BC Ferries

• Passenger recounts close call after B.C. ferry forced to drop anchor

  The Coastal Inspiration was forced to drop anchor as it arrived from Duke Point during the 3:15 p.m. sailing on Sunday.

  Traffic

  Dec 16
  
• Surrey woman killed by falling tree branch during windstorm on B.C.’s south coast

  Environment Canada issued a wind warning for Metro Vancouver, the Sunshine Coast, Victoria, East and West Vancouver Island and the Southern Gulf Islands.

  Weather

  Dec 14
  
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• Ferry cancellations, wind warnings issued for B.C.’s South Coast

  Environment Canada is warning of a storm surge on British Columbia's south coast that could reach a metre high.

  Weather

  Dec 13
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• BC Ferries warns of potential 30% fare hike as costs rise

  The ferry company has plans to replace part of its aging fleet with seven larger new vessels, the first of which they're aiming to have in service by 2029.

  Economy

  Nov 28
• BC Conservatives pledge to ‘overhaul’ BC Ferries as campaign enters home stretch

  BC Conservative Leader John Rustad pledged a flat-fee for frequent ferry users and to prioritize local ferry building at an announcement in North Vancouver on Thursday.

  Politics

  Oct 10
• B.C. man’s tool could help you snag a ride on a sold-out ferry

  A Vancouver Island man has developed a tool that can send you a text message when a space opens up on a sold out BC Ferries route.

  Economy

  Oct 7
• B.C. ferry replacement process a missed opportunity for local shipbuilding, says Seaspan

  BC Ferries has launched its bidding process to replace seven major vessels in two phases, but Seaspan says the process leaves little room for B.C.'s maritime sector.

  Economy

  Sep 27
• Major vessel replacement to occur in 2 phases, BC Ferries says

  The ferry company is opening a request for proposal process for pre-qualified shipyards to build five new vessels, followed by two more in a second phase.

  Economy

  Sep 16
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• Sheared propeller leaves major BC Ferries vessel in dry dock, sailings cancelled

  The starboard propeller and hub assembly of the 60-year-old Queen of New Westminster have been sheared off and the vessel will need to be put into dry dock for repairs.

  Canada

  Sep 5
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• BC Ferries cancels dozens Swartz Bay-Tsawwassen route sailings due to mechanical issue

  Dozens of sailings from Swartz Bay and Tsawwassen have been cancelled between Tuesday and Sunday.

  Canada

  Sep 3