Transport Canada monitoring the situation in Maple Ridge, unclear what will happen next
A once famous barge that served as a floating McDonald's restaurant during the Expo 86 world fair has partially capsized in the Fraser River.
"Transport Canada’s Marine Pollution and Environmental Response branch previously attended the vessel in 2023, and determined there were no pollutants or fuel on board and have advised that they have closed their file as there are no current environmental concerns," said Adams. David Karn, a spokesperson for the B.C. Ministry of Environment and Parks, confirmed they are aware of the vessel's status, but Transport Canada is the lead agency which will be monitoring the status of the barge.
In a 2020 interview with The News, Meakin, who had owned the barge for three decades by then, said he was hoping to restore the barge and reopen it as a seafood restaurant. The News has reached out to Meakin and Transport Canada for further comment.
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