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News log 2012 week 18
Submitted by pvannini on Mon, 05/14/2012 - 14:28
Kalangala Ferry License Sparks Protests
AllAfrica.com
KISL was granted permission to exclusively provide maritime transportation services between Bugala Island in Kalangala district and Bukakata on the mainland in Masaka district using two new vessels. In an agreement dated December 18, 2009, KISL entered
AllAfrica.com
KISL was granted permission to exclusively provide maritime transportation services between Bugala Island in Kalangala district and Bukakata on the mainland in Masaka district using two new vessels. In an agreement dated December 18, 2009, KISL entered
Trevena wants ferry fares frozen
Canada.com
North Island MLA Claire Trevena hammered the Coastal Ferry Amendment Act introduced in the Legislature Wednesday. "They say they've found some money, but they haven't said that they're going to freeze fares," Trevena told the Courier-Islander shortly ...
Canada.com
North Island MLA Claire Trevena hammered the Coastal Ferry Amendment Act introduced in the Legislature Wednesday. "They say they've found some money, but they haven't said that they're going to freeze fares," Trevena told the Courier-Islander shortly ...
$16 Million New Ferry Stirs Controversy
WCTI12.com
By Mike Valerio | Reporter CARTERET COUNTY -- State officials christened a new ferry in Cedar Island Friday, causing a stir as the prospect of ferry tolls looms. The "Sea Level" carries up to 50 cars and more than 300 people.
WCTI12.com
By Mike Valerio | Reporter CARTERET COUNTY -- State officials christened a new ferry in Cedar Island Friday, causing a stir as the prospect of ferry tolls looms. The "Sea Level" carries up to 50 cars and more than 300 people.
ferry users guarded over impact of recent changes
Nanaimo Daily News
Passengers board the MV Quinsam to Gabriola Island on Thursday. It remains to be seen how these legislative changes will be implemented by the ferry corporation or how they will impact the role of the ferry commissioner. While welcoming the $79.5
Nanaimo Daily News
Passengers board the MV Quinsam to Gabriola Island on Thursday. It remains to be seen how these legislative changes will be implemented by the ferry corporation or how they will impact the role of the ferry commissioner. While welcoming the $79.5
Wash. ferries considering natural gas as fuel
The Seattle Times
The Washington state ferry system is exploring using liquefied natural gas as a way to save money on fuel prices. The Associated Press A GREAT IDEA! Chapped, NG fuel use in engines usually burn way cleaner, reducing oil.
The Seattle Times
The Washington state ferry system is exploring using liquefied natural gas as a way to save money on fuel prices. The Associated Press A GREAT IDEA! Chapped, NG fuel use in engines usually burn way cleaner, reducing oil.
Ferry commissioner's power super-sized
Victoria Times Colonist
By Les Leyne, Times Colonist May 11, 2012 You know him as BC Ferry Commissioner Gord Macatee (Commissioner Gordon for short), the independent authority who oversees and regulates the operation of BC Ferry Services Inc. But after reading the legislation ...
Victoria Times Colonist
By Les Leyne, Times Colonist May 11, 2012 You know him as BC Ferry Commissioner Gord Macatee (Commissioner Gordon for short), the independent authority who oversees and regulates the operation of BC Ferry Services Inc. But after reading the legislation ...
BC Ferries changes mean cuts to late-night sailings
CBC.ca
The provincial government has tossed BC Ferries an $80-million life ring to hold the line on fares -- but further cuts and route changes are still planned for the service. Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom said the subsidy and amendments to the ...
CBC.ca
The provincial government has tossed BC Ferries an $80-million life ring to hold the line on fares -- but further cuts and route changes are still planned for the service. Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom said the subsidy and amendments to the ...
