Bar Harbor

• Nova Scotia premier disappointed by ferry passenger numbers, to review service

  Tim Houston told reporters after a cabinet meeting that his government will let the current season finish in mid-October before it assesses the final passenger numbers.

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  Sep 8, 2022
  
• Nova Scotia ordered to disclose management fees it pays for company to operate Yarmouth Ferry

  The management fees represent the guaranteed profit that Bay Ferries Ltd., makes for operating the CAT ferry which travels between Yarmouth, N.S., and Bar Harbor.

  Canada

  Feb 16, 2021
  
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• Nova Scotia premier defends costs for idled international ferry service to Maine

  The province said earlier this week it was cancelling the 2021 sailing season because of the "ongoing uncertainty" around the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Politics

  Feb 4, 2021
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• Yarmouth-to-Maine ferry suspended for 2021 season due to COVID-19

  The Yarmouth ferry has not sailed since October 2018, when it last travelled to Portland, Maine.

  Canada

  Feb 1, 2021
• Construction at Bar Harbor ferry terminal not yet complete

  Nova Scotia has footed the bill for repairs and upgrades for the ferry since the 10-year deal for the service was signed in 2016

  Politics

  Aug 26, 2020
• Minister says Yarmouth ferry won’t run if it puts Nova Scotians at risk

  Lloyd Hines wants to ensure Nova Scotians will remain safe if the ferry between Yarmouth, N.S., and Bar Harbor, Maine, launches for its first commercial season. 

  Canada

  Jun 5, 2020
• Yarmouth-Maine ferry to launch season on July 15 despite COVID-19

  The ferry service, operated by Bay Ferries Ltd. and known as the CAT, will not be operating daily crossings when the season is scheduled to begin.

  Canada

  May 15, 2020
• Nova Scotia’s operating grant for Maine ferry reaches new high at $16.3 million for 2020 season

  Including the grant for the upcoming sailing season, Nova Scotia has spent $95.5 million on the ferry service since 2015.

  Politics

  Feb 27, 2020
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• Idled Nova Scotia to Maine ferry cost province extra $4-million in 2019

  Bay Ferries that it will begin sailing this year between Yarmouth, N.S., and Bar Harbor, Maine, on June 26.

  Canada

  Feb 21, 2020
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• Bay Ferries to launch Maine service by June 26

  There were no commercial crossings between Yarmouth, N.S., and Bar Harbor, Maine, during the 2019 sailing season. 

  Politics

  Feb 21, 2020