Bay Ferries Ltd.

• Canada to U.S. ferry service set to resume in 2022 after three year hiatus

  The last two seasons were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, while the 2019 season was scrapped due to ongoing construction at the Bar Harbor terminal.

  Canada

  Oct 3, 2021
  
• 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
• COVID concerns: Nova Scotia cancels Yarmouth-Maine ferry service for 2020

  Premier Stephen McNeil says he hopes the service will resume next year, but he made it clear that it would be unsafe to do so this year.

  Canada

  Jun 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
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• Coronavirus to slash Atlantic Canada’s cruise season

  Cruise ships carrying more than 500 people won't be able to dock in Canada until at least July.

  Canada

  Mar 13, 2020
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• 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