BC Ferry

• Concerns grow about derelict former BC Ferries ship moored on Fraser River

  The former ferry is now causing worry on two fronts as it's a major pollution hazard and it could possibly break free of its mooring and crash into something downriver.

  Environment

  Sep 21, 2023
  
• BC Ferries urges reservations for walk-ons ahead of B.C. Day long weekend

  An estimated 580,000 passengers and 210,000 vehicles are expected to make use of the ferry service between Aug. 3 and Aug. 8.

  Traffic

  Jul 31, 2023
  
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• Numerous BC Ferries sailings cancelled Sunday due to staffing issues

  BC Ferries said sailings from Swartz Bay, Pender Island and Mayne Island are cancelled due to challenges in securing the required number of crew for the Salish Raven.

  Traffic

  Jul 2, 2023
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• BC Ferries upping staff and service for summer, but warns cancellations can occur

  To avoid a repeat of sailing cancellations last summer due to staffing issues, BC Ferries said it has hired more than 1,200 staff in preparation for summer 2023 traffic.

  Traffic

  Jun 22, 2023
• B.C. ferry passengers left waiting after vessel accidentally drops anchor at sea

  No one was hurt, but passengers described a startling jolt when the anchor deployed. The incident forced the cancellation of two sailings between Vancouver Island and Tsawwassen.

  Canada

  Dec 2, 2022
• BC Ferries fires CEO Mark Collins amid service interruptions and staffing issues

  The B.C. Ferry Services Board has announced Jill Sharland has taken over as interim president and BC Ferries CEO.

  Canada

  Jul 22, 2022
• B.C. island residents worry lack of emergency ferry service putting lives at risk

  Quadra Island residents say BC Ferries used to transport ambulances at any hour in an emergency, but that a new system using helicopters or water taxis is putting lives at risk.

  Health

  Jul 21, 2022
• BC Ferries cancels eight Skeena Queen sailings

  The ferry service said the cancellations are due to “crew availability” issues.

  Consumer

  Jul 17, 2022
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• BC Ferries cancels 14 Saturday sailings due to ‘crew availability’ issues

  BC Ferries said it's contacting customers that have had their bookings cancelled and may move them to other ferries, if space is available.

  Canada

  Jul 16, 2022
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• More Queen of Alberni sailings cancelled on July 1: BC Ferries

  The Queen of Alberni has had all of its Friday sailings cancelled due to damages on the ferry.

  Consumer

  Jul 1, 2022