March 29, 2024

Mission mayor frets over rusting derelict ferry sitting in the Fraser

Once the flagship of the BC Ferry fleet, the Queen of Sidney is now nothing more than an eyesore.  And people who have to look at it on a daily basis want it gone.  For the ten years, the 102 metre long ship has been rusting on the Fraser River in Mission.  Its owner isn't keeping it in shape and a few months ago there was concern of … [Read more...]

BC’s Environment minister says dealing with derelict vessels will take time

Environment Minister Terry Lake says efforts to deal with the derelict Queen of Sidney ferry sitting in the Fraser are being roadblocked by jurisdictional issues.   Lake says he understands Mission Mayor Ted Adlem's frustration.  But Lake says at the end of the day it boils down to a lack of a co-ordinated plan of action between … [Read more...]

Environment minister frustrated at Ottawa’s response to deal with derelict vessels

B.C's environment minister says federal authorities are dropping the ball and not helping to deal with derelict vessels on the Fraser River. Terry Lake says seven vessels including BC Ferries’ the former Queen of Sidney have been secured, but now there’s a new concern one of the boats is leaking oil.  "We have alerted the Canadian … [Read more...]