Monthly Archives: July 2009
Million-Dollar Compensation for CEO Proves Lack of Accountability at B.C. Ferries
VICTORIA – Media reports that B.C. Ferries CEO David Hahn received one million dollars in total compensation last year is more proof of why accountability needs to be returned to our ferry system, the Official Opposition said today.
Filed under ferries, press release, transportation
Northwest MLAs and MP Travel Proposed Oil Supertanker Route
United federal-provincial voice opposing Enbridge pipeline project HAZELTON — An historic first meeting between all currently elected provincial and federal representatives in northwest BC took place in Hartley Bay on the traditional territories of the Gitga’at First Nation July 20 … Continue reading
Filed under environment, First Nations, press release, rural bc, transportation
Campbell Government Cuts to Student Aid Will Hurt Northerners, says Coons
Bursaries for students pursuing health careers among programs getting axed PRINCE RUPERT— The fact that the Campbell government has slashed the budget for student aid by $12 million will hurt northern students says North Coast MLA Gary Coons. “It costs … Continue reading
Filed under economy, education, press release, rural bc
Northern Health Expecting Cutbacks
Prince Rupert Daily News The provincial health minister told CEOs this week that they will not have enough money to deliver planned services and that cuts, or spending priorities, will have to be made.
Filed under health care, rural bc
Northwest Child Protection Workers the Latest Victims of Gordon Campbell’s Pre-Election Budget Deception
North Coast MLA Gary Coons and Skeena MLA Robin Austin say that child-protection workers in the northwest are the latest victims of Gordon Campbell’s pre-election budget deception.
Filed under rural bc, social issues