Bc Ferries Delays

• Embattled BC Ferries vessel likely to be out of the water until mid-October

  The C-Class vessel, built in 2007, was taken out of the water last week for mechanical failures in its engine, impacting thousands of hopeful passengers.

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  Aug 22, 2023
  
• ‘No one at BC Ferries thinks this is acceptable,’ board chair says of service woes

  The chair of BC Ferries' board of directors is finally speaking publicly after weeks of delays, cancellations and website confusion that left travellers frustrated.

  Politics

  Jul 28, 2023
  
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• Mechanical troubles with another Coastal-class BC Ferry cause cancellations

  The issues come the same day as the Coastal Celebration returned to service after being sidelined for a week due to problems with the propulsion system.

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  Jul 28, 2023
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• Change ‘can’t come fast enough’ at BC Ferries: Transport minister

  On Tuesday, BC Ferries' website showed a nine-sailing wait for anyone travelling from Tsawwassen in Delta to Swartz Bay in Victoria. In fact, the delay amounted to one sailing. 

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  Jul 26, 2023
• More BC Ferries confusion as website error shows nine-sailing wait

  On Tuesday, the company's website indicated travellers faced a nine-sailing wait, however BC Ferries says that information is inaccurate and is directing people to Twitter.

  Canada

  Jul 25, 2023
• BC Ferries website experiencing ‘slowness’ amid busy long weekend

  BC Ferries' website is experiencing issues amid a very busy Canada Day.

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  Jul 1, 2023
• Two days ahead of Canada Day weekend, cancellations and delays begin for BC Ferries

  The typical long weekend cancellations and delays -- mostly linked to heavy vehicle traffic and crew shortages -- appear to have already begun.

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  Jun 29, 2023
• BC Ferries CEO responds to long weekend cancellations and glitches; mayor demands change

  But the mayor of a small island served by BC Ferries says the CEO's comments aren't good enough, and that the delays point to the deterioration of ferry service in his community.

  Canada

  May 24, 2023
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• ‘Highlight of their day’: Megasaurus appearance delights bored BC Ferries passengers

  The team behind Megasaurus, a car-eating, fire-breathing robotic dinosaur, was also caught up in the ferry traffic and decided to entertain the other passengers. 

  Entertainment

  May 23, 2023
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• Massive ferry delays in Nanaimo and Tsawwassen following passenger arrest

  Delays have rippled across BC Ferries routes because of a police incident Thursday evening onboard the Coastal Inspiration at the Duke Point terminal.

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  Aug 26, 2022