B.C. Ferries Struggles Ahead of Easter Rush

0:00It's April 2nd, this is Canada News Today, powered by AI, I'm Corey with the story, BC. Ferries just hit a snag heading into the Easter rush, cancelling multiple sailings on two major routes, from Sawwassen to Duke Point and Swartz Bay. Two key vessels are sideline, the Spirit of Vancouver Island and the Queen of Surrey, forcing schedule tweaks and cut capacity right when folks are. Itching to hit Vancouver Island from the lower mainland. The Spirit of Vancouver Island went back out after a generator fix earlier this week, but problems lingered, needing more work. Meanwhile, the Queen of Surrey's annual refit wrapped up late, delaying its comeback and wiping out six sailings Thursday and Friday between Duke. Point and Sawwassen, like the 9am from Duke Point and 1130am from Sawwassen. Travelers are filling the pinch hard, especially with Easter crowd swelling, BC. Ferries BP Stephen Jones called it frustrating, but stressed their crews are grinding around the clock on these aging ships to get them safe and running.

1:04The Swartz Bay route shifts to a revised schedule from April 1st to 8th. They're stepping up for riders, offering spots on other sailings or full refunds, plus the horseshoe bay to departure bay option as a backup though. Vehicles out of horseshoe bay need advanced booking and payment 30 minutes early due to terminal construction. Expect immediate briefing today for the latest on fixes and disruptions as teams push to minimize the Easter chaos and keep the straits flowing smooth.