Category Archives: rural bc
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
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
New Democrats Stress Upon the Need of Upgrading Haida Gwaii Hospital
Submitted by Annabel Tautou on Wed, 06/01/2011 – 08:03 The Opposition, New Democrats have highlighted the need of improving the conditions at the Haida Gwaii hospital on British Columbia’s north coast. They said that the conditions at the hospital are … Continue reading
Filed under Community, health care, rural bc, seniors, social issues, Uncategorized
Coons Demands Upgrades for Aging Queen Charlotte Islands Hospital
New Democrat says conditions are deplorable John Crawford 6/1/2011 To read the story on CFTK-TV’s website click here North Coast M-L-A Gary Coons is demanding government action to upgrade Queen Charlotte General Hospital. The New Democrat told the legislature yesterday staff … Continue reading
Filed under Community, health care, rural bc, Uncategorized
Gary highlights Port of Prince Rupert in the Legislature
Visit here to watch Gary speak in the Legislature about the Port of Prince Rupert on May 18, 2011
Filed under economy, rural bc, transportation
Standing up with First Nations and communities across the province by strongly opposing the Enbridge tarsands pipeline.
For Immediate Release May 11, 2011 VICTORIA— The decision to continue to champion the Enbridge tarsands pipeline despite overwhelming opposition from B.C. First Nations shows that government is giving up on the New Relationship, says New Democrat aboriginal relations and reconciliation … Continue reading
Filed under energy, environment, First Nations, rural bc, Uncategorized
Community Leaders question Coastguard’s commitment to safety
Media Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 12, 2011 Community Leaders question Coastguard’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 Coast’s … Continue reading
Filed under featured, fisheries, press release, Reported Elsewhere, rural bc, Uncategorized
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
Filed under Community, economy, education, environment, First Nations, rural bc, social issues, Transportation
More Consultation Needed on Ferry Route Change: Minister
British Columbia Transportation Minister Shirley Bond said British Columbia Ferry Services Inc. needs to consult more with the public before she’ll approve a controversial plan to run ferries from Tsawwassen to Prince Rupert. “There’s been no final decisions made about … Continue reading
Filed under ferries, Reported Elsewhere, rural bc
Public Inquiry Demanded in Deaths
Racism cited as a reason the murders and disappearances have not received more attention B.C. needs a public inquiry and a multi-agency police task force to examine the many cases of girls and women who have met violence on B.C. … Continue reading
Filed under First Nations, Reported Elsewhere, rural bc, social issues