Environment Minister Terry Lake is downplaying environmental concerns over the liquid natural gas industry. Lake says the government is still committed to a 33 percent cut in greenhouse gas emissions by 2020, the same year it hopes to see five L-N-G plants in operation. "So yeah I remain optimistic i think it's been shown that British Columbia is … [Read more...]
Ferry group wants fare reductions
December 12, 2012 by
A group representing Islanders who depend on BC Ferries wants government to rollback fares by 25 percent. The BC Ferry Advisory Committee speaks for Gulf Island, Sunshine Coast and minor route residents. They say that crippling fares are leading to lost jobs and crumbling tourism. Saltspring Island ferry advisory committee chair Harold Swierenga … [Read more...]
