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BC Ferries finds crew for two cancelled sailings

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BC Ferries heads into one of its busiest long weekends
BC Ferries is heading into another busy long weekend while still down one of its largest vessels. As Global's Cassidy Mosconi reports, despite confidence that it will be a smooth long weekend -- things aren't looking good for sailings in the months ahead – Aug 31, 2023

BC Ferries is now saying two cancelled sailings previously announced on Saturday are now back on schedule.

Last-minute crews for the two sailings departing at 6 p.m. from Tsawwassen and 8 p.m. from Victoria (Swartz Bay) have been secured.

Click to play video: 'BC Ferries on deployment of vessels and Coastal Renaissance update'
BC Ferries on deployment of vessels and Coastal Renaissance update

On Tuesday, BC Ferries CEO Nicolas Jimenez said despite a major vessel being out of service, he’s confident sailing will be smooth.

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More than 520,000 passengers and 200,000 vehicles are expected to use BC Ferries over the long weekend.

The Coastal Renaissance has been out of service for engine repairs since mid-August and is due to return in mid-October.

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