Delays Wednesday on BC Ferries’ routes because of weather. File Photo.
8:34 – BC Ferries says reserved traffic is moving normally for the Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen route.
The company reported just before 8:30 a.m the 9 a.m. sailing is 85 per cent full.
8:11 – BC Ferries is reporting the Queen of Cumberland vessel, operating between Swartz Bay and the Southern Gulf Islands, is running 25-minutes behind schedule.
The cause is power outages on the Gulf Islands.
Original Story: More delays reported this morning by BC Ferries because of high winds on the south coast causing sailing disruptions.
The 5:15 a.m. sailing from Duke Point to Tsawwassen is delayed 75 minutes because of adverse weather.
The Port of Coquitlam was held in dock until just after 6:10 a.m. before resuming sailings.
With high traffic volumes and power outages, the sailing operating between Swartz Bay and the Southern Gulf Islands is running 21 minutes behind.
More details to come.
Andy Neal
