Transportation on the North Coast -- Air Transportation 2023

Our quick reference and archive of items pertaining to Air Transportation in the Northwest, the North Coast and to the larger centres of Prince George and Vancouver.

Transportation Safety Board of Canada Deployment Notices

2023

Prince Rupert

YPR Prince Rupert Airport website (Arrivals, Departures and Notes)

YPR Facebook page

November 

November 25 -- Day long fog brings flight cancellations at YPR, Airport provides update on Air Canada plans for those affected  NCR

November 1 -- Air Canada schedule change seemingly catches, customers, Airport and City of Prince Rupert by surprise  NCR

October

October 10 -- City Council to review plans for Digby Island Airport Ferry refit tonight NCR

August 

September 29 -- Smithers officials celebrate expansion of Air Canada service to community NCR

August 14 -- With departure of Michael Pucci to Terrace, Quest back on for an Airport Manager in Prince Rupert  NCR

July

July 21 -- 2024 brings Refit time for Digby Island Ferry, as City of Prince Rupert puts out call for proposals NCR

July 14 -- West side of Prince Rupert a busy transportation corridor Friday morning NCR

April 

April 24 -- Bachrach notes of loopholes in Liberal Air Transportation legislation; launches petition to seek changes in Bill  NCR

April 21 -- City of Prince Rupert seeks volunteers for Directors position with Airport Authority Board  NCR

April 21 -- Ken Cote bids farewell to the skies as he brings his decades of aviation to a close on the North Coast  NCR

April 15 -- Volcanic ash cloud still affecting flights in Northern BC

April 14 -- A Volcanic interruption for Northwest Aviation  NCR

March

March 10 -- Prince Rupert residents stranded in Vancouver 3 days after flights are cancelled  

March 8 -- City seeking answers on weekend of air travel woes in and out of Prince Rupert  NCR

February

February 28 -- Air traveller challenges today as snow once again reduces operations in Vancouver  NCR

January

January 31 -- With return of Parliament, Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach takes up cause of airline passengers once again NCR

January 19 -- Wednesday Weather Event brought more challenges for Prince Rupert's Digby Island Airport NCR

January 4 -- MP Taylor Bachrach requests urgent meeting to discuss travel woes, after hundreds of Canadians were stranded over the Holidays 

January 4 -- Opposition critics call on Transport Minister Omar Alghabra to appear at upcoming meetings on Transportation disruptions over holidays  NCR

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Terrace (North Coast Inland)

YXT Terrace Airport website (Arrivals, Departures and Notes)


May

May 18 -- West Jet cancelling flights as labour dispute counts down to travel shut down NCR

April

April 15 -- Volcanic ash cloud still affecting flights in Northern BC

April 14 -- Flights resume at Northwest Regional Airport after volcanic eruption delays

April 14 -- A Volcanic interruption for Northwest Aviation  NCR
April 14 -- Volcanic Eruption in Russia fills air with Volcanic Ash, prompts flight cancellation in Terrace

April 13 -- Russian volcanic eruption disrupts flights to and from Northwest BC

February

February 28 -- Air traveller challenges today as snow once again reduces operations in Vancouver  NCR

January

January 31 -- With return of Parliament, Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach takes up cause of airline passengers once again NCR

January 4 -- MP Taylor Bachrach requests urgent meeting to discuss travel woes, after hundreds of Canadians were stranded over the Holidays

January 4 -- Opposition critics call on Transport Minister Omar Alghabra to appear at upcoming meetings on Transportation disruptions over holidays  NCR

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Smithers

YYD Smithers Regional Airport website (Arrivals, Departures and Notes)


September

September 29 -- Smithers officials celebrate expansion of Air Canada service to community NCR

June

June 16 -- TNDC, Central Mountain Air renew flight agreement for Red Chris mine crews

May 

May 26 -- Safety first

April

April 15 -- Volcanic ash cloud still affecting flights in Northern BC

April 14 -- A Volcanic interruption for Northwest Aviation  NCR
April 13 -- Air Canada sticks to one flight per day out of Smithers 


March

March 9 -- Old hangar to go
March 9 -- Airport wants a grader

February

February 28 -- Air traveller challenges today as snow once again reduces operations in Vancouver  NCR

February 23 -- Telkwa Council looks to 'old airstrip' as possible industrial site

January

January 31 -- With return of Parliament, Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach takes up cause of airline passengers once again NCR

January 4 -- MP Taylor Bachrach requests urgent meeting to discuss travel woes, after hundreds of Canadians were stranded over the Holidays

January 4 -- Opposition critics call on Transport Minister Omar Alghabra to appear at upcoming meetings on Transportation disruptions over holidays  NCR

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Haida Gwaii

February

February 28 -- Air traveller challenges today as snow once again reduces operations in Vancouver  NCR

January


January 31 -- With return of Parliament, Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach takes up cause of airline passengers once again NCR
January 4 -- MP Taylor Bachrach requests urgent meeting to discuss travel woes, after hundreds of Canadians were stranded over the Holidays

January 4 -- Opposition critics call on Transport Minister Omar Alghabra to appear at upcoming meetings on Transportation disruptions over holidays  NCR


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YXS Prince George

YXS Prince George Airport website (Arrivals, Departures and Notes)

September

September 27 -- Prince George Airport increasing user fee 

September 27 --  Fee increase coming for departing passengers at PG Airport 

September 27 -- Early ticket buyers can avoid an increase in airport fees coming to YXS

September 5 -- Caden joins the Airport Ambassador team at YXS

August

August 9 -- Plane with mechanical issue lands safety at Prince George Airport 

August 4 -- YXS given $300,000 by Northern Development Initiative Trust 

July. 

July 24 -- YXS brings back direct flight to Puerto Vallarta 

July 22 -- Prince George Airport to announce new non-stop flight 

July 12 -- Over a dozen water bombers fighting wildfires from Prince George airport 

June

June 6 -- Yes launches new scholarship for Indigenous Students in aviation 

May

May 18 -- Impending WestJet strike to have impact at PG Airport 

May 11 -- "We are cautiously optimistic 2023 will mark a return to normal' YXS President 

April

April 30 -- YXS nearing return to pre-pandemic passenger numbers 

April 27 -- Prince George airport passenger numbers on upswing 

April 15 -- YXS increasing flight traffic for summer months 

April 15 -- YXS to get increased routes for Calgary, Vancouver for spring/summer season

April 14 -- More flights to Calgary to be offered at YXS

April 13 --YXS adds additional flights between Prince George and Calgary

March

March 22 -- YXS hopeful that more routes, frequency will be added 

March 20 -- Northern BC MP wants better protection for air passengers

March 18 -- YXS looking to grow cargo operations  

March 17 -- Trapped in Tucson: Passenger recounts frustrations with Flair Airlines

March 15 --  Flair Airlines reassures Prince George passengers 

March 15 -- Main runway at YXS nearing end of its lifespan

March 13 -- Flair Airlines says four of its aircraft seized in 'commercial dispute'

March 10 -- Prince George Airport runway nearing end of its lifespan

March 8 -- YXS eying more winter-sun destinations after PG to Tuscan flight yields early success

March 8 -- Flair good for YXS

February

February 3 -- Airport authority, Lheidli T'enneh sgn collaboration agreement

February 2 -- Lheidli T'enneh and YXS sign Collaboration agreement

February 2 -- PGAA and Lheidli T'enne sign partnership agreement

February 2 -- Lheidli T'enneh, airport sign collaboration agreement

January

January 31 -- With return of Parliament, Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach takes up cause of airline passengers once again NCR 

January 22 -- YXS wants public input on airport planning.  

January 16 -- YXS sees 81% increase in passengers in 2022

January 16 -- Airport numbers rebound in 2022

January 4 -- MP Taylor Bachrach requests urgent meeting to discuss travel woes, after hundreds of Canadians were stranded over the Holidays

January 4 -- Opposition critics call on Transport Minister Omar Alghabra to appear at upcoming meetings on Transportation disruptions over holidays  NCR

   

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YVR Vancouver

YVR Vancouver Airport website (Arrivals, Departures and Notes)

January

January 4 -- MP Taylor Bachrach requests urgent meeting to discuss travel woes, after hundreds of Canadians were stranded over the Holidays

January 4 -- Opposition critics call on Transport Minister Omar Alghabra to appear at upcoming meetings on Transportation disruptions over holidays  NCR

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KTN Ketchikan International Airport

Ketchikan Airport website


March

March 1 -- One last splash for Alaska Air's 'SalmonThirtySalmon' 

January

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Miscellaneous Aviation Notes

January

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Transportation on the North Coast and Northwest 2023 -- Highway 16 corridor

Our quick reference and archive of items pertaining to the Highway 16 corridor and other roads of the Northwest.

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2023

December

December 19 -- Last Run for Friendship House bus between Terrace and Prince Rupert set for Thursday NCR

December 15 -- Prince Rupert Transit to help you to the New Year's party and home with extended service December 31  NCR


November

November 24 -- Extended Service levels ahead for Prince Rupert Transit in December NCR

November 23 -- Regional District Board gains Winter Road Maintenance primer from Ministry of Transportation and Highways NCR
November 22 -- Smithers council votes to charge for electric vehicle charging 

November 22 -- City of Terrace plans to mitigate inconvenience from Graham Avenue construction delays 

November 17 -- World class art installation bound for Thornhill   

November 16 -- City sewer, water and road project behind schedule in Terrace 

November 14 -- Striking art planned for Highway 16 roundabout (audio)
November 1 -- New Rambler bus is now in service in Burns Lake area

October

October 31 -- Terrace Asphalt project  

October 27 -- Terrace asphalt project requires $200,000 budget top up 

October 23 -- Winter arrives for Eastern Bulkley Valley impacting road conditions along Highway 16 NCR

October 18 -- Friendship House Bus run for Thursday cancelled NCR

October 11 -- Stopping train whistles at Benson Crossing now in sight 

October 11 -- Roundabout to replace 2nd Avenue and McBride intersection in Prince Rupert 

October 11 -- Province to move forward with Roundabout project and potential Housing plans for Second Avenue West and McBride NCR
October 4 -- Smooth ride in Burns Lake 

October 4 -- Hurray 10th Street in Houston opens 

September

September 28 -- Winter tires required by October 1

September 26 -- Tire Change runs is on, as deadline for Winter tire Changeover arrives Sunday NCR

September 22 -- Haisla Bridge Closure  postponed (video)

September 20 -- Overnight closure of Kitimat's Haisla Bridge delayed until September 30 

September 14 -- Terrace's Old Skeena Bridge closed in preparation for road resurfacing 

September 14 -- Friendship Bus to be sidelined for two weeks in September  NCR
September 13 -- Council backs away from plan to alter look of decorative poles 

August

August 30 -- Revitalization plans in downtown Houston has been affecting the success of local businesses 

August 30 -- Pedestrian involved in collision on Beatty Road in Burns Lake 

August 22 -- Usk Ferry near Terrace suspends service due to low Skeena River levels  

August 22 -- Terrace's Dudley Little Bridge on Highway 16 faces overnight construction starting tonight  

August 15 -- Driver shortage makes for cancelled runs for Prince Rupert Transit's Route 51 NCR

August 15 -- New billboards coming to Highway 16 to raise awareness about MMIWG

August 14 -- Landslide on Nisga'a Highway leads to single lane traffic, road cleanup underway 

August 10 -- Highway 16 and King Street most dangerous intersection in Smithers 

August 4 -- HandyDart situation (video)

August 4 -- Highway crash east of Terrace claims one life 

August 2 -- BC Transit offers free service in Terrace, Kitimat for 2023 Riverboat Days 

August 2 -- Serious vehicle crash closes Highway 16 east of Terrace 

July 

July 31 -- New Haisla Bridge opens 

July 28 -- Rupert Transit improvements delayed (video)

July 23 -- Travel delays crossing Haisla Bridge  

July 20 -- Smithers seeks new signage to make walking safer for seniors 

July 18 -- Concerns over people stopping to photo fires in NW (video)

July 18 -- Tour bus destroyed by fire on Highway 16, stranding 37 international tourists in Thornhill  

June

June 20 -- Studying and practice count for success on ICBC driving tests NCR

June 2 -- Terrace's second multi-use pathway now paved, providing access to Old Skeena Bridge 

June 2 -- ICBC's new distance based discount will help make insurance more affordable for low-kilometre drivers 

June 1 -- SD54 bus driver named 2023 BC driver of the year 

June 1 -- Finding the fare balance in northern transit costs 

June 1 -- MP Taylor Bachrach, NDP disappointed at Federal report on National Bus Trasportation planning NCR

May

May 31 -- Terrace's Grand Trunk Pathway. extension gets landscaping with new safety measures 

Nay 31 -- BC Highway patrol members putting on Mock Collision Demonstration at Caledonia Secondary School Tomorrow 

May 30 -- Old Skeena Bridge reopens (video)

May 30 -- $7.75M secures BC Bus North and other transportation programs until 2027

May 30 -- Long-awaited Grand Opening for the new Haisla Bridge set for next month 

May 30 -- New round of funding announced for BC North Bus and Northwest Community Shuttle programs NCR

May 29 -- BC Bus North, Northern Community Shuttle program receive another extension 

May 29 -- Old Skeena Bridge reopens ahead of Schedule 

May 27 -- Terrace's historic Old Skeena Bridge re-opens ahead of schedule 

May 26 --  BC Transit forced to reduce service in Kitimat next week due to driver shortage as they call for applicants 

May 26 -- Old Skeena Bridge in Terrace now scheduled to re-open Tomorrow 

May 25 -- Trio of traffic incidents kept Kitimat RCMP busy yesterday  

May 25 -- Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine's Thornhill pathway plan draws opposition 

May 25 -- Friendship House Transit Van to remain out of service until mid June at earliest NCR

May 24 -- District seeks help in updating flood plain mapping 

May 24 -- Old Skeena Bridge rehab finishing earlier than expected 

May 18 -- Telkwa making moves to connect multi-use path to village 

May 18 -- Slow down! 110 Car crashes every May Long weekend in Northern BC

May 16 -- High waters near Skeena Bridge 

May 16 -- $8.2 million dollar road resurfacing project to get underway un Vanderhioof 

May 9 -- One less transportation option to Terrace for now, as Friendship House Transportation Service is sidelined  NCR
May 4 -- Smithers ready to connect trail to town 

May 3 -- Making deals for new Burns Lake intersection

May 1 -- Northwest river flooding hazards probed by governments 

April

April 27 -- Lanfear Hill Grants (video)

April 26 -- Terrace unsuccessful at getting grants for Lanfear Hill, roundabout 

April 24 -- Terrace roads project cos escalates  

April 23 -- City expropriates land needed for Grand Trunk Pathway extension to Kalam River Bridge 

April 21 -- Northern Communities to benefit from new provincial flood hazard mapping efforts 

April 19 -- Icy roads in Burns Lake

April 17 -- City of Terrace gives update on Lanfear Corridor Improvement plans 

April 17 -- New hires at BC Transit brings Prince Rupert Service back to near full status NCR

April 12 -- District of Houston tucks away major grant 

April 11 -- Extended traffic closure on the 4800 Block of Lazelle Avenue in Terrace begins today 

April 11 -- BC Transit returns to full service in Prince Rupert 

April 6 -- Haisla Bridge project well underway in Kitimat 

April  6 -- Right turn lane added to Wkashan Avenue and Lahakas Boulevard intersection 

April 5 -- Pot holes 

April 5 -- ICBC warning drivers of unpredictable weekend road conditions 

April 3 -- Taxi service returning to Smithers 

March 

March 30 -- Perimeter Trail clean up for wildfire mitigation begins 

March 30 -- BC Transit reduces service in Smithers 

March 29 -- District of Houston ready to launch $4 million works project

March 29 -- Temporary Route 3 bus schedule change in Kitimat for April 1 

March 29 -- Houston works project details revealed 

March 29 -- Terrace taxi company plans to roll into town 

March 22 -- Terrace City Crews, contractors take aim at potholes 

March 20 -- Winter tire regulations still in effect despite balmy conditions 

March 15 -- District of Houston appreciates major provincial grant 

March 5 -- Avalanche Control Notice for most of Monday for Highway 16 travellers between Terrace and Prince Rupert  NCR

March 2 -- Ministry of Transportation and Highways takes you into an Avalanche Control Event on Highway 16 NCR
Much 1 -- Smithers mayor appointed to the BC Transit Committee

February

February 28 --  Options for Thornhill multi-use pathway network come into focus 

February 28 -- Plans for HandyDart service expansion on hold (video)

February 28 -- More Avalanche control ahead mid day today on Highway 16 NCR

February 27 -- Prince Rupert Transit reinstates runs to the schedule for Routes 51 and 53 NCR

February 26 -- Avalanche Control work planned for this evening on Highway 16  NCR

February 25 -- As northwest comes out of Snow event, accessing travel information has been challenging  NCR

February 24 -- School bus runs in Terrace area will see minor changes today, though most are going ahead as scheduled 

February 22 -- Warranty to cover Houston sidewalk repairs along 9th Avenue

February 16 -- Commercial truck safety (audio)

February 15 -- Keeping the streets clear 

February 15 -- Motor vehicle incident east of Telkwa on February 12 send two to hospital 

February 14 -- Commercial vehicle operators in BC to use electronic logging devices starting August 1st

February 10 -- BC Transit upgrades in Terrace to wait (video)

February 9 --- "It's not fair': Long road ahead for BC transit improvements 

February 9 -- Black Ice forces 4 collisions in as many hours in Kitimat on Sunday 

February 8 -- Highway maintenance concerns expressed at Prince Rupert City Council Session  NCR

February 8 -- ICBC gives winter driving tips amid several road incidents in the northwest 

February 6 -- Port Edward Volunteer Fire Rescue called into service on recent Highway 16 fire incident 

February 3 -- Two fatal crashes on Highway 16 (video)

February 3 -- SD54 buses canceled today
February 3 -- RCMP  Advise of vehicle incident and Road Closure between Terrace and Prince Rupert NCR

February 2 -- Smithers to continue rolling along with active transportation plan 

February 2 -- Prince Rupert Woman who died after vehicle incident on Highway 16 identified  

February 2 -- 1 man dead, 1 badly injured in 2 head-on collisions Wednesday: Terrace RCMP

February 1 -- Three injured following Hungry Hill accident on January 14

February 1 -- Prince Rupert RCMP advise of motor vehicle fatality on Highway 16 on Tuesday NCR

January

January 26 -- Sun sets on historic wooden truss Quick Bridge 

January 25 -- CN Police on patrol after car hit by train west of Terrace

January 24 -- City of Terrace seeks grants for Lanfear Hill improvements 

January 23 -- Terrace transit drivers handing out reflective arm bands

January 20 -- Thursday's vehicle/train incident serves as reminder of past overpass plans currently deferred NCR

January 19 -- Oncoming train hits car stopped on tracks off Highway 16, no injuries 

January 19 -- Vehicle incident at Exstew has highway 16 Closed (Now Reopened) NCR

January 18 -- Surprise ... Snow makes for Snow Day for some, snow challenges for others NCR


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Transportation on the North Coast 2023 -- BC Ferries/Alaska Ferries and other Marine Transportation

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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Transportation Safety Board of Canada Deployment Notices

2023 BC Ferries Items

December

December 28 -- Ongoing weather makes for yet another schedule change for Northern Expedition NCR

December 24 -- Adverse Weather/Mechanical Issues Brings sailing cancellations for Northern Expedition NCR

December 22 -- Approaching Weather System brings Heads Up from BC Ferries on Holiday travel between Prince Rupert and Haida Gwaii NCR

December 20 -- Labour troubles making for rough seas for BC Ferries and union negotiators  NCR

December 5 -- BC Ferries extends Service Notice for Northern Expedition service until December 7  NCR
December 3 -- Approaching weather system brings revised BC Ferries schedule  NCR

November

November 30 -- BC Ferries seeks your opinion on replacement for the legendary Pacific Buffet NCR

November 27 -- BC Ferries heads into final days of public consultation NCR

November 10 -- Weather Warning to keep Northern Expedition holding in Dock on Saturday NCR

October

October 9 -- Revised schedule for BC Feerries service owing to weather between Prince Rupert and Skidegate NCR

October 6 -- BC Ferries adds to the executive ranks as they look for service improvement NCR

October 4 -- BC Ferries Fees and Performance measures of note for Province NCR

September

September 25 -- Ferries cancelled between Haida Gwaii and Prince Rupert due to weather warning 

September 25 -- BC Ferries cancels Northern Adventure sailings and Haida Gwaii Trips amid heavy storm warnings  

September 25 -- Fall Storm season kicks off with Ferry Cancellations from BC Ferries NCR
September 21 -- Gap in BC Ferries medical travel assistance program leaves parents of sick kids behind 

September 11 -- BC Ferries' fares uncertain after $500M boost runs out 
September 8 -- BC Ferries changing pans for electric ferries 
September 1 -- BC Ferries vessel likely hit humpback whale for second time since late July 

August

August 31 -- BC Ferries suspects vessel hit humpback whale, adjusting operations for 'foreseeable future'

August 30 -- Researchers, First Nations call for change after multiple humpbacks hit along BC coast

August 25 -- BC Ferries reports sailings cancelled due to crew shortages have doubled in the last year 

August 24 -- Another Record Quarter for vehicle and passenger traffic (BC Ferries statement)

August 23 -- Join us for our Public Meetings   (BC Ferries statement)

August 23 -- At least eight humpback whales struck by boats off BC coast in less than a month 

August 17 -- BC Ferry Authority/Ferry Services Annual Public Meeting may make for contentious affair this year NCR

August 14 -- Engine woes put Northern Adventure behind schedule for Monday service  NCR

August 14 -- Just call the Northern Expedition ... the Love Boat! NCR

August 12 -- 3 humpbacks in 10 days struck by ships off BC coast 'devastating' conservationist says

August 11 -- Rash of whale strikes raises concerns (audio)

August 7 -- BC Ferries reports smooth sailing heading into final leg of BC Day long weekend

August 7 -- Steady volume for BC Ferries but no major issues with Long weekend travel

August 6 -- BC Ferries seeing fewer vehicles, more passengers travelling over long weekend 

August 4 -- Are travellers scared of BC Ferries? Afternoon sailing has empty car deck 

August 4 -- Opinion: BC Ferries in full crisis control mode ahead of busy long weekend 

August 4 -- "We have struggled': BC Ferries' CEO speaks publicly after silence over screw ups 

August 3 -- Another long weekend is upon us. How is BC Ferries preparing?

August 3 -- After bumpy start to summer, BC Ferries striving for smooth sailing this weekend 

August 3 -- BC Ferries makes excuses, bu this weekend is the litmus test 
August 3 -- History of cost over runs at BC Ferries has regulator imposing limits 

August 3 -- Travellers urged to ' be prepared, bring some patience' this BC Day long weekend 

August 3 -- 'We are ready': BC Ferries CEO expects smooth sailing. this long weekend

August 3 -- BC Ferries replacement returns after  'mechanical issue'

August 2 -- BC Ferries CEO addresses July issues, says crews and ferries ready for long weekend 

August 2 -- Passengers travelling on BC Ferries' Langdale route 'least satisfied': report 

August 2 -- BC Ferries in damage control before busy long weekend 

August 2 -- BC Ferries says computer systems upgraded to anticipate traffic spikes this weekend 



July

July 31 -- BC Ferries urges reservations for walk-ons ahead of BC Day long weekend 

July 28 -- NDP touts Ferries bailout, but agency can't use it to fix current woes 

July 28 -- 'No one at BC Ferries thinks this is acceptable,' board chair says of service woes

July 27 -- 'Drop trailers' adding to congestion, delays on BC Ferries, trucking company says

July 26 -- BC Ferries running out of excuses 

July 26 -- BC Ferries to resume full service on Tsawwassen-Swartz Bay route on Friday after vessel repairs

July 25 -- BC Ferries apologizes after website overstates sailing waits on its busiest route 

July 25 -- What's behind the summer travel chaos at BC Ferries?

July 24 -- Union for BC Ferries workers wants to secure wage hikes as competition heats up 

July 21 -- Modified Schedule for Northern Adventure on Sunday NCR

July 20 -- BC Ferries blocks booking for some sailings as it rearranges cancelled reservations  

July 19 -- BC Ferries' Coastal Celebration' headed back to dry dock more sailings cancelled 

July 14 -- West side of Prince Rupert a busy transportation corridor Friday morning NCR

June 

June 16 -- Loading/Unloading challenges puts Northern Adventure behind schedule out of Prince Rupert NCR

June 9 -- BC Ferries carries more vehicles across BC's waters in 2023 fiscal year than ever  before, still sees $1.8 million net loss 

April

April 25 -- BC Ferries Waives Travel Fees for passengers using the Services e to get to their medical appointments  

April 25 -- BC Ferries reduces the financial burden on those travelling by Ferry for medical travel NCR

April 25 -- BC Ferries makes medical travel completely cost-free (BC Ferries statement)

April 18 -- MLA Rice highlights importance of BC Ferries to Northern residents; BC United MLA focuses on government's increasing hand on the service  NCR

April 6 -- BC Ferries revises Northern Adventure Departure schedule due to anticipated adverse weather over the long weekend 

April 5 -- Approaching Adverse Weather makes for schedule revision for Northern Adventure  NCR

April 4 --  BC Ferries' independence is a charade

April 3 -- BC Ferry Commissioner sets Price Cap increase at 9.6 percent, though final number likely to be lower  NCR

March

March 31 -- Preliminary decision proposed 9.2% annual fare increase for BC Ferries over the next four years

March 31 -- BC Ferries' President & CEO issues statement regarding BC Ferry Commission preliminary price cap (BC Ferries statement)

March 14 -- BC Ferries has travel reminder for those heading to the Junior ANBT on Vancouver Island this Friday  NCR

March 14 -- Looking to Book passage on a BC Ferries sailing ... there's an app for that!  NCR

March 7 -- BC Ferries submits revised 4-year plan to Commissioner   (BC Ferries statement)

March 1 -- Ferry Funding impact the North Coast (audio)

February 

February 27 -- Province invests $500 million. into BC Ferries in an effort to keep annual fare increases below 3%

February 27 -- Price Caps could be on the way for BC Ferries fares, as BC Government put more money into Transportation service  NCR

February 7 -- As ANBT nears Tip Off Time, BC Ferries outlines Schedule changes owing to anticipated heavy traffic  NCR

January

January 19 -- New President and CEO announced for BC Ferries   NCR

January 16 -- Oncoming adverse weather has made for schedule change for Northern Expedition  NCR

January 17 -- BC Ferries appoints President and CEO  (BC Ferries statement)

January 1 -- Adverse Weather ahead scuttled BC Ferries  Prince Rupert-Haida Gwaii transit January 1 - 2, 2023  NCR

2023 Regional First Nation Ferry items

May

May 15 -- Schedule additions ahead for Lax Kw'alaams Ferry travellers  NCR

January 

2023 Alaska Marine Highway/Ketchikan Ferry Items

December

December 6 -- Alaska Marine Highway Service issues call for comments towards Summer 2024 service NCR

October

October 4 -- Alaska's ferry managers remain 'committed'  to resuming Prince Rupert route 

October 4 -- Alaska Ferries attempt to remedy rumours on Prince Rupert service

October 3 -- AMHS looks to quash rumours on fate of Prince Rupert to Ketchikan ferry service NCR

September

September 27 -- Southeast Conference panel optimistic about region's transportation outlook  

September 27 -- Alaska's new marine highway runs afoul of environmental group 

September 22 -- Bring back Prince Rupert route, get the Matunasku up to Coast Guard standards  

September 7 -- What's next for the aging Tustemena? Representatives weigh in during Unalaska visit

September 4 -- Summer in the Inside Passage: Riding the Alaska Ferry 

August 

August 29 -- After a false start, Alaska prepares to solicit bids for new mainline ferry 

August 23 -- Small fire aboard state ferry sends 11 to Wrangell hospital for evaluation 

August 16 -- AMHS Winter Ferry Schedule now available for bookings (AMHS Statement)

August 3 --  House District 1 Rep. Dan Ortiz talks priorities  

July

July 28 -- Alaska Marine Highway System plans for three new ferries in four years 

July 18 -- Lack of crew continues to cripple Alaska's marine highway  

July 12 -- Mayor Herb Pond's Ketchikan visit brings thoughts on stalled return of Alaska Ferry between Ketchikan and Prince Rupert NCR

July 11 -- Prince Rupert Mayor reflects on summer without state ferry connection to Southeast Alaska 

June

June 29 -- DOT & PF seeks public review of Winter Ferry Schedule  (AMHS Statement)

June 23 -- Alaska State Ferry tied up for repairs 

May 

May 25 -- After long wait, state ferry Hubbard begins Southeast Alaska service 

April

April 10 -- Alaska's new Ferry Director says reliability is his priority 

March

March 28 -- Alaska's ferry system expands hiring efforts after identifying problems with recruiting and retention 

March 22 -- Alaska Marine Highway System hires a new boss

March 15 -- No Alaska ferry service to Prince Rupert this summer (audio)

March 8 -- Alaska State Ferries' 2023 summer ferry schedule shows more cuts to service 

March 3 -- Challenges in finding crews for AMHS vessels means suspension of planned Summer Service to Prince Rupert  NCR

January

January 27 -- AMHS Vessel challenges impact on Prince Rupert-Ketchikan Service NCR

January 23 -- Lituya sidelined until early February due to generator engine failure  

January 19 -- Matanuska ferry's uncertain future leaves some Alaskans facing a long journey home from Canada 
January 11 -- Flagship Ferry Columbia will serve Southeast this spring 

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Transportation on the North Coast Archives for 2023

A quick reference guide to the items of note from air, rail, road and Marine Transportation on the North Coast and in the Northwest.

Prince Rupert Airport/Northwest Air Transportation

VIA Rail

CN Rail

BC Ferries/AMHS and other Regional Marine Transportation

Highway 16 corridor and feeder routes

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