Numerous BC Ferries sailings cancelled amid wind warnings
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There were multiple delays and cancellations on BC Ferries routes across the South Coast on Thursday due to strong winds.
BC Ferries cancelled numerous sailings on the South Coast Thursday, amid multiple wind warnings for the region.
Environment Canada issued advisories for most of coastal Vancouver Island, along with the Southern Gulf Islands and the Sunshine Coast, with winds of 70 km/h and gusting to 90 km/h forecast.
BC Ferries said the strong winds have affected service on the following routes:
Multiple sailings, including on major routes connecting Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland cancelled Thursday morning and early afternoon, while others continue to face delays or have vessels holding in dock.
Remaining space on available sailings is reportedly slim. The Victoria Swartz Bay terminal had reached its standby capacity for the day, BC Ferries said.
The company said it was contacting passengers with reservations on cancelled sailings to let them know if there was space on a later vessel.
You can view up-to-date information on current conditions, sailings and cancellations at the BC Ferries website.
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