The fate of the Horseshoe Bay-Nanaimo ferry route hung in the balance for a brief moment earlier this week, after a BC Ferries report was unveiled identifying costsavings measures including the possibility of service cancellation between the two terminals. Following huge public backlash, B.C. Transportation Minister Todd Stone announced Wednesday the Horseshoe Bay to Nanaimo-Departure Bay ferry route will stay as is. Go online and tell us your thoughts at nsnews.com.
-Maria Spitale-Leisk
Karen Engelberts North Vancouver "No, absolutely not, because the communities and businesses depend on reliable service."
Paolo Fabri North Vancouver "No, because it would increase traffic from Victoria to Nanaimo, and also affect businesses who rely on the traffic passing through Horseshoe Bay."
Elena Plotnic North Vancouver "No. It's not the best idea because I would have to travel a farther distance to get to the ferry."
Sierra Webster North Vancouver "No. My mom lives in Campbell River; it already takes an hour and a half to get there from Nanaimo. If I had to catch a ferry from Tsawwassen it would be inconvenient."
Jane Jessop North Vancouver "No, because it would be a disruption in some people's personal lifestyles. What was the point in scaring people unnecessarily?"
