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[LJ]

Thanks for the pronunciation help, but how do I pronounce xwus?

 

I think the name is pronounced Island Fuxall.

[Victoria Watcher]

BC Ferries is implementing a temporary fuel surcharge of five per cent starting later this month.

The surcharge will come into effect on June 16 and is a response to “sustained increases in global fuel prices,” largely due to overseas conflicts.

The increase means the price of a foot passengers travelling from Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen, for example, would rise from $21 to $22.05. The cost of a vehicle along the same route would rise from $89 to $93.45.

https://cheknews.ca/...charge-1328126/

[Mike K.]

Press release:

BC Ferries plans to implement a temporary 5% fuel surcharge beginning June 16, 2026, in response to sustained increases in global fuel prices and ongoing volatility in energy markets driven by geopolitical conflict overseas.

The temporary surcharge will apply across all BC Ferries routes and is authorized by the BC Ferry Commission under the regulatory framework established by the Coastal Ferry Act to help manage significant fluctuations in fuel costs over time.

“We know that any added cost matters to our customers, and we don’t take that lightly - especially for the people, communities and businesses that rely on our services every day,” said Dallyn Willis, Chief Financial Officer at BC Ferries. “Like others across the province, we’re feeling the direct financial impact of high global fuel prices. We’ve used the fuel deferral account to absorb those increases for as long as possible, but given the sharp and persistent rise in these costs, we’ve reached a point where a temporary fuel surcharge is needed. We’re taking this step to carefully manage those pressures in the most measured, gradual and responsible way possible while fuel prices remain elevated.”

Fuel is one of BC Ferries’ largest and most volatile operating costs. Since early March, global fuel prices have increased more than 40 per cent, driven largely by instability and conflict in the Middle East and ongoing concerns related to the Strait of Hormuz.

BC Ferries uses a fuel deferral account authorized under the Coastal Ferry Act to help smooth short-term fuel price volatility over time rather than immediately passing sudden market spikes directly onto customers. While BC Ferries has absorbed rising fuel costs in recent months, fuel prices have continued to rise sharply and remain elevated. The 5% surcharge was determined after modeling a range of fuel price and revenue scenarios and was selected as the most balanced approach to help manage sustained fuel cost pressures while minimizing impacts to customers as much as possible. Decisions on fuel surcharges are based on several factors, including how far fuel prices rise above the estimated price levels established at the beginning of the current regulatory performance term, how long elevated prices are expected to continue, and the projected balance of the fuel deferral account over time.

If fuel prices stabilize or decline for a sustained period, the surcharge will be reduced or removed. BC Ferries will continue regularly reviewing fuel market conditions and the fuel deferral account to determine whether adjustments are appropriate.

[Victoria Watcher]

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[Victoria Watcher]

https://x.com/604RAW...230050582479207

 

 

BC Ferries is reminding boaters to stay a safe distance from its vessels after a video of a motor boat using a ferry’s wake for jumps has gained traction online.

The video, shared on Instagram, shows the motor boat coming close to a BC Ferries vessel, then speeding up to jump off its wake.

“Yes, we’ve seen the video and are taking it seriously,” BC Ferries said in a statement to CHEK News.

https://cheknews.ca/...-jumps-1328612/

[Victoria Watcher]

It would appear to be a Salish Class boat and I'm not even sure what the small boat is doing is illegal.  Probably slightly dumb.