Tag: B.C. Ferries
Premier Eby calls for “basic fairness” for B.C. ferry users during Ottawa trip
Premier David Eby said he had “productive” meetings with Prime Minister Mark Carney and several senior officials during his two-day trip to Ottawa.
Union, industry leaders push for Canadian-built ferries as summit wraps
The head of a union representing close to 5,000 ferry workers in British Columbia says he is optimistic about the future of shipbuilding in the province after attending this week’s “Made in Canada” summit.
Canada Infrastructure Bank backs B.C. Ferries’ China-built vessels with $1B loan
The Canada Infrastructure Bank is providing B.C. Ferries an additional $1 billion in low-interest loans to support service upgrades – including the purchase of four new vessels from a Chinese shipyard.
Premier won’t intervene in B.C. Ferries deal with Chinese shipyard, despite union backlash
Premier David Eby said it is concerning that no Canadian companies bid on a B.C. Ferries contract to build four new major vessels, but he won’t intervene in the company’s decision to award the contract to a Chinese state-owned shipyard.
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B.C. Hydro cites unforeseen risks for Site C dam cost overruns
B.C. Hydro is blaming the outsized costs for the Site C dam construction on a series of “low probability, high consequence” events, and said it should have done a better job preparing for those risks.
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‘Generational investment’: Ottawa’s 2025 budget focuses on housing, workers and clean energy
A “generational investment” is how Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne introduced the 2025 federal budget, a plan that pours money into housing, workers and clean-energy projects.
2026 dog licences now being offered to CVRD pet owners
Pet owners in the Comox Valley can now renew their dog licences for 2026.
Comox Town Council to consider changes to facility rental and booking policy
The Town of Comox is considering a new policy that would give staff the authority to deny or cancel facility rentals linked to hate or discrimination.
Free transit and ferry rides for veterans in B.C. on Remembrance Day
Ferries and public transit in parts of British Columbia will be free for veterans as the province marks Remembrance Day next Tuesday.
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