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TransLink to shuffle current COO Doug Kelsey

TransLink to shuffle current COO Doug Kelsey

An executive shuffle is taking place at TransLink amid a summer of chaos, Business in Vancouver has learned.
New coal terminal at Fraser Surrey Docks gets green light

New coal terminal at Fraser Surrey Docks gets green light

But environmental groups argue falling coal prices may put plan in jeopardy
Dubai-based marine terminal giant launches container cargo service linking Vancouver Island to Asia

Dubai-based marine terminal giant launches container cargo service linking Vancouver Island to Asia

Port Metro Vancouver’s third largest cargo container terminal is taking a trial run at servicing Vancouver Island.
Gas price at the pump dips in July, but Vancouver still pays the most in the country

Gas price at the pump dips in July, but Vancouver still pays the most in the country

The average cost per litre for gasoline at gas pumps in Vancouver dipped in July, according to data released August 19 by MJ Ervin & Associates, a division of the Kent Group.
B.C. aerospace firms fear federal government’s F-35 jet procurement plan grounded for good

B.C. aerospace firms fear federal government’s F-35 jet procurement plan grounded for good

Without a decision on multibillion-dollar fighter jet contract by year’s end, local manufacturers say Lockheed Martin will extend contracts with companies elsewhere
Federal trade minister Ed Fast weighs in on container trucker dispute

Federal trade minister Ed Fast weighs in on container trucker dispute

Canada’s International Trade Minister Ed Fast said the No. 1 priority in the ongoing labour dispute between truckers and Port Metro Vancouver is keeping the port open.
Former Toronto transit CEO hired to conduct review of recent SkyTrain issues

Former Toronto transit CEO hired to conduct review of recent SkyTrain issues

Gary McNeil, the former CEO of Toronto’s GO Transit line, has been tasked by TransLink with conducting an independent review of two major service disruptions that shut down the Expo and Millennium SkyTrain lines earlier this month.
B.C. introduces $75 vomit fee for taxi passengers

B.C. introduces $75 vomit fee for taxi passengers

Taxi passengers who are feeling a little woozy on the ride home will now have to fork over more than just their metered fare if they get sick inside a cab.
SkyTrain failures prompt Surrey mayor to call for more Mayors' Council powers

SkyTrain failures prompt Surrey mayor to call for more Mayors' Council powers

With two major SkyTrain breakdowns in less than a week, Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts is calling on the province to delegate more governance powers to the Mayors’ Council.
Silt, sea levels raising river stakeholder anxieties

Silt, sea levels raising river stakeholder anxieties

Fraser flood fears drive business push for Fraser dredging and repair infrastructure funds