Yarmouth To Maine Ferry

• Nova Scotia’s $20-million subsidy for Maine ferry is a good value, says new study

  A long-awaited economic study of the Nova Scotia to Maine ferry service says the province’s annual subsidy of about $20 million is worth the cost.

  Canada

  Feb 20
  
• N.S. releases passenger numbers for 1st month of 2022 Cat ferry season

  The province of Nova Scotia has released the passenger numbers so far this season for the Cat ferry, one day after the public works minister defended not doing so.

  Canada

  Jun 17, 2022
  
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• Yarmouth-to-Maine ferry to return to waters ahead of 2022 season

  Earlier this month, Bay Ferries Ltd., which operates the provincially-subsidized ferry service, said the CAT will start sailing again in the spring of 2022.

  Canada

  Oct 22, 2021
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• Province focused on 2020 as season for Nova Scotia to Maine ferry dwindles away

  The ferry has yet to sail with passengers in 2019 while a terminal is renovated in Bar Harbor, Maine - a delay that has cost Nova Scotia taxpayers almost $20 million.

  Canada

  Oct 1, 2019
• Tories sue Nova Scotia government over details of Yarmouth-Maine ferry fees

  Tim Houston says it's an "extraordinary measure," adding that Nova Scotians should never have to sue their government to get information.

  Politics

  Feb 11, 2019
• Ferry between Nova Scotia, Maine could be viable in three years: CEO

  Nova Star Cruises CEO says the service between Yarmouth and Portland needs three more years before it can be economically viable.

  Canada

  Sep 3, 2015
• Government needs to show upside of keeping Yarmouth ferry: Consultant

  The government needs to show Nova Scotians why the Yarmouth to Maine ferry service is viable, said an economic consultant who has studied the issue.

  Economy

  Sep 2, 2015
• Nova Star numbers worse than last year

  The Nova Star ferry is seeing worse passenger counts in the 2015 sailing season, than it did in it's inaugural 2014 season.

  Economy

  Sep 1, 2015