Category Archives: rural bc
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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Seniors up in arms over DriveABLE
Drivers beggin MLA for help By Lexi Bainas, CitizenDecember 2, 2011 Local seniors, worried about facing driving tests when they pass age 80, have been pouring into the office of Cowichan Valley MLA Bill Routley. He presented petitions carrying more … Continue reading
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GOVERNMENT SHOULD PUT THE BRAKES ON LATEST SAYS OFFICIAL OPPOSITION
For Immediate Release Nov. 25, 2011 Latest increase not even allowed under current legislation, say Official Opposition VICTORIA – Friday’s B.C. Ferries announcement of a new fuel surcharge increase seems to violate current legislation and the Government should put a … Continue reading
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‘Pirates’ protest Denman cable ferry
November 22, 2011 By Spencer Anderson, Comox Valley Echo Dozens of swashbuckling protestors boarded the 2: 40 p.m. Denman Island/Buckley Bay sailing on Friday, to protest proposed plans for a cable ferry on the route. Residents opposed to the cable … Continue reading
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Seniors Driving Assessment Too Far Away
North Coast MLA complains about DriveABLE 11/16/2011 North Coast MLA Gary Coons says Northwest seniors are being forced to pay thousands of dollars and go on multi-day trips to have their driving abilities assessed. Coons complained in the legislature yesterday … Continue reading
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
MLA and ferry commissioner discuss hearings on Haida Gwaii
By Shaun Thomas – The Northern View Published: September 02, 2011 4:00 PM Updated: September 02, 2011 4:20 PM BC Ferry Commissioner Gord Macatee was on Haida Gwaii last week for a series of meetings in communities around the island. … 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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