Title: BC RCMP presence on BC Ferries | November 6, 2020 | Royal Canadian Mounted Police

URL: http://bc.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ViewPage.action?siteNodeId=2087&contentId=66716&languageId=1

Description: Beginning the weekend of November 6, 2020, the BC RCMP West Coast Marine Services will be on board some BC Ferries vessels to support Transport Canada and BC Ferries in educating passengers on safety rules and enforcing the Canada Shipping Act, 2001.

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Subject:   BC Ferries,  Transport Canada,  Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Title: Travel advisory for tourists in Cumberland | Currently Cumberland

URL: http://cumberlandbc.info/travel-advisory-for-tourists-in-cumberland/

Description: The Village of Cumberland has added a travel advisory to their website to help travelers enjoy their time here safely during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Subject:   Village of Cumberland

Title: AMHS cancels service to Prince Rupert until further notice | April 8, 2020 | Department of Transportation and Public Facilities | State of Alaska

URL: http://dot.alaska.gov/comm/pressbox/arch2020/PR20-0025.shtml

Description: The Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) has cancelled service to Prince Rupert, British Columbia until further notice. COVID-19 related travel restrictions have delayed work to bring the AMHS Prince Rupert Terminal into compliance with federal regulations.

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Subject:   Alaska Marine Highway System

Title: Regional letter: Haida Gwaii, North and Central Coast travel restrictions | April 6, 2020

URL: http://haidagwaiimuseum.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/20-04-06-Regional-Letter-re-Travel-Restricitons.pdf

Description: From the First Nations and municipalities of the North and Central Coasts. We the undersigned with a unified voice and urgent purpose ask that the Province and Canada join us in restricting non-essential travel to Haida Gwaii, the North and Central Coast. This cannot wait.

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Subject:   Haida Nation,  Skidegate Band Council,  Central Coast Regional District,  Metlakatla First Nation,  Heiltsuk Nation,  Kitasoo/Xai'xais Nation,  City of Prince Rupert,  North Coast Regional District,  Village of Port Clements,  District of Port Edward,  Gitxaala Nation,  Gitga'at First Nation,  Nuxalk Nation,  Wuikinuxv Nation,  Ocean Falls Improvement District,  Province of British Columbia,  Government of Canada,  Old Massett Village Council,  Village of Queen Charlotte,  Lax Kw'alaams Band,  Village of Daajing Giids

Title: Hornby Island COVID-19 update | November 20, 2020 | HornbyIsland.com

URL: http://hornbyisland.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Covid-update.pdf

Description: We want your time on Hornby to be safe for everyone! Given the resurgence of COVID-19, we are encouraging all visitors, residents, and guests to follow the guidelines put forth by Dr. Bonnie Henry and the BC government. Additionally, here are a few Hornby-specific considerations to keep you and our community safe!

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Subject:   Hornby Island Medical Clinic,  BC Ferries

Title: Joint media release: Tofino and Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation looking forward to the return of visitors on the West Coast | June 25, 2020

URL: http://tofino.ca/blog/view/phase-3-tofino-ampamp-tfn-welcome-visitors/

Description: As visitors arrive on the West Coast, businesses and local leaders are reminding everyone that this year’s trip to Tla-o-qui-aht territory and Tofino won’t be like any other.

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Subject:   Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation,  District of Tofino,  Tourism Tofino,  Tofino-Long Beach Chamber of Commerce,  Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations,  Pacific Rim National Park Reserve,  Frank, Elmer,  Osborne, Josie,  Richards, Shane

Title: Vancouver Island Coastal Tourism Resiliency Program | BC Tourism Resiliency Network

URL: http://tourismresiliency.ca/VICTRP/

Description: The Vancouver Island Coastal Tourism Resiliency Program provides Vancouver Island, Gulf Islands and Sunshine Coast tourism businesses with meaningful, hands-on guidance and support to navigate the immediate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, adapt and work towards long-term resiliency.

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Subject:   BC Tourism Resiliency Network,  Tourism Vancouver Island,  Island Coastal Economic Trust

Title: Domestic flights with a case of COVID-19 | BC Centre for Disease Control

URL: http://www.bccdc.ca/Health-Info-Site/Documents/public-exposures-flights-tables-Current.pdf

Description: Domestic and international flights with a case of COVID-19.

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Subject:   BC Centre for Disease Control

Title: COVID-19 public exposures | BC Centre for Disease Control

URL: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19/public-exposures/

Description: Flight, cruise and places or events with a confirmed case of COVID-19 are listed here.

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Subject:   BC Centre for Disease Control

Title: Messaging guidance for BC's tourism industry: COVID-19 recovery phase, week of November 10 - 23 | Destination BC

URL: http://www.destinationbc.ca/content/uploads/2020/11/029_Covid19ResponseMessagingGuidance_Nov12_FINAL.pdf

Description: This document includes messaging for entities within and outside the Vancouver Coastal Health and Fraser Health Regions and a FAQ.

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Subject:   Destination BC

Title: Islands trustees ask visitors to stay home | March 22, 2020 | Islands Trust

URL: http://www.islandstrust.bc.ca/media/349120/2020-07_it_islandsrequestvisitorsstayhome_final.pdf

Description: – Island trustees from across the Gulf and Howe Sound Islands are going public with a plea for people to stay away to minimize the spread of Covid-19 and to reduce pressure on limited island services. Trustees urge islanders to stay home and practice social distancing as recommended by Provincial Health Office Dr. Bonnie Henry.

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Subject:   Islands Trust

Title: Mayors' statement about collaboration with Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations as the Tofino and Ucluelet tourism economy re-opens | June 13, 2020 | District of Tofino & District of Ucluelet

URL: http://www.tofino.ca/blog/view/mayors-statement-about-collaboration-with-nuu-chah-nulth-first-nations-as-the-tofino-and-ucluelet-tourism-economy-re-opens/

Description: As we approach Phase 3 of the BC Restart Plan, the tourism economies of Tofino and Ucluelet are slowly beginning to resume and business are implementing health and safety protocols so we can responsibly welcome visitors while also protecting the health of the region’s residents. As the mayors of Tofino and Ucluelet, it is important to us that we clarify and affirm the steps that we are taking to communicate and collaborate with the five Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations in whose territories we live and conduct our local economies (Hesquiaht, Ahousaht, Tla-oqui-aht, Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ, and Toquaht).

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Subject:   District of Tofino,  District of Ucluelet,  Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations,  Hesquiaht First Nation,  Ahousaht First Nation,  Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation,  Ucluelet First Nation,  Toquaht Nation,  Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council

Title: COVID-19 and the health and safety of the residents of Lake Cowichan | July 27, 2020 | Town of Lake Cowichan

URL: http://www.town.lakecowichan.bc.ca/dl/Media%20Release.pdf

Description: With the reported increase of newly confirmed COVID 19 cases, our Community is rightly raising questions and concerns regarding our ability to handle the increased number of visitors during this period that is fraught with the high risk of infection of COVID-19.

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Subject:   Town of Lake Cowichan

Title: VIU implementing travel restrictions to China due to coronavirus | Health & Safety Services | Vancouver Island University

URL: https://adm.viu.ca/sites/default/files/february_14_update_covid-19.pdf

Description: VIU is implementing travel restrictions for all VIU-sanctioned travel to China. No VIU-sanctioned travel to China will be allowed until further notice.

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Subject:   Vancouver Island University

Title: Wi-Fi coming to more BC Ferries terminals | June 25, 2021 | Province of British Columbia

URL: https://archive.news.gov.bc.ca/releases/news_releases_2020-2024/2021CITZ0043-001230.htm

Description: Whether travelling for overdue visits with family, long-awaited summer vacations or essential travel, waiting for the ferry is about to get more convenient for people as Wi-Fi service will soon be offered at 14 more BC Ferries terminals.

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Subject:   Province of British Columbia,  Province of British Columbia | Ministry of Citizens' Services,  BC Ferries,  Beare, Lisa,  Collins, Mark,  Fleming, Rob,  Swierenga, Harold,  McKay, Joel

Title: StrongerBC investments support tourism communities on Vancouver Island, coast | March 29, 2021 | Province of British Columbia

URL: https://archive.news.gov.bc.ca/releases/news_releases_2020-2024/2021TACS0022-000560.htm

Description: In the Vancouver Island and Vancouver, Coast & Mountains regions, 14 communities with local economies that depend heavily on visitors have received $9.2 million to support tourism infrastructure development.

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Subject:   Province of British Columbia,  Province of British Columbia | Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport,  Mark, Melanie,  Paddon, Kelli,  Walker, Adam,  Cameron, Kevin

Title: BC ferry travel on long week-ends | April 30, 2020 | Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities

URL: https://avicc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/4-30-20-Dr-Bonnie-Henry-Travel-on-BC-Ferries.pdf

Description: As President, I was sent a copy of the April 14th letter that you received from many of the mayors and regional district chairs within the AVICC region. These leaders were very concerned about the number of people travelling to Vancouver Island for recreational and non-essential purposes on the Easter long week-end, and would like to avoid a repeat of this on the May long week-end and throughout the summer as long as the public health emergency remains. The governing board of the AVICC reviewed the April 14th letter, and would like to echo their request, and respectfully encourage you to increase the messaging from your office that people not travel for non-essential purposes.

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Subject:   Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities,  Henry, Bonnie,  BC Ferries

Title: Update #3 | March 22, 2020 | COVID-19 Protection Island Response Advisory Team

URL: https://b2c41e63-0255-4763-8933-f0c58c828201.filesusr.com/ugd/c4bba0_847baa17988c48738c3dc3aea966aa0b.pdf

Description: COVID-19 related information for residents of Protection Island. COVID-19 related information for residents of Protection Island, including suggestions for residents who are returning from abroad; recycling, transportation, and boat matching services; grocery delivery; the fire ban; parks closures; and future initiatives.

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Subject:   COVID-19 Protection Island Response Advisory Team,  City of Nanaimo

Title: Update #2 | March 20, 2020 | COVID-19 Protection Island Response Advisory Team

URL: https://b2c41e63-0255-4763-8933-f0c58c828201.filesusr.com/ugd/c4bba0_cfa517c658af4be9a47b8274e48be1fa.pdf

Description: We had a brief discussion on the role of this ad-hoc temporary committee. We would like to pass our views onto Island residents so that realistic expectations can be maintained.

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Subject:   COVID-19 Protection Island Response Advisory Team,  City of Nanaimo

Title: BC Ferries: Cancellations strand travellers in Prince Rupert, Haida Gwaii | CTV News

URL: https://bc.ctvnews.ca/bc-ferries-cancellations-strand-travellers-in-prince-rupert-haida-gwaii-1.5876106

Description: A shortage of available crewmembers has led to BC Ferries cancellations on the route connecting Haida Gwaii to Prince Rupert, leaving travellers on both ends stranded for the foreseeable future.

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Subject:   BC Ferries,  Transport Canada

Title: BC Ferries sold reservations for non-existent sailings on holiday Monday | CTV News

URL: https://bc.ctvnews.ca/bc-ferries-sold-reservations-for-non-existent-sailings-on-holiday-monday-1.5532048

Description: Some BC Ferries passengers arrived at their departure terminal Monday only to learn the sailing they reserved weeks in advance never actually existed.

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Subject:   BC Ferries,  Fitt, Oliver

Title: 'Clear and present danger': Petition calls on feds to ban non-essential travel due to COVID-19 variants | CTV News

URL: https://bc.ctvnews.ca/clear-and-present-danger-petition-calls-on-feds-to-ban-non-essential-travel-due-to-covid-19-variants-1.5277125

Description: Fears the COVID-19 variants could spread through Canada, causing the pandemic to get even worse, has a number of health officials calling on the federal government to take further action to ban non-essential travel.

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Subject:   COVID Strategic Choices,  Variants of Concern,  Greenhill, Robert,  Horgan, John,  Beta Variant

Title: Hundreds of BC Ferries employees out sick at any given time, company says after latest cancellations | CTV News

URL: https://bc.ctvnews.ca/hundreds-of-bc-ferries-employees-out-sick-at-any-given-time-company-says-after-latest-cancellations-1.5992690

Description: Ferry cancellations led to massive delays for people trying to return to the Lower Mainland from Salt Spring Island on Sunday night.

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Subject:   BC Ferries,  Dixon, Corey,  Marshall, Deborah

Title: Staff shortages lead to BC Ferries cancellations ahead of busy Thanksgiving weekend | CTV News

URL: https://bc.ctvnews.ca/staff-shortages-lead-to-bc-ferries-cancellations-amid-busy-thanksgiving-weekend-1.6100403

Description: Staff shortages at BC Ferries have led to cancellations on one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.

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Subject:   BC Ferries,  Marshall, Deborah,  Jessup, June

Title: NDP MLAs say funding supports the Nanaimo Airport and local jobs | March 30, 2021 | New Democrat BC Government Caucus

URL: https://bcndpcaucus.ca/news/ndp-mlas-say-funding-supports-the-nanaimo-airport-and-local-jobs/

Description: NDP MLAs say funding for the Nanaimo Airport will mean people can travel for essential purposes and access the services they need. This support will ensure the airport is able to weather the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 travel restrictions and will help them plan for a post-pandemic world.

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Subject:   Nanaimo Airport,  Routley, Doug,  Malcolmson, Sheila,  Walker, Adam,  New Democratic Party of British Columbia,  Province of British Columbia

Title: COVID-19 guidelines | Bella Coola Valley Tourism

URL: https://bellacoola.ca/covid-19-guidelines/

Description: A message to visitors during COVID-19 from th Nuxalk EOC & Bella Coola Valley Tourism.

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Subject:   Bella Coola Valley Tourism,  Nuxalk Nation

Title: More than two dozen flights involving B.C. airports added to COVID-19 list | CTV News

URL: https://beta.ctvnews.ca/local/british-columbia/2021/3/27/1_5365359.html

Description: The B.C. Centre for Disease Control has added 25 more flights to its list of COVID-19 exposures since Wednesday.

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Subject:   BC Centre for Disease Control,  Air Canada,  WestJet,  Seair Seaplanes,  Harbour Air Seaplanes,  Air India,  Flair Airlines

Title: British Columbians hit the road despite long weekend health warnings | CTV News

URL: https://beta.ctvnews.ca/local/british-columbia/2021/4/2/1_5373073.html

Description: Despite a plea from health officials for people to stick to their own communities this Easter long weekend, ferry terminals, highways and float plane companies were busy Friday as people rushed out of town.

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Subject:   Easter,  BC Ferries,  Henry, Bonnie

Title: All bark and no bite? Still no enforcement of B.C. travel ban | CTV News

URL: https://beta.ctvnews.ca/local/british-columbia/2021/4/27/1_5405039.html

Description: Several days after the B.C. government implemented a bold ban on non-essential travel in the province, officials admit there is still no enforcement.

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Subject:   BC Ferries,  Horgan, John,  Farnworth, Mike,  Vancouver Police Department,  Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Title: Premier, officials concerned about U.S. travellers on Vancouver Island, Quadra Island | CTV News

URL: https://beta.ctvnews.ca/local/vancouver-island/2020/7/2/1_5008538.html

Description: As U.S. health officials announce record-breaking daily COVID-19 infections, Vancouver Island's regional tourism communities are on edge. According to B.C. Premier John Horgan, small destinations on Vancouver Island are tracking incidents where American travellers have been spotted.

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Subject:   Horgan, John,  Pacheedaht First Nation,  Abram, Jim,  Port Renfrew General Store,  San Juan Market

Title: BC Ferries worker tests positive for COVID-19; up to one in three is ill | Business in Vancouver

URL: https://biv.com/article/2020/03/bc-ferries-worker-tests-positive-covid-19-one-three-ill/

Description: At least one BC Ferries employee has tested positive for COVID-19 and upwards of 35% of the service’s workforce is ill (although not necessarily with COVID), according to an emergency operations centre directive issued Wednesday.

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Subject:   BC Ferries

Title: Rob Shaw: We overplayed the COVID cruise crisis | Business in Vancouver

URL: https://biv.com/article/2022/10/rob-shaw-we-overplayed-covid-cruise-crisis/

Description: The numbers show B.C. cruise sector activity was not irrecoverably harmed by COVID.

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Subject:   Province of British Columbia,  Government of Canada,  Young, Don,  Robertson, Ian,  Greater Victoria Harbour Authority,  Chan, Mandy,  Vancouver Fraser Port Authority,  Marlow, Celidh,  Port of Prince Rupert,  Prince Rupert Port Authority,  Tourism Prince Rupert,  Fleming, Rob

Title: Campaign to support Canadian snowbirds flocking to Vancouver Island | Business Examiner

URL: https://businessexaminer.ca/victoria-articles/item/campaign-to-support-canadian-snowbirds-flocking-to-vancouver-island/

Description: The British Columbia Hotel Association (BCHA) and Tourism Vancouver Island (TVI) have partnered to assist Canadian “snowbirds” – residents who travel to warmer destinations during colder months – who are choosing to come to Vancouver Island this fall/winter due to COVID-19 restrictions precluding travel to the United States.

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Subject:   Tourism Vancouver Island,  British Columbia Hotel Association

Title: Powell River seeks exemption from new COVID-19 restrictions | Yahoo! Finance

URL: https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/powell-river-seeks-exemption-covid-031915712.html

Description: November 10, 2020·2 min read The City of Powell River on the Sunshine Coast might be two ferry rides away from the Lower Mainland, but it's still subject to the same strict COVID-19 health restrictions as Vancouver and the Fraser Valley because it is part of the Vancouver Coastal Health region. Dave Formosa, the mayor of Powell River, says he wants an exemption for his city from the restrictions.

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Subject:   Formosa, Dave,  City of Powell River,  British Columbia Hockey League,  Powell River Kings,  Van Diemen, Chad

Title: Travel to Canada | Camosun College

URL: https://camosun.ca/international/accepted-students-international/travel-canada/

Description: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there are travel restrictions that limit travel to Canada. Camosun College strongly recommends that all international students planning to travel to Canada clearly understand the Government of Canada and BC Government laws and regulations before making travel plans.

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Subject:   Camosun College

Title: Canadian Trucking Alliance statement to those engaged in road/border protests | January 22, 2022 | Canadian Trucking Alliance

URL: https://cantruck.ca/canadian-trucking-alliance-statement-to-those-engaged-in-road-border-protests/

Description: The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) does not support and strongly disapproves of any protests on public roadways, highways, and bridges.

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Subject:   Canadian Trucking Alliance,  Vaccinations,  Laskowski, Stephen

Title: Focus on Indigenous tourism: COVID-19 striking at the heart of First Nations’ community economies | Coastal First Nations

URL: https://coastalfirstnations.ca/focus-on-indigenous-tourism-covid-19-striking-at-the-heart-of-first-nations-community-economies/

Description: Thousands of Indigenous tourism jobs have been lost, and hundreds of Indigenous tourism businesses face permanent closure due to COVID-19 impacts, according to a new report by The Conference Board of Canada.

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Subject:   Government of Canada,  Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada,  Northern BC Tourism,  Indigenous Tourism BC,  Martin, Lucy,  Moi, April,  Fiser, Adam,  Conference Board of Canada

Title: Indigenous cultural adventure tourism needs long-term solutions | Coastal First Nations

URL: https://coastalfirstnations.ca/indigenous-cultural-adventure-tourism-needs-long-term-solutions/

Description: As the federal government announced $1.5-billion in relief funds to help BC restart its economy, North Coast First Nations tourism operators say more help is needed to keep Indigenous businesses afloat until their communities can safely reopen.

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Subject:   Haida Style Expeditions,  Spirit Bear Lodge,  Czornobaj, John,  Robinson, Marven,  Spirit Bear Tours,  Cowpar, James | Sk'aal Ts'iid,  Bella Guest Cabins,  Starr, Cliff

Title: COVID response | Coastal Rainforest Safaris

URL: https://coastalrainforestsafaris.com/covid/

Description: Coastal Rainforest Safaris has implemented the following health and safety measures, guided by advice provided by the Provincial government, Public Health Officer, and other government agencies.

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Subject:   Coastal Rainforest Safaris

Title: Savary Island COVID-19 public notice | Wikimedia Commons

URL: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Savary_Island_COVID-19_Public_Notice.jpg

Description: Public notice regarding COVID-19 safety posted on Savary Island.

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Title: COVID 19 cases: 6 in Campbell River during October | Cortes Currents

URL: https://cortescurrents.ca/covid-19-cases-6-in-campbell-river-during-october/

Description: Six people in the Campbell River Health Area tested positive during October, according to the BC Centre for Disease Control’s latest monthly cumulative COVID case count for local health areas.

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Subject:   Campbell River School District,  Island Health,  Stanwick, Richard,  Nanaimo Regional General Hospital,  Tla'amin Nation,  Carihi Secondary School

Title: B.C. family trapped in Philippines amid worsening COVID-19 cases | covid19-canada.com

URL: https://covid19-canada.com/b-c-family-trapped-in-philippines-amid-worsening-covid-19-cases/

Description: A Nanaimo man says government red tape is blocking his wife and two children from safely returning to Canada from the Philippines.

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Subject:   McGeough, Martin,  McGeough, Joanne,  Manly, Paul

Title: Cow Bay Marina COVID-19 use guidelines | Cow Bay Marina

URL: https://cowbaymarina.ca/covid19/

Description: The Cow Bay Marina guidelines are provided to highlight how we work to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and requires careful care and attention from all users of Cow Bay Marina.

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Subject:   City of Prince Rupert,  Cow Bay Marina

Title: [Letter to parents/guardians:] Fuel use and federal travel rules | November 24, 2021 | Campbell River School District

URL: https://crsd72storage.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/medialib/2021-11-24-ltr-to-parents-re-fuel-use-and-federal-travel-rules.08f7a74872.pdf

Description: As we near the end of November and look forward to the upcoming holiday season, I am writing to share some important updates and timely information given recent events across BC and COVID.

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Subject:   Campbell River School District

Title: [Letter to parents/guardians and staff:] Return from Spring Break | March 28, 2022 | Campbell River School District

URL: https://crsd72storage.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/medialib/2022-03-28-return-from-spring-break.9ff6b46407.pdf

Description: As a reminder, the provincial health order requiring masks has been lifted and staff and students are no longer required to wear masks indoors. However, our schools will continue to respect the personal choice of those who wish to continue to wear a mask based on their own comfort and risk factors.

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Subject:   Campbell River School District

Title: COVID-19 visitor travel advisory | Village of Cumberland

URL: https://cumberland.ca/covid-19-visitor-travel-advisory/

Description: With COVID-19 remaining a risk to the health of our residents, the Village of Cumberland would like to remind visitors to our community to follow all public health and travel advice and recommendations.

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Subject:   Village of Cumberland

Title: The suspense won't kill us | CV Collective

URL: https://cvcollective.ca/the-suspense-wont-kill-us/

Description: COVID-19 has changed global tourism forever. Here on the island, local operators and residents need to imagine a new future for the industry.

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Subject:   Pinel, Dave,  West Coast Expeditions,  Ready, Martin,  Island Mountain Rides,  Tourism Vancouver Island,  BC Tourism Resiliency Network,  Everett, Anthony,  Ka:'yu:'k't'h'/Che:k:tles7et'h' First Nations,  Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations

Title: Travel to Haida Gwaii banned amid coronavirus outbreak | Daily Hive News

URL: https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/haida-gwaii-travel-ban-coronavirus/

Description: The BC and Haida governments have decided to ban travel to the remote archipelago, amid a worsening coronavirus outbreak in the community.

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Subject:   Farnworth, Mike,  Province of British Columbia,  Henry, Bonnie,  Council of the Haida Nation,  Skidegate Band Council,  Old Massett Village Council,  Haida Nation

Title: Schedule change | Gabriola Ferry Advisory Committee

URL: https://gabriolafac.com/2020/06/10/schedule-change/

Description: As many of you are aware from various news sources and social media, BC Ferries recently announced that they were cutting “above contract” sailings on a number of routes including the Gabriola-Nanaimo run in response to financial pressures created by the impact of COVID-19 on ferry travel.

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Subject:   BC Ferries,  Gabriola Ferry Advisory Committee

Title: Priority boarding for Gabriola residents | Gabriola Ferry Advisory Committee

URL: https://gabriolafac.com/2020/07/18/priority-boarding-for-gabriola-residents/

Description: The Province has asked BC Ferries to give residents and essential service providers priority boarding on Route 19 (and most other routes) during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Subject:   Gabriola Ferry Advisory Committee,  BC Ferries,  Province of British Columbia

Title: High school transportation update | Gabriola Ferry Advisory Committee

URL: https://gabriolafac.com/2021/06/10/high-school-transportation-update/

Description: Difficulties with transporting Gabriola Island high students to NDSS have arisen due to a combination of heavier summer ferry traffic and BC Ferries and SD68 COVID-19 protocols.

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Subject:   Gabriola Ferry Advisory Committee,  BC Ferries,  Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools,  Nanaimo District Secondary School

Title: Modified ferry schedule: Frequently asked questions | Gabriola Ferry Advisory Committee

URL: https://gabriolafac.com/2021/11/18/modified-ferry-schedule-frequently-asked-questions/

Description: This afternoon the Gabriola FAC met with BC Ferries and received updates as well as answers to many of the questions and concerns raised by the community.

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Subject:   Gabriola Ferry Advisory Committee,  BC Ferries,  Vaccinations,  Transport Canada,  BC Ferry & Marine Workers' Union

Title: BC Ferries potential service disruptions | Gabriola Ferry Advisory Committee

URL: https://gabriolafac.com/2022/01/10/bc-ferries-potential-service-disruptions/

Description: As you may have heard on the news, BC Ferries is anticipating the potential for sailing disruptions on all routes, and particularly on its minor, inter-island routes over the coming months. Unfortunately, this includes the Gabriola-Nanaimo route. They have provided the following background for communities that may be impacted.

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Subject:   Gabriola Ferry Advisory Committee,  BC Ferries,  Omicron Variant,  Variants of Concern,  Vaccinations,  Transport Canada

Title: Gabriola Island pandemic stories | Gabriola Museum

URL: https://gabriolapandemicstories.ca/

Description: Gabriola Island Pandemic Stories is a collection of video interviews, written submissions and images that document stories, memories and accounts of Gabriolans’ everyday experiences dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic on Gabriola Island.

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Subject:   Gabriola Museum,  Gabriola Arts Council

Title: B.C. couple flouts quarantine rules, highlighting gaps in COVID-19 enforcement | Globalnews.ca

URL: https://globalnews.ca/news/6786614/covid-quarantine-enforcement-cowichan-couple/

Description: A Cowichan Valley couple that has been flouting quarantine rules since recently returning from international travel has shown there are still gaps to fill in COVID-19 enforcement, according to a local mayor.

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Subject:   Siebring, Al,  Dix, Adrian,  Quarantine Act

Title: Coronavirus: B.C. premier raises ‘Alaska loophole’ with feds amid U.S. vehicle sightings | Globalnews.ca

URL: https://globalnews.ca/news/7134171/coronavirus-b-c-premier-raises-alaska-loophole-with-feds-amid-u-s-vehicle-sightings/

Description: B.C. Premier John Horgan says he’s raised concerns with the federal government about vehicles with U.S. licence plates being spotted at Vancouver hotels and in more remote parts of the province.

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Subject:   Horgan, John,  Pacheedaht First Nation,  Freeland, Chrystia,  Henry, Bonnie,  Port Renfrew General Store

Title: Locals-first boarding policy scrapped for B.C. Ferries | Globalnews.ca

URL: https://globalnews.ca/news/7236376/locals-first-boarding-policy-scrapped-for-b-c-ferries/

Description: The B.C. provincial government has scrapped an emergency order giving residents on ferry routes priority access to boarding.

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Subject:   BC Ferries

Title: ‘There needs to be consequences’: Tofino slapping beach scofflaws with $200 fines - BC | Globalnews.ca

URL: https://globalnews.ca/news/7293816/tofino-coronavirus-garbage-tourists/

Description: Tofino is struggling to deal with a wave of unexpected COVID-19 tourism that’s led to challenges unlike any the resort destination has ever seen.

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Subject:   Osborne, Josie,  Surfrider Foundation Pacific Rim,  Lefevre, Chris

Title: Road-tripping road testers putting Vancouver Islanders at risk, says driving instructor | Globalnews.ca

URL: https://globalnews.ca/news/7581228/bc-road-test-backlog-travel-covid/

Description: A Victoria driving instructor wants ICBC to crack down on alleged queue jumpers, who he says are coming to Vancouver Island to take their road tests.

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Subject:   Farnworth, Mike,  Morris, Mike,  Wallace Driving School,  Insurance Corporation of British Columbia

Title: B.C. ferry union says allowing in-person dining on vessels puts workers at risk | Globalnews.ca

URL: https://globalnews.ca/news/7732423/bc-ferry-union-in-person-dining-vessels-workers/

Description: BC Ferries crew are upset that indoor dining on the fleet’s vessels has been exempted from a new COVID-19 public health order.

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Subject:   BC Ferries,  Campbell, Carl,  Fleming, Rob,  BC Ferry & Marine Workers' Union

Title: Rural B.C. communities fear COVID-19 spread as Easter travel warning ignored | Globalnews.ca

URL: https://globalnews.ca/news/7736188/rural-b-c-communities-fear-covid-19-spread-as-easter-travel-warning-ignored/

Description: Despite repeated pleas to British Columbians not to travel over the Easter weekend, some residents of the province’s rural and remote communities say people aren’t getting the message.

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Subject:   BC Ferries,  Noel, Mayco,  Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation,  Charleson, Mariah,  Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council,  Hesquiaht First Nation,  Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations,  Tofino General Hospital

Title: BC Ferries suspends mandatory vaccination policy as staffing crunch cancels sailings | Globalnews.ca

URL: https://globalnews.ca/news/8936599/bc-ferries-mandatory-vaccine-mandate-staff-shortage/

Description: BC Ferries has now suspended its mandatory vaccination policy and the company is now reaching out to 150 employees currently on leave without pay to find out if they plan to return to work.

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Subject:   BC Ferries,  Vaccinations,  Transport Canada

Title: BC Ferries cancels eight Skeena Queen sailings | Globalnews.ca

URL: https://globalnews.ca/news/8997026/bc-ferries-cancels-eight-skeena-queen-sunday-sailings/

Description: BC Ferries has cancelled 12 sailings on the Skeena Queen ferry on Sunday. The ferry service said the cancellations are due to “crew availability” issues.

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Subject:   BC Ferries,  Transport Canada

Title: Staff absenteeism has doubled, BC Ferries says after weekend disruptions | Globalnews.ca

URL: https://globalnews.ca/news/8998387/staff-absenteeism-bc-ferries/

Description: Employee absenteeism has more than doubled at BC Ferries, contributing to some recent service cancellations and delays, according to the company.

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Subject:   BC Ferries,  Marshall, Deborah,  Vaccinations,  Martin, Daryll,  Salt Spring Island Chamber of Commerce

Title: BC Ferries cancels more sailings, others at risk due to crew shortage | Globalnews.ca

URL: https://globalnews.ca/news/9086223/bc-ferries-sailing-cancellations/

Description: BC Ferries was forced to cancel a pair of sailings between Horseshoe Bay and Nanaimo, and may need to cancel multiple sailings between Salt Spring Island and Vancouver Island due to crew shortages.

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Subject:   BC Ferries,  MacPhail, Joy,  Collins, Mark

Title: Numerous BC Ferries sailings cancelled Sunday due to staffing issues | Globalnews.ca

URL: https://globalnews.ca/news/9807728/bc-ferries-sailings-cancelled-sunday/

Description: Staffing issues have led to numerous BC Ferries’ Sunday sailings being cancelled.

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Subject:   BC Ferries,  Transport Canada

Title: Union for BC Ferries workers wants to secure wage hike as competition heats up | Globalnews.ca

URL: https://globalnews.ca/news/9854157/union-bc-ferries-collective-agreement-talk-early/

Description: The union representing some BC Ferries workers wants to reopen their collective agreement and secure a wage hike, warning that staff could quit — possibly contributing to cancellations — if that doesn’t happen.

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Subject:   BC Ferries,  BC Ferry & Marine Workers' Union,  McNeely, Erin,  Hullo Ferries,  Marshall, Deborah,  Olsen, Adam,  Mumford, Diane

Title: Haida Gwaii Staycation Grant | Gwaii Trust Society

URL: https://gwaiitrust.com/grants/haida-gwaii-staycation-grant/

Description: The Haida Gwaii Staycation Grant provides financial assistance for Haida Gwaii residents to explore the adventure opportunities we have in our backyard and support open Haida Gwaii tourism businesses.

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Subject:   Gwaii Trust Society

Title: Nuu-chah-nulth tourism businesses hoping for a better year in 2021 | Ha-Shilth-Sa Newspaper

URL: https://hashilthsa.com/news/2021-01-14/nuu-chah-nulth-tourism-businesses-hoping-better-year-2021/

Description: Those who operate Indigenous tourism busineses are hoping for some encouraging news and wondering what their 2021 seasons will look like.

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Subject:   Ditidaht First Nation,  Best Western Plus Tin Wis Resort,  Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation,  Huu-ay-aht First Nations,  Hacas Inn,  Vaccinations,  Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations,  Nitinaht Lake Campground

Title: Blockade to be erected at Sutton Pass to remind visitors of tribal park closures, says Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks | Ha-Shilth-Sa Newspaper

URL: https://hashilthsa.com/news/2021-04-01/blockade-be-erected-sutton-pass-remind-visitors-tribal-park-closures-says-tla-o-qui/

Description: Leading into Easter long weekend, the Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks has issued a release reminding visitors to respect the ongoing closure of their tribal parks.

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Subject:   Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation,  Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations,  Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks,  Tseshaht First Nation,  Masso, Saya,  Vaccinations,  Island Health,  Sutton Pass

Title: A message to our guests regarding COVID-19 | March 18, 2020 | Helijet

URL: https://helijet.com/a-message-to-our-guests-regarding-covid-19/

Description: Important message to our travelling guests regarding travel in the COVID-19 era.

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Subject:   Helijet

Title: Updated COVID-19 protocols for your health and safety | July 1, 2021| Helijet

URL: https://helijet.com/a-new-season-brings-new-covid-19-protocols-for-your-healthy-safety/

Description: In following these program guidelines, and those mandated by Transport Canada, we pledge to meet or exceed any applicable federal, provincial, or municipal regulations introduced to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases. To adhere to these programs, Helijet continues to follow these procedures and protocols for all travellers.

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Subject:   Helijet,  Transport Canada

Title: Updated COVID-19 protocols | October 1, 2022 | Helijet

URL: https://helijet.com/covid-19-protocols-for-your-healthy-safety/

Description: Guidance for boarding a flight. Transport Canada

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Subject:   Helijet

Title: COVID travel restrictions | April 27, 2021 | Hornby Island Residents' & Ratepayers' Association

URL: https://hirra.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Covid-Travel-Restrictions-April-27-21.pdf

Description: HIRRA urges our Hornby family, here and in distant homes, to comply with all orders under the Emergency Program Act and Public Health Act. Compliance, together with BC’s vaccination program, give hope that we can get safely past what has been a long and wearisome pandemic.

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Subject:   Island Health,  Hornby Island Residents' & Ratepayers' Association,  Vaccinations

Title: Homalco Wildlife & Cultural Tours announces expansion for 2021 season | March 10, 2021 | Homalco Wildlife & Cultural Tours

URL: https://homalcotours.com/news/

Description: According to Tourism Development Officer for Homalco Wildlife & Cultural Tours (HWCT), JP Obbagy, “After a long year of restricted business, we are really looking forward to an exciting spring of substantial expansions for our organization.”

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Subject:   Homalco Wildlife & Cultural Tours,  Homalco First Nation

Title: Joint news release: The Alberni Valley & Bamfield thanks residents for staying close to home over May long weekend | May 13, 2020

URL: https://huuayaht.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ACRD-May-13-Media-Release-May-Long-Weekend-Message.pdf

Description: As the Province of BC continues to restrict non-essential travel, we want to thank Alberni Valley and Bamfield residents for staying close to home during the upcoming May long weekend. It is taking an immense collective effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and we recognize the tremendous sacrifice, patience and understanding that residents are undertaking to ensure the health and safety of our entire region.

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Subject:   Huu-ay-aht First Nations,  Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations,  Uchucklesaht Tribe,  Hupačasath First Nation,  Tseshaht First Nation,  City of Port Alberni,  Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District,  Dennis, Robert J., Sr.,  Dick, Cynthia

Title: Insights: Riding the ferry before & during step 2 | Island Social Trends

URL: https://islandsocialtrends.ca/insights-riding-the-ferry-before-and-during-step-2/

Description: Recently, I had the chance to take the ferry for essential reasons during the ban, and again after the travel restrictions had been lifted.

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Subject:   BC Ferries

Title: COVID response for the 2022 season | Kingfisher Wilderness Adventures

URL: https://kingfisher.ca/covid-response/

Description: As part of the BC Restart Plan, Kingfisher has been working with a number of different kayak operators and other adventure tourism operators to develop COVID related best practices and procedure to operate tours.

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Subject:   Kingfisher Wilderness Adventures,  Vaccinations

Title: 2021 season | Lady Rose Marine Services

URL: https://ladyrosemarine.com/announcement/

Description: We are excited to announce the continuation of the Lady Rose Marine Services and the Frances Barkley.

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Subject:   Lady Rose Marine Services

Title: Service disruptions and restrictions (ferry, medical, school, recycling, etc.) | Lasqueti Island

URL: https://lasqueti.ca/node/6573/

Description: We are doing our best to keep this information on disruptions or changes to local services up to date.

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Subject:   Western Pacific Marine,  BC Ferries,  False Bay School,  School District No. 69 Qualicum,  Judith Fisher Centre,  Canada Post

Title: COVID-19 update | July 10, 2021 | Lasqueti Island

URL: https://lasqueti.ca/node/6853/

Description: Masks are not required onboard the Centurion VII. Passengers are asked if they are not fully immunized to wear a mask. The crew Will not be asking for verification of vaccines. Please be considerate of your fellow passengers.

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Subject:   Western Pacific Marine,  BC Ferries

Title: Curious in Cowichan: How has the pandemic been for whales | The Discourse

URL: https://mailchi.mp/thediscourse/curious-in-cowichan-remembering-ladysmiths-great-coal-mining-strike-9364740/

Description: Back in May, The Discourse reported on the impact of the pandemic on a local whale watching business. One of our readers commented on the story, and asked how the pandemic has been for the whales. I wanted to know, too. In particular, southern resident killer whales are endangered, with a population of 73 whales coursing through the Salish Sea. How are they, and the other local whales, faring?

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Subject:   Barclay, David,  Dalhousie University,  Dewey, Richard

Title: VIA Rail extends suspension of the Canadian and Prince Rupert-Prince George-Jasper route until June 1, 2020 | April 6, 2020 | VIA Rail Canada

URL: https://media.viarail.ca/en/press-releases/2020/rail-extends-suspension-canadian-and-prince-rupert-prince-george-jasper-route-until-june-12020/

Description: In light of the continued expansion of travel limitations as well as the widening of physical distancing and isolation measures, VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) extends the suspension of the operations of the Canadian (service between Toronto and Vancouver) until June 1, 2020. The Prince Rupert-Prince George-Jasper service will also remain suspended until June 1, 2020, due to continued infrastructure issues.

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Subject:   VIA Rail Canada

Title: British Columbia Hotel Association and Tourism Vancouver Island partner on 'Venture West This Winter' campaign to support Canadian snowbirds flocking to Vancouver Island | My VanCity

URL: https://myvancity.ca/2020/10/27/british-columbia-hotel-association-and-tourism-vancouver-island-partner-on-venture-west-this-winter-campaign-to-support-canadian-snowbirds-flocking-to-vancouver-island/

Description: The British Columbia Hotel Association (BCHA) and Tourism Vancouver Island (TVI) have partnered to assist Canadian “snowbirds” – residents who travel to warmer destinations during colder months – who are choosing to come to Vancouver Island this fall/winter due to COVID-19 restrictions precluding travel to the United States.

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Subject:   British Columbia Hotel Association,  Tourism Vancouver Island,  Everett, Anthony,  Jarrett, Ingrid

Title: BC Ferries replaces CEO with a literal rock | Nanaimo Beacon

URL: https://nanaimobeacon.com/ceorock/

Description: The BC Ferry Services Board today fired its CEO and replaced the chief executive with a 6″ oblong stone named Dave.

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Subject:   Nanaimo Beacon,  BC Ferries,  Collins, Mark,  McPhail, Joy

Title: Staffing issues again cancel BC Ferries crossings between Nanaimo & Vancouver | Nanaimo News Now

URL: https://nanaimonewsnow.com/2022/01/15/staffing-issues-again-cancel-bc-ferries-crossings-between-nanaimo-vancouver/

Description: BC Ferries are again preemptively cancelling a handful of sailings due to a lack of staff.

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Subject:   BC Ferries,  Marshall, Deborah,  Omicron Variant,  Variants of Concern,  Influenza,  Vaccinations

Title: “Crewing challenges” force temporary change to Nanaimo-Vancouver ferry service | Nanaimo News Now

URL: https://nanaimonewsnow.com/2022/01/20/crewing-challenges-force-temporary-change-to-nanaimo-vancouver-ferry-service/

Description: BC Ferries are adjusting their schedule in a bid to dart around continued crew issues.

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Subject:   BC Ferries,  Marshall, Deborah,  Transport Canada

Title: Ailing cruise ship business flat in Nanaimo as industry returns from COVID closure | Nanaimo News Now

URL: https://nanaimonewsnow.com/2022/04/06/ailing-cruise-ship-business-flat-in-nanaimo-as-industry-returns-from-covid-closure/

Description: Entering another year with no cruise ships arriving in Nanaimo, it’s unclear what the beleaguered industry’s future looks like in the Harbour City. No vessels are coming this year, while none are committed at this point to the 2023 season.

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Subject:   Nanaimo Port Authority,  Marr, Ian,  Port of Nanaimo

Title: ‘It’s far too severe:’ Qualicum Beach couple disputes $11,400 COVID border fines | Nanaimo News Now

URL: https://nanaimonewsnow.com/2022/05/12/its-far-too-severe-qualicum-beach-couple-disputes-11400-covid-border-fines/

Description: Charles and Susan Lee, formally of Nanaimo and now residing in Qualicum Beach, are fighting a pair of expensive federal imposed COVID-19 travel fines applied earlier this year.

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Subject:   Lee, Charles,  Lee, Susan,  Omicron Variant,  Variants of Concern,  Johns, Gord

Title: Qualicum Beach couple successfully disputes steep COVID border fines | Nanaimo News Now

URL: https://nanaimonewsnow.com/2022/06/27/qualicum-beach-couple-successfully-disputes-steep-covid-border-fines/

Description: A Surrey based prosecutor elected to drop charges against Charles and Susan Lee earlier this month, who were fined in mid-January at the Peace Arch border crossing while on their way back into Canada.

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Subject:   Lee, Charles,  Lee, Susan,  Omicron Variant,  Variants of Concern

Title: Crewing issues cancel and delay handful of Nanaimo-Lower Mainland crossings | Nanaimo News Now

URL: https://nanaimonewsnow.com/2022/08/11/crewing-issues-cancel-and-delay-handful-of-nanaimo-lower-mainland-crossings/

Description: A lack of crew is behind cancelled and delayed sailings between Nanaimo and the Lower Mainland.

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Subject:   BC Ferries,  Transport Canada

Title: Despite B.C. government call not to travel during Easter weekend, some residents hit small communities | National Post

URL: https://nationalpost.com/news/despite-b-c-govt-call-not-to-travel-during-easter-weekend-some-residents-hit-small-communities/

Description: Despite strong urgings from B.C. health officials not to travel afar on the Easter weekend, some people did just that as the province continues to set daily records for COVID-19 cases. But tourist destination communities such as Tofino and Ucluelet, along Vancouver Island’s west coast, saw an influx of visitors this weekend, at least some of whom were from Metro Vancouver.

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Subject:   Henry, Bonnie,  Dix, Adrian,  Noel, Mayco,  Province of British Columbia,  Law, Dan

Title: Pandemic procedures | Saysutshun Newcastle Island

URL: https://newcastleisland.ca/notices/

Description: During the COVID-19 pandemic and the recovery period the following policies/procedures are in place to protect our passengers, staff, and community while using the Saysutshun Ferry.

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Subject:   Newcastle Island Ferry Service,  Snuneymuxw First Nation,  Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park (Saysutshun)

Title: Backgrounder: Approved tourism-dependent communities projects | Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport | Province of British Columbia

URL: https://news.gov.bc.ca/files/Backgrounder_25-03-2021_TDC_project_list.pdf

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Subject:   Province of British Columbia | Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport,  Province of British Columbia,  Willingdon Beach Campsite,  City of Powell River,  Hackett Park,  District of Sechelt,  Transfer Beach Park,  Town of Ladysmith,  Town of Gibsons,  Municipality of North Cowichan,  Kinsman Beach Park,  Waterwheel Park,  City of Parksville,  Parksville Community Park,  Village of Port Alice,  District of Port Hardy,  Carrot Park,  District of Tofino,  District of Ucluelet,  Town of Qualicum Beach,  City of Prince Rupert,  Willingdon Beach

Title: Province keeps B.C. moving: Funding inter-city bus service, regional airports | March 9, 2021 | Province of British Columbia

URL: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2021PREM0019-000422/

Description: British Columbians will have continued access to essential transportation as a result of a new grant to support inter-city bus service and medical evacuation needs through regional airports.

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Subject:   Province of British Columbia,  Province of British Columbia | Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure,  Wilson’s Group of Companies,  BC Aviation Council,  Horgan, John,  Fleming, Rob,  Pacific Western Group of Companies

Title: Inter-city bus operators, regional airports receive funding from Province | March 30, 2021 | Province of British Columbia

URL: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2021TRAN0023-000577/

Description: Twenty inter-city bus operators and 55 regional airports are approved to receive funding to help them stay open and provide essential transportation services to British Columbians.

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Subject:   Province of British Columbia,  Province of British Columbia | Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure

Title: B.C. takes next step in balanced plan to lift COVID-19 restrictions | March 10, 2022 | Province of British Columbia

URL: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2022HLTH0081-000324/

Description: As of Friday, March 11, 2022, B.C.’s indoor mask order is being repealed along with eased restrictions on long-term care visitors, faith gatherings and overnight camps for children and youth. Today’s announcement also sets a pathway to lift additional COVID-19 restrictions, including the BC Vaccine Card requiring proof of vaccination, on April 8.

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Subject:   Province of British Columbia | Ministry of Health,  Province of British Columbia,  BC Vaccine Card,  Henry, Bonnie,  Dix, Adrian,  Vaccinations,  BC Centre for Disease Control,  BC Ferries,  Rapid Antigen Tests

Title: B.C. invests in affordability of safe, reliable coastal ferry service | October 3, 2023 | Province of British Columbia

URL: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2023MOTI0154-001530/

Description: BC Ferries is poised to enter its next four-year performance term, beginning April 1, 2024, with a focus on improved capacity and reliability, buoyed by a $500-million investment from the Province to keep fare increases down.

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Subject:   Province of British Columbia,  Province of British Columbia | Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure,  Fleming, Rob,  BC Ferries

Title: Air quality improves across the province during the COVID-19 crisis | News | Vancouver Island University

URL: https://news.viu.ca/air-quality-improves-across-province-during-covid-19-crisis/

Description: Restrictions imposed to help save lives during the COVID-19 pandemic have led to less people driving and flying, which has created a rare opportunity for Vancouver Island University (VIU) researchers and students to study the impacts of automobile and plane traffic on the environment.

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Subject:   Applied Environmental Research Laboratories,  Vancouver Island University,  Bouma, Annika,  Vancouver International Airport,  Krogh, Erik,  Vancouver Island University | Chemistry

Title: As challenging year for Tourism Prince Rupert nears an end, today's annual general meeting set to review the year that was | North Coast Review

URL: https://northcoastreview.blogspot.com/2020/11/as-challenging-year-for-tourism-prince.html

Description: The membership of Tourism Prince Rupert will gather virtually over the noon hour today, with a call to order for the Annual General Meeting for 2020 and a review of one of the most unusual years that the tourism sector has ever seen on the North Coast.

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Subject:   Tourism Prince Rupert,  Port of Prince Rupert,  North Pacific Cannery National Historic Site