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Prince Rupert port container cargo volumes surge

Prince Rupert port container cargo volumes surge

A rebounding U.S. economy and strong Asian demand for B.C. wood are driving growth
Harbour Air acquires Whistler Air

Harbour Air acquires Whistler Air

In a move that further consolidates B.C.'s seaplane industry, Harbour Air Ltd. has acquired Whistler Air . Harbour Air previously acquired West Coast Air in 2010, and continues to operate both the Harbour Air and West Coast Air brands.
Ferries to see new funds, legislation to support fares

Ferries to see new funds, legislation to support fares

In a bid to reduce the pressure of ferry fares, the province has announced an additional $79.5 million in funding to BC Ferries over four years plus changes to the Coastal Ferry Act.
Council pushes for longer Broadway buses

Council pushes for longer Broadway buses

Bi-articulated option advocated
TransLink gets more power to punish fare evaders

TransLink gets more power to punish fare evaders

Victoria introduced legislation yesterday that gives TransLink more power to force fare evaders to pay fines – and one new weapon in its arsenal is that car drivers will not be able to renew their driver's licence or vehicle registration if the
Liberal MLA calls for air agreement transparency

Liberal MLA calls for air agreement transparency

Ottawa should negotiate more flexible international air agreements and post all current agreements on the Internet to make the air agreement process more transparent, BC Liberal Party MLA Rob Howard told Business in Vancouver May 7.
Coroners service makes recommendations to cut seaplane accidents

Coroners service makes recommendations to cut seaplane accidents

The BC Coroners Service has released 19 recommendations aimed at preventing fatal accidents involving small commercial seaplanes along the B.C. coast.
Island rail: On track for comeback

Island rail: On track for comeback

Back from the brink of collapse, the E Railway could become a key transportation link for Vancouver Island’s coal industry and ports
YVR retains title of best airport in North America

YVR retains title of best airport in North America

Air travellers who participated in a SkyTrax survey determined that Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the best airport in North America for the third consecutive year and the best airport in the world that handles between 10 million and 20 mil
Seaspan signs shipyard improvement contract with STX

Seaspan signs shipyard improvement contract with STX

Seaspan Marine Corp. announced Monday it has entered into a technology support agreement with STX Offshore and Shipbuilding Company Ltd. to optimize the shipbuilder’s planned facilities upgrades.