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Customers, businesses react to first day of reduced ferry and bridge tolls
Friday marked the first day that fares are half the price they used to be for the ferry service between North Sydney, N.S. and Newfoundland. For one couple getting on the boat, the timing couldn't have been better. 'We're moving to Newfoundland from Ontario,' said Susan Deary, who was travelling with her husband Douglas Best. While everyday passengers get to take advantage of the 50 per cent price reduction on Marine Atlantic ferries, it doesn't apply to commercial traffic - instead, truckers' rates are being frozen going forward. 'We already prepaid for it, and we actually got a refund on my Visa,' Deary said. 'I think it's fantastic.' However, Northside area councillor, Gordon MacDonald, said while the lower cost is great for travelers - himself included - he would like to see more done to direct visitors into the communities that are immediately off the ferry, rather than those areas getting bypassed as soon as vehicles hit the highway. 'There's things that need to be changed in order for our area - North Sydney, Sydney Mines - to be able to gain the benefits from all these tourists coming in,' MacDonald said. 'Maybe like, have a taxi company service them for a couple of hours while they're there. To go to the Atlantic Memorial Park, the Fossil Centre, Munro Park, those areas within District 1 and 2.' Friday also marked the first day that the ferry between Nova Scotia and P.E.I. is half-price. The Confederation Bridge toll is now $20, from a previous $50.25. The owner of Copper Bottom Brewing in Montague, P.E.I., near the Wood Islands ferry, said a lot of Island businesses stand to benefit. 'We're really impacted by the ferry schedule - like, even the times when the ferries weren't running, we noticed a really big difference,' said brewery co-owner Ashley Condon. 'I think we're seeing more people travelling in general, so I think this will just be even more motivation to come to P.E.I. in the earlier springtime and maybe into the fall.' Riders of the Newfoundland ferry shared a similar sentiment about what this might mean for visitorship to The Rock. 'And people will now be able to go to Newfoundland more often,' Deary said. Unlike the Newfoundland ferry, the P.E.I. ferry rate reductions apply to all traffic - including truckers.
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Free trial of satellite-to text service will make back country more accessible to everyday people: expert
A free satellite-to-mobile text service is available to all Canadians – on all mobile carriers – through a beta trial that runs until October. Rogers Communications Inc. announced the new satellite text service last month as part of its partnership with SpaceX and Lynk Global, which will eventually deliver full satellite-to-phone coverage across apps, data and voice service. The service uses SpaceX's Starlink low-earth orbit satellites and Rogers' national wireless spectrum, allowing mobile phones to connect in areas without cell service and stay connected in remote locations and along rural roads. Brian Carriere, President of Search and Rescue Alberta, told CTV News Edmonton that the biggest advantage is making text on your phone more accessible while out in remote locations. 'The easier it is to access, the easier it is for everyday people to use it instead of just adventurers that can afford extra equipment,' Carriere said in a phone interview on Thursday. 'You're only carrying one device and it doesn't require specialized subscriptions, which many of the devices that are used for back country safety do.' He added that cell coverage is 'really limited' to major cities and roads in Alberta. Access to the technology can help with emergency rescue – making it easier for rescuers to locate and narrow searches – and it can help people avoid danger by staying informed on weather and disaster conditions, according to Carriere. 'We also use that same technology to provide medical consultations or directions for keeping (people) safe.' Carriere said it is a good idea to have a trip plan which outlines your route, schedule, anticipated risks and expected return time. 'When we start searching right away, we find people in much better shape, uninjured and in better condition because they filed a plan,' he explained. 'Technology alone will not solve your problem.' The technology also includes text-to-911 capability, which Carriere adds is key in an emergency. 'Phone, texts or sending someone out to call 911 for you, these all work.' On the Rogers website, it said some smartphones have features that are 'satellite optimized' and other devices do not. The company said it was working to 'enable satellite service on both optimized and unoptimized devices' by working with various phone manufacturers. Registration for the beta trial is offered online directly with Rogers. Apple also offers a similar and complimentary satellite feature, which iPhone users will be prompted to connect to when Rogers Satellite is not available. With the satellite text technology, you can send messages and texts without access to wi-fi or cellular coverage, according to Apple. Instructions on how to connect are listed on their support page. With files from CTV News Edmonton's Jeremy Thompson and The Canadian Press
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Busy times at BC Ferries
Busy times at BC Ferries It's shaping up to be a busy day aboard BC Ferries as British Columbians head out of town for the long weekend.
