Transportation
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 pmBoth 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…
Minister Lekstrom reluctant to approve proposed cuts to BC Ferries sailings
By September 29, 2011 11:22 am 4 commentsTransportation Minister Blair Lekstrom said he's wary of allowing British Columbia Ferry Services Inc. to reduce the number of sailings it makes between Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland. Read more…
Filed inBC Ferries' Hahn announces his retirement, cuts to service
By September 27, 2011 11:23 am 7 commentsBritish Columbia Ferry Services Inc. announced a package of cost savings measures today, including the retirement of president and CEO David Hahn. Read more…
Filed inFormer BC Ferries employee says Northern Adventure had evacuation plan
By September 20, 2011 02:05 pmA Tyee commenter identifying himself as a former British Columbia Ferry Services Inc. employee says the Northern Adventure's evacuation documents were in order when the company put the vessel into service on April 31, 2007, although records obtained by The Tyee suggest otherwise. Read more…
BC Ferries needs further safety review, says NDP's Coons
By September 20, 2011 11:35 am 5 commentsThe problems with the Northern Adventure show why safety needs to be reviewed at British Columbia Ferry Services Inc., said NDP ferry critic Gary Coons. Read more…
BC Ferry Northern Adventure met requirements in 2007: Transport Canada
By September 19, 2011 03:27 pm 1 commentsThe Northern Adventure passenger and vehicle ferry met the requirements for certification when Transport Canada officials cleared it to sail in 2007 despite a list of 17 safety deficiencies and the vessel lacking an approved evacuation analysis. Read more…
Premier Clark launches job plan with $15 million for Prince Rupert port
By September 19, 2011 10:20 am 7 commentsPremier Christy Clark's much anticipated jobs strategy launched this morning with an announcement that the province will contribute $15 million to a project at the port of Prince Rupert. Read more…
BC Ferries looks to cut 400 sailings in response to projected losses
By August 24, 2011 04:46 pm 15 commentsBC Ferries CEO David Hahn said the company is proposing to cut 400 sailings per year due to a greater than expected drop in traffic, the CBC reports. Read more…
Filed inCanadians find transit slower, less convenient than driving: StatCan
By August 24, 2011 02:39 pm 10 commentsIf you ride a bus or train to work in Metro Vancouver, chances are you spend more time commuting than your neighbour who drives a car. Read more…
Filed inBC Ferries to refund expired assured loading tickets
By July 26, 2011 12:29 pm 1 commentsB.C. Ferries has reversed its controversial decision not to refund expired assured loading passes. Read more…
Filed inHistoric cannery demolished in North Delta
By July 12, 2011 12:14 pmPort Metro Vancouver is demolishing a historic cannery in what some activists say is a concession to a provincial highway project. Read more…
BC Ferries spent $2 million on Olympic ship wrap project
By June 21, 2011 10:04 am 4 commentsBritish Columbia Ferry Services Inc. spent $2 million on a promotion that included wrapping new vessels in Olympic logos, a project a spokesperson says was good value for the boost it gave BC Ferries and provincial tourism. Read more…
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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
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
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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
Metro Vancouver immigration gets animated
Public transit good for weight loss: Doctors
Metro mayors nix property tax for transit
Feds forgive ferry import duty, fare decrease promised
NWT considers carbon tax
BC Ferries 'photo theft' irks photographers
Competitor disagrees with BC Ferries' drop trailer argument
Metro streetcar strategy starts to roll
Drop trailer pricing is fair, BC Ferries tells regulator
Pedal peddle: Could carbon credits fund bike-sharing?
Leaks could 'contaminate' BC Rail sale, court told in Basi-Virk trial
Off the Throne
The British Columbia legislature resumes sitting this week, but not before Premier Christy Clark outlined her spring agenda in an appearance on the Vancouver radio station where she used to work in what was pitched as a replacement for the throne speech. That agenda amounted to staying the course: focus on the economy, no money for teachers or anything else, and no higher taxes.
This from a premier who won the leadership of her party on a "change" platform. Perhaps appropriate then that the government didn't bother with a more formal speech from the throne at a time when polls suggest an increasing number of people are wondering if the premier's going to, as they say, piss or get off the pot.
-- Andrew MacLeod
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