Monthly Archives: September 2008
Coastal Municipalities Ignored by Campbell Government
The Campbell government ignored the impacts of skyrocketing ferry fares at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention last week, and this weekend coastal communities learned they are facing reduced ferry services. “The Campbell government is so out of touch with … Continue reading
Filed under ferries
Coalbed Methane Resolution a Victory for Northwest Residents says Coons
The endorsement of Prince Rupert’s resolution calling for an end to coalbed methane exploration in the sacred headwaters at the annual Union of British Columbian Municipalities conference is a victory for the northwest, says North Coast MLA Gary Coons. “Coalbed … Continue reading
Filed under environment, press release
Apprenticeships Less Affordable under Campbell Liberals
The most recent report from Statistics Canada shows that apprenticeship students in B.C. have been struggling under the Campbell Liberal government says North Coast MLA Gary Coons. The report, which shows that 43 per cent of apprentices in B.C. hit … Continue reading
Filed under education, press release
Implement Fish Farm Recommendations Immediately — Coons
Evidence that sea lice from fish farms is not only driving Broughton Archipelago salmon runs towards extinction, but also impacting herring stocks should be setting off alarm bells says North Coast MLA Gary Coons. “We must take immediate action to … Continue reading
Filed under environment, First Nations, press release, rural bc
Government should Govern, says Coons
I believe, as I think most people out there do, that it is the job of the government to govern. Governing is done from our provincial Legislature in Victoria. By abandoning the fall session Premier Campbell and his Liberal MLAs … Continue reading
Filed under op-ed
Premier Campbell Playing Politics with Earthquake Safety
Premier Campbell’s decision to help two schools in his own constituency jump the queue for seismic upgrades as well as giving them access to substantial extra funds to turn them into neighbourhood hubs was arrogant and unfair said North Coast … Continue reading
Filed under education, press release, rural bc
Coons Calls for Protection of North Coast’s Marine Heritage
Ancient glass reefs, myriads of species of fish, birds, and mammals and underwater rainforests are among the treasures at risk of destruction on the North Coast says MLA Gary Coons. His comments came after a report, BC’s Bountiful Sea: Heritage … Continue reading
Filed under environment, press release
Campbell Gov’t Breaks Promise of an Independent Ferry Commission
New Democrats ask Ombudsman to look into ferry management New Democrats asked the Ombudsman today to look into whether the Campbell government’s promise of an independent ferry commission was broken with the appointment of two brothers to the B.C. Ferries … Continue reading
Filed under ferries, press release, transportation
Education Must Be a Priority
September is here again, and I have been working closely with our Education Critic, Norm Macdonald, to examine the issue of education in our rural communities. Like me, Norm has experience as a teacher, which gives him the background … Continue reading
Arrogant Premier Ignores Concerns, Cancels Fall Session — Coons
Premier Campbell’s cancellation of the fall session shows his government is arrogant and out of touch with the concerns of ordinary British Columbians says North Coast MLA Gary Coons. Since the Spring session ended on May 29, it will be … Continue reading
Filed under economy, education, ferries, press release, rural bc, seniors, social issues, transportation