Monthly Archives: April 2007
Ferry’s Return to Refit Raises Questions About Planning Coons Says
News that the Northern Adventure is heading back into refit is a major embarrassment for B.C. Ferries, and shows they didn’t properly plan for the transition period for the vessel, New Democrat MLA Gary Coons says. In a vague media … Continue reading
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Ferry’s Return to Refit Raises Questions about Planning Says Coons
News that the Northern Adventure is heading back into refit is a major embarrassment for B.C. Ferries, and shows they didn’t properly plan for the transition period for the vessel, New Democrat MLA Gary Coons says. In a vague media … Continue reading
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Minerals North a Success, but Infrastructure Needed to Attract Mining Investment to the Northwest
North Coast MLA Gary Coons stood in the Legislature today to talk about the Mineral’s North Conference that was held last week in Terrace. He expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the conference, noting that with over 480 participants, the … Continue reading
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It’s Time to Raise the Minimum Wage
The last six years have been eventful for British Columbia. Some things have changed, some things haven’t. One thing that has changed is the cost of living in this beautiful province. The last six years have seen increases in the … Continue reading
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TILMA May Trump Labour and Environmental Standards
I have become deeply concerned about TILMA ( the Trade, Investment, and Labour Mobility Agreement) signed last April by Premier Campbell, incredibly without prior knowledge or any debate by the legislature or the public, and which comes into effect in … Continue reading
Filed under economy, op-ed, social issues