BC Ferries continues schedule changes until June due to staffing shortage
Three routes are impacted.
Traffic delays likely in Colwood as crews get started on intersection upgrades
At Metchosin Road and Latoria Boulevard.
Canada to remove pre-arrival COVID testing for fully-vaccinated travellers as of April 1st
Arriving by land, air or water ✈️
Cruise ships set to return to Victoria waters next month after two-year hiatus
Ushering in a cruise season of nearly 800,000 passengers.
Victoria residents turn to e-bikes, public transit amid record-breaking gas prices
A gas station in Central Saanich was charging 214.9 cents per litre today. 😬
Sidney to Anacortes ferry route cancelled this spring due to shortage of crew
With service unlikely to be restored for the summer season.
BC Ferries’ fourth Salish class vessel expected to arrive in Victoria this Thursday
It can carry 138 vehicles and 600 passengers 🚢
West Jet is offering flights as low as $35 one-way as part of their...
Time to take flight! ✈️
BC Transit express route launching between Nanaimo and Duncan this month
A one-way fare will cost $7.50.
BC Transit extends Refugee Pass Program for Greater Victoria
The program offers a year's worth of free bus rides to incoming refugees.
This low-cost Canadian airline is offering $39 flights from Victoria to Calgary
Pack those bags! ✈️
Victoria Clipper ferry service to return to operation in April
And you can book your tickets now!
Fully-vaccinated travellers re-entering Canada will no longer have to take a COVID-19 PCR test
A rapid test will still be required.
WestJet slashes an additional 20% of its scheduled flights throughout March
Due to the ongoing impacts of COVID-19
BC Transit warns of bus disruptions and cancellations on Victoria routes
A staff shortage is to blame.
You’ll be able to pay for your BC Transit bus fare via ‘tap’ starting...
And Victoria’s getting it first!
Canadian Trucking Alliance condemns road/border protests across Vancouver Island Sunday
Unvaccinated truckers must now quarantine for 14 days upon entering Canada.
WestJet slashes 20% of its scheduled flights due to impacts of Omicron
From February 1st through February 28th
BC Ferries warns of disruptions to future service operations due to crew shortages
The Omicron variant, cold and flu season and more are said to be the cause.
BC Ferries cancels six sailings between Victoria and Vancouver Friday due to high winds...
UPDATE: 3 additional sailings have been cancelled on the route
18 bus routes in Greater Victoria have been cancelled for the remainder of Thursday
Due to challenging road conditions
Rockslide at BC Ferries Horseshoe Bay terminal damages one vehicle and closes parkade
While Swartz Bay is dealing with water toilet issues 😬
BC Ferries cancels most sailings on major routes due to high winds today
Winds are expected to stick around until Sunday night.
BC Ferries cancels four sailings between Tsawwassen and Swartz Bay Thursday
Due to staff shortages 🚢
BC Ferries cancels two sailings Tuesday due to extreme freezing weather conditions
Causing frozen water pipes and unsafe conditions on vehicle decks
Watch as BC Ferries’ newest hybrid electric ferry arrives in Victoria (VIDEO)
The vessel can be seen passing under the Johnson Street bridge
BC Ferries’ 6th Island Class vessel arrives in Victoria tomorrow
Completing a 72-day transoceanic journey from Romania
Uber’s application to operate on Vancouver Island denied once again
Searches on the Uber app for rides in Victoria were up 300% in 2021
BC Transit will be free across Greater Victoria this New Year’s Eve
Start 2022 on the right foot!
BC Ferries adds over 160 additional sailings in preparation for the holiday season
Between December 17th and January 3rd 🚢
Victoria’s cruise ship season to return this April after two-year absence
A record-breaking 350 ships are expected.
BC Ferries will run a round-trip ferry from Swartz Bay to Duke Point tomorrow
The ferry will support the movement of essential goods and travellers.
Malahat will be closed overnight all week for repairs due to flooding
From 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. until November 22nd
Vancouver Island will continue to see heavy rainfall and strong wind gusts Monday
As the heavy rain stops, strong winds will ramp up.
Teens in Victoria can ride BC Transit for free in 2022 with a Youth...
Applications open online today!
West Shore RCMP seek two BC Transit passengers with crucial information to an investigation
They pose no risk to the public.
Coast Guard say they are searching for 105 sunken shipping containers missing off BC...
Four containers have been recovered and their items have been cleaned up.
BC Ferries cancels Spirit of Vancouver Island ferry sailings for today and tomorrow
Over six ferry departures have been cancelled.
Here’s where you can get a PCR COVID-19 test in Greater Victoria
There are five locations around Victoria.
The MV Coho ferry made its return to the Victoria’s inner harbour this morning...
This is the first time since the pandemic began nearly 20 months ago.
BC Transit and BC Ferries to offer free fares for veterans this Remembrance Day
A thank you to retired and active military personnel
International flights will return to Victoria at the end of the month
International flights haven’t landed in Victoria since April 2020.
Construction on high-speed internet for BC coastal communities set to begin
Nearly 140 remote and Indigenous communities will receive high-speed internet.
British Columbians can now access their federal vaccine passport
It’ll be mandatory for travel beginning November 30th.
Items from shipping containers that fell off cargo ship found scattered along Vancouver Island...
After nearly a week, the fire has finally been put out
The only shuttle bus to Victoria International Airport has been suspended indefinitely
The service struggled due to low ridership and the ongoing pandemic
Man protesting air travel arrested on Nanaimo airport tarmac
This incident is intended to be part of a string of protests across the world.
BC Ferries cancels all Monday morning sailings due to expected severe weather conditions
Sailings departing from Victoria, Vancouver, Nanaimo, and more have been cancelled.
WestJet announces vaccination policy for their travellers and employees
Until November 29th, travellers can provide a negative COVID-19 test.