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Cancellations in the middle of the work week (Wednesday, Oct. 18) prompted another round of questions about the state of BC Ferries (Black Press Media file photo)

Repeated cancellations blow BC Ferries into rough political waters

NDP facing criticism about staffing, reliability and executive salaries and accountability

 

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 starts the day Tuesday (Sept. 26) alerting passengers some terminals can’t take credit or debit cards. (Black Press Media file photo)

Cash rules: Credit, debit hit troubled waters at some BC Ferries terminals

Ferry service investigating system outage even as first sailings depart

 

BC Ferries CEO Nicolas Jimenez speaks to the media on Aug. 2 about plans for avoiding terminal chaos over the B.C. Day long weekend. (Jake Romphf/News Staff)

BC Ferries CEO vows full capacity fleet over busy B.C. Day long weekend

Over half-a-million passengers expected amid challenging summer for coastal connector

BC Ferries CEO Nicolas Jimenez speaks to the media on Aug. 2 about plans for avoiding terminal chaos over the B.C. Day long weekend. (Jake Romphf/News Staff)
Premier David Eby told reporters Friday (July 28) recent issues with BC Ferries which lead to significant delays and confusion for travellers are ‘not acceptable’ and he stressed the need to make improvements and the government’s continued support for the Crown corporation during a call with leadership earlier in the day. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

‘Not acceptable’: Premier speaks with BC Ferries after travel chaos

Eby told leadership they must do everything possible, and government there to help

Premier David Eby told reporters Friday (July 28) recent issues with BC Ferries which lead to significant delays and confusion for travellers are ‘not acceptable’ and he stressed the need to make improvements and the government’s continued support for the Crown corporation during a call with leadership earlier in the day. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
BC Ferries’ Spirit of British Columbia departs from the Tsawwassen ferry terminal bound for Swartz Bay on Vancouver Island. Premier David Eby expressed sympathy with British Columbians frustrated by BC Ferries but promised better days ahead. (Theresa Bodger/Black Press Media)

Improvements at BC Ferries a ‘top priority’ of government: Premier Eby

BC United attacks NDP government on one-year-anniversary of CEO firing

BC Ferries’ Spirit of British Columbia departs from the Tsawwassen ferry terminal bound for Swartz Bay on Vancouver Island. Premier David Eby expressed sympathy with British Columbians frustrated by BC Ferries but promised better days ahead. (Theresa Bodger/Black Press Media)
The first available ferry for Friday (July 21), without a reservation, is the noon out of the Swartz Bay terminal. (Black Press Media file photo)

No reservation? First ferry of the day from Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen is noon

Ferry service adds late night, early morning sailing to help cover cancelled sailings

The first available ferry for Friday (July 21), without a reservation, is the noon out of the Swartz Bay terminal. (Black Press Media file photo)
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 Photo File)

8 sailings a day cancelled on Swartz Bay-Tsawwassen route after boat breaks

Coastal Celebration sailings won’t return until late next week, says BC Ferries

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 Photo File)
A propulsion problem on the Coastal Celebration continues to plague BC Ferries. (Black Press Media file photo)

Ferry sailings cancelled for 2nd day between Greater Victoria, Lower Mainland

Propulsion problem plagues Coastal Celebration vessel

A propulsion problem on the Coastal Celebration continues to plague BC Ferries. (Black Press Media file photo)
BC Ferries has to prove itself on the B.C. Day long weekend after an unacceptable performance over the Canada Day long weekend. ((John McKinley file) The Salish Eagle sails towards Powell River from Comox in the summer of 2019 (John McKinley file)

Minister demands better after ‘unacceptable ’ BC Ferries long weekend

Transportation Minister Rob Fleming said he expects more on the B.C. Day long weekend and beyond

BC Ferries has to prove itself on the B.C. Day long weekend after an unacceptable performance over the Canada Day long weekend. ((John McKinley file) The Salish Eagle sails towards Powell River from Comox in the summer of 2019 (John McKinley file)
Passengers at the Swartz Bay ferry terminal are already facing multi-sailing waits Thursday morning. (Michelle Cabana/Black Press Media)

BC Ferries passengers facing multi-sailing waits between Victoria, Vancouver

Morning sailings already full between Swartz Bay and Tsawwassen

Passengers at the Swartz Bay ferry terminal are already facing multi-sailing waits Thursday morning. (Michelle Cabana/Black Press Media)
Passengers stand on the outside deck of the BC Ferries’ vessel Coastal Celebration in Active Pass during a sailing from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay. The vessel is out of rotation this long weekend due to mechanical issues. (Black Press Media file photo)

Cancellations ahead: BC Ferries not immune to challenges felt by businesses

Vessel out of rotation for Canada Day long weekend causing 48 lost sailings

Passengers stand on the outside deck of the BC Ferries’ vessel Coastal Celebration in Active Pass during a sailing from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay. The vessel is out of rotation this long weekend due to mechanical issues. (Black Press Media file photo)
BC Ferries’ Queen of New Westminster at Swartz Bay. Reservations over the long weekend for the Coastal Celebration have been moved to other sailings. (Katherine Engqvist/News Staff)

BC Ferries cancelling 48 sailings ahead of Canada Day long weekend

Critical problems discovered during annual refit delay Coastal Celebration’s return to service

BC Ferries’ Queen of New Westminster at Swartz Bay. Reservations over the long weekend for the Coastal Celebration have been moved to other sailings. (Katherine Engqvist/News Staff)
BC Ferries is using the one-year anniversary of a strong atmospheric river storm which washed out highways connecting Greater Victoria with the rest of Vancouver Island to highlight the role the crew on board the Klitsa played in keeping the community connected on that fateful day. (Courtesy of BC Ferries)

President and CEO of BC Ferries says company ‘deeply sorry’ for Monday’s outage

Outage is ‘crushing’ for the 5,100 people who work at BC Ferries, says Nicolas Jimenez

BC Ferries is using the one-year anniversary of a strong atmospheric river storm which washed out highways connecting Greater Victoria with the rest of Vancouver Island to highlight the role the crew on board the Klitsa played in keeping the community connected on that fateful day. (Courtesy of BC Ferries)
Megasauraus, the fire-breathing mechanical T-rex, rears its head and puts on a show for passengers at the Departure Bay ferry terminal in Nanaimo on Monday, May 22. (Photo by Vincent Akard)

Fire-breathing metal dinosaur roars for travellers in BC Ferries lineup

Straight Up Racing puts on impromptu show at Nanaimo’s Departure Bay ferry terminal

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Megasauraus, the fire-breathing mechanical T-rex, rears its head and puts on a show for passengers at the Departure Bay ferry terminal in Nanaimo on Monday, May 22. (Photo by Vincent Akard)
BC Ferries is adding 95 extra sailings for the May long weekend but still expects waits. (Black Press Media file photo)

BC Ferries to add 95 extra sailings over May long weekend

Sailing waits expected on popular routes

BC Ferries is adding 95 extra sailings for the May long weekend but still expects waits. (Black Press Media file photo)
Wind warnings cover much of coastal B.C. with gusts up to 110 km/h expected on April 20. (Environment Canada)

With gusts of 110 km/h expected, wind takes out ferries between Island and mainland

Midday sailings won’t run between Nanaimo, North Saanich, Tsawwassen

Wind warnings cover much of coastal B.C. with gusts up to 110 km/h expected on April 20. (Environment Canada)
BC Ferries has launched its new app with features that include bookings, managing trips, checking-in at the terminal and finding other travel information. (Courtesy of BC Ferries)

BC Ferries launches app for quicker booking, checking-in and trip management

App to send out sailing alerts, aims to make checking boat availability efficient

BC Ferries has launched its new app with features that include bookings, managing trips, checking-in at the terminal and finding other travel information. (Courtesy of BC Ferries)
BC Ferries has cancelled more sailings between Swartz Bay and Tsawwassen. (Black Press Media file photo)

BC Ferries hiring binge aims to fill 500 positions to stem wave of sailing cancellations

The ferry corporation is now offering incentives to lure workers

BC Ferries has cancelled more sailings between Swartz Bay and Tsawwassen. (Black Press Media file photo)
Worker at Swartz Bay terminal. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito)

CAMPBELL: Couple ‘evicted’ from B.C. ferry terminal gets zero sympathy here

Couple posts video of confrontation onto social media after being 4 minutes late

Worker at Swartz Bay terminal. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito)