Category Archives: ferries
MLA Gary Coons speaks to the sinking of the Queen of the North and environmental protection in Gitga’at Territory
On March 15, MLA for the North Coast Gary Coons spoke in the legislature about the need for greater environmental protection and clean up response following the sinking of the Queen of the North. Below is the official transcript. Click … Continue reading
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FERRIES REPORT SHOWS MAJOR FLAWS IN LIBERAL MANAGEMENT
For Immediate Release Jan. 24, 2012 Recommendations point to lack of accountability, need for affordability VICTORIA— A report released today by B.C. Ferry Commissioner Gord Macatee provides more evidence of the Liberal government’s failure to ensure the corporation is accountable … Continue reading
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Opinion: Future of BC Ferries
By CRAIG McInnes, Vancouver Sun columnistJanuary 6, 2012 Read more: http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Opinion+Future+Ferries/5959982/story.html#ixzz1iz6kfJRZ The legend of King Canute ordering the tide not to rise is often misrepresented as an example of unbridled arrogance. As originally chronicled, however, the 11th-century Danish monarch set … Continue reading
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Study for BC Ferries Urged Steep Fare Hikes at Busy Times
Report advised way to make more money yet carry fewer, FOI reveals. By Andrew MacLeod, Today, TheTyee.ca A 2007 study produced for British Columbia Ferry Services Inc. found the publicly owned company could maximize its revenues by raising regular fares … Continue reading
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Letter to Minister Lekstrom re: B.C. Ferries extraordinary price cap increase
December 12, 2011 Dear Minister Lekstrom, I’m writing in regards to the B.C. Ferries extraordinary price cap increase (fuel surcharge) that will take effect today on several routes. The cost of boarding B.C. Ferries has risen too much, too quickly. … Continue reading
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New BC Ferries CEO takes pay cut
The Canadian Press Tuesday Dec. 6, 2011 4:40 PM PT Click here to watch video news coverage New BC Ferries boss Mike Corrigan makes almost half as much money as his predecessor — the so-called million-dollar man — but that’s … Continue reading
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BC Ferries names new boss, limits compensation to $600,000 a year
By Cassidy Olivier, Postmedia NewsDecember 6, 2011 Read more: http://www.theprovince.com/sports/Ferries+names+boss+limits+compensation+year/5821325/story.html#ixzz1ftMPZ8O0 VANCOUVER — BC Ferries has tapped its second-in-command to succeed outgoing president and CEO David Hahn, who announced his resignation earlier this year under a cloud of criticism for his … Continue reading
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B.C. Ferries’ new CEO heads for rough seas
Mike Corrigan faces challenges of low ridership, pressures on fares By Rob Shaw, timescolonist.com December 6, 2011 There’s no easy fix for the troubles facing B.C. Ferries and it’s likely nobody will be completely happy with the changes ahead to … Continue reading
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BC Ferries has a new CEO
VANCOUVER/CKNW(AM980) 12/6/2011 BC Ferries has a new boss, and he came from within the organization. Chief Operating Officer Mike Corrigan takes the helm after December 31st, when David Hahn steps down. Corrigan will only bring home 60% of his predecessor’s … Continue reading
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BC Ferries surcharge hike ‘a bit suspicious,’ NDP says
DAVID PROCTOR METRO VANCOUVER Published: November 28, 2011 5:55 a.m. Last modified: November 28, 2011 10:20 a.m. Fuel-surcharge increases announced by BC Ferries on Friday could be illegal, the B.C. NDP says.The price hike, which the Crown corporation blames on … Continue reading
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