Traffic and safety concerns raised once more
Gabriola Ferry Advisory Committee is deeply concerned about safety on the roadways immediately around the ferry terminal at Descanso Bay and…
What’s happened to our ferry service since 2013?
FAC Chair, John Hodgkins, looks back at how our ferry service has fared since the 2014 cuts. Just over two years ago,…
The islander’s guide to catching a ferry on Gabriola
When summer approaches, our ferry gets busier – and with that comes longer line-ups at busy times of the day. As Gabriolans, we’re…
No bridge to Gabriola, says Minister
Government-funded study concludes costs outweigh benefits of bridge to Gabriola Island MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE NEWS RELEASE Results of the…
What price reliability?
In the latest article on our Opinion page, FAC Chair John Hodgkins considers whether the cost of a consistent, year-round service…
Fire Hazard Readiness – How BC Ferries would respond
The following information has been provided by BC Ferries’ Marine Superintendent as guidance on the protocols to be followed in the event of a major fire or…
Customer satisfaction plummets following service cuts
Each year, BC Ferries is required to commission an independent survey of customer satisfaction on a sample of 8 ferry routes,…
FAC Chairs react to price cap announcement
A GOOD START. A LONG, LONG WAY TO GO – Ferry Advisory Committee Chairs (FACC) 20 MARCH 2015 – Chairs of…
New ferry schedule announced for April 1
There’s good news for most, though not all, ferry users in our new ferry schedule announced today by BC Ferries for introduction on April 1….
New ferry schedule expected to start April 1
Shortly before Christmas, BC Ferries confirmed that a new ferry schedule is being planned for April 1 implementation. Details are expected…