By Kaitlyn Bailey, Prince Rupert Northern View, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
BC Ferries is adding an evening water taxi sailing to the temporary Alliford Bay (Moresby Island) to Skidegate (Graham Island) schedule in order to accommodate passengers arriving in Sandspit on Air Canada flights.
Continue reading BC Ferries adds water taxi sailing to their Haida Gwaii schedule to accommodate flight passengers
According to Lisa Ferentinos, people were leaving their small boats along the beach in Mansons Landing Provincial Park before there was a park.
“I can’t imagine there’s ever been a time when people weren’t putting their boats on that beach. It’s been generations, and I can only assume pre-European contact there were many boats on that beach. I know, since the settlers have been here, it’s been a very popular beach for many people,” she said.
Suddenly on Monday, October 17, a red sticker was put on every boat along the beach.
Continue reading BC Parks flags boats on the beach at Mansons Landing
130 Cortes, Read and Quadra Island residents completed the Quadra ICAN rideshare survey, and another 36 responded to specific questions.
“Ride sharing is a really interesting alternative. It wasn’t the transportation solution that everyone is really looking for. I think it’s just a small part of trying to tackle this larger issue. If it works for a few communities that’s great, but it’s not ‘the’ answer,” explained Aaryn Perreault-Laird, who is overseeing the program.
Continue reading ICAN Rideshare survey may lead to a trial run next year
In 2014, Transport Canada (CT) transferred administration of three wharves to the Strathcona Regional District (SRD). Owen Bay on Sonora Island, Surge Narrows on Read Island, and Port Neville on the northern shore of the Johnstone Strait are all within Area C. The SRD was also provided with $2.9 million for maintenance and upgrades that were to be completed by 2024. These upgrades have not yet occurred. Nor has a service to carry out operations and maintenance been established for Area C. In the face of local opposition, the SRD deferred discussion of this issue until next January.
Continue reading With the 2024 deadline approaching, SRD defers the CT wharves problem to the next administration
By Greg Osoba, CKTZ News, through an LJI grant from Canada-info.ca
During holidays and the busy summer season, BC Ferries’ route between Campbell River on Vancouver Island and Quadra Island becomes congested, resulting in sailing waits. Ferry corporation spokesperson Deborah Marshall acknowledges that the waits can stretch from one to three sailings.
Continue reading BC Ferries further delays increased service on busy route
