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NS: Questions linger about why The CAT didn’t come back
[YARMOUTH, NS] — Argyle’s MLA says he’s disappointed with the lack of answers from the province on the decision not to fund The CAT ferry. Chris d’Entremont and his Tory colleagues asked for an emergency debate in the house on Friday to discuss the government’s decision to end funding of the Bay Ferries service. D’Entremont said [...] More
NS: Movement afoot to get ferry terminal into the hands of the community
[YARMOUTH, NS] – By accepting a recommendation to have the Yarmouth Area Industrial Commission work towards obtaining ownership of the ferry terminal on Water Street, municipal units in this area are hoping that divestiture of the terminal from Transport Canada will remove a major hurdle to finding a new ferry service for next year. More
NS: Hope sinking as province rejects latest ferry proposal
[YARMOUTH, NS] — Another pitch to save the Bay Ferries 2010 CAT service between Yarmouth and Maine has struck out. Actually, the players didn’t even get a chance at bat. Jennifer Stewart, press secretary for Premier Darrell Dexter, said the latest proposal from southwest Nova Scotia stakeholders who were willing to provide between $2.5 and $3 million [...] More
NS: Lack of ferry seals fate of Yarmouth restaurant
[YARMOUTH, NS] — In the first of what could be a potential domino effect of closures, the owner of a long-established restaurant/pub/lounge has announced he is closing because of the loss of ferry service between Yarmouth and Maine. More
NS: “CAT Central” kicks into overdrive
[YARMOUTH, NS] — Those fighting to save the Bay Ferries Yarmouth/Maine service are far from finished in their battle to have The CAT ferry reinstated for 2010. More
NS: Protest fails to turn the tide for Yarmouth ferry
[YARMOUTH, NS] — The mood aboard the buses was merry on the way up. Hopeful. However, dejection was a palpable emotion on the way back amongst those who made the long trek to Halifax Thursday morning. It was a last ditch attempt to have the provincial government reverse its decision to subsidize ferry service between [...] More
NS: Border services union worried about loss of status
[YARMOUTH, NS] — The president of the union branch that represents border services officers in Yarmouth says since the cancellation of The Cat not only have these have been stressful times for their workers, but there is concern over what impact this could have on Yarmouth’s status as a port of entry. More
NS: Protestors head to Halifax to save ferry
[YARMOUTH, NS] — News that the Government of Nova Scotia will still be paying $3 million to Bay Ferries this year as a “termination fee” is driving those involved in the tourism industry to even greater lengths to secure a ferry for 2010. In fact, it is driving them all the way to Halifax. More
NS: Province faces $3-million bill for defunct ferry
[HALIFAX, NS] — The province must pay Bay Ferries $3 million this year to not operate the defunct Yarmouth CAT Ferry. “I have no choice,” Tourism Minister Percy Paris said Thursday. More
NS: New regulations tighten ferry security
[DIGBY, NS] — Bay Ferries is keeping mum about any new security arrangements being made at terminals of the Bay of Fundy service between Digby and Saint John. New regulations to enhance the security of domestic ferries and Canada’s marine transportation system took effect Dec. 23 More
NS: Loss of CAT ferry provokes shock and tears
[YARMOUTH, NS] — News of the end of the Cat ferry service between Yarmouth and Maine left many of the 120 employed by Bay Ferries and its subsidiary, Maritime Marine Services, in shock. More
NS: Municipality pushes for ferry solution support
[DIGBY, NS] — Annapolis and Digby counties want residents to show their support for a long-term solution to the uncertain future of the Digby-to-Saint John ferry. More
NS: Bay Ferries wants smooth sailing with passport rules
[YARMOUTH, NS] - The president and CEO of Bay Ferries admits a new rule requiring passports or other secure identification for people crossing the United States border is another factor the operators of the Cat high-speed ferry will have to contend with. But Mark MacDonald also says the company is hoping the worst is behind [...] More
NB: New business model for Fundy ferry
[SAINT JOHN, NB] - As a result of collaborative efforts between the Saint John Board of Trade and ADEDA, a concept to underpin a new business model for the Digby ferry is in motion. At a meeting last week in Saint John, the idea of creating a shipping and distribution centre around the ferry service was [...] More
