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Trustees report ferry capacity concerns and follow-up with BC Ferries

A Denman trustee told the Local Trust Committee that ferry delays and capacity issues had prompted communication with BC Ferries and further meetings.

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Local Trustee David Critchley reported at the March 22 Local Trust Committee meeting that the Ferry Advisory Committee had communicated major problems, including long summer delays and capacity issues, to BC Ferries.^[1]

The minutes say Critchley reported follow-up that included an electronic meeting with MLA Osborne and initiating further meetings outside the committee after a response from BC Ferries that he described as concerning.^[1]

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