5 h. ago Transportation Minister Chrystia Freeland ’dismayed’ about BC Ferries’ contract with Chinese shipyard

Freeland told B.C.'s transport minister that she expects BC Ferries to inform her about all measures that it plans to take to 'mitigate any security risks'

Sport

6 h. ago Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland ’dismayed’ about B.C.'s choice of Chinese shipyard

Freeland says in a letter sent to provincial Transportation Minister Mike Farnworth that she expects B.C. Ferries to inform her about all measures that it plans to take to "mitigate any security risks

Sport

34 h. ago Manitoba to close wildfire evacuation centres as some communities return home

WINNIPEG — Some wildfire evacuees staying at a shelter in northern Manitoba may be moved elsewhere as more communities return home and the government closes temporary evacuation centres. Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Lisa Naylor said roughly 114 people have been staying at the shelter in Thompson for the past three weeks due to a shortage […]

Events

49 h. ago Accident ferroviaire en Grèce: enquête sur la responsabilité de l'ex

Le Parlement grec enquête sur une éventuelle responsabilité de l'ex-ministre des Transports dans de la tragédie ferroviaire de 2023.

Events

3 d. ago Letters to the Sun: Awarding B.C. Ferries contract to Chinese company is short

Re: Criticism comes from all sides after B.C. Ferries awards contract to Chinese state-owned company From their perspective, B.C. Ferries found the best value by ordering ferries from China. They didn’t consider the value of taxes that would be returned to the government if the contract was awarded to a B.C. builder. They also don’t […]

Economics

3 d. ago Premier Eby says he will not ask B.C. Ferries to reconsider contract with Chinese state

The ferry provider announced last week it was giving a contract for four new ships to Weihai Shipyards, sparking concerns from province.

Other

3 d. ago Trades organization says Chinese contract for new ships ‘a stain on BC Ferries’

The BC Building Trades, which represents 45,000 unionized construction workers in the province, said it is 'deeply disappointed' to learn about the Crown corporation's decision.

Economics

7 d. ago Transportation minister says building in Europe would have cost B.C. Ferries an additional $1.2 billion

Transportation Minister Mike Farnworth says he's hoping to develop a strategy for ships to be built in B.C. in the future.

Economics

8 d. ago La CAQ veut rendre «irréversible» le projet de 3e lien en vue du scrutin de 2026

La ministre des Transports, Geneviève Guilbault, a indiqué qu’elle souhaitait rendre le projet «irréversible».

Transport

8 d. ago Metrolinx spent $21K entering its own communications team into awards

The Ministry of Transportation called the spending 'unacceptable' and said a letter had been sent ordering them to stop after receiving questions about the awards from Global News.

Economics

9 d. ago What to know about the Weihei shipyard chosen by B.C. to build four major vessels

The decision has set off a flurry of interest, including B.C.'s transportation minister flagging worries about the choice

Politics

9 d. ago Criticism comes from all sides after B.C. Ferries awards contract to Chinese state

B.C. Ferries says there were no domestic bids but politicians are concerned about procurement from a country with tariffs on Canada.

Other

9 d. ago Grève à la STM: les deux parties acceptent l'offre de médiation du ministre Jean Boulet

La grève à la STM «paralyse des vies familiales»: le ministre du Travail Jean Boulet propose un médiateur

Politics

2 w. ago Sinkhole closes Coquihalla Highway northbound between Hope and Merritt

The Ministry of Transportation said crews are at the scene for an assessment and urgent repairs are needed to fix the sinkhole. There is no time of opening.

Other

2 w. ago Fiasco SAAQclic: la ministre Geneviève Guilbault veut «faire du ménage» à la SAAQ pour regagner la confiance des Québécois

La ministre des Transports, Geneviève Guilbault pourrait faire tomber des têtes à la SAAQ dans le but de regagner la confiance des Québécois.

Politics

2 w. ago B.C. provides peek into $2.95B SkyTrain tunnels, set to open in 2027

VANCOUVER — In a maze of cement under Vancouver, the latest expansion to the SkyTrain rapid-transit system is taking shape, one stretch of track at a time. Transportation Minister Mike Farnworth described how track is being hauled into place in 400-metre lengths, as he led a tour of the $2.95-billion Broadway subway project and its […]

Economics

2 w. ago «Congestion considérable» à prévoir: d’importants travaux sur l’A

Le ministère des Transports a été contraint de reporter à la fin de semaine du 7 juin d’importants travaux d’asphaltage.

Economics

3 w. ago Former Penticton councillor, now MLA clashes with mayor and council over encampment

The site, located at Highway 97 and Fairview Road, is home to around 30 people and falls under the jurisdiction of the B.C. Ministry of Transportation.

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