A tug arrived after dark to safely nudge the vessel into a berth so travellers could finally disembark
Nominees must be recommended by regional districts
Independent arbitrator finds layoffs breached collective agreement
Transport Canada reinstates rule that bans passengers from lower decks
Transport Canada order set to take effect Sept. 30
BC Ferries experiencing heavy traffic for post-Labour Day weekend travellers
Funding will enable ‘pilot’ routes to continue from September through March 2021
For every dollar the province spends the federal government will match
BC Ferries says smaller boat likely a tender that broke away
For ferry-dependent communities, ferries are often the sole practical lifeline to work, school or medical appointments.
SRD has deferred public hearings until Sept. though a ministerial order has said they do not have to
New Port McNeill–Alert Bay–Sointula ferry also beginning service this month
Powell River Queen suffering mechanical problems; water taxi will transport passengers
The company does not qualify for the wage subsidy
Crews will drive test pilings at new ferry berth site
Passenger capacity is limited to 84 on cargo sailings
The incident took place at around 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 18
