Transportation
BC snuffs out AirCare test program
By May 25, 2012 10:21 am 12 commentsThe BC government is shifting gears on the AirCare program with a plan to phase out tailpipe testing of light cars and trucks at the end of 2014 in favour of focusing on heavy-duty diesel vehicles. Read more…
BC's move away from open government puzzling, says advocate
By May 17, 2012 11:10 am 3 commentsRemoving a proactive disclosure requirement for the BC Ferry Commissioner is a puzzling step from a minister and government who say they believe in open government, said Vincent Gogolek, the executive director of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Association. Read more…
Commissioner wrong that ferry secrecy is a step backward, says minister
By May 15, 2012 02:00 pm 1 commentsTransportation and Infrastructure Minister Blair Lekstrom said he disagrees with British Columbia's information and privacy commissioner that the province is taking a step backwards on its open government initiative with changes included in a bill amending the Coastal Ferry Act. Read more…
Filed inBC Supreme Court upholds BC Ferries union exclusions
By May 11, 2012 11:18 am 11 commentsA British Columbia Supreme Court judge this week dismissed a B.C. Ferry and Marine Workers' Union application for a judicial review of a Labour Relations Board decision. Read more…
BC aims to slow skyrocketing ferry fares
By May 9, 2012 04:09 pm 10 commentsThe British Columbia government today introduced changes and provided money aimed at slowing the increase in fares on BC Ferries. Read more…
Despite safety concerns, BC Ferries paying bonuses for keeping schedule
By April 26, 2012 01:40 pm 9 commentsBC Ferries appears to still be paying bonuses for on-time performance despite having said previously they ended the process due to safety concerns, NDP ferries critic Gary Coons said today. Read more…
Minister for BC Ferries 'unaware' of severe staffing challenge
By April 19, 2012 10:29 am 9 commentsThe British Columbia cabinet minister responsible for BC Ferries said he's unaware of the staffing problems at the publicly owned company. Read more…
Exclusion of engineers from BC Ferries union creating 'severe challenge'
By April 12, 2012 04:24 pm 1 commentsBC Ferries switched vessels on the main route linking Victoria to Vancouver and caused a delay yesterday because it lacked a properly qualified engineer. . Read more…
Company amassing options on protected Delta farmland
By April 3, 2012 02:13 pm 4 commentsA development company has quietly put together $100 million in options to purchase 226 hectares of Delta farmland now protected in the agricultural land reserve, independent MLA Vicki Huntington said today. Read more…
Harper says decision to intervene in Air Canada dispute a special case
By March 9, 2012 11:55 am 15 commentsTORONTO - It was necessary for the federal government to intervene in Air Canada's labour disputes because a shutdown at the country's largest airline at a peak travel time could take a toll on the economy, Prime Minister Stephen Harper said Friday. Read more…
BC Ferries' quarterly vehicle traffic down 3.6 percent
By February 24, 2012 03:00 pm 10 commentsTraffic carried by British Columbia Ferry Services Inc. is continuing to drop, according to third quarter financial results released today. Read more…
MLA vows to fight BC plan to use farm land for foreign trade zone
By February 6, 2012 05:00 pm 3 commentsThe British Columbia government is likely eyeing precious agricultural land in the Lower Mainland for one of two proposed foreign trade zones, said independent Delta South MLA Vicki Huntington. Read more…
Ferry advisory group recommends 25 percent fare cut
By January 27, 2012 03:05 pm 2 commentsNot only should British Columbia Ferry Services Inc. and the B.C. government hold future fare increases to the rate of inflation, they should also roll back earlier increases, says the Ferry Advisory Committee Chairs. Read more…
Canadian coal, oil and petroleum production grew in 2010
By January 13, 2012 05:04 pm 1 commentsBoth Canada's production and use of energy grew in 2010, with refined petroleum products and coal seeing the fastest growth, according to Statistics Canada. Read more…
Control system failed ahead of BC Ferry crash
By December 21, 2011 03:44 pmA problem with the Coastal Inspiration's control system may have led to yesterday's crash at Duke Point, a British Columbia Ferry Services Inc. spokesperson said. Read more…
Filed inNew BC Ferry slams into loading ramp
By December 21, 2011 12:12 pmNANAIMO - A BC Ferry slammed into a loading ramp Tuesday afternoon, injuring two people and heavily damaging the Duke Point terminal's only ramp. Read more…
Filed inIllegal for BC Ferries to add fuel surcharges, says NDP's Coons
By November 25, 2011 12:52 pm 8 commentsBritish Columbia Ferry Services Inc. appears to be breaking the law with the fuel surcharges it announced this morning, says NDP ferry critic Gary Coons. Read more…
BC Ferries hiking fuel surcharges
By November 25, 2011 09:39 amFerry fares will rise by 2.5 percent on Dec. 12 on the major routes as B.C. Ferry Services Inc. adds to the fuel surcharge. Read more…
Filed inNew vessels' 'disturbingly loud noise' a legal concern for BC Ferries
By November 3, 2011 04:23 pm 9 commentsThere was concern noise and vibrations from the German-built coastal class vessels would create legal problems for BC Ferries, documents released to The Tyee today show. Read more…
Province welcomes mayoral vote to raise taxes for Evergreen line
By October 7, 2011 02:51 pm 7 commentsThe provincial government has applauded a decision made by the mayors of Metro Vancouver to raise regional taxes to help fund the construction of the Evergreen transit line. Read more…
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Minister Lekstrom reluctant to approve proposed cuts to BC Ferries sailings
BC Ferries' Hahn announces his retirement, cuts to service
Former BC Ferries employee says Northern Adventure had evacuation plan
BC Ferries needs further safety review, says NDP's Coons
BC Ferry Northern Adventure met requirements in 2007: Transport Canada
Premier Clark launches job plan with $15 million for Prince Rupert port
BC Ferries looks to cut 400 sailings in response to projected losses
Canadians find transit slower, less convenient than driving: StatCan
BC Ferries to refund expired assured loading tickets
Historic cannery demolished in North Delta
BC Ferries spent $2 million on Olympic ship wrap project
National conference brings bikers, motorists together
Transportation minister slows fare hike on some ferry routes, not majors
Ferry advisors seek fare freeze during review
Commissioner to review ferry model with eye to affordability
Foreign trade zone threatens Delta farmland, says MLA
Province won't follow BC Ferries' lead on FOI responses
Time to re-think BC Ferries, says minister as fuel charge added
Port Moody tackles suburban cycling plan
Removing officers from ferry union won't improve service, says president
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BC Ferries officers declining non-union positions
Oregon law could boost car sharing
Emergency lighting on ferry meets regulations: Transport Canada
More transit, more traffic problems, says think tank
Ferry's emergency lighting appears substandard: Coons
Metro chair asks candidates to tackle transit funding
US invests another $53 billion in high-speed rail, Canadian study a year overdue
Commissioner finds BC Ferries has 'unfair advantage' in drop trailer biz
Regulator can't say if ferries were exempted from stability related requirement
Streetcars to roll back into New Orleans
Four BC Ferries vessels overdue for stability tests
Seaplane operators optimistic about new terminal proposal
BC Ferries workers accused of smoking pot
Six reasons parking is the dumbest thing you subsidize: Grist
War on Bikes, redux: Oregon lawmaker seeks to ban kids from bicycles
In Mexico, citizens create DIY bike lanes
Bad maintenance, not crab traps, caused ferry crash: report
BC Ferries releases 23-page list of big earners
'Nefarious' counting allows BC coal expansion despite warming risk
BC Ferries' Hahn offered FOI requester free visit to head office
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