Halifax Ferry

• Rocky ride: Service disruptions all too common for Halifax ferry passengers

  The union that represents Halifax ferry operators is sounding the alarm, saying workers are burnt out and cannot keep up with demand.

  Canada

  Apr 17
  
• Bedford ferry to be added to Halifax Transit system by 2028, new terminal coming

  A long-awaited project to add a Bedford ferry connection to the Halifax Transit system is expected to be completed in the 2027-28 fiscal year, officials announced Monday.

  Canada

  Mar 4
  
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• Man falls off Halifax ferry, taken to hospital: police

  Halifax Regional Police said officers are still investigating the circumstances leading up to the man falling off the Halifax Transit Ferry.

  Canada

  Feb 28
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• Halifax Transit staffing woes continue with ferry disruptions

  Halifax Transit, which has cancelled a number of trips in recent weeks due to staffing shortages, says there are now a number of disruptions to its ferry service.

  Canada

  Aug 29, 2022
• Halifax Transit to offer free bus, ferry services on certain summer days

  Between July 1 and Aug. 31, Halifax Transit service will be free of charge on Fridays and the Alderney ferry will be free on Saturdays.

  Canada

  Jun 7, 2022
• Bedford ferry being added to Halifax Transit fleet, study expected for 2022

  The new ferry route will run between a new terminal at Mill Cove and the existing terminal on the Halifax waterfront.

  Canada

  Jun 17, 2021
• Halifax Transit to reduce ferry, bus service over Easter long weekend

  Over the Easter weekend, residents are being asked to only use the service for essential travel.

  Health

  Apr 9, 2020
• Halifax hints at possible new bus routes, ferry service in municipal survey

  "The aim is to get you where you want to go, when you want to go, faster and more frequently — seven days a week."

  Politics

  Feb 24, 2020
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• Gas leak causes temporary street closures, evacuations and suspension of Halifax ferry service

  Halifax Fire and Emergency crews were on scene in the 1700 block of Lower Water Street, blocking off streets in the surrounding area as they conducted tests. 

  Traffic

  Sep 16, 2019
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• Halifax ferry terminals to get upgrade ahead of new fare system

  Halifax's three ferry terminals, Alderney, Woodside, and the Halifax Ferry Terminal, will undergo upgrades between March and June.

  Traffic

  Jan 20, 2019