Title: Travel and COVID-19 | Province of British Columbia

URL: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/travel/current/

Description: May 5, 2021 update: Travel restrictions for non-essential travel in B.C. are in place until May 25 to stop the spread of COVID-19 and variants of concern. Fines can be given to people who leave their region for non-essential travel. Stay local and stay in your community. Do not travel for non-essential reasons. July 19, 2021 update: B.C. is welcoming visitors from Canadian provinces and territories. Respect communities, make a plan before you leave and arrive at your destination prepared. April 12, 2022 update: Make a plan before traveling within Canada or leaving the country. You may need to have proof of vaccination.

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Subject:   Province of British Columbia ,  BC Ferries,  BC Parks,  Vaccinations

Title: Camosun virtual gathering: Fall 2020 | YouTube | Camosun College

URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbygDT_9p98

Description: Camosun College's second Virtual Gathering in 2020 took place on Oct. 7. Topics ranged from when people can expect to see more in-person education through to when the fitness centres might be opening and if there will be a flu clinic for employees. A big thank you to everyone who participated. As Dr. Bonnie Henry says: "Be kind, be calm, be safe."

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Subject:   Camosun College,  Bell, Sherri,  Huelscher, Deborah,  Province of British Columbia ,  Province of British Columbia | Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training,  Wilmshurst, Geoff,  Severyn, Barb,  Vaccinations,  Influenza,  Cummings, Heather,  Boraas, John,  Bryant, Monty

Title: Parking at Cathedral Grove, paving at bottom of the ‘Hump’ new priorities for Highway 4 | Tofino-Ucluelet Westerly News

URL: https://www.westerlynews.ca/news/parking-at-cathedral-grove-paving-at-bottom-of-the-hump-new-priorities-for-highway-4/

Description: The province will be finalizing plans for safety improvements to Cathedral Grove this year, and will also be looking at some other improvements along Highway 4 between the east and west coasts of Vancouver Island.

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Subject:   Yancey, Stefan,  Province of British Columbia ,  Province of British Columbia | Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure,  MacMillan Park,  BC Parks,  Cathedral Grove,  Minions, Sharie,  Roberts, Kel,  Cole, Rachelle,  Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District,  Bodnar, Dianne,  Paulson, Ron

Title: Letters March 4: Put a B.C. ferry on Sidney-Anacortes route; high-rise value | Times Colonist

URL: https://www.timescolonist.com/opinion/letters-march-4-put-a-bc-ferry-on-sidney-anacortes-route-vandalism-at-museum-high-rises-generate-money-6647902/

Description: Put one of our ferries on the Anacortes route -- Use an old B.C. ferry on the Sidney route -- We might sail! Or maybe not -- Join the solution, don’t be a problem -- Mammoth vandalism won’t build support -- Lax federal laws encourage laundering -- What Saanich commuters can expect -- Many questions about Harris Green proposal -- Every tower brings more tax revenue -- Getting the wealthy to dig a little deeper

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Subject:   Washington State Ferries,  BC Ferries,  Province of British Columbia ,  Royal BC Museum,  Considine, Chris,  Government of Canada,  District of Saanich,  City of Langford

Title: Government buoys BC Ferries with $308M amid all-time lowest passenger count | Fernie Free Press

URL: https://www.thefreepress.ca/news/government-buoys-bc-ferries-with-308m-amid-all-time-lowest-passenger-count/

Description: Without government funds, BC Ferries would have recorded $165M in losses for fiscal 2021.

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Subject:   BC Ferries,  Province of British Columbia ,  Government of Canada,  Sharland, Jill,  Collins, Mark

Title: A road map to reinstating indoor mask mandates in B.C. to fight the spread of COVID-19 | Georgia Straight

URL: https://www.straight.com/news/a-road-map-to-reinstating-indoor-mask-mandates-in-bc-to-fight-spread-of-covid-19/

Description: What can be done to alleviate the worst effects of the B.C. government's decision to lift mask mandates?

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Subject:   Province of British Columbia ,  Henry, Bonnie,  Dix, Adrian,  Eby, David,  Horgan, John,  BC Liberal Party,  Player, Doug,  Twitter,  Social Media,  TransLink,  Churchill, Ron,  British Columbia Teachers' Federation,  Canadian Federation of Students,  BC Human Rights Tribunal,  Greenhalgh, Trisha,  BC Ferries,  BC Transit,  Canadian Bar Association,  British Columbia Civil Liberties Association,  University of British Columbia

Title: After B.C. scraps mask mandates, Premier John Horgan describes COVID-19 as an airborne disease | Georgia Straight

URL: https://www.straight.com/covid-19-pandemic/living/after-bc-scraps-mask-mandates-premier-john-horgan-describes-covid-19-as-an-airborne-disease/

Description: There's been a great deal of frustration among some healthcare workers and educators over the B.C. government's approach to COVID-19. At the centre of this has been the reluctance of health authorities to accept that COVID-19 is mainly transmitted by the airborne route.

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Subject:   Province of British Columbia ,  Heighton, Jennifer,  Horgan, John,  Ventilation,  Barton, Adriana,  World Health Organization,  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,  Daly, Patricia,  Island Health,  Jimenez, Jose-Luis,  Henry, Bonnie,  Dix, Adrian,  Prather, Kimberly,  University of British Columbia,  TransLink,  BC Transit,  BC Ferries,  National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

Title: Port Edward Historical Society closes North Pacific Cannery National Historic Site for a second season, shifting focus to care and maintenance with the aid of provincial funding | March 1, 2021 | North Coast Regional District

URL: https://www.ncrdbc.com/about-us/news-notices/port-edward-historical-society-closes-north-pacific-cannery-national-historic/

Description: The Board of the Port Edward Historical Society (PEHS) made the unanimous decision to close all business operations of North Pacific Cannery National Historic Site for the 2021 tourism season.

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Subject:   Port Edward Historical Society,  North Pacific Cannery National Historic Site,  Province of British Columbia

Title: Tourism operators frustrated by B.C.’s lag on travel restrictions | Canada's National Observer

URL: https://www.nationalobserver.com/2021/04/22/news/tourism-operators-frustrated-bc-lag-travel-restrictions-covid/

Description: Some Vancouver Island tourism operators say they’re paying the price because B.C. failed to act sooner to curb spiking COVID-19 case numbers.

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Subject:   Horgan, John,  Province of British Columbia ,  BC Ferries,  Farnworth, Mike,  Gorge Harbour Marina Resort,  Dougan, Bill,  McMartin, Lynden,  Taku Resort and Marina,  Island Health,  Everett, Anthony,  Tourism Vancouver Island

Title: Vancouver Island intercity buses stalled by COVID-19, putting rural communities at risk | Canada's National Observer

URL: https://www.nationalobserver.com/2021/02/09/news/vancouver-island-intercity-buses-stalled-covid-19-putting-rural-communities-risk/

Description: Small rural communities on Vancouver Island are under strain and individual and community health is at risk with the continued lack of intercity bus service on Vancouver Island, service providers say.

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Subject:   Wilson's Group of Companies,  Chowdhury, Nick,  Tofino Bus,  Vancouver Island Connector,  Wilson, Samantha,  Passenger Transportation Board,  Fleming, Rob,  Province of British Columbia ,  Province of British Columbia | Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure,  Babchuk, Michele,  Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation,  Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations,  O'Hara, Enid

Title: Letter to the editor: Government needs to be accountable for ferry problems | Nanaimo News Bulletin

URL: https://www.nanaimobulletin.com/opinion/letter-to-the-editor-government-needs-to-be-accountable-for-ferry-problems-3071704/

Description: B.C. Ferries has reached unacceptable level of performance and reliability, says letter writer.

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Subject:   BC Ferries,  Province of British Columbia ,  Kalack, Dennis

Title: Letter to the editor: Fining B.C. Ferries is counterproductive | Nanaimo News Bulletin

URL: https://www.nanaimobulletin.com/opinion/letter-to-the-editor-fining-bc-ferries-is-counterproductive-6831902/

Description: If the fines were to come out of the CEO’s pay packet, it might be effective, says letter writer.

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Subject:   BC Ferries,  Province of British Columbia

Title: Repeated cancellations blow BC Ferries into rough political waters | Nanaimo News Bulletin

URL: https://www.nanaimobulletin.com/news/repeated-cancellations-blow-bc-ferries-into-rough-political-waters-5934513/

Description: NDP facing criticism about staffing, reliability and executive salaries and accountability.

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Subject:   BC Ferries,  Olsen, Adam,  Falcon, Kevin,  MacPhail, Joy,  Fleming, Rob,  Eby, David,  Province of British Columbia ,  Province of British Columbia | Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure,  New Democratic Party of British Columbia

Title: BC Ferries to face penalties for missed sailings: Province | Nanaimo News Bulletin

URL: https://www.nanaimobulletin.com/news/bc-ferries-to-face-penalties-for-missed-sailings-province-4994262/

Description: B.C.’s transportation minister says the province is working to implement penalties for BC Ferries for missed sailings.

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Subject:   BC Ferries,  Fleming, Rob,  Hage, Eva,  Province of British Columbia

Title: How First Nations are finding ways to keep COVID-19—and outsiders—at bay | Maclean's

URL: https://www.macleans.ca/news/canada/how-first-nations-are-finding-ways-to-keep-covid-19-and-outsiders-at-bay/

Description: While local and provincial governments loosen lockdowns, vulnerable Indigenous communities across the country say they’re fighting an uphill battle to safeguard their residents.

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Subject:   Nuxalk First Nation,  Province of British Columbia ,  Province of British Columbia | MInistry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation,  'Namgis First Nation,  Webber, Wally,  Council of the Haida Nation,  Haida Nation,  Trevena, Claire,  BC Ferries,  Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation,  Banerji, Anna,  Rapid Antigen Tests,  Government of Canada,  Bellegarde, Perry,  Heiltsuk Nation,  Henry, Bonnie,  Slett, Marilyn,  Vancouver Coastal Health,  Mohawk Council of Kanesatake,  Simon, Serge,  Quevillon, Pascal,  Tallio, Mike,  Fraser, Scott

Title: Annual report: 2020-2021 | Island Coastal Economic Trust

URL: https://www.islandcoastaltrust.ca/sites/default/files/ICET-2020-21-Annual-Report-SPREADS.pdf

Description: In the pages that follow, you’ll read about some ICET projects – past and present – that illustrate the type of ingenuity driving this region, long before COVID’s encroachment on our lives.

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Subject:   Island Coastal Economic Trust,  West Coast Area G Trollers Association,  EcoTrust Canada,  ThisFish,  Museum at Campbell River,  Vancouver Island Coast Economic Development Association,  Gibsons Public Market,  Strathcona Regional District,  Mount Cain Alpine Park Society,  BC Marine Trails Network Association,  Salish Marine Trail,  TransCanada Trail,  North Coast Trail,  Cape Scott Provincial Park,  Elk Falls Park,  Ahousaht First Nation,  Maaqutusiis Hahoulthee Stewardship Society,  Shawnigan Lake Museum,  Powell Forest Canoe Route,  Cowichan Green Society,  39 Days of July,  Cumberland Lake Wilderness Society,  Galiano Conservancy Association,  Tidemark Theatre,  Sid Williams Theatre,  Chemainus Theatre,  Cowichan Station Area Association,  Gate House Theatre,  Vancouver Island Economic Alliance,  Mount Waddington Regional District,  qathet Regional District,  Province of British Columbia ,  Tourism Vancouver Island,  I-Hos Gallery,  Johnson, Ramona,  Merridale Cidery & Distillery,  Kwa'lilas Hotel,  KCFN Marina and Campground,  Kingfisher Wilderness Adventures,  Coastal Rainforest Safaris,  Corbett, Kelly,  God's Pocket Resort,  Salt Spring Sea Salt

Title: New BC order better aligns with Haida law and Haida Gwaii's COVID-19 response | July 30, 2020 | Haida Nation

URL: https://www.haidanation.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2020-07-30-BC-order.pdf

Description: Today, the Haida Nation is pleased that BC has aligned with our efforts to protect Haida citizens and citizens of Haida Gwaii by issuing an order to restrict nonessential travel to the Islands. BC’s order better supports Haida Gwaii’s COVID-19 response.

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Subject:   Haida Nation,  Council of the Haida Nation,  Province of British Columbia ,  Alsop, Jason | Gaagwiis,  Yovanovich, William "Billy",  Edgars, Donald "Duffy",  Skidegate Band Council,  Old Massett Village Council

Title: Joint release: First Nations and municipal leaders from the North and Central Coasts continue to enact travel restrictions; BC and Canada fail to support life-saving work | April 30, 2020

URL: https://www.haidanation.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/2020-04-30-FINAL-Joint-Release.pdf

Description: Haida Gwaii, along with North and Central coast communities, are working together to protect residents and the region. In unity, First Nations and municipal governments have developed community-based strategies to prevent non-essential travel into remote communities.

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Subject:   Haida Nation,  Council of the Haida Nation,  Skidegate Band Council,  Old Massett Village Council,  Village of Masset,  Village of Port Clements,  Village of Queen Charlotte,  Gitga'at First Nation,  Kitasoo/Xai'xais Nation,  Wuikinuxv Nation,  Gitxaala Nation,  City of Prince Rupert,  District of Port Edward,  Ocean Falls Improvement District,  North Coast Regional District,  Central Coast Regional District,  Metlakatla First Nation,  Heiltsuk Nation,  Nuxalk Nation,  Lax Kw'alaams Band,  Province of British Columbia ,  Government of Canada,  Henry, Bonnie,  Reece, Gary,  Alsop, Jason | Gaagwiis,  Slett, Marilyn,  Clifton, Arnold,  Bjorndal, Knut,  Schooner, Samuel,  Girouard, Roger,  Trudeau, Justin,  Tam, Theresa,  Village of Daajing Giids

Title: Haida Gwaii state of emergency and luxury lodges: A timeline of 2020 | Haida Nation

URL: https://www.haidanation.ca/haida-gwaii-state-of-emergency-and-luxury-lodges-a-timeline-of-2020/

Description: The following provides a chronology of events leading up to the Haida Gwaii State of Emergency and the resulting conflict with some of the sport fishing lodges operating in Haida Territories.

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Subject:   Haida Nation,  Council of the Haida Nation,  Old Massett Village Council,  Skidegate Band Council,  Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, National Marine Conservation Area Reserve and Haida Heritage Site,  BC Ferries,  Horgan, John,  Alsop, Jason | Gaagwiis,  Province of British Columbia ,  Government of Canada,  Heiltsuk Nation,  Nuxalk Nation,  Kitasoo/Xai'xais Nation,  Wuikinuxv Nation,  Fisheries and Oceans Canada,  Henry, Bonnie,  Peregrine Lodge,  Langara Island Lodge,  Queen Charlotte Safaris,  Sandspit Adventures,  Escott Lodge,  Naden Lodge,  Queen Charlotte Lodge,  Langara Fishing Lodge,  West Coast Fishing Club,  Clive, Brian,  Haida Gwaii Co-op,  Inland Air,  TLC Automotive Services,  North Arm Transportation,  Clough, Paul

Title: ‘Our united coast’: Haida Nation hosts virtual COVID-19 travel restriction town hall | Haida Gwaii Observer

URL: https://www.haidagwaiiobserver.com/news/our-united-coast-haida-nation-hosts-virtual-covid-19-travel-restriction-town-hall/

Description: Indigenous, municipal leaders discussed travel restrictions on Haida Gwaii, north and central coasts.

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Subject:   Council of the Haida Nation,  Haida Nation,  Alsop, Jason | Gaagwiis,  Alsop, Jason | Gaagwiis,  Schooner, Samuel,  Webber, Wally,  Slett, Marilyn,  Innes, Linda,  Pages, Barry,  Olsen, Kris,  Reece, Garry,  Province of British Columbia ,  Central Coast Regional District,  Nuxalk Nation,  Heiltsuk Nation,  Gitxaala Nation,  Village of Masset,  North Coast Regional District,  Village of Queen Charlotte,  Lax Kw'alaams Band,  Fisheries and Oceans Canada,  Lax Kw'alaams Band,  Northern Health,  Baker, Dan,  Horgan, John,  Gwaii Trust Society,  Village of Daajing Giids

Title: Cowichan regional recovery dashboard | May 2021 | Economic Development Cowichan | Cowichan Valley Regional District

URL: https://www.ecdevcowichan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-05-Cowichan-Regional-Recovery-Dashboard-FINAL.pdf

Description: To help inform and guide the recovery efforts of local government, community organizations, businesses, and others, Economic Development Cowichan (EDC) publishes a quarterly dashboard of indicators to track the region’s status and progress towards recovery.

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Subject:   Economic Development Cowichan,  Cowichan Valley Regional District,  Victoria International Airport,  Nanaimo Airport,  BC Ferries,  BC Transit,  Cowichan Valley Commuter,  Municipality of North Cowichan,  City of Duncan,  Town of Lake Cowichan,  Town of Ladysmith,  Vancouver Island Real Estate Board,  Multiple Listings Service,  Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation,  Cowichan Regional Visitor Centre,  Cowichan Lake Visitor Information Centre,  Ladysmith Visitor Centre,  Chemainus Visitor Centre,  Province of British Columbia ,  Ramada Hotel,  Statistics Canada,  Government of Canada,  WorkBC,  Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Title: Cowichan regional recovery dashboard | January 2021 | Economic Development Cowichan | Cowichan Valley Regional District

URL: https://www.ecdevcowichan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-01-Cowichan-Regional-Recovery-Dashboard-FINAL.pdf

Description: To help inform and guide the recovery efforts of local government, community organizations, businesses, and others, Economic Development Cowichan (EDC) will publish a quarterly dashboard of indicators to track the region’s status and progress towards recovery.

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Subject:   Economic Development Cowichan,  Cowichan Valley Regional District,  Victoria International Airport,  Nanaimo Airport,  BC Ferries,  Vancouver Island Real Estate Board,  Province of British Columbia ,  Ramada Hotel,  Statistics Canada,  WorkBC,  Royal Canadian Mounted Police,  Government of Canada,  Municipality of North Cowichan,  City of Duncan,  Town of Lake Cowichan,  Town of Ladysmith,  Multiple Listings Service,  Cowichan Regional Visitor Centre,  Cowichan Lake Visitor Information Centre,  Ladysmith Visitor Centre,  Chemainus Visitor Centre

Title: Letters: Ferries warrant essential service support | Coast Reporter

URL: https://www.coastreporter.net/opinion/letters-ferries-warrant-essential-service-support-6331826/

Description: I am writing to implore you to address the ongoing communications inadequacies and service disruptions on the Langdale to Horseshoe Bay route.

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Subject:   BC Ferries,  Province of British Columbia ,  Forst, Bill

Title: Editorial: Coast caught in COVID clampdown | Coast Reporter

URL: https://www.coastreporter.net/opinion/editorial/editorial-coast-caught-in-covid-clampdown-1.24237707

Description: Many people in Powell River are more connected to Vancouver Island than the mainland, and for them the public health order’s strong recommendation to avoid non-essential travel to and from the affected regions is an unnecessary hardship. As for the Lower Coast, our closer proximity to Vancouver makes an appeal for exemption even less convincing and less likely to succeed, and perhaps that’s why none of our politicians has pressed the case.

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Subject:   Formosa, Dave,  Simons, Nicholas,  Vancouver Coastal Health,  Province of British Columbia ,  Tla'amin Nation

Title: Province cancels resident priority for BC Ferries | Coast Reporter

URL: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/province-cancels-resident-priority-for-bc-ferries-1.24178986/

Description: Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Mike Farnworth on July 30 changed the ministerial order that directed BC Ferries to give priority to residents and essential goods and services during the COVID-19 state of emergency.

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Subject:   BC Ferries,  Province of British Columbia ,  Farnworth, Mike,  Simons, Nicholas,  Collins, Mark,  Mumford, Diana,  Southern Sunshine Coast Ferry Advisory Committee,  Province of British Columbia | Ministry of Health

Title: Concerns raised about ferry cancellations in qathet region | Coast Reporter

URL: https://www.coastreporter.net/local-news/concerns-raised-about-ferry-cancellations-in-qathet-region-7588849/

Description: Afternoon Northern Sunshine Coast Ferry Advisory Committee meeting well attended, speakers bring up travel difficulties with medical appointments.

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Subject:   BC Ferries,  Northern Sunshine Coast Ferry Advisory Committee,  Jimenez, Nicolas,  Barton-Bridges, Kim,  Anderson, Brian,  Mackenzie, Lee,  Innes, Erin,  McCall, Natalie,  Donaldson, Jacquie,  Raduta, Claudiu,  Anderson, Graham,  Jonker, Brian,  Province of British Columbia ,  Province of British Columbia | Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure

Title: Daily news update | February 3, 2021 | CHLY 101.7 FM

URL: https://www.chly.ca/daily-news-update/2021/02/03/new-health-and-safety-guidelines-incoming-for-schools-in-bc/

Description: New in this update: COVID-19 update; update to school guidelines to be announced; grant launched for businesses to pivot online; bus company suspends service indefinitely.

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Subject:   Island Health,  Henry, Bonnie,  Whiteside, Jennifer,  Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools,  Goldilocks Wraps,  Hall, Amy,  Vancouver Island Connector,  Tofino Bus,  Province of British Columbia ,  Province of British Columbia | Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure,  John Barsby Secondary School,  Province of British Columbia | Ministry of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation,  Wilson's Group of Companies

Title: ‘Wildly frustrating’: Eby weighs in on BC Ferries disruptions | CHEK NEws

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/wildly-frustrating-eby-weighs-in-on-bc-ferries-disruptions-1173754/

Description: B.C. Premier David Eby is voicing his frustration with the ongoing problems at BC Ferries, in an interview with CHEK News.

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Subject:   BC Ferries,  Eby, David,  Falcon, Kevin,  MacPhail, Joy,  Province of British Columbia ,  Jimenez, Nicolas

Title: Visitors explain why they travelled to Vancouver Island this long weekend | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/visitors-explain-why-they-travelled-to-vancouver-island-this-long-weekend-759633/

Description: A handful of people told CHEK News why they travelled to Vancouver Island on the long weekend despite warnings to not travel unless essential.

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Subject:   BC Ferries,  Variants of Concern,  Bruder, Jim,  Beck, Cody,  Dix, Adrian,  Province of British Columbia

Title: Vancouver Island travel roadblocks to be confined to ferry terminals | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/vancouver-island-travel-roadblocks-to-be-confined-to-ferry-terminals-771962/

Description: Vancouver Islanders are encouraged not to travel between communities, but they won’t face any police roadblocks for a new non-essential travel ban except at BC Ferries terminals, says the minister responsible.

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Subject:   BC Ferries,  Farnworth, Mike,  Island Health,  Fraser Health,  Vancouver Coastal Health,  Royal Canadian Mounted Police,  Province of British Columbia ,  Manseau, Chris

Title: Vancouver Island communities reliant on tourism to receive funding for new developments amid pandemic | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/vancouver-island-communities-reliant-on-tourism-to-receive-funding-for-new-developments-amid-pandemic-756963/

Description: Multiple Vancouver Island communities, considered to be tourism-dependent, are set to receive a financial boost from the B.C. government for new tourism infrastructure developments amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Subject:   Province of British Columbia ,  Walker, Adam,  Cameron, Kevin

Title: Union calls on BC government to end driver testing backlog | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/union-calls-on-bc-government-to-end-driver-testing-backlog-743628/

Description: The union representing ICBC driver examiners says the government should be working harder to keep people from travelling from the mainland to Vancouver Island for their road tests.

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Subject:   Fandrakis, Yanni,  Insurance Corporation of British Columbia,  Toth, Annette,  Movement of United Professionals,  Morris, Mike,  Province of British Columbia ,  Province of British Columbia | Ministry of Attorney General

Title: 'They are being stretched to their limit': Island Health officials plea to residents to follow rules amid COVID-19 third wave | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/they-are-being-stretched-to-their-limit-island-health-officials-plea-to-residents-to-follow-rules-amid-covid-19-third-wave-773037/

Description: Officials with the Island Health authority are pleading to residents to follow public health orders and guidelines to alleviate the pressure on healthcare teams amid the third wave of COVID-19.

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Subject:   Island Health,  Stanwick, Richard,  Williams, Ben,  Vaccinations,  Province of British Columbia

Title: Quadra Island residents worry they'll be marooned if medical emergency strikes at night | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/quadra-island-residents-worry-theyll-be-marooned-if-medical-emergency-strikes-at-night-1063871/

Description: Residents of Quadra Island are worried about being stranded ashore when medical emergencies occur at night because BC Ferries can’t guarantee a crew for sailings to get ambulances across to the hospital in Campbell River.

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Subject:   BC Ferries,  Fleming, Rob,  Province of British Columbia ,  Province of British Columbia | Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure,  BC Emergency Health Services,  Bingham, Tessa,  Collins, Mark,  Chang, Astrid,  Canadian Coast Guard,  Leong, Cindy,  Imbeau, Michelle,  Abram, Jim,  Brent, Paul

Title: More than 80 B.C. attractions including Butchart Gardens to receive recovery grants | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/more-than-80-b-c-attractions-including-butchart-gardens-to-receive-recovery-grants-850211/

Description: Several Vancouver Island tourism attractions and tour bus operators in B.C. will receive grants of up to $1 million to help them recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, the province says.

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Subject:   Province of British Columbia ,  Mark, Melanie,  The Butchart Gardens,  Craigdarroch Castle,  Jamie's Whaling Station,  L.A. Limousines & Transportation Services,  Milner Gardens & Woodland,  Vancouver Island University,  Prince of Whales Whale and Marine Wildlife Adventures,  Remote Passages,  Smith Transportation Ltd.,  Tofino Botanical Gardens,  Tofino Bus,  West Coast Aquatic Safaris,  Wilson's Group of Companies,  Ocean Outfitters,  Orca Spirit Adventures,  CVS Tours

Title: BC Ferries sailing forced to turn around due to belligerent anti-masker | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/bc-ferries-sailing-forced-to-turn-around-due-to-belligerent-anti-masker-758929/

Description: This Easter weekend is off to a rough start for BC Ferries workers after they had to deal with multiple groups of belligerent anti-maskers who were on their way to a rally in Vancouver.

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Subject:   BC Ferries,  Lee, Kevin,  Lalli, Brian,  Vaccinations,  AstraZeneca/COVISHIELD Vaccine,  Henry, Bonnie,  BC Ferry & Marine Workers' Union,  Province of British Columbia ,  Province of British Columbia | Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure,  Fleming, Rob

Title: B.C. announces $50M to help anchor attractions bounce back from COVID-19 pandemic | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/b-c-announces-50m-in-grants-to-help-anchor-attractions-bounce-back-from-covid-19-pandemic-796103/

Description: The B.C. government will provide up to $50 million in grants to help the hard-hit tourism sector recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Subject:   Province of British Columbia ,  Horgan, John,  The Butchart Gardens,  Mark, Melanie

Title: Petition: Calling on the BC government to lock down the borders to help stop COVID-19 spread | Change.org

URL: https://www.change.org/p/premier-of-british-columbia-calling-on-the-bc-government-to-lock-down-the-borders-to-help-stop-covid-19-spread/

Description: Mr. Horgan it is imperative that you close the border--for one month--to non-essential air, ground and sea traffic and quarantine travellers so COVID-19 can be contained and stopped.

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Subject:   Horgan, John,  Province of British Columbia

Title: Petition: Keep the mandatory mask requirements on public transit in B​.​C. | Change.org

URL: https://www.change.org/p/keep-the-mandatory-mask-requirements-on-public-transit-and-ride-share-in-b-c/

Description: No matter what you think about the upcoming changes to mask mandates and vaccination requirements, it is abundantly clear that a mask or face covering requirement must be kept on public transit and ride-share vehicles—even if the requirement has been lifted in other public places.

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Subject:   Province of British Columbia ,  Dix, Adrian,  Henry, Bonnie,  BC Transit,  Horgan, John,  TransLink

Title: Petition: Vancouver Islanders face safety risks with the loss of only intercity bus service | Change.org

URL: https://www.change.org/p/british-columbia-s-minister-of-transportation-rob-fleming-vancouver-islanders-face-safety-risks-with-the-loss-of-only-intercity-bus-service/

Description: Tofino Bus, which also operates the Vancouver Island Connector, will not be resuming service on February 12th as previously scheduled. The service will remain suspended with no restart date scheduled as the risk of a permanent closure is imminent.

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Subject:   Wilson's Group of Companies,  Fleming, Rob,  Tofino Bus,  Vancouver Island Connector,  Wilson, John,  Province of British Columbia ,  Province of British Columbia | Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure,  Sayer, Judith | Kekinusuqs,  Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations

Title: B.C. bans travel to Haida Gwaii amid COVID-19 outbreak | CBC News

URL: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-bans-travel-to-haida-gwaii-amid-covid-19-outbreak-1.5669848/

Description: In light of the recent outbreak on Haida Gwaii, the provincial government has banned all non-resident travel to the archipelago.

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Subject:   Haida Nation,  Province of British Columbia ,  Alsop, Jason | Gaagwiis,  Henry, Bonnie,  Farnworth, Mike

Title: Amid BC shutdown orders, CFB Esquimalt continues to send out vessels | Capital Daily

URL: https://www.capitaldaily.ca/news/royal-canadian-navy-covid-19-cfb-esquimalt/

Description: Even as increasingly strict public health orders shut down transportation networks across the province, CFB Esquimalt is continuing to crew and dispatch vessels for marine exercises.

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Subject:   Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt,  Regina (Ship),  Calgary (Ship),  Brandon (Ship),  Government of Canada | Department of National Defence,  Government of Canada,  Province of British Columbia ,  Province of British Columbia | Ministry of Health,  Public Health Agency of Canada,  Canadian Armed Forces,  Nanaimo (Ship),  Whitehorse (Ship)

Title: Third wave of COVID-19 crashes over Vancouver Island | Capital Daily

URL: https://www.capitaldaily.ca/news/covid-19-third-wave-vancouver-island/

Description: After escaping the brunt of COVID-19 illnesses and fatalities for most of last year, the third wave of the pandemic is now starting to strain public health workers in the Island Health region.

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Subject:   Variants of Concern,  Island Health,  Stanwick, Richard,  Whistler Blackcomb Ski Resort,  Gamma Variant,  Law, Dan,  Vaccinations,  Alpha Variant,  BC Ferries,  Beta Variant,  Karlen, Dean,  Henry, Bonnie,  Province of British Columbia ,  BC Centre for Disease Control

Title: Ministerial Order No. M256 | Province of British Columbia

URL: https://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/mo/mo/2020_m256/

Description: BC Ferries Medical Travel (COVID-19) Order

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Subject:   BC Ferries,  Province of British Columbia ,  Province of British Columbia | Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General

Title: Temporary service level agreement now in place through Sept. 7 | June 5, 2020 | BC Ferries

URL: https://www.bcferries.com/news-releases/temporary-service-level-agreement-now-in-place-through-sept-7

Description: BC Ferries and the Province have agreed to a plan that gradually increases service levels across multiple routes along coastal British Columbia.

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Subject:   BC Ferries,  Province of British Columbia ,  Collins, Mark,  Transport Canada

Title: BC Ferries' President & CEO issues statement regarding Safe Restart Funding Agreement | December 4, 2020 | BC Ferries

URL: https://www.bcferries.com/news-releases/statement-from-president-of-bc-ferries-safe-restart-funding-december-2020

Description: Once again we’d like to acknowledge the contribution from the federal and provincial governments to address the profound impact COVID-19 has had on transportation and on the ferry system with the Safe Restart Funding Program.

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Subject:   BC Ferries,  Government of Canada,  Province of British Columbia

Title: BC Ferries’ President & CEO issues statement regarding eligibility for safe restart funding | August 11, 2020 | BC Ferries

URL: https://www.bcferries.com/news-releases/statement-from-president-of-bc-ferries-safe-restart-funding

Description: BC Ferries is pleased to hear confirmation that the company is eligible for funding from the federal and provincial governments under the Safe Restart Agreement.

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Subject:   BC Ferries,  Government of Canada,  Province of British Columbia

Title: BC Ferries’ president & CEO issues statement regarding Safe Restart Funding announcement | September 18, 2020 | BC Ferries

URL: https://www.bcferries.com/news-releases/statement-from-president-and-CEO-of-bc-ferries-safe-restart-funding

Description: We appreciate receiving confirmation that the federal and provincial governments have allocated funds for BC Ferries, as well as TransLink and BC Transit, to assist transportation and economic recovery. BC Ferries thanks both levels of government for their collaboration during the pandemic to assist British Columbians during this difficult time.

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Subject:   BC Ferries,  Government of Canada,  Province of British Columbia

Title: Service on Brentwood Bay – Mill Bay route resumes tomorrow | June 23, 2020 | BC Ferries

URL: https://www.bcferries.com/news-releases/service-on-brentwood-bay-mill-bay-route-resumes-tomorrow

Description: BC Ferries is reminding customers that service on the Brentwood Bay – Mill Bay route resumes on Wednesday, June 24.

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Subject:   BC Ferries,  Province of British Columbia ,  Transport Canada

Title: Province removes priority boarding for residents of ferry sailing destinations | July 30, 2020 | BC Ferries

URL: https://www.bcferries.com/news-releases/province-removes-priority-boarding-for-residents-of-ferry-sailing-destinations

Description: Today, the Province amended Ministerial Order (MO84) to remove priority loading for residents of ferry sailing destinations. BC Ferries will implement this change starting tomorrow, July 31, 2020.

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Subject:   BC Ferries,  Province of British Columbia ,  Storey, Corrine

Title: BC Ferries releases year-end results | June 18, 2021 | BC Ferries

URL: https://www.bcferries.com/news-releases/bc-ferries-releases-year-end-results-2020

Description: COVID-19 pandemic continues to have significant impact.

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Subject:   BC Ferries,  Government of Canada,  Province of British Columbia ,  Collins, Mark

Title: BC Ferries releases year-end results | June 11, 2020 | BC Ferries

URL: https://www.bcferries.com/news-releases/bc-ferries-releases-year-end-results

Description: BC Ferries released its year-end results today with consolidated net earnings of $28.8 million for fiscal 2020, compared to consolidated net earnings of $52.2 million for fiscal 2019. The company is facing an unprecedented drop in vehicle and passenger traffic with a corresponding decline in revenue as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting preventative measures and imposed travel restrictions.

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Subject:   BC Ferries,  Collins, Mark,  Province of British Columbia

Title: BC Ferries releases second quarter results | November 20, 2020 | BC Ferries

URL: https://www.bcferries.com/news-releases/bc-ferries-releases-second-quarter-results

Description: BC Ferries released its second quarter results today for the three and six months ended September 30, 2020. The COVID-19 global pandemic continues to have a significant impact on the company’s operations and financial results.

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Subject:   BC Ferries,  Collins, Mark,  Province of British Columbia

Title: BC Ferries releases first quarter results | August 20, 2020 | BC Ferries

URL: https://www.bcferries.com/news-releases/bc-ferries-releases-first-quarter-results

Description: BC Ferries released its first quarter results today for the three months ended June 30, 2020. The COVID-19 global pandemic had a significant impact on first quarter results.

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Subject:   BC Ferries,  Collins, Mark,  Province of British Columbia

Title: BC Ferries increases service to Southern Gulf Islands June 9 | June 2, 2020 | BC Ferries

URL: https://www.bcferries.com/news-releases/bc-ferries-increases-service-to-southern-gulf-islands-june-9

Description: In collaboration with the Province, BC Ferries is increasing service on routes to the Southern Gulf Islands as of June 9, 2020 to match capacity with demand and better meet the needs of customers.

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Subject:   BC Ferries,  Province of British Columbia

Title: COVID-19: Around Vancouver Island, tourism prompts tensions | Vancouver Sun

URL: https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/covid-19-around-vancouver-island-tourism-prompts-tensions/

Description: Even though the B.C. government hasn’t give the green light to non-essential travel yet — it could happen this week — people are already visiting tourist hot spots on Vancouver Island’s west coast, creating tensions between communities that want to protect their COVID-19-free status and business owners trying to survive.

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Subject:   Wild Renfrew,  West Coast Trail Lodge,  Renfew Pub,  Coastal Kitchen Cafe,  Julseth, Jack,  Pacheedaht First Nation,  Soule Creek Lodge,  West Coast Trail,  BC Ferries,  Owen, Nancy,  A Snug Harbour Inn,  Hogan, Fabian,  Osborne, Josie,  Province of British Columbia ,  Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council,  Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations,  District of Tofino

Title: Vancouver Island's intercity buses are getting a boost. But remote communities may still be left behind | CTV News

URL: https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/vancouver-island-s-intercity-buses-are-getting-a-boost-but-remote-communities-may-still-be-left-behind-1.5349621

Description: Some intercity bus companies on Vancouver Island are going to be fuelled by a $10.7-million COVID-19 cash injection from the B.C. government over the next year.

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Subject:   Horgan, John,  Province of British Columbia ,  Wilson's Group of Companies,  Fleming, Rob,  Province of British Columbia | Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure,  Tofino Bus,  Vancouver Island Connector,  Passenger Transportation Board,  Waivin Flags Taxi,  Babchuk, Michele,  Smith, Angela,  Greyhound

Title: Outpouring of support has Tofino bus operator optimistic about future as risk of closure looms | CTV News

URL: https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/outpouring-of-support-has-tofino-bus-operator-optimistic-about-future-as-risk-of-closure-looms-1.5325802

Description: The Vancouver Island-based Wilson's Group says its hopeful about the future of its intercity bus services following an outpouring of support from community members and local government leaders.

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Subject:   Wilson's Group of Companies,  Tofino Bus,  Vancouver Island Connector,  Fleming, Rob,  Province of British Columbia ,  Sayers, Judith | Kekinusuqs,  Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations,  Wilson, John,  Province of British Columbia | Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure

Title: B.C. announces $27M in grants for bus operators, regional airports | CTV News

URL: https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/b-c-announces-27m-in-grants-for-bus-operators-regional-airports-1.5340221

Description: The B.C. government has announced more than $27 million in grants to support regional airports and intercity bus travel during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Subject:   Province of British Columbia ,  Horgan, John,  Wilson's Transportation,  Wilson, John,  Sayers, Judith | Kekinusuqs

Title: Victoria cruise ship season: Hundreds of ship calls expected in 2022 | CTV News

URL: https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/350-cruise-trips-expected-to-return-to-victoria-in-2022-1.5687427

Description: Hundreds of thousands of visitors are expected to return to Victoria next year during the 2022 cruise ship season, according to the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority (GVHA).

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Subject:   Greater Victoria Harbour Authority,  Fleming, Rob,  Province of British Columbia ,  Province of British Columbia | Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure,  Robertson, Ian

Title: Free transit for children 12 and under | Province of British Columbia

URL: https://twitter.com/jjhorgan/status/1424859031051673603

Description: John Horgan on Twitter: "Coming in September: free public transit for kids under 12. Saving families up to $687 per child every year., it's part of our work to make life more affordable and build a stronger BC for everyone."

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Subject:   Province of British Columbia

Title: Ferries union warns of peak season cancellations | Global News

URL: https://twitter.com/i/status/1640526549278674945/

Description: Global BC on Twitter: "BC Ferries says more than 500 staff have been hired for the upcoming summer travel season as the company moves to limit the fallout from cancellations due to crew shortages. @KylieStanton reports. More: https://trib.al/ofOI8iL"

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Subject:   BC Ferries,  McNeely, Eric,  Pellerin, Vince,  Kimmerly, Dan,  Province of British Columbia ,  BC Ferry & Marine Workers' Union,  Fleming, Rob

Title: [Comment on connection between lack of mask mandate and travel cancellations and hospital waits]

URL: https://twitter.com/Lidsville/status/1546226518073847808/

Description: Lindsay Brown on Twitter: "I'm just curious what most British Columbians think is causing BC Ferries to keep cancelling multiple sailings, Air Canada to cancel 9500 flights this summer, & ER waits of up to 16 hrs? Obvs not something that could be prevented by an indoor mask rule, eh @adriandix ? #bcpoli / Since this is taking off, FYI you can actually get your 2nd booster in BC now - even though they are saying no & trying to name it the "fall booster" to distract from the fact people are past the 6 month interval - by calling this number & demanding an appointment: 1-833-838-2323 / We have a BC govt doing zero on the pandemic file other than vaccines, while delaying a needed second booster to chase some unknown future update designed for BA.5 when BA.5 will have been replaced by then, when masks are right in front of them. Negligent. / It's funny how many people on this thread are coming up with other explanations for the travel cancellations and hospital waits. Yes, we have starved/mismanaged our critical systems & services for years. And yes, it's still Covid that is breaking them this extravagantly. / The Mystery Staff Shortage of 2022 That Is Not Related to Covid In Any Way"

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Subject:   Province of British Columbia ,  BC Ferries,  Air Canada,  Dix, Adrian,  Vaccinations,  Omicron Variant,  Variants of Concern

Title: ‘We don’t understand’: B.C. coastal communities brace for tourists as province opens hunting, fishing season | The Narwhal

URL: https://thenarwhal.ca/coronavirus-bc-coastal-communities-brace-tourists-province-hunting-fishing-season/

Description: As the province adds activities to a growing list of ‘essential services,’ remote communities are fighting back against a tide of city-weary tourists who threaten to spread coronavirus as they travel for recreation.

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Subject:   Haida Nation,  'Namgis First Nation,  BC Ferries,  Olsen, Kris,  Bachrach, Taylor,  Province of British Columbia ,  Humchitt, Megan,  Schooner, Samuel,  Nuxalk Nation,  Emergency Management BC,  Alsop, Jason | Gaagwiis,  Heiltsuk Nation

Title: [Updated statement regarding mandatory vaccinations] | October 7, 2021 | BC Ferries

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FBHyiQLWEAQejeu?format=png&name=900x900

Description: LizaYuzda on Twitter: "Update from @BCFerries re federal regulations - seeking guidance from feds. The private company response was regarding prov mandates. #bcpoli @NEWS1130 @CityNewsVAN"

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Subject:   BC Ferries,  Vaccinations,  Transport Canada,  BC Ferry & Marine Workers' Union,  Government of Canada,  Province of British Columbia

Title: [Statement regarding mandatory vaccinations] | October 6, 2021 | BC Ferries

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FBCjGMgVQAkn9y0?format=png&name=medium

Description: CBC British Columbia on Twitter: "NEW: B.C. Ferries says the new federal vaccine mandate for travellers in Canada, set to go into effect Oct. 30, will not apply to its passengers."

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Subject:   BC Ferries,  Vaccinations,  Transport Canada,  BC Ferry & Marine Workers' Union,  Government of Canada,  Province of British Columbia

Title: Reasons for essential travel | Province of British Columbia

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EzrGimWUcAEBfbm?format=png&name=large

Description: Justin McElroy on Twitter: "Here is B.C.'s list of essential reasons for travelling between Vancouver Island/Lower Mainland/Beyond Hope"

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Subject:   Province of British Columbia

Title: Facts about limits on non-essential travel in B.C. | Province of British Columbia

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ezr7VhiVIAQIb1v?format=png&name=900x900

Description: Mick Sweetman on Twitter: "If you are wondering what "essential travel" means with the new emergency measures in British Columbia, here is the list. Otherwise, you can't travel to or from Vancouver Island or between the Lower Mainland and the Interior/Northern regions. The fine is $575. #COVID19BC"

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Subject:   Province of British Columbia

Title: [Call to BC government:] Impose targeted 3 week shutdown | BC Green Caucus

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EydffpbU4AEniLP?format=jpg&name=large

Description: Sonia Furstenau on Twitter: "The @bcgreencaucus is calling on government to urgently adopt the following measures. 6/6 #bcpoli #COVID19BC #bced #COVID19"

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Subject:   BC Green Party,  Province of British Columbia

Title: Dr. Bonnie Henry's travel manners | Province of British Columbia

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EbX5mByX0AEg8_m?format=jpg&name=small

Description: City of Powell River on Twitter: "We are in Phase 3 of BC's Restart. ✔️Travel Restrictions are lifted ⚠️Check before you visit @sunshinecoastca @discoverPR ⚠️Be respectful if visiting #PowellRiver ⚠️Shop before you come 📣Do what Dr. Bonnie says 😎It's summer! Let's have some fun! But safely."

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Subject:   Province of British Columbia ,  Henry, Bonnie

Title: [Quotes from Transportation Minister Claire Trevena regarding resumption of BC Ferries' Horseshoe Bay-Nanaimo route]

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EYFqweeXYAg3P5-?format=png&name=small

Description: LizaYuzda on Twitter: "Breaking: @BCFerries will start running the Horseshoe Bay-Nanaimo route for passengers again June 3rd. It's been cargo transport only since April 4th because of the pandemic. They'll run like other routes are now at 50% capacity max. #bcpoli #covid19 @NEWS1130"

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Subject:   Trevena, Claire,  BC Ferries,  Transport Canada,  Province of British Columbia ,  Province of British Columbia | Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure

Title: BC Indigenous tourism recovery grants | Province of British Columbia

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E2WB4XfVIAIHvbH?format=jpg&name=medium

Description: Melanie Mark on Twitter: "140 #IndigenousTourismBusinesses received grants not loans from our govt to support them through this pandemic. Indigenous Tourism was the fastest growing segment of our #TourismIndustry before #COVID19. We need to keep up this momentum. #PaddleTogether. https://news.gov.bc.ca/24505"

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Subject:   Province of British Columbia

Title: [Roadside COVID-19 signage:] Essential travel only no recreational travel | Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure | Province of British Columbia

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E18MefFXIAMwmwy?format=jpg&name=small

Description: BC Transportation on Twitter: "Travellers will notice friendly roadside reminders to stay local this long weekend... like this one, located on #BCHwy17 #PatBay approaching Swartz Bay @BCFerries terminal. What you need to know about current travel restrictions: https://bit.ly/3tIvTiW #COVID19BC"

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

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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