

Happy Holidays!

As the year comes to a close, we want to thank all our clients and partners for their trust, support, and collaboration. It’s been an honour to work alongside you this past year— your dedication inspires us, and we’re proud to be part of the impact you create.

2025 is shaping up to be full of new opportunities, and we’re excited to build on this year’s momentum together.

Wishing you a joyful season filled with rest, gratitude, and time with those who matter most.

—The Munro/Thompson Team

02/28/2024

After over a decade of tireless efforts by the mayors, councillors, chairs, staff, advisors, and wider teams, the Northwest B.C. Resource Benefits Alliance announced a new $250 million agreement with the BC Government.

Not only will this funding support planning and construction of infrastructure such as roads, water, sewer and other community facilities but it will ensure these communities remain strong and liveable moving forward.

From Prince Rupert’s Mayor Herb Pond: “This funding is a gamechanger for all our communities. It allows us to fix, replace and build basic infrastructure that all our communities rely on. Now we can invest in our communities without the heavy financial burden being placed on our residents.”

Congratulations to everyone involved over the years; we cannot wait to see the changes coming to the Northwest!

https://www.nwresourcebenefits.ca/five-year-250-million-agreement-for-northwest-communities

On February 22, 2024 the Northwest BC Resource Benefits Alliance (RBA) was given $250 million over five years. This funding will support planning and construction of infrastructure such as roads, water, sewer and other community facilities needed to create liveable communities.

The members of the RBA Steering Committee, Mayor Herb Pond (North Coast Regional District), Mayor Sean Bujtas (Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine) and Gladys Atrill (Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako) travelled to Victoria to hear the announcement. Although the statement was confidential until the official release of the budget, there was optimism due to the work done to date and the positive relationship that was been built with the Province.

“Securing a commitment to the Northwest BC Resource Benefits Alliance has been the primary priority of my term as Mayor of Terrace. I am so proud to have been part of the team who signed this game-changing deal. It will go a long way toward making our communities in the northwest more liveable. Thank you to Premier David Eby and the Provincial Government for recognizing us in the Northwest,” Mayor Bujtas acknowledged.

Mayor Pond stated, “This funding is a gamechanger for all our communities. It allows us to fix, replace and build basic infrastructure that all our communities rely on. Now we can invest in our communities without the heavy financial burden being placed on our residents.”

Mayor Atrill expressed gratitude “To all the RBA members who have been working on this initiative for the past 10 years. Your good work has not gone unnoticed.”

Read more on our website: https://www.nwresourcebenefits.ca/five-year-250-million-agreement-for-northwest-communities/

12/21/2023

With the holiday season upon us, we find ourselves reflecting on the past year and those who have helped shape our business in a most significant way. We want to share our sincerest thanks - your support and collaboration mean the world to us.

Here’s to a festive season filled with warmth and joy.

Happy Holidays!
The Munro/Thompson Team

12/01/2023

"This will be something that will enable so many more of our citizens, so many more visitors, and so much more economic activity to occur, that we will see real positive change in a way that our citizens help control, because they can be a part of it.” (Sayaač̓atḥ - John Jack, Chief Councillor, Huu-ay-aht First Nations)

Since provincial funding was announced in September 2020, Munro/Thompson has been working with Huu-ay-aht First Nations to document the Bamfield Main Road Reconciliation Project.

This transformative resurfacing of an historically unsafe industrial road would not have been possible without the tireless work of Huu-ay-aht leadership, staff and its many community and industry partners across many decades.

On October 10, 2023, we were honoured to join Huu-ay-aht and the wider community in celebrating the completion of this project.

Today, we are thrilled to share with you the latest community update video documenting the road upgrades - the third in a series of videos we have made about this project over the last three years.

ƛ̓eko ƛ̓eko (Thank you) to everyone in Anacla, Bamfield and beyond who has been involved in documenting this story, and participating in these videos.

https://youtu.be/ObGBdGeF7x0?si=RVX1mHYSUpQR_v5y

11/16/2023

We're hiring!

We bring together a diverse team of strategic thinkers and creative problem solvers to support First Nations, local governments and not-for-profit societies throughout BC. The projects we take on lead to tangible, real-world results that improve the lives of individuals and communities.

We are looking for folks with skills in public relations, strategic & corporate comms, government relations, digital media and production to join the team.

Sound like you or someone you know?

Please share and reach out!

https://www.munrothompson.com/careers/

06/19/2023

Northwest BC event highlight!

This weekend, June 23-25, is the 5th annual Tears to Hope Relay in Northwest BC.

The Tears of Hope Society provides support to the families of missing and murdered loved ones. Relays are taking place in Prince Rupert, Gitlax̱t'aamiks, Kitamaat Village, Smithers and Terrace.

Learn more about the routes and register here: https://www.tearstohopesociety.com

Not local to NWBC but want to participate? Donations to the society can be made directly on the website.

03/10/2023

We are very proud to share this short documentary, created collaboratively with The Narwhal's editors Emma Gilchrist and Carol Linnitt and photojournalist, Amber Bracken.

In Emma's own words: "It's ultimately about the public's right to know. It's about the public's right to know what happens behind police lines, what happens on the land, what happens in cases of Indigenous conflicts."

Watch the film here:

Join our fight for press freedom: https://thenarwhal.ca/support-press-freedom On Nov. 19, 2021 photojournalist Amber Bracken was arrested by the RCMP while r...

02/10/2023

We would like you to meet Hailey Kavanagh!

Hailey is M/T's new Administrative Assistant. In addition to being the first face you see upon entering our office, Hailey supports the M/T team with communications and media production. Before her time with M/T, Hailey worked in animal care and training as well as in dog psychology. With this experience, Hailey brings skills in time management, organization, problem solving, patience, flexibility, resourcefulness, and a high desire to learn.

To learn more about the M/T team, click here: https://www.munrothompson.com/team/

02/04/2023

Meet Jessie Levene, our new Communications Specialist and Content Producer!

She has over 12 years experience in journalism and media, and brings her extensive skills in audio and visual documentary-making to the M/T team.

Originally from England, Jessie has a BA in English Literature from Sussex University and an MA in Radio Journalism from Goldsmiths College, University of London.

Learn more about Jessie and the rest of the M/T team: https://www.munrothompson.com/team/!

01/20/2023

This week, our team had the pleasure of accompanying Blueberry River First Nations to announce an historic agreement with the Province of BC.

This agreement will ensure Blueberry River’s traditional lands will be protected starting immediately and into the future. Protection and restoration will now be at the forefront of all planning to ensure Blueberry River’s members can continue to live their way of life starting now and for all future generations.

This agreement does not mean a stop to resource activities, it means government and industry must think and act differently when it comes to resource development. It will lead to cooperation, innovation and a new way of doing things that addresses cumulative impacts and respects treaty rights.

Congratulations to all of Blueberry River, the current and former leaders and the elders and members who remained resilient and strong to see this through when no one believed real change could happen.

Read more about this week's announcement: https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/blueberry-river-first-nation-restoration-development-agreement-bc

12/23/2022

Happy Holidays & Happy New Year!

On behalf of the entire Munro/Thompson team, it has been a pleasure to work with you over the past year. We look forward to working together in 2023.

Wishing you and your family a safe and joyous holiday season!

08/16/2022

Join us in welcoming our new Senior Account Manager to the team, Moriah Andreas!

Moriah brings extensive experience in all things project management and a background in international relations. She approaches all she does with intention, adaptability, and passion, and we’re happy to have her aboard!

To learn more about Moriah (and the rest of the team), visit our website: https://buff.ly/38XhUMw