Category Archives: Transportation
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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BC Libs Ignored Own Law on Ferry Price Hike: NDP
Fuel surcharge a ‘backdoor’ way to get prohibited fare bump, says MLA Coons. By Andrew MacLeod, Yesterday, TheTyee.ca The British Columbia government passed a law in June that was to block an increase in ferry fares until Oct. 1, 2012, … Continue reading
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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
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Provincial program ‘unacceptable’: MLA Coons
November 21, 2011 From Haida Gwaii Observer. View online article here. by Ashlee Morgan A program required by the province is being called ‘unacceptable’ by MLA Gary Coons. DriveABLE, essentially a driving assessment test, means that seniors living on Haida … Continue reading
Critic wants more detail
September 22, 2011 VICTORIA/CKNW(AM980) Alison Bailey | alison.bailey@corusent.com NDP ferry critic Gary Coons is calling on BC Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom to intervene after BC Ferries claims it doesn’t have documents that detail the crown corporation’s decision to end its … Continue reading
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BC Ferries needs further safety review, says NDP’s Coons
Article from The Tyee By Andrew MacLeod September 20, 2011 11:35 am The problems with the Northern Adventure show why safety needs to be reviewed at British Columbia Ferry Services Inc., said NDP ferry critic Gary Coons. “People have a … Continue reading
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LIBERALS’ B.C. FERRIES CRUISE LINE EXPERIMENT A FAILURE
For Immediate Release Aug. 25, 2011 VANCOUVER – Wednesday’s announcement by B.C. Ferries that service cuts are on their way adds to the mounting evidence that the Liberal policy of operating our ferries like a private cruise line has failed, … Continue reading
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BC Ferries losses rise as passengers dwindle
This article is from CBC online news. Click here to view. August 18, 2011 B.C. Ferries says passenger levels are dropping to 20-year lows and the corporation is predicting it will lose more than expected this year. The number of … Continue reading
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Letter to Premier requesting BC Ferries information disclosure
Click here to read this letter sent Tuesday, July 19 to Christy Clark urging her to disclose, as part of her commitment to open government, the bonus pension agreements for BC Ferries executives, and the consultants’ report that guided the board of directors.
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