Wolfe Island Ferry

• Wolfe Islander III turns 50 while filling in for troubled successor

  The reliable Wolfe Islander III marks 50 years of service on Friday. The vintage ferry is currently back in action, filling in for the troubled Islander IV amid ongoing woes.

  Canada

  Feb 6
  
• Wolfe Island Ferry workers say they aren’t at fault for staffing shortages

  OPSEU Local 428 president says wages and benefits aren't competitive with the private sector, making employee retention and attracting new staff difficult.

  Canada

  May 19, 2023
  
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• Wolfe Islanders fuming after recent ferry staffing shortages

  Wolfe Island residents are demanding answers after the second ferry shutdown in a week.

  Canada

  May 15, 2023
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• New Wolfe Island ferry could cause traffic jams in downtown Kingston, Ont.

  The MTO's plan to launch the new Wolfe Island Ferry this spring, before the larger dock is complete, which could lead to major traffic jams in downtown Kingston.

  Canada

  Mar 8, 2023
• Internal MTO memo says new Wolfe Island ferry could result in 90-minute service

  Ontario transportation officials have outlined the pros and cons of pressing the new Wolfe Island ferry into service this spring before the expanded docks are ready.

  Politics

  Mar 2, 2023
• New Wolfe Island ferry will be only boat running when it comes into service

  The Ministry of Transportation says that when the new ferry arrives they won't be able to run both ferries at the same time due to staffing issues.

  Canada

  Feb 27, 2023
• Union VP says ‘inexperienced’ workers behind Wolfe Island Ferry incident

  Eyewitnesses say a man was just inches away from the frigid water after an incident at the Wolfe Island side ferry dock saw the platform fall out from under him.

  Canada

  Feb 10, 2023
• Wolfe Island ferry halted after disturbance on the island

  Rush hour was slow at the Wolfe Island ferry docks in Kingston as police dealt with an incident involving a man with a chainsaw on the island side.

  Canada

  Apr 13, 2022
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• New electric ferries slated for Kingston region are on their way to Picton Terminals this week

  The Ministry of Transportation says the ferries should be passing by Kingston on their way to the Picton Terminals this week, where they will stay until next year.

  Canada

  Oct 6, 2021
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• Construction for new Wolfe Island, Amherst Island ferries complete

  Two new ferries destined for the Kingston area are now completely built and are sailing their way to the region. The ships are expected to be in the Kingston area in a few weeks.

  Canada

  Aug 31, 2021