April 26, 2024

Stakeholders begin to look at life after the Kits Coast Guard base closes

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...]

Stakeholders disappointed after Coast Guard concerns fall on deaf ears

The general manager of the Jericho Sailing Centre is wondering why the Fisheries minister bother to meet with stakeholders at all.  Mike Cotter says not one of the stakeholders who met with Keith Ashfield were supportive of the closing of Kits Coast Guard base.  He even says they left the meeting feeling optmistic the minister took their … [Read more...]

Translink held a private meeting with stakeholders about the Pattullo bridge.

Translink held an exclusive meeting about replacing the Pattullo bridge inviting certain stakeholders but leaving one prominent name out.  New West Liberal candidate Hector Bremner was there and says commercial business, environment groups, and the port authority all atttended.  Bremner says the proposal is for a six lane bridge with two … [Read more...]