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Hullo, a new ferry service, will begin operating daily sailings between Downtown Nanaimo and Vancouver with up to seven round trips planned.

Fares for the ferry service start at $39.99 for a one-way trip, with discounts available for certain groups and pre-booking of round trips.

The two custom-built ships, spuhéls and sthuqi’, arrived in Nanaimo after completing certification and will be open for public tours on July 20th.

2. The BC Prosecution Service was unable to pursue charges against Craig Truckle in relation to a shooting at a homeless encampment along Terminal Ave in March this year owing to insufficient evidence and doubts about self-defense.

Inconsistencies in Smith's group's account of events and their lack of cooperation with police raised questions about their credibility.

The incident sparked public safety rallies in Nanaimo, highlighting concerns about repeat violent offenders and general safety in the area.

3. Vanessa Gove of Chilliwack pleaded guilty to driving without due care and attention in a fatal single-vehicle crash that claimed her husband's life on Hwy. 19.

The crash occurred on September 24, 2021, when Gove's vehicle left the road, rolled, and landed upside down.

Gove's husband, a 35-year-old male passenger, was pronounced dead at the scene, while Gove herself was flown to the hospital for treatment.

4. Illicit fentanyl continues to be the driving force behind the toxic drug crisis, causing deaths across various communities and demographics in British Columbia.

Working-aged men constitute a significant majority of the victims, with 70% of all victims falling between the ages of 30 and 59, and 77% being men.

The province's pilot project to decriminalize certain drugs is facing skepticism, with concerns raised about its effectiveness in achieving the desired outcome of reducing drug-related fatalities.

5. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has expressed his concern about the ongoing labor dispute at British Columbia (B.C.) ports and the need to maintain stability in national supply chains.

The strike, which began on July 1 and lasted for 13 days, caused significant disruptions to operations at over 30 B.C. port terminals.

6. The BC Ferries vessel, the Coastal Celebration, is suspended due to repairs in dry dock, resulting in eight fewer sailings per day between Vancouver and the provincial capital, Victoria, on the Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay route.

The vessel has been experiencing issues with an ineffective blade seal, causing hydraulic oil leakage and the need for containment measures.

BC Ferries is unsure if the leak is related to recent maintenance work but is offering accommodations and refunds for affected customers.

7. BC Ferries' is also experiencing tight labour conditions. Its reliance on casual and seasonal positions, with employees expected to be on call 24/7, contributes to the difficulty in finding workers and establishing a reliable service.

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The Length of a Moment, Contemplated (A Yeat’s Response)

{Image: Picking Flowers by Renoir

This week, in response to Yeat’s, a poem written on the fast ferry returning to Hong Kong island from Lantau Island. A bit of travel advice, cash is difficult to get in Hong Kong, so if traveling here please bring cash from home to exchange for Hong Kong Dollars. We are forever grateful to the kindness of Canadians, one in particular, Jonah, who heard our…