Monthly Archives: November 2009
Wild Ferry Ride Probed on Safety Issues
B.C. Ferries is launching an internal investigation into safety concerns on board the Northern Adventure after the 6,000-tonne vessel was forced to abort a sailing this week due to bad weather in Hecate Strait.
Filed under ferries, Reported Elsewhere, transportation
BC Ferries Ignores Government, Reappoints Director to Two Boards
Less than three weeks after the release of a finance ministry report that said the same people should not serve on the boards of both the B.C. Ferry Authority and B.C. Ferry Services Inc., at least one director has been … Continue reading
Filed under ferries, Reported Elsewhere, transportation
Ferry Wrong Vessel for Bad Weather, Critic Argues
NDP ferries critic Gary Coons is questioning whether the Northern Adventure — the ferry sometimes dubbed the “Vomit Comet” – is equipped for the harsh waters and weather of B.C.’s stormy North Coast.
Filed under ferries, Reported Elsewhere, transportation
Bond Kept on Hot Seat Over Pay at B.C. Ferries
Transportation Minister Shirley Bond still won’t commit to improved transparency at B.C. Ferries despite a report criticizing the company’s executive pay packages and lack of accountability. Under questioning in the legislature yesterday, Bond would only say that government will consider … Continue reading
Filed under economy, ferries, Reported Elsewhere
MLA Concerned about Ferry Shift to Tsawwassen
For Immediate Release VICTORIA—North Coast MLA Gary Coons is concerned that the ‘proposed’ BC Ferries new service from Tsawwassen to Prince Rupert will have a huge impact on jobs and the economy in Prince Rupert and the entire region.
Filed under economy, ferries, rural bc, transportation
Report Finds BC Liberals’ Privatization of Ferries Led to Higher Costs, No Accountability
For Immediate Release VICTORIA – An independent report released Friday has found that since the Liberals privatized B.C. Ferries, the corporation has lost accountability, costs have increased, and executive pay has skyrocketed to unprecedented levels, the New Democrats said today. … Continue reading
Filed under economy, ferries, press release
Bill 21 Latest Betrayal of Health System & an Attack on Our Ambulance Paramedics – Coons
For Immediate Release VICTORIA— The B.C. Liberals’ decision to ram through legislation forcing an imposed contract on ambulance paramedics is an admission of their failure to manage the health care system, New Democrat leader Carole James said today. “The B.C. … Continue reading
Filed under health care, press release
BC Liberal Environment Minister Shrugs Off Collapse of Grizzly Bear Population in the Great Bear Rainforest
For Immediate Release Nov. 4, 2009 VICTORIA— Today in question period the B.C. Liberal Environment Minister shrugged the fact that the grizzly bear population of the Great Bear Rainforest is plummeting when he was questioned by New Democrat MLA Gary … Continue reading
Filed under environment, press release
Bingo Affiliation Grants for Community Groups May Be On The Chopping Block – Coons
For Immediate Release VICTORIA – Community groups have every right to be worried that the B.C. Liberals will use a potential shake-up of community gaming grants as an excuse to slash funding for charities even further, the New Democrats said … Continue reading
Filed under Community, press release, social issues