B.C. Ferries Smoke Delay: Coastal Grind Slowed

0:00ABC Ferries tripped from the NIMO to Vancouver hit a snag Tuesday afternoon when smoke started coming from the galley on the coastal inspiration. The vessel got held at the Duke Point Terminal while crews checked it out, pushing back the whole schedule. That sailing was set for 3.15 pm, but didn't shove off until 5.11 pm, turning a quick hop into almost a two hour wait. Folks on board and waiting had their plans scrambled right around 4 pm when the issue popped up. Cavaliers showed real patience through the hold up, but it rippled out, delaying follow-up boats too. BC Ferries jumped on a quick, posting updates and owning the mess. They're still digging into what caused the smoke and fixing things up, with promises to keep everyone in the loop as details roll in. In the end, the ferry made it to Sal Was in Safe, but this glitch reminds us how one small spark can slow down the coastal grind for hundreds. Local news, powered by AI. This is Canada News Today, I'm Corey with The Story.