Tag: Salish Orca

8:05 sailing from Powell River to Comox cancelled

News Big Ginger -
BC Ferries has cancelled two sailings between Little River and Powell River this morning, the 6:15 from Comox, and...

Salish Orca celebrates one year anniversary

News Justin Goulet -
COMOX, B.C. – Wednesday marks the one-year anniversary of the Salish Orca. One of BC Ferries’ newest vessels took its...

Salish Raven covering for Orca on Powell River to Comox route

News Justin Goulet -
COMOX, B.C.- The Salish Orca is undergoing repairs, so one of its sister vessels is filling in on the...

Minor post-launch issues for Salish Orca

News Justin Goulet -
It's hasn't been entirely smooth sailing for BC Ferries' newest vessel. The Salish Orca entered service on the Comox-Powell...

Salish Orca to begin service next week

News Justin Goulet -
The date has been set for BC Ferries newest vessel to enter service. The Salish Orca will take over the...

Final bit of training being done on Salish Orca

News Justin Goulet -
The journey of the Salish Orca continues. The BC ferry will be replacing the Queen of Burnaby on the Comox...

Bid received for Queen of Burnaby

News Justin Goulet -
BC Ferries will be moving into next steps after a bid was received for the Queen of Burnaby. The 52-year-old...

Salish Orca arrives in BC

News Justin Goulet -
BC Ferries' newest vessel, the Salish Orca, reached BC waters this morning, capping off its 50-day journey from the...

Salish Orca making its way to BC

News Justin Goulet -
BC Ferries newest vessel is on its way to BC. The Salish Orca, which will serve the Powell River -...

New BC Ferries vessel wrapped in massive art decal

News Justin Goulet -
The final touches have been put on the artwork adorning BC Ferries' newest vessel. The Salish Orca will be...

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