April 25, 2024

Concerns over BC Ferries switch to cable system for Denman Island route

The NDP’s Ferry Critic says the Government needs to prove a cable ferry system is safe before moving forward. This after an announcement Friday the run between Buckley Bay and Denman Island will be switched to the system starting in 2014. Gary Coons says communities have to be properly consulted.    He says telling a community … [Read more...]

Cable ferry to serve Denman Island

The NDP’s ferry critic says BC Ferries must consult with the community on a cable ferry between Buckley Bay and Denman Island. Gary Coons says communities want to know their safety concerns are under control, such as navigational hazards. "I think the current government needs to step in. They've stepped in to do the consolations throughout … [Read more...]

NFL Network and RedZone Channel coming to Time Warner Cable

You don't have to look high (or low) to find a litany of complaints regarding Time Warner Cable's service, support or pricing, but it's evidently aiming to right one particular wrong later today. According to Bloomberg, the National Football League has inked a deal with TWC to bring the NFL Network and RedZone Channel to its systems. The move comes … [Read more...]

Undersea cable will drag Denman ferries

People living on Denman Island don't seem to be onboard with the idea of a new cable ferry running to Buckley Bay. That according to NDP MLA Nicholas Simons who attended Thursdays meeting.  Simons says people spent hours asking BC Ferries representatives questions, "I think Denman Islanders are concerned that it is untested technology. Will it … [Read more...]

Shaw outage in Langley, Aldergrove due to cut cable

Shaw twitter's account is now saying crews will have to work into the night to repair a problem affecting TV and internet service in Langley and Aldergrove. The problem is due to vandals cutting a fibre cable. Several residents are complaining they haven't had service for most the day, and are having to wait hour to get through to Shaw’s … [Read more...]