Thoughts on BC Politics and More

The province’s decision to impose fines on B.C. Ferries for missed sailings due to crew shortages has some academics and other ferry watchers scratching their heads. “I almost see the fine as a punishment in terms of, ‘You’re being bad. Fix your behaviour.’ And I’m sure B.C. Ferries is not cancelling ferries on purpose,” said Kimberley Speers, assistant teaching professor in UVic’s School of Public Administration, who called fines “a strange way” to address staffing shortages — a common problem for many organizations ... CLICK HERE for the full story  

  B.C. Ferries says it’s planning to order four new electric-powered Island-class vessels under an accelerated schedule.   But it’s also facing financial uncertainties while it awaits a decision on passenger-fare increases during the next four years ... CLICK HERE for the full story