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[Matt R.]

First two round trips for the Skeena were cancelled this morning, as announced last night. Thanks to BC Ferries for making the call, as a predictable service reduction is much easier to manage for all concerned.

All this frozen rain talk turned out to be a pretty big nothing sando. Yawn. The morning crew said the roads were pretty bad, but they all made it in.

[Mike K.]

My place was an ice sheet all over the property. Even my front gate froze from snow melt that froze over with the ice rain.

[Matt R.]

Little bit of that here too but by 10 am it was mostly done. Boring.

[aastra]

 

My place was an ice sheet all over the property.

 

Are you sure you weren't just looking at your outdoor ice rink?

[aastra]

Snowmageddon and icemageddon are officially over. Now comes rainmageddon and floodingmageddon. I suppose it's easier than saying prettynormalwinterweathermageddon.

[Nparker]

It's CLIMATE CHANGE people!  We've never had winter weather before in winter.

 

(sarcasm font implied)

[aastra]

Just wait until pleasantlywarmanddrymageddon happens. You won't be talking smack on the interwebs then.*

 

*because you'll be outside enjoying yourself

[Victoria Watcher]

Strong winds cancel ferry sailings between Swartz Bay and Tsawwassen

More sailings are at risk of cancellation if conditions do not improve, B.C. Ferries warns.


https://www.timescol...wwassen-6300420

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 27 December 2022 - 11:45 AM.

[Matt R.]

Couldn’t find the orca thread, and since this is Fulford harbour it’s on topic.

T1018/9 pod was at work today, the dining room got a great view but lots of people on the federal wharf taking in the show too. The big male is named T1019B Galiano, apparently. The big one was really big.

[Victoria Watcher]

Two-ferry service set to begin next week on Quadra Island (population 2,400) route

 

The hybrid Island Nagalis and the Island K’ulut’a together will offer up to 29 trips per day, up from 18

 

https://www.timescol...d-route-6360107

 

 

If only we had a big enough Island to support 29 trips per day.   

 

We only get 8 each way.

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 11 January 2023 - 08:42 AM.

[Nparker]

There must be some MLAs with vacation properties on Quadra Island.

[Matt R.]

Ferries is replacing the septic treatment plant in Fulford. I always assumed they had holding tanks that they pumped on board to dump in Swartz, but maybe not? Big job, now until May long weekend. Guess I’ll be changing my bathroom codes way more often!

Here’s a photo of the Bowen Queen coming into port yesterday, under tow.

[Victoria Watcher]

B.C. Ferries has won approval to start preparation work to modify terminals in anticipation of installing on-shore charging systems for battery powered Island class ferries.

 

 

https://www.timescol...vessels-6372640

[Victoria Watcher]

Stealth camping guy spends the night at the ferry terminal pretending to wait for the boat:

 

 

 

I camped out for the night in the lineup at a BC Ferries terminal. It proved to be a good place to enjoy the evening with a food truck. If anyone is in Earls Cove please check out Sharon's Grill It (The food truck). I highly recommend it Decent camping adventure!

 

 

VIDEO: https://youtu.be/2A4o6mHXOr0

 

 

 

 

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 14 January 2023 - 03:35 AM.

[Victoria Watcher]

B.C. Ferries’ new president and chief executive is Nicolas Jimenez, who is leaving Insurance Corp. of B.C. after 20 years.

 

 MacPhail is the board chair at B.C. Ferries and earlier served as chair of the board of ICBC.

 

Jimenez led ICBC through its restructuring to bring in no-fault “enhanced care” auto insurance.

 

 

https://www.timescol...ferries-6390579

[Matt R.]

From the press release:

“Mr. Jimenez, who is currently the President and CEO of the Insurance Corporation of B.C., was selected following an international executive search.”

After an international executive search they wind up with the guy next door? Man, it’s true, people really don’t want to work anymore.

https://www.bcferrie...president-&-CEO

[Victoria Watcher]

Like this one:

 

 

 

Today, the Capital Regional District (CRD) Chair Colin Plant announced, on behalf of the CRD Board, that Ted Robbins will be the new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). Mr. Robbins will assume those responsibilities on November 7, 2022, with the retirement of the current CAO Robert Lapham. The CRD Board initiated an intensive, national search to fill the role this spring when Mr. Lapham announced his pending retirement.   

 

“The Board is delighted to appoint a leadership candidate with years of experience at the CRD,” said Chair Colin Plant. “This appointment will provide continuity for the organization in the uncertain times we are experiencing, including labour shortages and supply chain issues. Mr. Robbins will also bring great energy, ideas and qualities to the role.”

 

Mr. Robbins is well known in the community having served as General Manager for the CRD’s Integrated Water Services since 2013.

 

 

https://www.crd.bc.c...-robbins-as-cao

[Matt R.]

You think when a ferry is cancelled for the day due to staffing reasons, the remainder of the crew gets paid to stay home?

[max.bravo]

Just a guess, but probably the rest of the crew shows up to work and cleans the boat etc.

[Matt R.]

Yes I’ve heard a variety of answers.

They come to work and do busy work, or go home and get paid out of their time bank, or not at all. That’s pretty lame.

Edited by Matt R., 25 January 2023 - 12:34 PM.