Rob Fleming

• Change ‘can’t come fast enough’ at BC Ferries: Transport minister

  On Tuesday, BC Ferries' website showed a nine-sailing wait for anyone travelling from Tsawwassen in Delta to Swartz Bay in Victoria. In fact, the delay amounted to one sailing. 

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  Jul 26
  
• ‘It’s going to last’: B.C. marks Coquihalla bridge repair milestone after 2021 disaster

  Six bridges were destroyed on the Coquihalla during the natural disaster on Nov. 14 and 15, 2021. More than 20 sites were damaged in the floods and washouts in total.

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  Jul 7
  
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• B.C. to fund green infrastructure for cruise ships as season gears up in Victoria

  The Greater Victoria Harbour Authority is expecting some 330 ship calls at the Victoria Cruise Terminal, along with about 850,000 passengers. 

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  Apr 5
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• B.C. announces funding program to support more accessible taxis

  The B.C. government has announced that $3 million in funding has been allocated to launch its Passenger Transportation Accessibility Program.

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  Feb 1
• Kicking Horse Canyon: Closed highway to reopen one week early

  The windy section of the Trans-Canada Highway will reopen on Friday morning, Nov. 25, and the latest improvements include new bridges and viaducts along eastbound lanes.

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  Nov 23, 2022
• Highway 8 in B.C.’s Interior reconnected, 10 months after torrential rains washed out 25 sections

  While the highway has been reconnected, it’s only open to local traffic, and the reopened portions are gravel-rough, not pavement-smooth.

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  Sep 23, 2022
• Contractors chosen for permanent repairs to Coquihalla and Highway 1

  'We’re building back permanent infrastructure that will be equipped to better withstand the impacts of climate change and future extreme weather events.'

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  Jun 16, 2022
• Pattullo Bridge, Massey Tunnel replacements expected to get new names

  Transportation Minister Rob Fleming says the province has put in place a process to find names to better reflect 21st century British Columbia.

  Perspectives

  Apr 4, 2022
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• Peachland town council to discuss Highway 97 options again

  ‘It is still not clear what the province’s long-term plans are for the Highway 97 through Peachland,’ said Peachland Mayor Cindy Fortin.

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  Apr 1, 2022
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• BC Transit announces new fare collection system, including tap payment methods

  According to BC Transit, its new payment methods will include mobile app, debit card, credit card, mobile wallet, and reloadable smart cards.

  Canada

  Jan 26, 2022