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New BC Ferry slams into loading ramp
NANAIMO - A BC Ferry slammed into a loading ramp Tuesday afternoon, injuring two people and heavily damaging the Duke Point terminal's only ramp. Read more…
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Illegal for BC Ferries to add fuel surcharges, says NDP's Coons
British Columbia Ferry Services Inc. appears to be breaking the law with the fuel surcharges it announced this morning, says NDP ferry critic Gary Coons. Read more…
BC Ferries hiking fuel surcharges
Ferry fares will rise by 2.5 percent on Dec. 12 on the major routes as B.C. Ferry Services Inc. adds to the fuel surcharge. Read more…
New vessels' 'disturbingly loud noise' a legal concern for BC Ferries
There was concern noise and vibrations from the German-built coastal class vessels would create legal problems for BC Ferries, documents released to The Tyee today show. Read more…
Province welcomes mayoral vote to raise taxes for Evergreen line
The provincial government has applauded a decision made by the mayors of Metro Vancouver to raise regional taxes to help fund the construction of the Evergreen transit line. Read more…
Minister Lekstrom reluctant to approve proposed cuts to BC Ferries sailings
Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom said he's wary of allowing British Columbia Ferry Services Inc. to reduce the number of sailings it makes between Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland. Read more…
BC Ferries' Hahn announces his retirement, cuts to service
British Columbia Ferry Services Inc. announced a package of cost savings measures today, including the retirement of president and CEO David Hahn. Read more…
Former BC Ferries employee says Northern Adventure had evacuation plan
A Tyee commenter identifying himself as a former British Columbia Ferry Services Inc. employee says the Northern Adventure's evacuation documents were in order when the company put the vessel into service on April 31, 2007, although records obtained by The Tyee suggest otherwise. Read more…
BC Ferries needs further safety review, says NDP's Coons
The problems with the Northern Adventure show why safety needs to be reviewed at British Columbia Ferry Services Inc., said NDP ferry critic Gary Coons. Read more…
BC Ferry Northern Adventure met requirements in 2007: Transport Canada
The Northern Adventure passenger and vehicle ferry met the requirements for certification when Transport Canada officials cleared it to sail in 2007 despite a list of 17 safety deficiencies and the vessel lacking an approved evacuation analysis. Read more…
Premier Clark launches job plan with $15 million for Prince Rupert port
Premier Christy Clark's much anticipated jobs strategy launched this morning with an announcement that the province will contribute $15 million to a project at the port of Prince Rupert. Read more…
BC Ferries looks to cut 400 sailings in response to projected losses
BC Ferries CEO David Hahn said the company is proposing to cut 400 sailings per year due to a greater than expected drop in traffic, the CBC reports. Read more…
Canadians find transit slower, less convenient than driving: StatCan
If you ride a bus or train to work in Metro Vancouver, chances are you spend more time commuting than your neighbour who drives a car. Read more…
BC Ferries to refund expired assured loading tickets
B.C. Ferries has reversed its controversial decision not to refund expired assured loading passes. Read more…
Historic cannery demolished in North Delta
Port Metro Vancouver is demolishing a historic cannery in what some activists say is a concession to a provincial highway project. Read more…
BC Ferries spent $2 million on Olympic ship wrap project
British Columbia Ferry Services Inc. spent $2 million on a promotion that included wrapping new vessels in Olympic logos, a project a spokesperson says was good value for the boost it gave BC Ferries and provincial tourism. Read more…
National conference brings bikers, motorists together
A crowd of more than 100 debated the sometimes perilous and often contentious relationship between cyclists and motorists at the Vancouver Convention Centre, Wednesday. Read more…
Transportation minister slows fare hike on some ferry routes, not majors
Transportation minister Blair Lekstrom has reduced an upcoming fare increase on BC Ferries minor and northern routes, but approved increases on the major routes between Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland.
NDP ferries critic Gary Coons said Lekstrom should have frozen fares until BC Ferry Commissioner Gord Macatee can finish a review he announced last week. Read more…
Ferry advisors seek fare freeze during review
Fares should be frozen until the BC Ferry Commissioner completes his review of the law governing the provincial ferry system, said Tony Law, a member of the Ferry Advisory Committee Chairs.
But the transportation minister says such a freeze just isn't realistic. Read more…
Commissioner to review ferry model with eye to affordability
Two weeks into the job, B.C. Ferry Commissioner Gord Macatee has announced he'll review the legislation that governs the provincial ferry system. Read more…
