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The Spirit of Vancouver Island makes its way between Vancouver and and Vancouver Island. (Howard Sandler - Shutterstock.com)

BC Ferries cancels Spirit of Vancouver Island sailings over weather worries

Swartz Bay, Tsawwassen sailings cancelled as ferry service eyes weather

 

A mover mostly won its case against a woman who hired them. (Metro Creative photo)

Mover sued after missing Victoria ferry sailing, ‘threatening to dump’ items

But court ruling finds mostly in moving company’s favour

 

The Spirit of Vancouver Island and Spirit of British Columbia 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. sailings are cancelled	(Don Denton/News staff)

Several BC Ferries sailings cancelled Christmas night due to strong winds

The Spirit of Vancouver Island and Spirit of British Columbia sailings are cancelled

 

Coastal Celebration and The Queen of New Westminster have both been delayed this morning by 60 minutes due to crew shortages. (Don Denton/News staff)

Crew shortage delays some BC Ferries routes for Greater Victoria

BC Ferries has informed passengers online to arrive at their check-in time to reserve their status.

Coastal Celebration and The Queen of New Westminster have both been delayed this morning by 60 minutes due to crew shortages. (Don Denton/News staff)
Captain Kelp, a camera-equipped reindeer, will be tracking Santa on Christmas Eve for BC Ferries. The company is adding 150 sailings for those travelling over the holidays. (Courtesy of BC Ferries)

BC Ferries adding 150 sailings to meet holiday travel demand

Most of the extra trips will be along the Swartz Bay-Tsawwassen route

Captain Kelp, a camera-equipped reindeer, will be tracking Santa on Christmas Eve for BC Ferries. The company is adding 150 sailings for those travelling over the holidays. (Courtesy of BC Ferries)
The B.C. Ferry and Marine Workers’ Union filed a complaint against BC Ferries through the B.C. Labour Relations Board on Dec. 14, alleging BC Ferries was providing union members with a “substantial benefit” that wasn’t contained in the collective agreement, specifically housing and accommodation in remote communities. (News Bulletin file photo)

Union files labour complaint against BC Ferries over extra benefits

Claims BC Ferries provided benefits outside contract, defamed union after union became aware

The B.C. Ferry and Marine Workers’ Union filed a complaint against BC Ferries through the B.C. Labour Relations Board on Dec. 14, alleging BC Ferries was providing union members with a “substantial benefit” that wasn’t contained in the collective agreement, specifically housing and accommodation in remote communities. (News Bulletin file photo)
The Coastal Renaissance remains out of service to spring. (Black Press Media file photo)

Ferry pulled from Nanaimo route now off the roster until spring

Coastal Renaissance expected to return to service in early March 2024

The Coastal Renaissance remains out of service to spring. (Black Press Media file photo)
Four sailings of the Coastal Celebration are cancelled due to mechanical issues on Friday, Nov. 17. (Black Press Media file photo)

UPDATE: BC Ferries fixes the problem, reinstates 4 sailings

Coastal Celebration sailings were cancelled early Friday morning

Four sailings of the Coastal Celebration are cancelled due to mechanical issues on Friday, Nov. 17. (Black Press Media file photo)
BC Ferries has cancelled several sailings due to forecasted high winds for Vancouver Island for this evening. (Black Press Media photo file)

BC Ferries cancels some Swartz Bay sailings as high winds predicted

BC Ferries will continue to monitor the weather system and share further information

BC Ferries has cancelled several sailings due to forecasted high winds for Vancouver Island for this evening. (Black Press Media photo file)
The BC Ferries vessel the Queen of Alberni. (News Bulletin file photo)

Ferry reservation system glitch delays Monday morning sailing to Nanaimo

Tsawwassen-Duke Point travellers asked to still show up at their planned check-in times

The BC Ferries vessel the Queen of Alberni. (News Bulletin file photo)
Passengers sailing on the Coastal Celebration between Victoria and Vancouver will have a 15-minute longer voyage until Nov. 26, due to a slight route change. (Don Denton/News staff)

Sailing time temporarily extended on some Victoria to Vancouver ferries

BC Ferries says 15 minutes added to some trips until Nov. 26

Passengers sailing on the Coastal Celebration between Victoria and Vancouver will have a 15-minute longer voyage until Nov. 26, due to a slight route change. (Don Denton/News staff)
The Spirit of Vancouver Island is behind schedule Monday morning due to a mechanical issue. (Black Press Media file photo)

Monday morning BC Ferries’ travels start with a delay at Swartz Bay

Spirit of Vancouver Island sets sail 30 minutes late due to mechanical issues

The Spirit of Vancouver Island is behind schedule Monday morning due to a mechanical issue. (Black Press Media file photo)
BC Ferries cancels Coastal Inspiration trips due to staffing issues on Oct. 18. (Black Press Media file photo)

Crew issue cancels BC Ferries sailings between Greater Victoria, Tsawwassen

Coastal Inspiration remains idle awaiting more staff for at least two runs

BC Ferries cancels Coastal Inspiration trips due to staffing issues on Oct. 18. (Black Press Media file photo)
A teenager was arrested after a fire was set in a BC Ferries ship’s washroom. (Black Press Media Photo File)
A teenager was arrested after a fire was set in a BC Ferries ship’s washroom. (Black Press Media Photo File)
Humpback whales roll with pectoral fins above the water, just outside Tenakee Inlet. (Courtesy Photo / Kenneth Gill, gillfoto)

Researchers composing scientific symphony of B.C. whale song data

Whale Sound project collecting information on undersea sound impact from multiple sources

Humpback whales roll with pectoral fins above the water, just outside Tenakee Inlet. (Courtesy Photo / Kenneth Gill, gillfoto)
One of BC Ferry’s new hybrid vessels, Island 3 ferry was scheduled to service the Campbell River - Quadra route, one of 2 routes the ferry corporation remains focused on electrifying. (Photo courtesy BC Ferries)

Unplugged ambition: B.C. Ferries scales back plans to electrify fleet

Gabriola, Quadra routes remain priorities as corporate drive to meet emissions mandate has slowed

One of BC Ferry’s new hybrid vessels, Island 3 ferry was scheduled to service the Campbell River - Quadra route, one of 2 routes the ferry corporation remains focused on electrifying. (Photo courtesy BC Ferries)
The Coastal Renaissance vessel will be out for weeks after an engine failure, says Nicolas Jimenez, BC Ferries’ president and CEO. (News Bulletin file photo)

BC Ferries to face $7K fines for cancelled sailings on 4 major routes

Critics call for better staffing, training and wages

The Coastal Renaissance vessel will be out for weeks after an engine failure, says Nicolas Jimenez, BC Ferries’ president and CEO. (News Bulletin file photo)
BC Ferries’ Spirit of British Columbia departs from the Tsawwassen ferry terminal bound for Swartz Bay on the Island. (Photo by Theresa Bodger)

BC Ferries to face penalties for missed sailings: Province

BC Ferry Commission caps fare increases at 3.2% over the next 4 years

BC Ferries’ Spirit of British Columbia departs from the Tsawwassen ferry terminal bound for Swartz Bay on the Island. (Photo by Theresa Bodger)
BC Ferries’ Spirit of Vancouver will be out of service during Thanksgiving weekend due to repairs. (Photo by Theresa Bodger)
BC Ferries’ Spirit of Vancouver will be out of service during Thanksgiving weekend due to repairs (Photo by Theresa Bodger)

B.C. Ferries cancels more sailings on Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay route

BC Ferries encourages vehicle travellers to consider walking on instead

BC Ferries’ Spirit of Vancouver will be out of service during Thanksgiving weekend due to repairs. (Photo by Theresa Bodger)
BC Ferries’ Spirit of Vancouver will be out of service during Thanksgiving weekend due to repairs (Photo by Theresa Bodger)
BC Ferries starts the day Tuesday (Sept. 26) alerting passengers some terminals can’t take credit or debit cards. (Black Press Media file photo)

Cash rules: Credit, debit hit troubled waters at some BC Ferries terminals

Ferry service investigating system outage even as first sailings depart

BC Ferries starts the day Tuesday (Sept. 26) alerting passengers some terminals can’t take credit or debit cards. (Black Press Media file photo)