Tag: B.C. Ferries

Canada Infrastructure Bank backs B.C. Ferries’ China-built vessels with $1B loan

The Canada Infrastructure Bank is providing B.C. Ferries an additional $1 billion in low-interest loans to support service upgrades – including the purchase of four new vessels from a Chinese shipyard.

Premier won’t intervene in B.C. Ferries deal with Chinese shipyard, despite union backlash

Premier David Eby said it is concerning that no Canadian companies bid on a B.C. Ferries contract to build four new major vessels, but he won’t intervene in the company’s decision to award the contract to a Chinese state-owned shipyard.

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Kootenay Lake levels within IJC regulations but hit near-record lows 

Kootenay Lake’s water levels remain in compliance with International Joint Commission (IJC) regulations, although they’re hovering near historic lows.   

Rainy weather not enough to dampen wildfires in B.C.

Officials in British Columbia warn wildfires in the northeast and southwest are expected to persist despite rain and cooler temperatures this week.

A.I. wildfire images “add to the uncertainty,” warns BCWS

The B.C. Wildfire Service said A.I. generated photos circulating online that seemingly show recent wildfires are not accurate.

Pistachio products linked to salmonella outbreak, 3 sick in B.C.

A salmonella outbreak in multiple provinces, including British Columbia, has been linked to recalled pistachio products.

U.S. tariffs add pressure on B.C. manufacturers, despite CUSMA exemptions

One industry leader said British Columbia manufacturers are “very concerned” about the effect of U.S. tariffs and are scrambling to ensure their products are compliant with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico free trade agreement. 
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