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Man arrested after assault aboard BC Ferries vessel

A man is facing multiple charges following an alleged assault on board a BC Ferries sailing to Vancouver Island. According...

BC Ferries responds to onboard incidents involving aggressive passengers

BC Ferries is reviewing its safety procedures after two recent incidents involving aggressive behaviour toward crew members on sailings...

Union urges government to halt B.C. Ferries shipbuilding contract with Chinese yard

The union representing shipyard workers in British Columbia says it is “deeply disappointed” with B.C. Ferries’ decision to have four new major vessels built by a Chinese shipyard, and is calling on the provincial and federal governments to intervene.

B.C. Conservatives criticize ferry contract awarded to Chinese shipyard

B.C. Ferries’ decision to award a major shipbuilding contract to a Chinese company is drawing fire from the province’s Opposition Conservatives.

 Busy weekend for ferries results in no major delays 

Another long weekend is in the books, and so far, BC Ferries hasn’t reported any incidents.  On Apr 21, a...

BC Ferries gears up for over half a million customers 

BC Ferries says they’re catering to long weekend travelers by adding extra services and sailings along key routes to...

Refit season starts early with damage to ferry propeller 

After a record season, BC Ferries says it’s time to start making plans to ensure next summer runs just...

Plan or prepare to wait this long weekend, BC Ferries 

If you are looking to travel this long weekend BC Ferries says you will need a reservation, or risk...

BC Ferries looks to add cheaper sailings 

BC Ferries says they are making it easier and cheaper for travelers by offering more discounted fares starting next...

BC Ferries announces new hybrid Island Class vessels

BC Ferries says they are one step closer to providing four new hybrid electric Island Class vessels making it...

BC Ferries shows increase in revenue for second quarter 

BC Ferries says they have seen an increase in net earnings for their second quarter, which they attribute to...

BC Ferries cancels sailings due to weather conditions 

BC Ferries says adverse weather conditions along the Strait of Georgia have forced them to cancel the evening sailings...

BC Ferries makes operational changes 

BC Ferries says they have changed some of their leadership team and portfolios to align with customers’ needs and...

BC Ferries ready to handle 400,000 Thanksgiving travelers 

  BC Ferries is urging anyone traveling during both long weekends to plan ahead by booking reservations, or traveling without...

BC Ferries changes schedule at Langdale terminal for dock work  

BC Ferries says it is going to temporarily close the primary berths at the Langdale Terminal for two days...

Increased foot traffic helps ferries with a smooth long weekend 

Statistics show British Columbians made good use of both ferry services during the Labor Day long weekend with most...
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