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It’s one of the busiest travel weekends of the year, and today marks the final push as many British Columbians head home from the B.C. Day long weekend. Executive Director of Communications Jeff Groot speaks with Global News Morning about how BC Ferries has handled the holiday rush.

If you’re flying with WestJet over the BC Day long weekend, you now have more flexibility as the airline prepares for a possible flight attendants’ strike. Martin Firestone, President of Travel Secure, joins us to explain what options are available and what travellers should consider.

A delegation of B.C. First Nations has traveled to Ontario to explore an electricity- generating technology that makes some people nervous: nuclear energy. Aaron McArthur reports.

A mechanical issue at BC Ferries’ Langdale terminal is reducing the number of vehicles able to travel the route, causing a major backlog. As Jordan Armstrong reports, repairs are expected to take more than a week.

Travelling can feel like a whirlwind tour, one that goes by in a blur. Fortunately for a Vancouver punk band, their Asian excursion has been filmed. Jay Durant reports in This is BC.

WestJet has cancelled multiple flights ahead of a possible work stoppage by flight attendants and with hours before the deadline many long weekend travelers are worried about getting stranded. One week after the village of Clinton was evacuated due to wildfires some residents wonder why more support from the air isn’t being provided. A man...

We have the latest on the nurses’ strike as job action continues. And there were more rural emergency room closures over the weekend, sparking concerns as people travel for festivals and enjoy the great outdoors.

The Trans-Canada Highway between B.C. and Alberta is a well-travelled road. Many in Alberta have vacation properties or family to visit in B.C. Elissa Carpenter caught up with British Columbians trying to get home after weekend fires and Albertans trying to get west to check on family, friends and the places they love.

The Canucks regularly have one of the more difficult travel schedules in the NHL. But Sleep and fatigue expert Pat Byrne says it will be that much harder now with B.C. moving to permanent daylight saving time.

As British Columbians head out for the B.C. Day long weekend, they’re being urged to plan ahead for heavy traffic, hot weather and possible wildfire-related travel disruptions. Greg Harper with ICBC joins Global News Morning with practical road safety tips to help you get to your destination safely.

Summer is here and many people are looking to stay in Canada for their vacations. A lot of Albertans like heading west to B.C. Roland van Meurs from AMA Travel joined Global News Morning Edmonton to talk about why Penticton should be on your travel list. Sponsored by AMA.

Watch the latest newscast from Global BC, including; The medical precautions for four travelers from a Hantavirus-hit cruise ship who are isolating in British Columbia.

The Travel Lady Lesley Keyter joins Global News Morning Calgary to talk about how the rising cost of fuel is impacting travel and details about a Mediterranean cruise.

Global News Morning speaks with B.C. Transportaton and Transit Minister Mike Farnworth about the mechanical problems that led to numerous delays for BC Ferries travellers during the busy Easter long weekend.

If you’re planning to travel on BC Ferries this long weekend, you may be in for lengthy delays. With two vessels out of service, many passengers have already faced long waits at terminals, along with multi-sailing waits. Leonard Krog, the mayor of Nanaimo joins Global News Morning with more on the reliability of BC Ferries.

BC Ferries passengers can expect sold-out reservations and long waits, with two ferries out of service on the major routes, triggering a string of cancellations. Angela Jung reports.

A B.C. mother says she’s devastated now that the provincial health ministry has rejected her request for funding, so that her son can travel to Germany for treatment for a life-threatening illness. Angela Jung reports.

People travelling on BC Ferries this long weekend are dealing with days of disruptions between vessel troubles and weather issues. As Grace Ke reports, some customers can’t help but be frustrated while others say it’s just part of living on the west coast.

Two major BC Ferries vessels are out of service, affecting not only long weekend travellers but also coastal residents who rely on the service as a lifeline. Global News Morning speaks with Better Ferry Services Advocate Diana Mumford about the latest disruption.

There are many issues plaguing BC Ferries vessels ahead of the Easter long weekend. Andrea Macpherson has the latest and what people need to know before travelling.