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BC Ferries commits to halving underwater noise by 2036

BC Ferries has partnered with Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Transport Canada to reduce the risk of harming marine mammals.

CVRD seeking ferry authority nominees

The Comox Valley Regional District is seeking nominations for the B.C. Ferry Authority’s board of directors.

Canadian Pacific Humpback Collaboration identifies dead whale found near Grace Islands

The Canadian Pacific Humpback Collaboration says it has identified a humpback whale found dead near the Grace Islands as a whale known as Notcho.

BC Ferries replaces CEO as board launches system review

BC Ferries has replaced CEO Nicolas Jimenez as its board launches a review aimed at improving ferry services across the province.

BC ferries appoints new CEO, launches ‘revitalization review’

BC Ferries has removed Nicolas Jimenez as chief executive officer and appointed an interim replacement as it launches a review of ferry service.

Unions estimate BC Ferries’ China deal cost Canadian economy $1.5B

A new report estimates building four BC Ferries vessels in China could cost Canada $1.5 billion in lost economic activity.

BC Ferries gets approval to offset fuel surcharges with fare revenue

The BC Ferries Commissioner approved BC Ferries’ request to transfer its price-cap balance to the fuel deferral account.

BC Ferries sets sail for busy Labour Day long weekend

BC Ferries expects busy conditions all day Friday, with the busiest periods Saturday morning and afternoon.

B.C. officials urge long-weekend wildfire caution as hot, dry conditions persist

British Columbia is urging residents and travellers to take extra precautions this B.C. Day weekend as hot, dry conditions increase the risk of wildfires.

BC Ferries sets sail for busy long weekend

The ferry operator said the B.C. Day long weekend is typically the busiest travel weekend of the year on the coast.

Local MP MP launches campaign for stable BC Ferries funding

Courtenay-Alberni MP Gord Johns is leading the Fair Federal Ferry Funding campaign, which includes an electronic petition that he plans to submit to the House of Commons

BC Ferries to begin temporary fuel surcharge June 16

BC Ferries said it is implementing a temporary 5% fuel surcharge in response to rising global fuel prices.

BC Ferries to introduce waitlist pilot for Comox–Powell River sailings before busy long weekend

BC Ferries is reminding Easter travellers to plan ahead for the long weekend.

Potable water restored on two vessels after BC Ferries completes public health investigation

BC Ferries said it is investigating an incident that prompted a health-related service suspension on the Queen of Alberni. 

Multiple BC Ferries sailings on Duke Point – Tsawwassen route cancelled due to mechanical issue

A mechanical issue is causing sailing disruptions on the Duke Point–Tsawwassen route. 

B.C. Ferries doubling saver fares when Horseshoe Bay – Departure Bay becomes reservation only

Horseshoe Bay – Departure Bay will change to reservation only in the fall, and BC Ferries is looking to make early bookings more affordable. 
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