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

BC Ferries Tyler Hay -
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 -
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 -
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 Wylie Henderson -
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 -
A mechanical problem with the Queen of Cowichan has led to several cancelled sailings between Nanaimo and Horseshoe Bay. 

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

Provincial Emily Joveski -
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

BC Ferries Wylie Henderson -
The ferry operator said the B.C. Day long weekend is typically the busiest travel weekend of the year on the coast.

BC Ferries looks to replace dated HR, asset management systems 

BC Ferries Tyler Hay -
BC Ferries wants to modernize its asset management and human resources systems. 

New ferry for Nanaimo-Gabriola route arrives in B.C.

BC Ferries Tyler Hay -
 BC Ferries has held a naming ceremony for its newest Island-class vessel, Island sarlequun. 

Langdale ferry terminal back to business as usual 

BC Ferries Tyler Hay -
BC Ferries said the Langdale terminal has returned to normal operations after a mechanical failure caused disruptions this week. 

Horseshoe Bay to Langdale route restricted to online booking only due to mechanical issue at terminal

BC Ferries Nathan Maley -
Sailings between Horseshoe Bay and Langdale have been temporarily restricted due to an issue at a berth at the Langdale terminal. 

Advanced booking for Nanaimo sailing still required after significant milestone in Horseshoe Bay terminal renovations 

BC Ferries Tyler Hay -
BC Ferries said it has reached a major milestone in its Horseshoe Bay/Langdale Infrastructure Program and additional staging lanes will be open for the summer. 

BC Ferries to begin temporary fuel surcharge June 16

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

New ferry arrives for Nanaimo-Gabriola route 

BC Transit Tyler Hay -
The first of four new Island Class ferries has arrived in British Columbia. 

Four new BC Ferries vessels named after B.C. trees to enter service starting in 2029 

BC Ferries Tyler Hay -
Four new BC Ferries vessels will begin service on some of the busiest routes between 2029 and 2031.  

BC ferries to allow immobile EVs without battery damage to be towed on board

BC Ferries Tyler Hay -
BC Ferries is changing its policy for transporting damaged electric vehicles. 
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