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...]
BC’s Environment Minister asks Ottawa to rethink Coast Guard cuts
July 2, 2012 by
BC's Environment Minister has told the federal government the recently announced Coast Guard cuts should get a rethink. Terry Lake is concerned about the Coast Guard response to an environmental emergency on the water, should one unfold. "We have been calling on them to take another look at the reductions that we have seen … [Read more...]
