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...]
Prime Minister standing firm on Kits coast guard decision
February 8, 2013 by
Supporters of the Kitsilano Coast Guard base are hoping to attract the attention of the Prime Minister while he's in Metro Vancouver. Mike Cotter is the general manger of the Jericho Sailing centre. "I want to tell him that Vancouver's marine, transportation, industrial and recreational communities, along with all of our other elected officials … [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...]
Premier goes online to try and save Kits Coast Guard
January 18, 2013 by
The Premier has taken to Youtube to denounce the Federal Government decision to close the Kitsilano Coast Guard Base. In the video Christy Clark calls the decision 'disappointing" and adds response times will increase threatening the safety of those in harbour. Clark also says the new inshore rescue boat in Stanley Park still leaves … [Read more...]
Fight for Kits Coast Guard station continues
January 16, 2013 by
There will be another last ditch rally this weekend to try and save the Kitsilano Coast Guard Base from being closed by the federal government. Union of Canadian Transportation Employees spokesperson Dave Clark says the leaders of the provincial NDP and Conservative party will both speak at the 'all party' event. "So far confirmed is Mr. Dix, … [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...]
Vancouver Chiefs request PM keep Kits Station open
December 4, 2012 by
The Chiefs of the Vancouver Police and Fire Departments have written the Prime Minister urging Stephen Harper to overturn the decision to close the Kitsilano Coast Guard Base. Police Chief Jim Chu and Fire Chief Jim McKearney say plans to offset the closure aren't good enough. They say the transfer of all Vancouver area incidents to the … [Read more...]
