March 28, 2024

Ferry workers get new union boss

The BC Ferry and Marine Workers' Union has a new President. Incumbent Richard Goode losing his spot to Chris Abbott. The new boss says his first order of business is getting members re-engaged, "We have to get our bargaining so it's on a level playing field, and not having legislation that claims it prevails over our constitutional … [Read more...]

More ferry cancellations

Another black eye for BC Ferries. The Queen of New Westminster is once again not sailing today. And with that, comes more cancellations. "The sailings that are cancelled will be the noon and 4:00 p.m. out of Tsawwassen, and the corresponding 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. out of Swartz Bay." Spokesperson Deborah Marshall says engineers have been unable to … [Read more...]

New problem on BC Ferry fleet

A new problem now with the "Queen of New Westminster." The ferry was pulled from the water this morning so repairs could be made to the rudder. It was supposed to come back into service at 4 p-m. But now BC Ferries says there's a problem with the water-cooling system in the generator. The vessel now won't sail for the rest of the day. But extra … [Read more...]

B.C. windstorm knocks out power, several ferry sailings cancelled

VANCOVUER, B.C. - A windstorm lashing B.C.'s south coast has knocked out power to at least 44,000 people and forced the cancellation of several B.C. Ferry sailings. Environment Canada has issued a wind warning for the region, with winds on Vancouver Island and the Metro Vancouver regions expected to reach up to 100 kilometres an hour in some … [Read more...]

Ferry cancellations

BC Ferries has suspended service on its three routes between Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland because of the wind. Spokesperson Deborah Marshall says the Langdale and Bowen Island ferries are still operating. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]

Engine trouble scrubs two B.C. ferry sailings

VANCOUVER - BC Ferries has cancelled two Friday morning sailings of the Queen of Oak Bay after the vessel had engine trouble while travelling between Nanaimo and the Mainland, Thursday evening.Passenger Ryan Mackenzie says the ferry came to an abrupt stop and fire alarms began to sound as smoke seeped upward from the engine room.There was no fire, … [Read more...]

Captain of sunken ferry won’t get job back

VANCOUVER - The captain of a B.C. Ferry that slammed into an island and sank with the loss of two lives in 2006 has lost an appeal to get his job back.Colin Henthorne was not on the bridge of the Queen of the North when junior officers became distracted and failed to make a course change, allowing the ship to run into Gil island on the north B.C. … [Read more...]

B.C. ferry damaged after hard landing

VANCOUVER - A BC Ferry is out of commission after a hard landing at the Departure Bay terminal in Nanaimo, B.C.BC Ferries spokeswoman Deborah Marshall says there was damage to both the Queen of Coquitlam and a wing wall that guides the ferry into the dock.No one has reported being injured aboard the ferry because of the jolt.Marshall says the 3 … [Read more...]

BC Ferry to the rescue

A BC Ferry is being credited with helping to rescue guests and employees of a floating fishing lodge this morning. Spokesperson Deborah Marshall says the "Northern Adventure" was about 35 minutes north of the "King Pacific Lodge" when they got a request from the Coast Guard. The Coast Guard said high winds of over 50 knots in strength were hitting … [Read more...]

Take the ferry for travel convenience in Scotland

Because Scotland has so many islands, ferry services are of paramount importance. Most ferries transport vehicles as well as foot passengers, although a few smaller ones are for passengers only. Fodor's Travel Wire … [Read more...]