Category Archives: Reported Elsewhere
The hard truth about post-secondary debt
July 12, 2011 Advanced Education Minister Naomi Yamamoto thinks that “student debt is a really good debt to assume” (July 8, 2011 Kelowna Buzz). Yamamoto needs to take a closer look at what the B.C. Liberal government has done to … Continue reading
Filed under education, Reported Elsewhere, social issues, Uncategorized
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
Community Leaders question Coast Guard’s commitment to safety
Media Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 12, 2011 Community Leaders question Coast Guard’s commitment to safety North Coast MLA Gary Coons and MP for Skeena-Bulkley Valley Nathan Cullen are calling on Ottawa to clearly communicate their intentions concerning the North … Continue reading
Filed under featured, fisheries, press release, Reported Elsewhere, rural bc, Uncategorized
Coastal Lighthouse Destaffing Must be Stopped
The Federal Government plan to de-staff 27 lightstations (maps below) on the West Coast is outrageous and need to be reversed. Coast Guard officials admit they’re planning to automate all light stations and are currently discussing plans with staff. “The … Continue reading
Filed under Community, featured, press release, Reported Elsewhere, transportation
100 Questions B.C Liberals answer on B.C Rail Corruption Trial and Sale
VICTORIA – New Democrat leader Carole James is asking the B.C. Liberals to immediately answer 100 questions related to the B.C. Rail corruption trial and the sell-off of the crown corporation in violation of their election promise. In the absence … Continue reading
Filed under Community, press release, Reported Elsewhere, transportation
NDP’s support Anti Bullying Day in BC
April 14 was Anti-Bullying Day in BC, which also just happens to be Pink Shirt Day. Both are efforts to reduce bullying. Pink Shirt Day, now in its third year, is a grass roots call for everyone to wear pink … Continue reading
Filed under Community, education, health care, Reported Elsewhere
Full Inquiry of BC Ferry Sinking Needed: Critics
A criminal trial will not answer all the questions that remain about the sinking of the B.C. ferry Queen of the North four years ago, says provincial NDP transportation critic Gary Coons.
Filed under ferries, Reported Elsewhere, transportation
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