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DragonChi 07-06-2018 09:12 AM

One of the factors leading to the failures of the fastcat program was this situation, where the NDP tried to revive a dying industry by providing work to unexperienced local builders. Let alone giving work to builders that don't have the capacity to build the boats.

Jmac 07-06-2018 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Great68 (Post 8909899)
It could be as high as 250% more.

To put it in some perspective (from another VancouverSun article):


I'd rather the money saved go to other needed infrastructure in the province, which would still be providing middle class jobs in BC.

I'm all for whatever makes the most sense for BC. If it's 250% more to build it here compared to Europe, build them in Europe.

TouringTeg 07-06-2018 01:35 PM

I'm still waiting on the slot machines to be added to the ferries.

Mancini 07-09-2018 11:40 AM

The fast cats were a flawed approach from the beginning. Even aside from their waves causing damage. I don’t care if my crossing is 15 minutes shorter. I’d be fine even if it was 15 minutes longer. Once you’re on it’s like a mini cruise. What needs to be reduced is the wait times for loading.


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