Summer 2017 : an operational tale of woe
BC Ferries’ quarterly operations report for July-September 2017 reveals just how much the extra vehicle traffic on our ferry last summer…
BC Ferries reinstates weekend sailings from May 12 to October 7, also holiday weekends year-round.
In response of the FAC’s bid for reinstatement of the early afternoon weekend sailings at 1.50pm from Gabriola and 2.25pm from…
Extra weekend sailings are on the way ….
BC Ferries’ website this week revealed that the mid-afternoon sailings at weekends will return to the schedule for the busier weekends…
Province to start its review of BC Ferries in January
The much anticipated government review of BC Ferries is due to start in the new year, according to Transportation Minister Claire…
Traffic up, reliability down in Spring 2017 Quarterly Report
Every quarter, BC Ferries reports to the BC Ferry Commission on the performance of each route. The latest quarterly report (April…
Summer ferry challenges : how did they affect you?
This past summer was one of the busiest ever experienced on Route 19 between Nanaimo and Gabriola, and we know that…
FAC Chair handing over the reins
John Hodgkins, who has chaired Gabriola FAC since 2012, is stepping down from the role ahead of the forthcoming FAC meeting…
BC Ferries confirms summer weekend sailings are here to stay
After a two-summer trial in 2016 and 2017, BC Ferries has confirmed that the extra weekend sailings at 1.50pm from Gabriola…
August ferry traffic hits a new peak
Ferry traffic to and from Gabriola is the highest this decade, according to figures released this week by BC Ferries August’s…
Ferry fares – what next?
Just last week, our new Minister of Transportation pledged that the NDP’s election promises of a 15% reduction in fares on…