VICTORIA— An economic impact study released Monday shows B.C. Liberal ferry cuts have cost more than they saved in the Cariboo-Chilcotin Coast region. “It’s hard to take the Liberals at their word anymore, they know what to say, but then …
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back to Michele BabchukProposed cut shows B.C. Liberals still not listening to ferry users
VICTORIA — Minister of Transportation Todd Stone showed yesterday that he knows what to say, but does what he wants. “Just seven months ago, Minister Stone promised to maintain vehicle service between Horseshoe Bay and Nanaimo. But yesterday we learned …
Horgan calls for protection for passengers, fairness in taxi industry
VICTORIA – The B.C. Liberals need to take action to protect safety and jobs in the taxi industry, says New Democrat Leader John Horgan. He echoes concerns from the Coalition of People with Disabilities and Council of Senior Citizens’ Organizations. …
Op-ed: Workers in Poland, not B.C., will benefit from ferry-building deal
By Claire Trevena Just three years ago, Premier Christy Clark told British Columbians our provincial shipbuilding industry was on the rise – so much so, she suggested, we may never have to build another ferry outside our province. “One of …
Provincial Shipbuilding Act would benefit province’s economy, create jobs
VICTORIA – Legislation introduced today would nurture B.C.’s shipbuilding industry, benefit the province’s economy, and create jobs, say the B.C. New Democrats. “If passed, the Provincial Shipbuilding Act would ensure that ferries, seabuses and any other vessels used by or …
Ferry ridership declines as B.C. Liberals keep driving up fares
VICTORIA – The B.C. Liberal government needs to stop driving down ridership on B.C. Ferries by hiking fares, say the New Democrats. “February tourism data suggests that our ferries are getting so expensive, people are choosing to fly instead,” said …
B.C. Liberals won’t commit to protecting Horseshoe Bay-Departure Bay ferry service
VICTORIA –Transportation Minister Todd Stone is refusing to rule out cutting the ferry service that connects Horseshoe Bay and Nanaimo “I asked the minister directly whether he was planning to cut this vital link between Vancouver Island and the mainland; …
New Democrats fighting for coastal communities
VICTORIA – B.C.’s New Democrats stood up for residents of coastal communities Tuesday as several hundred British Columbians gathered at the legislature to protest the B.C. Liberals’ reckless cuts to ferry services. “Busloads of people came here hoping for some …
Powell River Kings may have to fold due to ferry cuts, say New Democrats
VICTORIA – Cuts to ferry service by the B.C. Liberals could mean the Powell River Kings will have to shut down the franchise, say B.C. New Democrats. “The Powell River Kings hockey team will be seriously impacted by these reckless …
VIDEO: Key Moments in Gender Equity
B.C.’s New Democrats mark International Women’s Day by highlighting some of the key moments in gender equity in Canada.