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
Ferries working on schedule shifts to keep workers safe
Transport Canada has granted B.C.’s request, Premier says
Tsawwassen and Swartz Bay noon, 2 p.m. sailings cancelled Tuesday, Wednesday
Immediate concerns brought up, though meeting was about long-term plans
Island Aurora and Island Discovery will service Gulf Island and North Island routes
The preemptive injunction is a ‘last resort in the interest of public safety,’ spokesperson says
Pilot project will run twice weekly
