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Dredging Lower Fraser River must be a priority for the federal government: experts

Dredging Lower Fraser River must be a priority for the federal government: experts

Economic opportunities will be compromised if the federal government doesn't turn its focus to ensuring the Fraser River is continuously dredged, according to a panel of experts at a September 19 symposium hosted by the Surrey Board of Trade and the New Westminster Chamber of Commerce.
Infrastructure conference advocates road tolling

Infrastructure conference advocates road tolling

Convention focusing on bridge tolls and other road-pricing options rolls into Vancouver
Industry calls the shots on port's coal plans, say activists

Industry calls the shots on port's coal plans, say activists

Far from being a neutral decision-maker answerable to the public, Vancouver's port authority has an inappropriately cozy relationship with Canada's coal lobby, say anti-coal activists.
Christy Clark promises bridge to replace Massey tunnel

Christy Clark promises bridge to replace Massey tunnel

One of the Lower Mainland's biggest bottlenecks, the George Massey Tunnel, will be replaced by a bridge, Premier Christy Clark announced at the Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) annual conference this morning.
Float plane operator Harbour Air buys first wheeled plane

Float plane operator Harbour Air buys first wheeled plane

Vancouver-based Harbour Air is expanding beyond float planes with its purchase of its first wheeled plane, the company announced September 19.
Port Metro orders environmental assessment for Fraser Surrey coal expansion

Port Metro orders environmental assessment for Fraser Surrey coal expansion

Fraser Surrey Docks' controversial coal export expansion will require a series of new and more rigorous environmental requirements before Port Metro Vancouver (PMV) will review the project, port officials announced September 12.
Taxpayers' group wants BC Ferries bosses to cut the gravy

Taxpayers' group wants BC Ferries bosses to cut the gravy

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation has launched a campaign designed to “sink BC Ferries’ gravy boat.”
Automated customs clearance now available to Canadian travellers at YVR

Automated customs clearance now available to Canadian travellers at YVR

Canadian travellers will now be able to use automated customs clearance technology when heading to the United States through Vancouver International Airport, Vancouver Airport Authority announced September 5.
Business groups to put spotlight on transit funding this fall

Business groups to put spotlight on transit funding this fall

This fall, Vancouver’s business community is hoping to bend the ear of Transportation Minister Todd Stone on the contentious transit funding issue.
Family business report: Soaring to new heights on a firm family foundation

Family business report: Soaring to new heights on a firm family foundation

Trying different jobs and learning from their father were keys to Smith brothers’ successful transition to leadership