BC Ferries

BC Ferry Commission Sets Price Cap at 3.2% for Next Four Years

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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VICTORIA, British Columbia, Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The British Columbia Ferry Commission today announced its final decision on the price cap for BC Ferries’ next four-year performance term (PT6).

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  • VICTORIA, British Columbia, Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The British Columbia Ferry Commission today announced its final decision on the price cap for BC Ferries’ next four-year performance term (PT6).
  • The Commissioner will allow average ferry fares to increase by a maximum of 3.2% annually from April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2028.
  • The final price cap is markedly lower than the preliminary 9.2% proposed by the Commission in March 2023, due to additional one-time funding of $500 million from the provincial government.
  • In her report, however, Hage warns of the many demands facing the ferry system in the years ahead.

Bird Awarded BC Ferries' Maintenance Facility Redevelopment

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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MISSISSAUGA, ON , May 23, 2023 /CNW/ - Bird Construction Inc. (TSX: BDT) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract for the Fleet Maintenance Unit (FMU) Redevelopment Project for BC Ferries.

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  • MISSISSAUGA, ON , May 23, 2023 /CNW/ - Bird Construction Inc. (TSX: BDT) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract for the Fleet Maintenance Unit (FMU) Redevelopment Project for BC Ferries.
  • The FMU Redevelopment Project aims to revitalize BC Ferries' existing facility situated in Richmond, British Columbia, enhancing its capabilities and increasing its capacity to meet the demands of BC Ferries' operational needs.
  • The FMU facility currently handles a substantial portion of the maintenance, repair, and upgrades for BC Ferries' 39-vessel fleet.
  • Under the redevelopment plan, Bird will renovate five existing buildings to accommodate various BC Ferries user groups throughout the project timeline.

BC Ferry Commission Announces Preliminary Price Cap of 9.2% for Next Performance Term

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Friday, March 31, 2023
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VICTORIA, British Columbia, March 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The British Columbia Ferry Commission today announced its preliminary decision on the price cap for BC Ferries’ next four-year performance term.

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  • VICTORIA, British Columbia, March 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The British Columbia Ferry Commission today announced its preliminary decision on the price cap for BC Ferries’ next four-year performance term.
  • “Facing labour difficulties and high inflation, BC Ferries is emerging from the current performance term (PT5) in less-robust financial shape than initially expected.
  • The higher price cap is contingent, however, on BC Ferries identifying $10 million in operating cost savings over the four-year term.
  • “Certainly the $500 million will help alleviate a significant amount of the pressure facing our ferry system,” says Hage, “and allow us to lower the final price cap accordingly.”
    The British Columbia Ferry Commission will confirm the price cap on September 30, 2023.

White Spot Announces Province-Wide Fundraiser in Support of Variety — The Children's Charity with A Goal of Raising $100,000

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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From February 26 to March 5, $2 from every burger sold for dine-in or takeout at White Spot across B.C.

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  • From February 26 to March 5, $2 from every burger sold for dine-in or takeout at White Spot across B.C.
  • and R+D Kitchen by White Spot in Burnaby will be donated to Variety – the Children’s Charity for a total donation of up to $100,000.
  • At R+D Kitchen by White Spot, guests can enjoy White Spot burger favourites as well as signature creations like the House Wagyu Burger and the Truffled Mushroom Wagyu Burger.
  • White Spot has been a champion for Variety – the Children's Charity since its inception in 1966.

TRIPLE O’S CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF A TASTE LIKE NO OTHER

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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Now, the Triple Os brand includes 64 premium quick service restaurants throughout British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario and Asia, along with five mobile Triple Os On the Go food trucks.

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  • Now, the Triple Os brand includes 64 premium quick service restaurants throughout British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario and Asia, along with five mobile Triple Os On the Go food trucks.
  • From the day our first restaurant opened in 1997, the community has embraced Triple Os, said Warren Erhart, President of White Spot and Triple O's.
  • For more information about Triple Os 25th Anniversary Celebration and Contest, visit tripleos.ca/25th-anniversary , follow Triple Os on Instagram @tripleosrestaurant , Facebook /tripleosrestaurant and #TripleOs25.
  • ABOUT TRIPLE OS | Triple Os Restaurants is a division of White Spot Hospitality, Canadas longest-running restaurant chain founded by Nat Bailey in 1928.

Government of Canada Helps Protect Canadians With Earthquake Early Warning System

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Monday, March 28, 2022
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The Earthquake Early Warning system demonstrates Canada's commitment to responsibly managing the safety of Canadians and protecting critical infrastructure."

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  • The Earthquake Early Warning system demonstrates Canada's commitment to responsibly managing the safety of Canadians and protecting critical infrastructure."
  • The installation of an earthquake sensor here in Horseshoe Bay will provide a critical early warning site for coastal British Columbia.
  • Our government will continue to invest in emergency preparedness initiatives like the Earthquake Early Warning system to better protect Canadians and communities across the country from natural hazards."
  • By putting this early warning system in place, we'll greatly improve our preparedness and response to earthquakes in the future."

WHITE SPOT, TRIPLE O’S AND BC FERRIES FUNDRAISING DAY CONTRIBUTES INCREDIBLE $212,574 FOR B.C. WILDFIRE RELIEF EFFORTS

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Friday, July 30, 2021
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Vancouver, BC, July 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yesterday, the fundraising efforts of iconic B.C.-based restaurant chain White Spot , its Premium QSR brand Triple Os and BC Ferries raised $212,574 for the Canadian Red Cross B.C.

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  • Vancouver, BC, July 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yesterday, the fundraising efforts of iconic B.C.-based restaurant chain White Spot , its Premium QSR brand Triple Os and BC Ferries raised $212,574 for the Canadian Red Cross B.C.
  • Communities across the province showed their overwhelming support at the 96 White Spot and Triple O's locations and onboard the 11 BC Ferries offering White Spot.
  • From individuals buying their favourite burger, to corporate offices hosting White Spot burger lunches for their entire team, guests came in droves and the show of support from B.C.
  • White Spot and Triple Os guests, franchisees and employees have a long-standing generous tradition of giving, says Warren Erhart, President, White Spot Restaurants.

Regulator Seeks Public Comments on BC Ferries’ Proposal to Electrify Vessels

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
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VICTORIA, British Columbia, June 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The British Columbia Ferry Commission (BCFC) the independent regulator that oversees BC Ferries is inviting public comments on BC Ferries proposal to upgrade its Island class vessels to battery-electric power.

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  • VICTORIA, British Columbia, June 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The British Columbia Ferry Commission (BCFC) the independent regulator that oversees BC Ferries is inviting public comments on BC Ferries proposal to upgrade its Island class vessels to battery-electric power.
  • According to BC Ferries proposal, the Island Class Electrification Program would create 660 jobs, reduce operating costs, and provide quieter, cleaner service, with an annual reduction in BC Ferries total GHG emissions of six percent.
  • Under the Coastal Ferry Act, BC Ferries must gain approval from the BC Ferry Commission before incurring any major capital expenditure.
  • The BC Ferry Commission is independent of both the provincial government (which sets ferry service levels) and BC Ferries (which provides coastal ferry service under the Coastal Ferry Services Contract ).

BC Ferries Commissioner Confirms Price Caps of 2.3% for Next Performance Term

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Monday, September 30, 2019
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VICTORIA, British Columbia, Sept. 30, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Office of the British Columbia Ferries Commissioner today announced the final decision on the price caps for BC Ferries next four-year performance term.

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  • VICTORIA, British Columbia, Sept. 30, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Office of the British Columbia Ferries Commissioner today announced the final decision on the price caps for BC Ferries next four-year performance term.
  • Before finalizing the price caps, the Commissioner considered additional information received since setting the preliminary price caps.
  • About the Office of the BC Ferries Commissioner:
    Under provincial legislation, the Office of the BC Ferries Commissioner (BCFC) serves a regulatory and oversight role over BC Ferries operations, including approving major capital expenditures and setting price caps on the maximum allowable increase in the average fare levels that BC Ferries is permitted to charge its customers.
  • Contact: The Office of the BC Ferries Commissioner Sheldon Stoilen, Commissioner Eva Hage, Deputy Commissioner 250 952-0112 bcferrycommission.ca [email protected] Media Contact: Susan Kerschbaumer Communications 250 217-5074 [email protected]