Monthly Archives: February 2010
Ferry Fares Hiked While BC Liberals Stall on Review
VICTORIA – The B.C. Liberals are undermining the coastal ferries system by hiking fares before acting on the independent review of B.C. Ferries, say the New Democrats. “While British Columbians continue to wait for the B.C. Liberals to live up … Continue reading
Filed under economy, ferries, press release
Ferry Rate Jumps Hurting Region
There is more bad news for the Island economy in the latest ruling on B.C. Ferries fare increases. Fares on the main routes will rise by up to 2.7 per per cent on April 1. The other routes, including the … Continue reading
Filed under ferries, Reported Elsewhere
Province Slammed for Ferries Inaction
With fare rates on B.C. Ferries expected to rise on April 1, NDP ferries critic Gary Coons says the Liberal government is taking too long to react to recommendations on how to improve the service’s transparency and accountability.
Filed under ferries, Reported Elsewhere
BC Ferries to Raise Cap on Fares
Ferry passengers will pay more to ride on April 1 — a fare increase expected to generate $21 million for the mothership B.C. Ferries corporation. Ferry commissioner Martin Crilly approved an increase in price caps for both major and minor … Continue reading
Filed under economy, ferries, Reported Elsewhere
Communities Brace for Ferry Fare Hikes While B.C. Liberals Fail to Act on Review
VICTORIA – The B.C. Liberals are failing to act on an independent review of B.C. Ferries even as ferry fares are set to climb higher on April 1, say the New Democrats. “Cities, towns and First Nations communities up and … Continue reading
Filed under ferries, transportation
Further Fare Hikes Approved for BC Ferries
Ferry fares will likely rise again April 1 after ferry commissioner Martin Crilly today approved price cap increases on all 25 of British Columbia Ferry Services Inc.’s regulated routes. The commissioner approved a 2.68 percent increase on the three major … Continue reading
Filed under economy, ferries, Reported Elsewhere
B.C. Liberals Reject Public Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Women
VICTORIA – The B.C. Liberals are marking the memorial for missing and murdered aboriginal women by refusing to convene a public inquiry into these disappearances and deaths, say the New Democrats. “Despite forty years of aboriginal women going missing or … Continue reading
Filed under First Nations, press release, social issues
Coons Response to Throne Speech – Hansard
G. Coons: It’s an honour to rise in response to the Speech from the Throne. I want to begin by acknowledging that tomorrow will be one of the biggest events in B.C. history, the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games and Paralympic … Continue reading
Filed under Hansard
More Consultation Needed on Ferry Route Change: Minister
British Columbia Transportation Minister Shirley Bond said British Columbia Ferry Services Inc. needs to consult more with the public before she’ll approve a controversial plan to run ferries from Tsawwassen to Prince Rupert. “There’s been no final decisions made about … Continue reading
Filed under ferries, Reported Elsewhere, rural bc
Throne Speech Fails to Provide Post-Olympic Economic Vision for B.C.
VICTORIA—The B.C. Liberals have failed to provide an economic vision for British Columbia beyond the 2010 Olympic Games, says New Democrat Leader Carole James. “Today B.C. is facing significant challenges, including heavy job losses, persistent child poverty rates and an … Continue reading
Filed under economy, press release, social issues