BC Ferries

• 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
  
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• 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
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• 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
• 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
• 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
• Travel routes already busy as B.C. heads into Labour Day weekend

  Travellers at the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal were greeted with multiple sailing waits Friday, as B.C. entered the Labour Day long weekend.

  Traffic

  Aug 30
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• 4 BC Ferries sailings cancelled between Horseshoe Bay, Nanaimo

  BC Ferries said the cancellations are due to a mechanical issue with the vessel’s backup power supply.

  Canada

  Jul 12
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• BC Ferries cancels two sailings between Tsawwassen, Swartz Bay

  BC Ferries says a rudder issue with the Queen of New Westminster prompted the cancellations.

  Canada

  Jul 4