Tag: Western Pacific Marine

Ferry refit to disrupt Kootenay Lake travel for nearly a month

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Kootenay Lake ferry service will be reduced for nearly a month as the Osprey 2000 undergoes extended spring maintenance, affecting commuters and businesses that rely on the route.

Osprey 2000 out for fall maintenance

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Western Pacific Marine has notified passengers that the Osprey 2000 will be out of service from tomorrow, Monday, Oct. 20, to Monday, Nov. 17, for scheduled semi-annual maintenance.

Kootenay Lake Ferry resumes full service

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The BC General Employees' Union has reverted the job action on the Kootenay Lake Ferry to an overtime ban,...

Kootenay Ferry strike drags on amid stalled talks

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Months into the Kootenay Lake Ferry strike, talks remain at a standstill, with both the employer, Western Pacific Marine, and...

BCGEU rally in solidarity

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The B.C. General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) rallied in solidarity yesterday afternoon at the Balfour Terminal, to support workers at...

Overflow passengers now allowed to board Kootenay Lake Ferry

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The BC Labour Board has ruled to allow overflow passengers on the Kootenay Lake Ferry as job action continues...

West Kootenay Ferry service remains uninterrupted amid strike talks

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Essential service negotiations are still ongoing between the BC General Employees’ Union (BCGEU), Western Pacific Marine and WaterBridge Ferries. The...

West Kootenay Ferry strike looms; public hearing scheduled for Thursday

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West Kootenay Ferry operations could shut down as early as tomorrow with a decision to be determined this afternoon. The...

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