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BC Ferries minister concerned about fuel surcharge
Shane Woodford | Email news tips to Shane at shane.woodford@corusent.com 11/25/2011 The NDP critic for BC Ferries, Gary Coons, says he’s questionning whether today’s announcement of a two-and-a-half percent fuel surcharge is legal. He says, “I was 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
Highway of Tears Poster Contest
Thank you everyone for your wonderful poster entries! Posters will be up on display in Prince Rupert at the Lester Centre of the Arts until the end of November 2011. I would like to thank the North Coast Transition Society … Continue reading
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Official Opposition Unveils Bill to Protect Seniors
For Immediate Release Nov. 3, 2011 Bill would create a new Representative for Seniors VICTORIA – This week’s stories about poor treatment and neglect of seniors at residential facilities are just the latest examples showing the need for an independent … Continue reading
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CEO David Hahn exits B.C. Ferries as it tallies losses of $20 million
By Cassidy Olivier, The Province September 28, 2011 Read full article online here. Faced with the worst ridership levels in decades and projected losses in the tens of millions, B.C. Ferries boss David Hahn has introduced a sweeping cost-savings program that … Continue reading
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BC Ferries CEO David Hahn stepping down
From CBC News Posted: Sep 27, 2011 9:11 AM PT Last Updated: Sep 27, 2011 2:19 PM PT David Hahn, the controversial CEO of BC Ferries will step down at the end of the year, the ferry company announced on … Continue reading
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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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Poster Contest supports Highway of Tears symposium recommendation
For Immediate Release September 21, 2011 Prince Rupert – North Coast MLA, Gary Coons and The North Coast Transition Society are co-sponsoring a Highway of Tears poster contest to raise awareness that hitchhiking in dangerous. There are also hopes that … Continue reading
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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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