Yarmouth ferry
N.S. court rejects appeal by Bay Ferries, clearing way for Tory lawsuit over CAT management fees
The province’s Opposition Progressive Conservatives are trying to find out how much of the millions in public funds to be paid this year for the ferry service. Continue reading
Former MLAs accuse N.S. education minister of ‘pattern of inappropriate behaviour’
The allegations are laid out in two letters, sent on April 1 to Speaker Kevin Murphy, Premier Stephen McNeil and the PC and NDP leaders. Continue reading
N.S. blasted for paying $8.5 million for U.S. ferry terminal renovations
The terminal renovations are needed because the already heavily subsidized ferry service out of Yarmouth, N.S., is shifting ports in the U.S. state. Continue reading
Bay Ferries is not Nova Scotia’s agent, despite what the minister has said
By Sarah Ritchie Sr. Broadcast Journalist/Anchor
The minister has also spoken publicly about a fee he says the province pays for U.S. Customs and Border Patrol services. Continue reading
Plans to move CAT Ferry to Bar Harbor in jeopardy over demands by U.S. Border Patrol
A series of demands from U.S. Customs and Border Patrol have stymied efforts by parties on either side of the border to ensure the CAT’s move to Bar Harbor, Maine. Continue reading
Passenger numbers up despite engine troubles for Nova Scotia to Maine ferry
However, the vessel only sailed on 84 round trips this year when 112 trips were scheduled. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Yarmouth ferry sailing schedule to be modified due to engine trouble
Due to engine trouble on the Yarmouth ferry, the rest of the 2017 sailing schedule will be modified, according to Bay Ferries Limited. Continue reading
Nova Scotia PCs unveil new spending, promise balanced budget with few details on cuts
The plan includes bringing back the film tax credit and a promise to reduce tuition fees. Continue reading
Bay Ferries offers discounted rates for travel on Yarmouth ferry this summer
Bay Ferries is hoping to entice travellers on the Maine-Nova Scotia route by offering discounted fares this summer. Continue reading