Carla Wilson
New hybrid-electric ferries to be floated into local waters on Friday
Break out your binoculars to watch the two new Island-class hybrid-electric ferries float off their partially submerged carrier vessel into local waters on Friday morning. The Sun Rise carrier,...
B.C.'s online camping reservation system revamped
Campers hoping to stay at B.C. parks will find a revamped online reservation system with new features on the Discover Camping website. Campers who can’t get a reservation for a favourite site...
$200 million deal for four more electric-hybrid ferries
Damen Shipyards Group of the Netherlands has won a contract to build four more electric-hybrid ferries for B.C. Ferries that will be identical to two vessels that Damen just completed for the ferry...
Province not stabilizing housing market the right way: BCREA
B.C.’s housing market is moderating and moving in the right direction, according to finance minister Carole James. “It’s what we are looking for. We are continuing to monitor it.” The correction in...
BC NDP wins Nanaimo byelection
Party holds on as Sheila Malcolmson captures seat vacated by Leonard Krog
Vancouver-to-Nanaimo passenger ferry possible for summer
Walk-on passengers could be riding a direct Vancouver-to-Nanaimo ferry this summer provided needed investment funds come in for the venture, says an official for Island Ferry Services Ltd. “I can’t...
Port of Nanaimo plans to increase size of city’s downtown marina
The Port of Nanaimo is hoping to expand capacity at its boat basin marina under a $15-million capital plan developed following extensive consultation. “We are seeing a need for expansion,” said Mike...
Nanaimo Port Authority CEO Ewan Moir leaves post after one year
Ewan Moir has left the Nanaimo Port Authority after one year as its president and chief executive. Ian Marr, the port’s senior vice-president, and Mike Davidson, vice-president of real estate, will...
BC Ferries to start accepting debit cards on some sailings
BC Ferries is accepting debit cards on its Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen vessels. The corporation has started a two-month test of debit cards, beginning with the Spirit of British Columbia on Wednesday...
Seaspan takes on new COO from Philadelphia shipyard
Seaspan Shipyards’ new chief operating officer is joining the B.C. company from Philly Shipyard in Philadelphia. Jari Anttila brings more than 25 years of experience in shipbuilding and industrial...