Category Archives: Transportation
MLA and NDP raise concerns over BC Ferries’ CEO pension
By Alan S. Hale – The Northern View Published: July 13, 2011 1:00 AM To view full article online click here. MLA Gary Coons, along with the leader of the provincial NDP Adrian Dix, sent a letter to the Premier’s … Continue reading
Filed under Community, ferries, rural bc, transportation, Transportation
Liberals buy time on ferry fare furor
By Les Leyne, Times Colonist May 20, 2011 Another day, another problem for the B.C. Liberals made to go away -for a while.
Filed under ferries, transportation, Transportation, Uncategorized
Ferry fare review doesn’t go far enough, says NDP Ferries critic
North Coast MLA and NDP Ferries Critic Gary Coons says the announced review of the BC Coastal Ferry Act announced on May 19 doesn’t go far enough when it comes to addressing the concerns of coastal communities. To view article online … Continue reading
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TRANSPORTATION MINISTER MUST CEASE SAFETY NEGLECT ON BC FERRIES
For Immediate Release March 17, 2011 WorkSafe BC review highlights series safety concerns VICTORIA – A recent WorkSafe BC review of safety violations at BC Ferries gives the B.C. transportation minister an opportunity to prove he is not just more … Continue reading
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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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ENBRIDGE SPILL SHOWS TARSANDS PIPELINE WOULD PUT B.C. AT RISK
VICTORIA— News that a pipeline operated by Enbridge has spilled more than three million litres of oil into a Michigan river has left British Columbians deeply concerned about the company’s plan to run a twinned pipeline from the Alberta tarsands … Continue reading
Filed under Community, environment, First Nations, press release, Transportation
Update: First Nations, Politicians and Enbridge Respond to Accident in Douglas Channel
An incident involving a 187-metre bulk freighter traveling between Vancouver and Kitimat last weekend shows why the northwest should be leery of allowing tanker traffic in north coast waters, says Skeena – Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen.
MLA, MP speak out against Throne Speech
While Tuesday’s throne speech committed the government pursuing an Asia Pacific Gateway Authority with the Federal Government to “open up the critical Northern Corridor”, North Coast MLA Gary Coons and Skeena Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen both say people … Continue reading
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Make Prince Rupert the gateway, say Deltaport opponents
Prime Minister Stephen Harper stopped in Surrey yesterday to officially launch construction on the South Fraser Perimeter Road — a four-lane expressway that will link the Deltaport to the Trans-Canada Highway. A group of protesters chanting “Don’t want it! Don’t … Continue reading
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