B.C. Ferries Scrubs Sailings Due to Mechanical Issues

0:00Four sailings got scrubbed on BC Ferries, Monday between Duke Point and Southawason due to a mechanical glitch. That hit the 9am and 2pm trips from Duke Point over, plus the 11.30am and 4.30pm runs heading back the other way. BC Ferries has been dealing with a rough stretch lately, including potable water shortages and a bunch of ships stuck in dry dock. Travelers felt the pinch hard, especially kicking off Easter weekend when three vessels were already sidelined. One big one, the Queen of Surrey, normally handles that exact route, but got held up after a routine checkup turned messy. CEO Nicholas Kamenez laid it out clear at a news conference Thursday, saying these delays scream for newer ships in solid backups to keep things. Moving smooth. Keep an eye on the ferry schedules if you're planning a crossing, because the fleet's still grinding through these fixes to get back on track. I'm Cory with the story. That's your Vancouver News today update, AI powered and always on.