BC Ferry

• B.C. ferry passengers left waiting after vessel accidentally drops anchor at sea

  No one was hurt, but passengers described a startling jolt when the anchor deployed. The incident forced the cancellation of two sailings between Vancouver Island and Tsawwassen.

  Canada

  Dec 2, 2022
  
• BC Ferries fires CEO Mark Collins amid service interruptions and staffing issues

  The B.C. Ferry Services Board has announced Jill Sharland has taken over as interim president and BC Ferries CEO.

  Canada

  Jul 22, 2022
  
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• B.C. island residents worry lack of emergency ferry service putting lives at risk

  Quadra Island residents say BC Ferries used to transport ambulances at any hour in an emergency, but that a new system using helicopters or water taxis is putting lives at risk.

  Health

  Jul 21, 2022
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• BC Ferries cancels eight Skeena Queen sailings

  The ferry service said the cancellations are due to “crew availability” issues.

  Consumer

  Jul 17, 2022
• BC Ferries cancels 14 Saturday sailings due to ‘crew availability’ issues

  BC Ferries said it's contacting customers that have had their bookings cancelled and may move them to other ferries, if space is available.

  Canada

  Jul 16, 2022
• More Queen of Alberni sailings cancelled on July 1: BC Ferries

  The Queen of Alberni has had all of its Friday sailings cancelled due to damages on the ferry.

  Consumer

  Jul 1, 2022
• Victoria, B.C.’s tourism sector welcomes return of Coho ferry service to and from Wash. state

  The vessel has served the region for 60 years, carrying up to 1,000 passengers and 115 vehicles.

  World

  Nov 8, 2021
• Man rushed to hospital in critical condition after going overboard from BC Ferry

  BC Ferries said it happened shortly before 1:30 p.m., as the Queen of Cowichan was passing Bowen Island, heading out of Horseshoe Bay.

  Canada

  Jun 6, 2021
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• Upper Arrow Lake ferry to undergo late-night closure for repair

  The ferry will undergo required maintenance from Sunday through Thursday, with three late-night crossings being cancelled.

  Canada

  Feb 14, 2021
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• Anchors failed to deploy during B.C. ferry’s ‘hard landing’ at Tsawwassen terminal: TSB

  According to the Transportation Safety Board, the Spirit of Vancouver Island ended up striking a concrete abutment at a speed of 5.4 knots.

  Canada

  Feb 11, 2021