Ferry

• Ontario boat company secures deal for 30-min transit from Toronto to Niagara

  Hoverlink Ontario secures a Toronto dock, clearing the way for a 30-minute hovercraft route to Niagara that could take 8,000 cars off the QEW daily.

  Canada

  May 8
  
• Increased transit, ferry service in effect to give Swifties a ‘Getaway Car’ from concerts

  Swift is expected to attract tens of thousands of people to BC Place when she closes out her record-breaking Eras Tour with performances on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 

  Entertainment

  Dec 2, 2024
  
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• ‘Long wait times’ to Toronto Island with 2 ferries out of service: city

  With a major event at Toronto Island Park this weekend and two ferries out for repairs, the city is urging would-be ferry passengers to consider alternate travel arrangements.

  Canada

  Jun 15, 2024
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• Federal transport minister says Bay of Fundy ferry will not be removed from its route

  Federal Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez says the ferry that operates between Digby, N.S., and Saint John, N.B., will not be moved to another route next year.

  Canada

  Dec 1, 2023
• Yarmouth-Maine ferry economic impact study underway

  A broad economic impact study on the ferry service between Nova Scotia and Maine has begun, to determine whether it is providing good value to taxpayers.

  Canada

  Sep 13, 2023
• Victoria Clipper strike averted as union reaches tentative agreement

  Unionized crew on the Victoria Clipper had voted unanimously to strike if the two sides couldn't reach a deal by Sunday. 

  Economy

  Sep 1, 2023
• Surprise test run has passengers feeling optimistic about Wolfe Islander IV

  A surprise test run of the long delayed Wolfe Islander IV left passengers impressed and optimistic about the prospect of the ferry coming into service..

  Canada

  Aug 16, 2023
• New Nanaimo-Vancouver passenger ferry cancels Tuesday sailings, reduces August schedule

  Hullo had aimed to launch its new 75-minute service between the two cities on Monday, but was forced to scrap its inaugural sailings due to power outages and high winds. 

  Canada

  Aug 15, 2023
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• Ferry between N.S. and P.E.I. unavailable over weekend, stalled by mechanical problem

  The company that operates the ferry between Nova Scotia and eastern Prince Edward Island says the MV Confederation will be out of service this weekend.

  Canada

  Jul 6, 2023
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• Nova Scotia pushing ahead with ‘essential’ economic study on Yarmouth-Maine ferry

  Nova Scotia has issued a request for proposals to conduct an economic impact study on the heavily subsidized ferry between Yarmouth, N.S., and Bar Harbor, Maine. 

  Canada

  Jul 4, 2023