Nova Scotia Ferry

• 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
  
• 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
  
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• Nova Scotia premier disappointed by ferry passenger numbers, to review service

  Tim Houston told reporters after a cabinet meeting that his government will let the current season finish in mid-October before it assesses the final passenger numbers.

  Canada

  Sep 8, 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
• No injuries after fire breaks out on P.E.I.-Nova Scotia ferry

  Nobody was injured and passengers are safely ashore after a fire broke out on the P.E.I.-Nova Scotia ferry Friday, close to the Wood Islands Ferry Terminal.

  Fire

  Jul 22, 2022
• Nova Scotia’s 7 provincial ferries free for passengers from now on

  There are seven provincial ferries in Nova Scotia and fees typically range from $7 for cars and light trucks to $10 for commercial trucks.

  Canada

  Jun 19, 2021
• Bar Harbor, Maine council votes unanimously for 5-year CAT lease

  Nova Scotia taxpayers are likely to shoulder the burden of any potential move of the CAT with preliminary estimates pegging the cost to be at least US$4 million.  

  Canada

  Oct 17, 2018
• Bay Ferries exploring possible shift in service from Portland to Bar Harbor

  The first steps forward in the process could come as early as Tuesday as the town of Bar Harbor, Maine, plans to vote on a possible purchase its local ferry terminal.

  Canada

  Jun 8, 2018
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• Bay Ferries cancels CAT service for more engine work

  The vessel was out of commission last week after experiencing problems with one of its engines.

  Canada

  Aug 8, 2017