A City of Victoria proposal to erect a community warming tent on Avalon Street, to provide services to people sheltering in Beacon Hill Park, has rankled James Bay residents who say the tent will . . .
A City of Victoria proposal to erect a community warming tent on Avalon Street, to provide services to people sheltering in Beacon Hill Park, has rankled James Bay residents who say the tent will . . .
VICTORIA The Greater Victoria Harbour Authority (GVHA) is one step closer to bringing shore power to the cruise ship terminal in James Bay. It’s an idea that has been studied for more than two years, with the goal of eliminating emissions from ships idling at the port. “Ninety-six per cent of all emissions emanating from this terminal comes from cruise ships,” said Ian Robertson, CEO of the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority. “Three-quarters of those emissions come from when they are alongside our pier.” Last week, the board of the GVHA approved moving ahead with the installation of shore power at the cruise ship dock.