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CBC
12-07-2025
- Automotive
- CBC
Crash blocks highway leading to Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal
A crash on Highway 17, leading to the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal in Tsawwassen, B.C., is expected to cause major delays on Saturday. Officials first posted about the crash around 1 p.m. PT on Saturday, saying that it was a "serious multi vehicle incident" at the intersection of Highway 17 and Tsawwassen Drive. TransLink said to expect the closure on the stretch to last for several hours, with an RCMP collision reconstructionist saying on X there was no estimated reopening time for the road. "Currently, the highway is closed in both directions. Diversions are in place," Cpl. Dave Noon said on X. "Expect significant traffic delays while we investigate." DriveBC says a detour is in effect as of Saturday afternoon, and drivers were told to expect major delays heading to the ferry terminal. A spokesperson for the Delta Police Department deferred comment to RCMP. A B.C. Ferries spokesperson said that it was hard to say exactly how many sailings would be affected by the closure, and said that the crash involved a motorcycle. The provincial ferry authority usually sees a significant increase in travellers on the weekend, especially in the summer. "Traffic is moving slowly in both directions, but customers should expect delays," the spokesperson said just before 2 p.m. on Saturday. "Foot passengers arriving by transit, taxi, or drop-off will be affected until further notice."
CTV News
12-07-2025
- Automotive
- CTV News
Road to Tsawwassen BC Ferries blocked in both directions after crash
A crash on Highway 17 near the Tsawwassen BC Ferries terminal has closed a section of the road, blocking access to the terminal in both directions. A statement issued by Drive BC shortly after 12 p.m. said the highway is closed between Salish Sea Drive and Tsawwassen Drive, and there are no detours available 'at this time.' Emergency crews are at the scene. The Tsawwassen ferry terminal, located at the southwest end of Highway 17 in Delta, is a major transport facility and the busiest ferry terminal in Vancouver, providing services to Victoria, Nanaimo, and the Southern Gulf Islands. This is a developing story.
Global News
11-07-2025
- Business
- Global News
Pierre Poilievre is against loan for new BC Ferries to be built in China
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre was in Vancouver on Wednesday, reflecting on his election loss and what his party needs to do as the Opposition while also preparing for the byelection in the Alberta riding of Battle River-Crowfoot. This was his first visit to B.C. following the election to thank candidates and volunteers. In a one-on-one with Global News, Poilievre said he is calling on Ottawa to cancel a loan to BC Ferries for new vessels. He called it a 'terrible decision.' 'We, as today, the Conservatives, federal Conservatives, have called for the Federal Infrastructure Bank to cancel the billion-dollar loan,' he said. 'We shouldn't be giving federal tax dollars to subsidize jobs overseas. The federal government should only be funding job creation in Canada. And so that's why we said let's end this loan. It doesn't have any benefit for the Canadian people.' Story continues below advertisement The loan from the Canada Infrastructure Bank means that the ferries will be cheaper to build. If the loan is cancelled, building the new ships will cost the B.C. taxpayers more. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'We need to unleash a free enterprise system in this province and country,' Poilievre said. 'That will allow us to make stuff that's affordable again. It's not good enough to drive business away with high taxes and heavy red tape and then turn around and say, 'Well, I guess we have to buy from the rest of the world what we could be making here at home.'' Earlier this week, the House of Commons transport committee agreed to launch a study into the $1 billion loan BC Ferries received from the bank to finance the purchase of four new electric-diesel ships from a Chinese shipbuilder. BC Ferries opened bidding for its major vessel replacement project to pre-qualified shipyards last September, and in June, announced it had chosen China Merchants Industry Weihai Shipyards (CMI Weihai) following a due diligence process. 1:55 Byelection called for Battle River-Crowfoot, Poilievre seeks path back to Parliament Poilievre will now be campaigning to win a seat in Alberta. Story continues below advertisement Voters will be casting their ballots in an upcoming byelection after Poilievre lost his Ottawa-area seat of Carleton in April. Damien Kurek, the Conservative MP for the riding, officially resigned to allow Poilievre to run. Election day will be Aug. 18.
National Post
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- National Post
Some residents concerned about being stranded on islands due to B.C. Ferries policy on damaged EVs
Article content While Vipond agrees with these new restrictions in terms of safety concerns, he thinks there needs to be other options to get these vehicles off the island. As of right now they don't qualify as dangerous cargo shipping, but Vipond says that could be an option, among others. He says it all comes down to B.C. Ferries and Transport Canada, and whether they are willing to work with these towing companies. Article content B.C. Ferries understands that this policy poses challenges for people, especially at a time where electric vehicle adoption increases, but they believe it is in the interest of everyone's safety that these cautions be applied. That being said, they are willing to look into safer alternatives to transport these vehicles in the future. Article content 'As this area evolves and we gather additional data we will look at whether safe, regulatory compliant options to transport damaged EVs can be introduced in the future,' B.C. Ferries wrote in an emailed statement. 'In short, EVs can still travel with us. The updates are about safety and clarity, not restrictions on everyday drivers.' Article content Hon Chan, the B.C. Conservative MLA for Richmond Centre, says he places the blame squarely with the provincial government, not B.C. Ferries. Article content 'They (the government) asked everybody to get an EV, however now if there's a problem, it's almost impossible to get it fixed if you're not located in the mainland,' Chan told National Post in an interview. Article content 🚨 Damaged EVs can't board BC Ferries — even on a tow truck. NDP pushed EVs; now owners are stranded. I warned them. They ignored. BC needs Conservative common sense. #bcpoli #BCFerries #EVcrisis #CommonSenseConservatives #richmond #britishcolumbia #richmondcentre #bc — Hon Chan MLA 陳瀚生 (@honchanbc) July 7, 2025 Article content Chan says that around two months ago he introduced a private member's bill to amend rules pushing B.C. towards an all-EV light-duty vehicle market by 2035. He where he pointed out that in certain areas in B.C., especially the more rural ones, don't have proper facilities to repair EVs. However, his bill was voted down. Article content 'They always create some problems, and now scramble to find a solution,' said Chan. Chan himself is an owner of an EV, and says that he's concerned that as his vehicle gets older, it could break down, and then would be stranded on the island, which he says is the concern for many British Colombians. Article content He says that this is something that should've been discussed beforehand, because now people are left to deal with the repercussions themselves. Article content 'Why aren't we looking at the solutions before?' said Chan. Article content Jim Standen and Tom Mitchell are residents of Salt Spring Island, and have both owned EVs for around 10 years. The recent policy change has them both feeling a little concerned and frustrated as well. Article content Standen says that although EVs are reliable cars, there's a large number of them on Salt Spring Island, and many of them are old, increasing their chances of breaking down. And in terms of repairing an EV, on the island there are not many options. Article content Dangerous goods ferries come to the island once a week, and there's also a marine landing craft. Mitchell says that the landing craft could potentially be used to help transport damaged EVs, but something needs to be done. Article content
CTV News
08-07-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Committee to look into Chinese ferry contract
Committee to look into Chinese ferry contract A controversial decision to contract a Chinese state-owned firm to build new BC Ferries vessels is facing additional scrutiny.
