A former federal Conservative MP and now leader of the BC Tories has taken pen to paper to tell the Prime Minister that closing Kits Coast Guard base is a mistake. John Cummins says he has told Prime Minister Stephen Harper that closing Kits base will risk lives, affect safety of boaters, and is an all round bad idea. Cummins says his hope is that … [Read more...]
10,000 member Council of BC Yachts Clubs wades into the battle to save Kits base
February 11, 2013 by
The ten thousand member strong Council of BC Yachts Clubs wants the Senate to take a hard look at the closing of Kits Coast Guard base. President Sheila Boutcher says unlike the Conservative government a Senate committee might actually listen to the boating community. "Well at least they could have a proper look at the facts and make a … [Read more...]
The Premier continues campaign against Kits Coast Guard Base closing
January 21, 2013 by
Premier Christy Clark dropped by the Jericho Sailing Centre to discuss the closing of the Kits Coast Guard base, and she brought a check with her. Jericho Sailing Centre GM Mike Cotter says the premier, while opposing the closing of Kits base, didn't say how the province is taking the issue up with Ottawa. "She couldn't give me any … [Read more...]
Citizens, politicians rally against Kits Base closure
January 19, 2013 by
Speakers from all provincial parties have spoken against the planned closure of the Kitsilano Coast Guard Base at a rally Saturday afternoon. Event organizer Dave Clark with the Union of Canadian Transportation Employees says there's still time for the Harper Government to rethink closing the base. "As Adrian Dix said and others said, we will … [Read more...]
BC A-G re: Kits Base closure: “It’s not good enough!”
January 10, 2013 by
That's the reaction of BC Attorney-General Shirley Bond to the federal government's latest announcement on the closure of the Kitsilano Coast Guard Base in Vancouver. While this is a step in the right direction you know there still exists a number of months of the year where there isn't additional support being provided and so far, from our … [Read more...]
Lay off notices go out at Kits Coast Guard base
December 28, 2012 by
Lay off notices have been handed out to some of the staff at Kitsilano Coast Guard base ahead of the federal government closing it down this spring. Retired base commander Fred Moxey says some senior staff have either recieved 120-day lay off notice or already been transferred out. "Some of the crew have been given 120 days notice and they … [Read more...]
Kits base Canadian Coast Guard member speaks out
November 30, 2012 by
A retiring Canadian Coast Guard member who has spent almost 20 years at Kitsilano Base says it is time the federal government took the blinders off and stopped gagging its employees. Gerry Moores scoffs at claims by tory MP James moore and others who say safety won't be affected by closing Kits Base. "I would suggest I know quite a bit more than … [Read more...]
Earthquake fears prompt more warnings against closing Kits base
November 6, 2012 by
After last week's strong earthquake in the Haida Gwaii a former Commander of the Kitsilano Coast Guard base is, again, warning the federal government against shutting the facility down. Fred Moxey says Kits base would be one of the only structures in the area to survive if the "big one" ever strikes Vancouver. "Kitsilano was rebuilt in … [Read more...]
Protesters gather outside Conservative convention, in opposition of Kits Base closure
October 13, 2012 by
It was an opposition blackout as supporters of the Kitsilano Coast Guard station rallied outside a gathering of federal conservatives. While the dozen or so demonstrators carried signs and held placards outside, those inside the Richmond Sheraton Hotel would hardly have noticed. That's because a makeshift barrier was set up at an entrance with a … [Read more...]
Liberal MP to head weekend rally at Kits Coast Guard Base
September 29, 2012 by
There will be another rally to try and save the Kitsilano Coast Guard base Saturday morning. The Rally is being organized by Vancouver Liberal MP Hedy Fry. She says it is time the federal government listened to the overwhelming chorus of voices opposing the move and warning of the consequences. "C'mon this is...we are not beating … [Read more...]
