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Newest Island Class BC Ferries receive Indigenous names

CKTZ News, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

In a special naming ceremony in Victoria’s harbour, the third and fourth Island Class ferries destined for the Campbell River – Quadra Island route were officially designated as “Island Nagalis” and “Island K’ulut’a.”

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BC Ferries virtual meeting about Campbell River’s new e-ferries

There were new revelations at the BC Ferries virtual meeting about changes coming to the Campbell River – Quadra Island run

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Upcoming changes to the Campbell River-Quadra Island ferry

BC Ferries will be holding  a Virtual Community Meeting, regarding upcoming changes to Campbell River-Quadra Island run, from 6:00 – 7:30pm on Wednesday, April 7th, via Webex.

Click on this link to register.

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Quadra and Cortes welcome vaccination roll-out

National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

I’m keen to get that vaccine. That’s Sulyn Cedar’s new mantra.

“I like that phrase because it rhymes,” says the Quadra Island senior and self-described earth-activist grandma with a laugh.

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Campbell River-Quadra Island’s second hybrid electric Ferry launched

The fourth of BC Ferries Island Class ferry was launched early Thursday morning, at Damen Shipyards Galati, in Romania. The yet-to-be named ship is the second hybrid electric destined for the Campbell RiverQuadra Island route. 

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