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Seaspan says government needs to financially support shipbuilding or ferries will not be built in B.C.

Seaspan says government needs to financially support shipbuilding or ferries will not be built in B.C.

The company notes that other provinces, such as Quebec, support their shipyards by requiring vessels to be built domestically and providing tax credits, forgivable loans and grants
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Lightkeepers asked to step in after marine radio channel fails

Lightkeepers asked to step in after marine radio channel fails

A former lightkeeper says the incident shows the importance of staffed lightstations
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B.C. Ferries advises booking ahead as long weekends approach with vessel out for repairs

B.C. Ferries advises booking ahead as long weekends approach with vessel out for repairs

The Queen of New Westminster is out for repairs until spring, reducing capacity on the Swartz Bay-Tsawwassen route.
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Nanaimo drug-trafficking arrests show dangers of 'safe' drug sites: B.C. Conservatives

Nanaimo drug-trafficking arrests show dangers of 'safe' drug sites: B.C. Conservatives

Nanaimo RCMP announced Tuesday that they had arrested two people for drug trafficking and possession of a prohibited firearm after responding to a complaint about drug dealing on Cavan Street.
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UBCM delegates call for halt to destaffing west coast lightstations

UBCM delegates call for halt to destaffing west coast lightstations

Local politicians meeting in Vancouver supported a motion calling on the coast guard not to pull lightkeepers from the Carmanah Point and Pachena Point stations
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Tseshaht First Nation gets $16.45M for economic development

Tseshaht First Nation gets $16.45M for economic development

The 1,300-member nation near Port Alberni already has development plans that include partnering on a new hotel
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NDP MPs call out feds for failing to consult First Nations about lightstation plan

NDP MPs call out feds for failing to consult First Nations about lightstation plan

The 12 MPs say the federal government failed to uphold its legal obligations when it did not consult with First Nations about destaffing two Island lightstations
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B.C. Ferries aims to add seven new major vessels to its fleet

B.C. Ferries aims to add seven new major vessels to its fleet

A request for proposals to design and build the diesel-electric hybrid ferries was issued on Monday.
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Chemainus woman raises alarm after accidentally touching bat with rabies

Chemainus woman raises alarm after accidentally touching bat with rabies

Melanye Walker, who had to undergo a series of vaccinations, says she didn’t realize how important it was to get treated after a bat encounter
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New affordable rentals announced for Island Indigenous communities

New affordable rentals announced for Island Indigenous communities

A total of 173 homes will be constructed on reserves and 292 off-reserve homes will be built on Vancouver Island.
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