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Rob Shaw: Poilievre slams BC Ferries deal as taxpayer-funded ‘slave labour’ in China

Rob Shaw: Poilievre slams BC Ferries deal as taxpayer-funded ‘slave labour’ in China

Conservative leader urges Ottawa to cancel $1B loan and help redirect ferry construction to Canada or democratic allies
'Looks like a ghost ship': B.C. woman spots mirage while on ferry

'Looks like a ghost ship': B.C. woman spots mirage while on ferry

She was on a BC Ferries vessel when she spotted an illusion in the Salish Sea.
Rob Shaw: Seaspan tour leaves politicians fuming over BC Ferries deal with China

Rob Shaw: Seaspan tour leaves politicians fuming over BC Ferries deal with China

Conservatives say B.C. and federal governments have failed to support local shipbuilding, allowing China to take the work
Towing companies worry about future of EV transport after policy change from B.C. Ferries

Towing companies worry about future of EV transport after policy change from B.C. Ferries

Peninsula Towing owner Don Affleck said the policy will cause a “chain reaction” because there are no disposal locations for EVs or hybrid vehicles on Vancouver Island.
Feds commit to loaning up to $690M for Chinese-built B.C. Ferries order

Feds commit to loaning up to $690M for Chinese-built B.C. Ferries order

The Canada Infrastructure Bank announced Thursday that it would lend B.C. Ferries up to $1 billion toward vessel purchase and terminal upgrades
Rob Shaw: By Eby's logic, Putin has a shot at next BC Ferries deal

Rob Shaw: By Eby's logic, Putin has a shot at next BC Ferries deal

Premier's defence of China contract draws fire for putting cost ahead of principle
Kirk LaPointe: BC Ferries deal with China torpedoes government's own messaging

Kirk LaPointe: BC Ferries deal with China torpedoes government's own messaging

With no Canadian bids and economic anxiety rising, the optics and timing couldn’t be worse
BC Chamber of Commerce appoints interim CEO amid challenging business climate

BC Chamber of Commerce appoints interim CEO amid challenging business climate

Public relations specialist Alex McMillan takes the helm of the BC Chamber of Commerce amid internal struggles
Opinion: Social media falsely reports death on ferry from toxic drugs

Opinion: Social media falsely reports death on ferry from toxic drugs

A rumour has been circulating –– apparently prompted by a Facebook post –– that a medical emergency that delayed the Horseshoe Bay to Langdale ferry Saturday morning saw a 19-year-old die from toxic drugs. This rumour is not true.
Opinion: Community voices cut as ferries keep breaking down

Opinion: Community voices cut as ferries keep breaking down

'It’s good to see BC Ferries trying to modernize its approach. But short-term panels and digital surveys aren’t the same as the long-term planning advantage of a permanent seat at the table, especially in small, rural communities where connectivity is limited and lived experience carries weight.'