With gusts of 110 km/h expected, wind takes out ferries between Island and mainland
The coastal communities in southern B.C. can expect strong southeast winds with gusts of 90 km/h, according to Environment Canada.A period of strong southeasterly winds is expected as a low pressure system approaches the Island from the west. The strongest winds, with gusts up to 110 km/h, will hit exposed coastal areas.Environment Canada issued a wind warning for much of the coast shortly after 8:30 a.m.
The 10:15 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. sailings between Tsawwassen and Duke Point in Nanaimo are cancelled. The 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m. ferries between Tsawwassen and North Saanich are also cancelled. Other cancellations include the 2:25 p.m. sailing between Campbell River and Quadra Island; Salish Orca sailings leaving Comox at 3:25 p.m. and the Powell River at 5:15 p.m.; and all late morning ferries between Port McNeill and Alert Bay and Sointula are also cancelled.
BC Ferries says customer service will contact customers to rebook sailings or provide refunds. Find the most up-to-date sailing and departure on the
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