National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Island commuters hit a bit of rough water when ferry service between Quadra Island and Campbell River was cancelled all day Tuesday due to a mechanical issue. A problem made all that much worse because of COVID-19.
Continue reading Tuesday’s BC Ferries Shutdown On QuadraNorth Island Gazette, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Locally owned taxi and shuttle company, Waivin’ Flags, has applied to take over the Route 5 bus service between Port Hardy and Campbell River.
Continue reading Waivin’ Flags Taxis Wants to Operate Between Campbell River & Port HardyNorth Island Gazette, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Removing public transportation between Port Hardy and Campbell River will inhibit access to health care, warns the regional health network.
Continue reading Cancelling Bus Service Will Inhibit Access To Health CareIn a previous article, I wrote Central Mountain Air will resume daily service to and from Vancouver as of Monday, June 8. This statement was based on a previous notice on their website and the fact their booking page listed three flights arriving at and leaving Campbell River that day. This has changed. The airline’s launch date is now July 6th and Coast Mountain Air is not flying to Campbell River.
Continue reading Coast Mountain Air Not Flying To Campbell River (Yet)The Island Railway suspended operations on March 18, 2011, due to safety concerns about the condition of the tracks. Plans to reopen the line continue to this day. In fact, one of the items of correspondence at the Strathcona Regional District’s May 13th Board Meeting was an email from Nanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog.
Continue reading Should We Reopen Island Rail?
