VICTORIA – While businesses and communities that rely on the Discovery Coast ferry route continue to fear for their future, the B.C. Liberal government is continuing to play politics rather than address their concerns, say the New Democrats. “The Liberal government’s …
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Ferry users face another blow as fuel surcharge adds to 2014 fare hikes
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Ferries critic Claire Trevena calls on Liberals to cancel service cuts
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