RCMP divers have been called in after a car plunged into the water early this morning at the Gabriola Island ferry terminal. BC Ferries CEO Mike Corrigan says a car rammed through a six-foot steel gate at the terminal, landed on the deck of the MV Quinsam, hit the water, and sank. “We have a night watchman there who was actually in a building … [Read more...]
Coal transfer terminal on the Fraser River causes outrage among climate change advocates
March 11, 2013 by
A community meeting is being held this evening about a proposed coal transer terminal on the Fraser River in Surrey. If the terminal goes ahead, the coal would come in by train and be transferred to barges, and taken to Texada Island. It would then be exported to Asia. Kevin Washbrook with the group, "Voters Taking Action Against Climate Change" is … [Read more...]
Ottawa approves licence for West Coast LNG terminal
February 25, 2013 by
The federal government has announced the approval of another long-term export licence for liquefied natural gas on the West Coast. Speaking at an international LNG conference in Vancouver, Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver says this is the third such licence approved since 2011. "The 25-year licence for up to 24 million tonnes of LNG to be … [Read more...]
Long Beach Airport Delivers New and Improved Terminal
December 10, 2012 by
A far cry from the trailers of yore, the new terminal at Long Beach Airport offers a taste of local cuisine, upscale amenities, and all around comfort. Plus, wine stewards. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
04/06/2012 – Terminal City Rollergirls’ Season 6 Opener
April 5, 2012 by
Get ready for the Terminal City Rollergirls' Season 6 Opener on Friday, April 6th! TCRGs Season 6 promises to be jam-packed with all of the roller derby action youve been hankering for all winter. One thousand cheering fans, four rival house teams, two action-packed bouts, a killer halftime show, one rockin DJ and all your favourite Terminal … [Read more...]
Duke Point terminal still at least a month away from re-opening
February 26, 2012 by
Duke Point ferry terminal is inching closer to being repaired, but it likely won't re-open for at least another month. BC Ferries spokesperson Deborah Marshall says crews are taking advantage of the temporary closure to perform upgrades. "We will be doing some housekeeping work. I know they are installing some new carpeting in the … [Read more...]
Layover at San Francisco’s International Terminal? Get your grub on!
September 7, 2011 by
SFO has branches of some top local eateries. The food's far better than standard airport fare; you'll find Italian pastries from Emporio Rulli, burgers from Burger Joint or Lori's Diner, sushi from Ebisu, and much more. Fodor's Travel Wire … [Read more...]
Apple Store coming to Grand Central Terminal, travel disruptions guaranteed for next iPhone launch
July 23, 2011 by
It's one thing for Fifth Ave. to get clogged up each time a new iPhone or iPad gets released, but Grand Central Terminal? Avid NYC commuters best plan their vacation days accordingly, as one of the city's biggest transit hubs is about to get a heck of a lot more busy -- and not because White Plains is the new Southampton. The New York Post is … [Read more...]
