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Winter tires will be required on some highways starting this week

Transit My Coast Now - September 28, 2026

Winter tires will be required on some Vancouver Island highways starting Oct. 1.

New electric hybrid ferries now in service between Nanaimo and Gabriola Island

BC Ferries Tyler Hay - September 22, 2026

Two new ferries are now in service between Nanaimo and Gabriola Island.

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

Transit My Coast Now - September 11, 2026

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

BC Ferries Wylie Henderson - September 11, 2026

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

Gibsons, local ferry committee seek more sailings on Langdale-Horseshoe Bay route

BC Ferries Wylie Henderson - September 10, 2026

A local Ferry Advisory Committee is asking BC Ferries and the province to increase the minimum number of annual sailings, improve reservations and work toward hourly service.

BC Ferries sets sail for busy Labour Day long weekend

BC Ferries Wylie Henderson - September 3, 2026

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

Mechanical problem cancels sailings between Nanaimo and Horseshoe Bay

BC Ferries Tyler Hay - September 1, 2026

A mechanical problem with the Queen of Cowichan has led to several cancelled sailings between Nanaimo and Horseshoe Bay.

B.C. unions renew call to bring ferry construction home amid Canada-U.S. trade war

Transit Emily Joveski - August 31, 2026

A coalition of marine industry unions is calling on B.C. Ferries to ensure future ferries are built in the province following the recent breakdown in trade negotiations between Canada and the U.S.