BC Ferries, TransLink and BC Transit require masks to board
Rule comes into effect Monday, Aug. 24
BC Ferries suggests reservations, travelling at night, taking alternate routes
For ferry-dependent communities, ferries are often the sole practical lifeline to work, school or medical appointments.
Transport Canada 50-per-cent limit being phased out, no current plans to provide masks
Pleasure craft overturns Sunday afternoon between Nanaimo and Sechelt
With over 1850 boxes delivered, the ferry service continues to transport groceries from Port Hardy to Klemtu and Bella Bella
Ferry corporation adding 120 weekly sailings on busiest routes starting next week
New boats arrived for routes to Sointula-Alert Bay-Port McNeill and Texada Island-Powell River
Travellers will be able to get hot menu items on three routes
WorksafeBC has launched an investigation
Children aged two and younger will be exempt
Rule takes effect June 15 and follows Transport Canada guideline
Ferry corporation reaches temporary service level agreement with province
BC Ferries announces that resumption of service June 3 includes four daily round trips
Vessels operating at 50 per cent capacity during pandemic
Leaders, locals gathered at terminal and near Haida Heritage Centre; no visitors were stopped
‘I don’t want to be dismissive about it,’ but May long weekend is weeks away, premier says
The incident did not lead to any injuries
By transfering grocery shopping from Port Hardy store to terminals of Bella Bella and Klemtu, the ferry service reduces the need for travel for residents of remote communities
