Transport Canada reinstates rule that bans passengers from lower decks
Draft plan was expected in early 2020
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.
New Port McNeill–Alert Bay–Sointula ferry also beginning service this month
The company does not qualify for the wage subsidy
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
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
20 extra sailings scheduled for Tsawwassen-Swartz Bay route for Family Day
Members of the public have seven weeks to provide online input
Snow removal, 60-80 km winds stop many morning sailings
