The City of Richmond is urging provincial and federal politicians to prevent the closing of Kitsilano Coast Guard base. Councillor Derek Dang says the city is concerned once Kits base closes the Sea Island Coast Guard facilty will soon become overtaxed. "Truly takes away from what we have to offer for the boaters around here because now … [Read more...]
Stakeholders begin to look at life after the Kits Coast Guard base closes
July 30, 2012 by
It's a move opponents vow will cost lives but it appears the reality of the Kitsilano Coast Guard station closure is finally sinking in Stakeholders held a meeting Monday afternoon to discuss life after the base. But what exactly was said we don't know. The meeting was closed to the public, with government bureaucrats, joined by … [Read more...]
German shepherd found injured in a Kits dumpster has died
July 19, 2012 by
A German shepherd has died after being found badly injured and nearly unconscious yesterday in a dumpster in Vancouver's west side. Marcie Moriarty with the BC SPCA says the animal went into cardiac arrest Thursday evening and could not be saved. Tests showed the dog suffered trauma to his spine and likely quadriplegic. She says … [Read more...]
Federal, provincial NDP slam Kits base closure
July 11, 2012 by
The leaders of the federal and BC NDP have renewed their call for the Harper government to reverse the closure of the Kitsilano Coast Guard station. Thomas Mulcair joined Adrian Dix in the sunshine at the Kits base late this morning. "I in my 35 years of public administration and politics, have never seen a decision quite like this one where a … [Read more...]
The Fisheries Minister stays the course on closing Kits base
June 26, 2012 by
After meeting with stakeholders who believe the decision will compromise safety, the federal fisheries minister says the Kitsilano Coast Guard station will still be closed at the end of this boating season. Keith Ashfield insists safety will not be compromised because services lost at Kits point will be picked up the volunteer Royal … [Read more...]
The fight to save Kits Coast Guard base is getting attention on the East coast
June 14, 2012 by
The Fight to save the Kitsilano Coast Guard base is attracting attention from Canada’s East coast. 35 year retired veteran with the recently shuttered St Johns rescue sub-centre in the Maritimes Merv Wiseman says it is an all too familiar scene playing out in Vancouver. "The common thread is that the government has gone about this business in … [Read more...]
Clark says talks continue with Ottawa over Kits Coast Guard base
June 3, 2012 by
Premier Christy Clark says talks continue with the federal government over saving the Kitsilano Coast Guard station. On Saturday, BC Conservative leader John Cummins said he's confident public outcry will persuade Ottawa to reverse its decision. Clark says she shares that hope. "We are working really hard on it. I personally am working hard on … [Read more...]
Many express anger and puzzlement over Kits CG plans
June 1, 2012 by
A local MP has his hands full, after hearing dozens of people express their anger and confusion over the closure of the Kitsilano Coast Guard Base. Fin Donelly hosted a town hall with other politicians and marine rescue experts to hear the public's concerns and questions. They wanted to know how volunteers are supposed to fill in the … [Read more...]
Dix proposes “united action” against Kits closure
May 27, 2012 by
NDP leader Adrian Dix is extending the olive branch to Premier Christy Clark - in an attempt to save the Kitsilano Coast Guard base.In a letter to the Premier's office, Dix calls for "united action" in reversing the federal government's decision to close the station.That proposed action includes passing a motion in the legislature, a joint … [Read more...]
Coast Guard: “misinformation” about looming Kits closure
May 25, 2012 by
The Canadian Coast Guard says there has been a considerable amount of misinformation about the impact of the closure of the Kitsilano Coast Guard station. Deputy Commissioner of Operations, Jody Thomas, is disputing some of the statistics used by the union to highlight the importance of the base. She says, on average, the soon-to-be closed … [Read more...]
