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Nova Scotia

LaHave, N.S., ferry to be out of service for several weeks for required refit

The LaHave River cable ferry in Lunenburg County is being taken out of service beginning Tuesday to undergo a refit that’s expected…

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Nova Scotia

‘What’s going on on these ships?’ Marine engineer questions Canada’s ferry safety

An on-board fire, a lost propeller, and a collision with a wharf have a marine engineer at Dalhousie University wondering…

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Nova Scotia

Accident knocks MV Confederation out of service, N.S.-P.E.I. ferry service reduced

A mechanical failure on MV Confederation led to a collision with the wharf Sunday, and that ferry will now be…

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Nova Scotia

More P.E.I. ferry crossings cancelled by high winds

Northumberland Ferries has cancelled most of its afternoon crossings Tuesday due to bad weather, citing high winds on its run between…

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Nova Scotia

Northumberland Ferries CEO explains reasons behind frequent N.S.-P.E.I. ferry cancellations

In the past week, more than a dozen sailings of the MV Saaremaa have been cancelled. Some of these cancellations…

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Nova Scotia

Some ferry crossings between P.E.I. and N.S. cancelled for Saturday

Northumberland Ferries is advising passengers that several of its crossings between Caribou, N.S., and Wood Islands, P.E.I., will be cancelled…

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Nova Scotia

High winds cancel some P.E.I. ferry crossings

Northumberland Ferries is shutting down the operations of one of its two ferries Thursday due to high winds on its…

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Canada

Ferry operator’s ban on recalled EVs highlights need for more safety rules, experts say

A decision by an Ontario ferry operator to ban recalled Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrids from its boats has highlighted the…

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Nova Scotia

Marine Atlantic says new ferry will finally be ready for Argentia run Wednesday

Marine Atlantic says the Ala’suinu ferry is set to make its first trip from North Sydney to Argentia on Wednesday.…

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Nova Scotia

More relief staff needed to keep Halifax ferry service reliably afloat, says union

The union representing Halifax Transit workers is calling on the municipality to hire relief deckhands, mates and captains for its…

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