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Letter: Ferry sourcing debacle is recycling madness

Letter: Ferry sourcing debacle is recycling madness

'Thinking less has cost us more when a product is made with a cheap plastic component that wears out or breaks against metal, is not fixable and ends up in the landfill.'
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Opinion: It might not be an island, but Coasters are still ferry dependent

Opinion: It might not be an island, but Coasters are still ferry dependent

Amongst the regular chaos and frustrations, let's share those ferry experiences that make it all worthwhile.
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Rob Shaw: Poilievre slams BC Ferries deal as taxpayer-funded ‘slave labour’ in China

Rob Shaw: Poilievre slams BC Ferries deal as taxpayer-funded ‘slave labour’ in China

Conservative leader urges Ottawa to cancel $1B loan and help redirect ferry construction to Canada or democratic allies
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'Looks like a ghost ship': B.C. woman spots mirage while on ferry

'Looks like a ghost ship': B.C. woman spots mirage while on ferry

She was on a BC Ferries vessel when she spotted an illusion in the Salish Sea.
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Rob Shaw: Seaspan tour leaves politicians fuming over BC Ferries deal with China

Rob Shaw: Seaspan tour leaves politicians fuming over BC Ferries deal with China

Conservatives say B.C. and federal governments have failed to support local shipbuilding, allowing China to take the work
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Towing companies worry about future of EV transport after policy change from B.C. Ferries

Towing companies worry about future of EV transport after policy change from B.C. Ferries

Peninsula Towing owner Don Affleck said the policy will cause a “chain reaction” because there are no disposal locations for EVs or hybrid vehicles on Vancouver Island.
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Feds commit to loaning up to $690M for Chinese-built B.C. Ferries order

Feds commit to loaning up to $690M for Chinese-built B.C. Ferries order

The Canada Infrastructure Bank announced Thursday that it would lend B.C. Ferries up to $1 billion toward vessel purchase and terminal upgrades
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Rob Shaw: By Eby's logic, Putin has a shot at next BC Ferries deal

Rob Shaw: By Eby's logic, Putin has a shot at next BC Ferries deal

Premier's defence of China contract draws fire for putting cost ahead of principle
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Kirk LaPointe: BC Ferries deal with China torpedoes government's own messaging

Kirk LaPointe: BC Ferries deal with China torpedoes government's own messaging

With no Canadian bids and economic anxiety rising, the optics and timing couldn’t be worse
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BC Chamber of Commerce appoints interim CEO amid challenging business climate

BC Chamber of Commerce appoints interim CEO amid challenging business climate

Public relations specialist Alex McMillan takes the helm of the BC Chamber of Commerce amid internal struggles
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