December 22, 1999:
Fraser River Port Welcomes New K Line Ship
In addition to the winter solstice, the full moon and highest tides of the year,
the arrival of the new car carrier M.V. European Highway made it a memorable day
at Fraser River Port.
December 4, 1999:
Upgrades continue to yield growth for Fraser River Port
Total cargo shipments through Fraser River Port reached 16,582,528 tonnes at the
end of the third quarter compared to 15,917,233 in the previous year.
November 8, 1999:
Labour Dispute Affects Fraser River Port
October 15, 1999:
Fraser River Port Hosts Public Workshops
Fraser River Port Authority has scheduled three public workshops to discuss
MasterPlan 99, the port's land use plan.
September 27, 1999:
Fraser River Port Announces $250,000 Millennium Fund
The Board of Directors of the Fraser River Port Authority are pleased to
announce the creation of a $250,000 Fraser River Port Millennium Fund to be
disbursed as grants in support of Fraser River community projects over the next
three to five years.
July 5, 1999:
A View of the Fraser - Yours to Own!
For 10th Anniversary of FraserFest, Fraser River Port helps to promote sale of
limited edition of commemorative festival prints.
July 5, 1999:
Ships AHOY!
The Fraser River Port Authority is pleased to announce their sponsorship of
FraserFest'99. Now in its 10th year, the festival is a celebration of the Fraser
River and its role in the many communities bordering its shores. This year, it's
happening on Saturday, July 17, and Sunday, July 18, at Westminster Quay in New
Westminster.
April 29, 1999:
Announcement of Federal Appointments to the New Board of the Fraser River
Port Authority
Transport Minister David Collenette today announced the appointment of Allan
Collerman and Sylvia J. Corning, both of Burnaby, B.C., Michael J. Jones of
Surrey, B.C., Patrick Yiu-wah Wong of North Vancouver, B.C., and Juliana Yung of
Richmond, B.C., to the board of directors of the Fraser River Port Authority,
effective May 1, 1999.
April 27, 1999:
Fraser River Harbour Commission becomes Fraser River Port Authority
Transport Minister David Collenette today announced the establishment, under the
new Canada Marine Act, of Canada Port Authorities (CPAs) at the ports of Prince
Rupert and Fraser River, B.C.; Trois-Rivières, Quebec City, Saguenay and Sept-Îles,
Que.; Saint John, N.B.; and St. John’s, Nfld.
March 3, 1999:
Shipments through Fraser River Port in 1998 climbed steadily to 23,811,475
tonnes
Shipments through Fraser River Port in 1998 climbed steadily to 23,811,475
tonnes, an increase of 7% over the previous year’s cumulative total of
22,221,573 tonnes. Volumes include a 33% increase in container shipments which
totalled 24,911 TEUs.
