Ferry Cancellations

• BC Ferries pulls vessel back to service early after crew-shortage cancellations

  Passengers were facing the prospect of multi-sailing waits Wednesday morning after a round trip between Tsawwassen and Swartz Bay was cancelled due to crew shortages.

  Canada

  Oct 18, 2023
  
• BC Ferries cancels multiple sailings amid mechanical issues with Coastal Renaissance

  The company said it had scrapped sailings between 3:15 p.m. and 10:45 p.m. due to problems with the Coastal Renaissance's main engine.

  Canada

  Aug 16, 2023
  
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• Long waits, full vessels make for long weekend headaches on BC Ferries

  Ferry travellers between the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island faced massive headaches Friday as the ferry service grappled with long-weekend demand and the loss of a key vessel.

  Traffic

  Jun 30, 2023
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• Numerous BC Ferries sailings cancelled amid wind warnings

  There were multiple delays and cancellations on BC Ferries routes across the South Coast on Thursday due to strong winds.

  Canada

  Apr 20, 2023
• Union says spring break cancellations show BC Ferries still behind on hiring

  The union wants to see more stability for casual workers, while the company needs to improve pay packages to help recruit and retain Transport Canada certified officers.

  Canada

  Mar 27, 2023
• BC Ferries cancels pair of Vancouver-Nanaimo sailings over crew shortage

  The cancellations affect the 5 p.m. sailing from Departure Bay and the 7:20 p.m. sailing from Horseshoe Bay.

  Traffic

  Aug 12, 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
• BC Ferries offering hiring bonuses amid ‘crew shortages,’ cancelled sailings

  Among the cancelled trips were the 3:15 p.m. departing Tsawwassen, the 5:45 p.m. departing Duke Point, the 8:15 p.m. departing Tsawwassen, and the 10:45 p.m. departing Duke Point.

  Canada

  Jun 7, 2022
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• Service to Haida Gwaii to be restored by week’s end amid COVID-19 outbreak: BC Ferries

  BC Ferries spokesperson Deborah Marshall said at least 10 people, more than a third of the crew on the vessel that serves Haida Gwaii, were out sick with COVID-19.

  Canada

  Apr 27, 2022
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• Powerful winds bring Metro Vancouver flooding, park closures and ferry cancellations

  Environment Canada wind warnings were in effect for Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley and the Greater Victoria area, with winds of 70 km/h gusting to 90 km/h forecast.

  Weather

  Jan 7, 2022