Ferry Service

• Wolfe Island residents frustrated with lack of progress on Wolfe Islander IV

  Island resident Jac Pharand is frustrated with the Ontario Ministry of Transportation's communication about when the Wolfe Island IV will come into service.

  Canada

  Jan 11
  
• 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
  
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• Ottawa to buy ferry for route between P.E.I, N.S., will build 2 more ferries by 2028

  The prime minister says the federal government will purchase the MV Fanafjord to replace the MV Holiday Island, which caught fire last summer and was removed from service.

  Canada

  Aug 23, 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.

  Traffic

  Jul 28, 2023
• New Brunswick expands ferry service for Island of Grand Manan

  Outside of the supplemental season, the Grand Manan ferry typically has four round-trip crossings each day.

  Canada

  Apr 11, 2023
• MTO hopes new Kingston-Wolfe Island ferries will be ready by spring

  The Ministry of Transportation of Ontario has issued a letter to passengers of the Wolfe Island ferry, updating them on the status of the Wolfe Islander IV.

  Canada

  Jan 30, 2023
• Coast Guard assists with medevac when ambulance couldn’t reach Wolfe Island

  The Canadian Coast Guard's rescue station in Kingston was unexpectedly called into action Monday.

  Canada

  Nov 24, 2022
• Howe Island to host town hall on ferry service

  Howe Island residents are set to meet to discuss the ongoing issues facing ferry service.

  Canada

  Nov 23, 2022
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• N.S.-P.E.I. ferry anchored after steering issue, passengers stuck off-shore

  A ferry between Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island was anchored between the two berths for seven hours after a steering issue on Sunday morning.

  Canada

  Sep 4, 2022
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• 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