Transport Canada order set to take effect Sept. 30
BC Ferries experiencing heavy traffic for post-Labour Day weekend travellers
All afternoon sailings out of Tsawwassen at 100 per cent capacity after cancellations
Funding will enable ‘pilot’ routes to continue from September through March 2021
COVID-19, reduced sailings and traffic left ferry service with $62 million net loss
For every dollar the province spends the federal government will match
Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Claire Trevena insists no fare increases on the way
For ferry-dependent communities, ferries are often the sole practical lifeline to work, school or medical appointments.
More roundtrips on select routes starting July 2
Ferry service on the route was suspended in April
New Port McNeill–Alert Bay–Sointula ferry also beginning service this month
The company does not qualify for the wage subsidy
Health minister says those staying home are helping province move into phase two
Passenger capacity is limited to 84 on cargo sailings
The incident took place at around 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 18
Ferries working on schedule shifts to keep workers safe
Transport Canada has granted B.C.’s request, Premier says
