Wolfe Island

• 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
  
• Progress but no promises after talks on Kingston, Ont. area ferry services

  Municipal politicians believe some progress has been made towards starting service on the new ferries, which have been ready and waiting for years.

  Canada

  Aug 25, 2023
  
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• Surprise test run has passengers feeling optimistic about Wolfe Islander IV

  A surprise test run of the long delayed Wolfe Islander IV left passengers impressed and optimistic about the prospect of the ferry coming into service..

  Canada

  Aug 16, 2023
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• Wolfe Islander IV carries vehicles, passengers on first test run

  The Wolfe Islander IV has completed a test run from Kingston to Wolfe Island. The trip included taking on vehicles and passengers from the mainland.

  Canada

  Aug 15, 2023
• 51 firearms seized on Wolfe Island in OPP guns and gangs raids

  OPP say they confiscated a large amount of guns, ammunition and a 3D printer used to create firearms on an island across from Kingston, Ont., earlier this week.

  Crime

  Jul 27, 2023
• Busy holiday weekend could lead to Wolfe Island ferry delays, MTO warns

  The Ontario Ministry of Transportation suggests visitors to Wolfe Island from Kingston, Ont., should walk on the ferry and leave their cars on the mainland to avoid long waits.

  Canada

  Jun 28, 2023
• Wolfe Islander IV ferry service deadline pushed back by Ministry of Transportation

  The MTO says they now expect the new ferry to be operational some time this summer.

  Traffic

  Jun 21, 2023
• 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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• Wolfe Island residents concerned about ferry dock construction delays

  The Kingston ferry dock won't be complete until 2025, according to the MTO. The delay will impact ferry service frequency, to the dismay of island residents.

  Canada

  Mar 3, 2023