BC Ferries is warning travellers of two potential sailing cancellations in the Vancouver Island region on Thursday evening.
With strong winds in the forecast, BC Ferries says the 7:10 p.m. ferry departing from Comox, B.C., and the 8:45 p.m. ferry departing from Powell River, B.C., may be cancelled due to weather.
"The safety of our passengers and crew is of primary importance to us. We apologize for any inconvenience as a result of these cancellations."for most regions of Vancouver Island and the southern Gulf Islands on Thursday. In East Vancouver Island, where Comox is located, winds are expected to reach to 70 km/h to 90 km/h late Thursday afternoon, particularly in areas near the Haro Strait and Strait of Georgia.
Travellers who plan to take the Comox – Powell River ferry this month are also being reminded that several sailings will be cancelled so that BC Ferries can conduct safety drills aboard the Salish Orca vessel.
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