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B.C. Transportation Minister Says Highway Of Tears Changes Coming

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 26 Nov, 2015 02:08 PM
    VICTORIA — Transportation Minister Todd Stone says he's set to announce a series of transportation service changes along Highway 16, British Columbia's so-called Highway of Tears.
     
    Eighteen women have been murdered or disappeared along the highway and adjacent routes since the 1970s.
     
    Stone says meetings earlier this week brought together First Nations leaders, community and ministry officials, providing several options to improve transportation services along the 750-kilometre corridor from Prince George to Prince Rupert.
     
    Stone says the options he's considering include supporting volunteer-driven vans that link First Nations reserves with communities, improving transit schedules and expanding use of a bus that takes people to and from medical appointments.
     
    He says a regional shuttle bus service favoured by many First Nations in the area remains a non-starter.
     
    Stone says he's weeks away from announcing changes.

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