Ferry Schedule Change
BC Ferries has advised the FAC that a new schedule is being implemented next Monday, October 4th in order to reduce…
Terminal Upgrade Update
BC Ferries has informed the Gabriola FAC that they are postponing the major work on the Route 19 terminals in Nanaimo…
Free Wi-Fi Coming to Gabriola and Nanaimo Harbour Ferry Terminals
The BC Government announced yesterday that free Wi-Fi would be coming to 14 more ferry terminals, including Descanso Bay and Nanaimo…
Traffic Flaggers on Taylor Bay Rd.
Beginning tomorrow, June 15, BC Ferries will have traffic control personnel on Taylor Bay Road between 9 am and 1 pm…
High School Transportation Update
As many of you have heard, there have been some issues lately connected with the ferry running late enough that high…
Taylor Bay Flaggers – Trial Announced
The Gabriola FAC is pleased to announce that BC Ferries has agreed to a limited traffic control trial on Taylor Bay…
BC Ferries Launches Community Consultation on Proposed Schedules for New Vessels
Starting today, BC Ferries is inviting community feedback on the draft schedules for the 2 Island Class vessels slated to replace…
Gabriola FAC Supports the electrification of BC Ferries’ Island Class vessels
On January 13, 2021 Steve Earle on behalf of the Gabriola FAC submitted the letter below in support of BC Ferries’…
Why Can’t the Ferry Keep Up?
Steven Earle, for the Gabriola Ferry Advisory Committee Gabriolans are justifiably frustrated because the ferry is so often behind schedule. This…
FAC Update – Meeting Held Between FAC Chairs and BC Ferries
Gabriola FAC Chair Steven Earle provided the following summary of a telephone meeting which was held yesterday between BC Ferries management…