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Later this year, BC Ferries will embark on a multi-year initiative to modernize the aging terminal facilities at Horseshoe Bay With this project, travel from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay in Nanaimo will require a reservation starting in the fall; …
Changes are coming to travellers navigating the coastal waters of southwestern British Columbia. Starting Tuesday, April 1st, 2025, BC Ferries is adjusting fares, parking rates and cafeteria prices to align with demand and increasing operational costs. Here’s what’s changing. Fares: …
As a record summer season at BC Ferries comes to an end, problems at the transportation company are surfacing as one of its oldest vessels is forced to undergo major repairs. The 60-year-old MV Queen of New Westminster (pictured at …
Reservations for trips across the water between Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island are about to get a little cheaper as of April 1st, 2024 according to a press release from BC Ferries. Saver fares for a single vehicle and driver …
Legendary manga artist Akira Toriyama died on March 1st, 2024 as the result of a acute subdural hematoma according to a letter posted on the official Japanese Twitter/X account for Dragon Ball. Toriyama was 68 years old. An translated copy …
A conceptual render for a new vessel class to replace some of BC Ferries‘ aging fleet were released by the transportation agency today in advance of the bidding process starting later this year. This new class will replace six current …
During July and August of this year, Water Street in Gastown will become pedestrian-only as the City of Vancouver pilots a program to improve safety in and make the neighbourhood more welcoming to visitors. The initiative will allow local establishments …
Although it’s still two years away, a tentative schedule for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is now available, revealing the number of games planned for Vancouver. BC Place Stadium (pictured at top) will host seven games during the tournament, the …
A man who set fire to the Kyoto Animation studio killing 36 people and injuring 32 others in July 2019 has been sentenced to death by a Japanese court. The prosecution sought the death penalty, reasoning that Aoba Shinji was …
The Expo Line extension through Surrey and into Langley reached a new milestone as eight station names were announced on Friday morning. Six stations are located in Surrey, with one each in the Township of Langley and the City of …
