By Greg Osoba, CKTZ News, through an LJI grant from Canada-info.ca
High winds and above average snowfall this winter has left provincial transportation systems challenged, and BC Ferries has now warned residents to expect more sailing disruptions this winter.
Continue reading BC Ferries warns dependent coastal communities of more sailing disruptions due to severe weather, pandemicNational Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
After a recent rash of service disruptions due to wild weather, coastal communities relying on BC Ferries as an essential service are going to face more interruptions to their lifeline in the coming months.
Absenteeism due to the Omicron variant, an ongoing labour shortage, and the impending loss of staff who oppose the company’s vaccination mandate are likely to lead to additional service disruptions, particularly on the smaller inter-island routes, said BC Ferries spokesperson Deborah Marshall on Monday.
Continue reading Coast communities riding out ferry service disruptions due to COVID-19 staffing crunchCKTZ 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.”
Continue reading Newest Island Class BC Ferries receive Indigenous namesCKTZ News, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Two hybrid diesel/electric ferries with increased vehicle capacity will begin providing two-ship service on the Campbell River – Quadra Island route starting in early 2022.
Continue reading First of two Hybrid/e-ferries for Campbell River run arrives in BC, second on its wayThere were new revelations at the BC Ferries virtual meeting about changes coming to the Campbell River – Quadra Island run.
Continue reading BC Ferries virtual meeting about Campbell River’s new e-ferries
