Category Archives: economy
Illegal for BC Ferries to add fuel surcharges, says NDP’s Coons
By Andrew MacLeod November 25, 2011 12:52 pm View article www.thetyee.ca British Columbia Ferry Services Inc. appears to be breaking the law with the fuel surcharges it announced this morning, says NDP ferry critic Gary Coons. “I’m under the impression … Continue reading
Filed under Community, economy, ferries, Reported Elsewhere, Transportation
MLA Gary Coons Meets ASTTBC’s John Leech
September 21, 2011 MLA Gary Coons met with ASTTBC’s (Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of British Columbia) John Leech in Prince Rupert in summer. Two talk technology careers and role of ASTTBC members in northern BC. MLA for North Coast, … Continue reading
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MLA Encourages Public Participation in 2012 BC Budget tour..WHAT ARE YOUR PRIORITIES FOR PROGRAMS …HOW DO YOU WANT YOUR MONEY SPENT?
For Immediate Release September 21, 2011 North Coast, MLA Gary Coons is encouraging individuals and organizations to participate in the public hearing process for the 2012 provincial budget. A finance committee began their tour earlier this week and will be … Continue reading
Coons says ferry fares too high, top employees overpaid
New Democrat says BC Ferries not meeting needs of communities it serves July 13, 2011 CFTK-TV Terrace News To view article online click here. Ferry ridership along BC Ferries’ northern routes is down compared to last year. Ridership for the … Continue reading
Filed under Community, economy, ferries, Reported Elsewhere, rural bc, Uncategorized
Why I’m voting YES to scrap the HST
Last year something amazing happened. For the first time in our province’s history, an Initiative Petition was successful as more than 700,000 British Columbians showed their determination to stop the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST). On the North and Coast, many … Continue reading
Gary highlights Port of Prince Rupert in the Legislature
Visit here to watch Gary speak in the Legislature about the Port of Prince Rupert on May 18, 2011
Filed under economy, rural bc, transportation
Statement on 9th Anniversary of Minimum Wage Freeze
Today is the anniversary of the last time that the lowest paid workers in B.C got a pay increase…however, this was 9 years ago. Since then, every other province except for B.C has raised the minimum wage. The Liberal government … Continue reading
Filed under Community, economy, press release, publication
Oil n’ Water Don’t Mix
Today at the Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) conference in Whistler, delegates voted for two crucial motions which will put pressure on the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline. (Northern View October 1,2010) First, the UBCM voted to urge the federal … Continue reading
Filed under Community, economy, environment, featured, First Nations, press release
Public Commission on Legal Aid Met in Terrace
The Public Commission on Legal Aid met in Terrace B.C to discuss their concerns about the availability of Legal Aid and the need to ensure a strong legal aid system for our future. Our MLA Gary Coons was asked … Continue reading
Filed under Community, economy, First Nations, press release, publication, social issues
Rally against the Enbridge Pipeline in Kitimat
Hundreds of people gathered in Kitimat B.C in opposition of the Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline. This was the first public meeting that allowed community members to voice their concerns and questions regarding the proposal. It also gave Government officials such … Continue reading
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