B.C. Ferries Chaos on Nanaimo Route | Vancouver News

B.C. Ferries is in chaos on the Nanaimo to Vancouver route as the Queen of Cowichan, a key vessel, sits idle with a busted main engine turbocharger—no quick fix in sight. Cancellations piled up Monday evening, disrupted Tuesday’s schedule, and Wednesday’s plans are still uncertain. Tensions flared at Departure Bay when frustrated passengers clashed with staff, prompting police intervention. The Queen of Oak Bay is stepping in to cover half the trips, while B.C. Ferries urges travelers to consider alternatives like the Duke Point to Tsawwassen route or even traveling as foot passengers. Engineering teams are working overtime to diagnose and fix the issue—passengers are advised to stay tuned for updates. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d91e430fea1eb00b