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Unions estimate BC Ferries’ China deal cost Canadian economy $1.5B

Transit My Powell River Now Staff -
A new report estimates building four BC Ferries vessels in China could cost Canada $1.5 billion in lost economic activity.

BC Ferries gets approval to offset fuel surcharges with fare revenue

BC Ferries Wylie Henderson -
The BC Ferries Commissioner approved BC Ferries’ request to transfer its price-cap balance to the fuel deferral account.

BC Ferries sets sail for busy Labour Day long weekend

BC Ferries Wylie Henderson -
BC Ferries expects busy conditions all day Friday, with the busiest periods Saturday morning and afternoon.

B.C. officials urge long-weekend wildfire caution as hot, dry conditions persist

Provincial Emily Joveski -
British Columbia is urging residents and travellers to take extra precautions this B.C. Day weekend as hot, dry conditions increase the risk of wildfires.

BC Ferries sets sail for busy long weekend

BC Ferries Wylie Henderson -
The ferry operator said the B.C. Day long weekend is typically the busiest travel weekend of the year on the coast.

BC Ferries to begin temporary fuel surcharge June 16

BC Ferries My Powell River Now Staff -
BC Ferries said it is implementing a temporary 5% fuel surcharge in response to rising global fuel prices.

Changes to advanced booking looks to ease congestion on ferries between Powell River and Comox 

BC Ferries Tyler Hay -
Travellers taking B.C. Ferries between Powell River and Comox this summer may see lower fares if they book sailings during less busy times.

BC Ferries to introduce waitlist pilot for Comox–Powell River sailings before busy long weekend

BC Ferries Wylie Henderson -
BC Ferries is reminding Easter travellers to plan ahead for the long weekend.

Potable water restored on two vessels after BC Ferries completes public health investigation

BC Ferries Justin Baumgardner -
BC Ferries said it is investigating an incident that prompted a health-related food service suspension on the Queen of Alberni and Salish Orca vessels. 

Temporary changes to Saltery Bay-Earls Cove ferry sailings Oct. 14-17

BC Ferries Wylie Henderson -
Those travelling between Sechelt and Powell River should prepare for longer sailings on the BC Ferries route between Saltery Bay and Earls Cove for a few days in October.

Marine traffic closures in Jervis Inlet scheduled for mid to late October as BC Hydro begins power line replacement project

Construction Sage Daniels -
The 138-kilovolt transmission line which crosses Jervis Inlet is scheduled for removal, prompting marine traffic closures in the area.

Mechanical issues cause frustration for early morning Sunshine Coast ferry passengers  

BC Ferries Justin Baumgardner -
BC Ferries is currently investigating a mechanical issue that caused all morning sailings to Horseshoe Bay to b cancelled.

Union urges government to halt B.C. Ferries shipbuilding contract with Chinese yard

Provincial Emily Joveski -
The union representing shipyard workers in British Columbia says it is “deeply disappointed” with B.C. Ferries’ decision to have four new major vessels built by a Chinese shipyard, and is calling on the provincial and federal governments to intervene.

B.C. Conservatives criticize ferry contract awarded to Chinese shipyard

Provincial Emily Joveski -
B.C. Ferries’ decision to award a major shipbuilding contract to a Chinese company is drawing fire from the province’s Opposition Conservatives.

 BC Ferries looks to add cheaper sailings 

News Justin Baumgardner -
BC Ferries says they are making it easier and cheaper for travelers by offering more discounted fares starting next...

BC Ferries announces new hybrid Island Class vessels

News Justin Baumgardner -
BC Ferries says they are one step closer to providing four new hybrid electric Island Class vessels making it...
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