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The Bowen Queen was taken out of service in 2022 and has been listed by BC Ferries on its requests for proposal. (Black Press Media file photo)

Psst, wanna buy a ferry? 4 aging BC Ferries vessels being retired

Powell River Queen, Bowen Queen, Mayne Queen, Queen of Burnaby listed for decommissioning

 

Canada Infrastructure Bank is lending $75 million to British Columbia’s ferry service to help buy four zero-emission vessels and install charging infrastructure. The BC Ferries vessel Spirit of Vancouver Island passes between Mayne Island and Galiano Island while travelling from Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen, B.C., Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Infrastructure bank lends $75M to BC Ferries for zero-emission vessels

New vessels expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 9,000 tonnes each year

 

The lineup at BC Ferries Tsawwassen terminal on March 19, 2024. (Lauren Collins)

BC Ferries expecting 8 million passengers on 56,000 sailings this summer

Victoria Day long weekend in May is BC Ferries’ 4th-busiest weekend of the year

 

Passengers stand on the top outside deck of the BC Ferries’ vessel Coastal Celebration in Active Pass during a sailing from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay. (Black Press Media file photo)

BC Ferries making all single-stall washrooms gender neutral

Company also introducing braille washroom signs, more free menstrual products

Passengers stand on the top outside deck of the BC Ferries’ vessel Coastal Celebration in Active Pass during a sailing from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay. (Black Press Media file photo)
Water is now safe to drink on the BC Ferries vessel the Queen of Oak Bay. (News Bulletin file photo)

Water safe again on BC Ferries vessel following floor cleaner incident

Employee accidentally poured cleaning product into Queen of Oak Bay’s water supply May 6

Water is now safe to drink on the BC Ferries vessel the Queen of Oak Bay. (News Bulletin file photo)
Only two per cent of people in the marine industry are women, according to Kamila Calko, founder of Starlight. The community platform and adovacy group was launched Saturday. (News Staff/ Thomas Eley)

SeaLight initiative wants to make waves in B.C.’s marine industry for women

Only two per cent of the people working in the marine industry are female

Only two per cent of people in the marine industry are women, according to Kamila Calko, founder of Starlight. The community platform and adovacy group was launched Saturday. (News Staff/ Thomas Eley)
Pets riding BC Ferries now have more access to outdoor deck space. (News Bulletin file photo)

Pets get access to outdoor decks on more BC Ferries sailings

Move follows ‘overwhelmingly positive’ feedback from pilot program, says ferry corporation

Pets riding BC Ferries now have more access to outdoor deck space. (News Bulletin file photo)
BC Ferries announced two cancellations of sailings between Tsawwassen and Swartz Bay, and another two sailings are at risk of cancellations on Wednesday, March 27. (Lauren Collins/The News)

BC Ferries cancels 2 sailings between Victoria, Vancouver due to wind

2 additional sailings are at risk of cancellation

BC Ferries announced two cancellations of sailings between Tsawwassen and Swartz Bay, and another two sailings are at risk of cancellations on Wednesday, March 27. (Lauren Collins/The News)
B.C. Ferries is rolling out a new discount program in an effort to de-congest terminals and to reduce wait times for passengers. (Lauren Collins photo)

BC Ferries to rollout new discount program in April

New discounts are part of an effort to reduce terminal congestion and wait-times

B.C. Ferries is rolling out a new discount program in an effort to de-congest terminals and to reduce wait times for passengers. (Lauren Collins photo)
A BC Ferries vessel approaches the Saltery Bay terminal on the Sunshine Coast. (John McKinley file)

Watchdogs urge BC Ferries to skip LNG in its plans to expand fleet

Environmental groups want ferry corporation to speed transition to electric

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A BC Ferries vessel approaches the Saltery Bay terminal on the Sunshine Coast. (John McKinley file)
A rendering offers the first look at what up to seven new ferries could look like when they enter operation starting in 2029. (Courtesy BC Ferries)

Retirement planning: BC Ferries launches concept images for new vessels

New boats expected to run cleaner and carry more passengers

A rendering offers the first look at what up to seven new ferries could look like when they enter operation starting in 2029. (Courtesy BC Ferries)
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

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