Our quick reference and archive of items pertaining to BC Ferries, Lax Kw'alaams Ferry and the Alaska Marine Highway System.
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Lax Kw'alaams Ferry schedule
North Co Corp Ferry (info) (schedule)
Prince Rupert Airport Ferry schedule
Transportation Safety Board of Canada Deployment Notices
2017 BC Ferries Items
December
December 19 -- BC Ferries taking First Nations art submissions for new vessel
December 18 -- BC Ferries review to start in January (video)
December 15 -- Provincial review of BC Ferries service to launch in January
December 15 -- Coastal ferry review 'a complete waste of time and money' says Vancouver Island regional director
December 15 -- Province to launch review of BC Ferries in January
December 15 -- B.C. government to start coastal ferry review in January
December 15 -- NDP launches major review of BC Ferries
December 15 -- Province to launch public review of BC Ferries system
December 14 -- New BC Ferry to undergo millions in upgrades
December 14 -- New BC Ferry to undergo major upgrade at Esquimalt Drydock
December 11 -- BC Ferries to bring in Smoke Free policy in January NCR
December 9 -- Multiple complaints about BC Ferries customer service prompts letter
December 6 -- Smoke Free environment goes into effect soon at BC Ferries (BC Ferries statement)
December 1 -- Northern Sea Wolf Transits the Panama Canal (BC Ferries statement)
November
November 27 -- Northern Sea Wolf will carry 35 vehicles, 150 passengers
November 24 -- BC Ferries releases second quarter results (BC Ferries statement)
November 17 -- BC Ferry Trestle work (video)
November 17 -- BC Ferries upgrading trestle at Prince Rupert Terminal
November 14 -- Northern Sea Wolf departs from Greece on its way to B.C.
November 8 -- Success of Two Day maritime emergency exercise hailed by Jennifer Rice NCR
November 7 -- BC Ferries delayed sailing to Haida Gwaii set to sail at 10 PM NCR
November 7 -- Now departing for British Columbia waters ... The Northern Sea Wolf NCR
November 6 -- BC Ferries cancels November 6th sailing of Northern Expedition NCR
November 4 -- Victoria hosts NDP convention: Debates Site C, BC Ferries ...
November 3 -- New BC Ferries vessel for Port Hardy-Bella Coola route sets sail from Greece
November 3 -- BC Ferries' Northern Sea Wolf sets sail for B.C. for 2018 summer service
November 3 -- New ferry, Northern Sea Wolf, on its way to BC
October
October 20 -- BC Ferries recognized with multiple awards (BC Ferries statement)
October 19 -- Rice says Ferry system can't be improved overnight (letter to editor)
October 17 -- Week one of night work on BC Ferries Fairview trestle underway NCR
October 13 -- Islands leaders optimistic about restored ferry sailings
October 12 -- BC Ferries promises to accommodate special needs under new access rules
October 11 -- Bottom-deck ban takes effect on BC Ferries
October 11 -- BC Ferries' new car-deck rules took effect Wednesday
October 11 -- New regulations in effect on BC Ferries sailings on North Coast NCR
October 6 -- Ferry terminal project could mean some night noise for Prince Rupert
September
September 21 -- BC Ferries Dock work means sailing changes for October NCR
September 15 -- It's so hot in the new BC Ferries' kitchens, they stopped making burgers and fries
September 7 -- Mid-Coast Ferry to be named Northern Sea Wolf NCR
September 1 -- Northern Sea Wolf to sail Bella Coola - Port Hardy in summer 2018
August
August 30 -- Northern Sea Wolf joins BC Ferries' Fleet (BC Ferries statement)
August 29 -- Regional District seeks nominations for BC Ferry Authority Board position NCR
August 24 -- BC Ferries going smoke-free in January
August 23 -- Changes coming for those travelling on BC Ferries NCR
August 22 -- BC Ferries to ban smoking, staying in cars on closed decks
August 22 -- BC Ferries is outlawing smoking and staying inside your vehicle
August 22 -- B.C. Ferries on enclosed decks you won't be able to stay in your car
August 22 -- BC Ferries to ban passengers from staying on closed vehicle decks during sailings starting in October
August 22 -- B.C. Ferries: On enclosed decks, you won't be able to stay in your car
August 22 -- BC Ferries implements smoke-free environment starting in January 2018 (BC Ferries statement)
August 22 -- Major changes coming to BC Ferries
August 22 -- Haida Gwaii survey looking to improve experience for travelers
August 21 -- Haida Gwaii Ferry Survey (video)
August 21 -- Haida Gwaii Residents asked to give Feedback on Ferry Service
August 18 -- B.C. Ferries has busiest spring season ever
August 18 -- BC Ferries reports record-breaking traffic for first quarter
August 18 -- Two and three sailing waits today; BC Ferries sees record-setting year
August 18 -- BC Ferries reports highest traffic levels in 20 years in first quarter results
August 18 -- Shipyards and province eager to build ferries in BC
August 17 -- Henthorne Wins National Nautical Book Award
August 17 -- Former Queen of the North captain wins book award
August 17 -- Tyson's Thoughts: Queen of the North memories
August 17 -- BC Ferries review ahead; fare cuts eyed
August 17 -- BC Ferries releases engagement results
August 10 -- Travellers have spoken, and BC Ferries should listen
August 9 -- Ferry passenger fuming after 'full' sailing leaves partly empty
August 8 -- Communities on Haida Gwaii seeking feedback from BC Ferries users NCR
August 4 -- BC Ferries announces more schedule changes
August 2 -- Salish Raven to go into service early on Southern Gulf Islands ferry run
August 1 -- BC Ferries fast tracks new vessel to avoid long weekend travel mayhem
July
July 31 -- BC Ferries turmoil: When 'full' actually means half empty
July 30 -- Q and A with Claire Trevena, B.C.'s new minister of transportation and infrastructure
July 28 -- Ferry travel disruption as Queen of Nanaimo removed for repairs
July 27 -- From debit debate to slow WiFi: Your BC Ferries questions answered
July 21 -- NDP government pledges to make good on BC Ferries and BC Hydro election promises
July 20 -- BC Transportation Minister commits to BC Ferries election promises
July 7 -- Reminder of Zero Tolerance on Impaired driving from BC Ferries NCR
June
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May
May 23 -- New Sandspit sailings start in June
May 16 -- Pay parking coming to Skidegate Landing ferry terminal
April
April 6 -- BC Ferries to expand Central Coast service in 2018 NCR
March
March 30 -- A storm prepares to blow in; a Ferry prepares to depart early NCR
March 29 -- BC Ferries set for North Coast vessel shift this Saturday NCR
March 16 -- BC Ferries to lower booking fees, raise cancellation costs
March 7 -- Difficult trip to hospital sparks call to restore Kwuna ferry sailings
March 3 -- BC Ferries to add more Skidegate-Prince Rupert sailings
February
February 21 -- Sailings added to BC Ferries schedule for Prince Rupert to Skidegate run (video)
February 21 -- Skidegate - Prince Rupert Ferry gets another sailing (audio)
February 21 -- BC Ferries to add more Skidegate-Prince Rupert sailings
February 21 -- Extra Ferry service to be added to Skidegate and Prince Rupert
February 21 -- B.C. Ferries to increase sailings for Prince Rupert to Skidegate run NCR
February 11 -- Approaching Weather system results in change to Northern Expedition's weekend schedule NCR
February 10 -- New BC Ferries CEO to take over April First (video)
February 10 -- New BC Ferries CEO is veteran of service
February 10 -- Mark Collins to take over as head of BC Ferries
January
January 26 -- With Wind Warning in effect, Northern Expedition Sailings cancelled for the day NCR
January 23 -- BC Ferries vehicle deck restriction plans delayed
January 23 -- BC Ferries' plan to ban passengers from closed car decks on hold
January 15 -- Heavy Winds mean sailing delay for Northern Expedition NCR
January 4 -- Morning Kwuna sailings to leave a little earlier starting January 10
2017 Lax Kw'alaams Ferry / Metlakatla / North Co-op Ferry items
December
December 12 -- Metlakatla Ferry Holiday Schedule released NCR
March
March 29 -- Ferry rate increases on the way for North Co Corp Ferry service NCR
January
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2017 Alaska Marine Highway Items
December
December 19 -- Walker budget restores missing ferry funds (audio)
December 12 -- AMHS taking summer reservations
December 1 -- State ferry Taku won't become a hotel
November
November 28 -- Winter ferry service between Alaska and Prince Rupert canceled
November 28 -- Ferry Service between Prince Rupert and Alaska temporarily cancelled
November 28 -- Alaska Ferry service cancellations (video)
November 22 -- AMHS Service to Prince Rupert to be cancelled from late December until Februay 2018 NCR
November 6 -- Ketchikan Council to express support for Prince Rupert's AMHS Ferry Terminal renovations NCR
November 4 -- AMHS suspends service to Prince Rupert owing to vessel mechanical issues NCR
November 3 -- Prince Rupert Ferry terminal focus of assembly resolution
October
October 31 -- Summer ferry schedule changes ships, not routes
October 31 -- AMHS releases draft schedule for Summer 2018 season NCR
October 17 -- Legislature to review flat wage tax bill in fourth special session
September
September 27 -- Ferry plan calls for smaller ships, independent management (audio)
September 22 -- Southeast Conference meetings end with ominous warning on AMHS funding NCR
September 21 -- Budget provision could shut down ferry system
September 20 -- Alaska Legislature's mistake may shut down state ferry system
September 20 -- Fate of Alaska Marine Highway System among topics for Southeast Conference in Haines NCR
September 19 -- Portland firm to turn ferry Taku into floating hotel
September 19 -- Report recommends improvements for ferry system
September 19 -- Former Ferry to Prince Rupert could soon be Portland bound NCR
September 18 -- Conference will consider future of Alaska Marine Highway system
September 18 -- Ferry Taku may be bound for Portland and become a hipster
September 15 -- Alaska Ferry to host long-distance ocean acidification study
September 8 -- Ferry reform's next step at Southeast Conference meeting
August
August 22 -- Sidelined ferry bid deadline delayed - again (audio)
August 18 -- Feds say Alaska Ferry system violates family leave act
August 18 -- Fall, winter and spring ferry bookings begin
August 18 -- Alaska Class ferry Tazlina on track at Ketchikan shipyard
August 17 -- AMHS now booking winter dates
August 17 -- M/V Tustumena back on the water
August 16 -- Murkowski delivers
August 15 -- Why Trump's 'Buy American' Push Puts Alaska in Tough spot
August 12 -- Stedman outlines plan to preserve AK Perm fund
August 11 -- Stedman gives legislative update to a Ketchikan Chamber audience
August 4 -- State capital budget funds some Southeast projects
July
July 25 -- Late state budget delays fall-winter-spring ferry schedule
July 20 -- Ferry reformers seeking public input, ideas on improving system
July 10 -- Ferry Taku bid opening delayed, because someone's actually interested
June
June 22 -- What's the ferry Taku's new price? It's a secret
June 13 -- Propellor problems postpone ferry Columbia's return
June 12 -- No bids for retired ferry Taku, again
June 9 -- No budget? Ferry cuts would hit communities hard (audio)
May
May 22 -- Tourists hurt in ATV rollover
May 22 -- Camera case stolen during bear-viewing expedition
May 16 -- Alaska reduces the asking price for MV Taku NCR
May 11 -- Prince Rupert delegation shares transportation themes with Ketchikan Chamber NCR
April
April 18 -- AMHS Terminal at Prince Rupert not listed as part of Alaska Transportation Plan for 2017 NCR
March
March 15 -- Alaska Marine Highway System puts 1.5 million dollar minimum price on MV Taku NCR
March 10 -- More money for the Alaska Marine Highway
March 10 -- Senate Bill 33 Naming Two Ferries Passes Unanimously
March 3 -- Ferry Kennicott's late return cuts port calls
February
February 23 -- SE Conference gears up for Phase 2 of ferry reform study (audio)
February 9 -- Southeast Conference recommends making Alaska Marine Highway a public corporation (video)
February 9 -- Alaska's infrastructure report card probably not going on the fridge
February 7 -- Alaska ranks worst in the nation for wastewater systems, report card shows (video)
February 6 -- Ferries can keep flushing, if Senate Bill 3 passes
February 2 -- Rust delays ferry Matanuska's return
February 2 -- More repairs needed on ferry Matanuska
February 1 -- Who wants the ferry Taku?
January
January 31 -- State moves to sell Taku ferry
January 30 -- Initiative aims to grow Alaskan shipyard workforce
January 18 -- Coastal lawmakers consider ferry system's future
January 13 -- Politicians pull BC Ferries' strings
January 11 -- Bill reinstates ferry discharge rules, cuts costs (audio)
Archive of items from 2016 can be found here.
Archive of items from 2015 can be found here
Archive of items from 2014 can be found here
Archive of items from 2013 and 2012 can be found here.
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