BC Ferries have cancelled a slew of trips between Nanaimo and the lower mainland in anticipation of high winds due Wednesday afternoon and evening. (BC Ferries website)

By NanaimoNewsNOW Staff

MASS CANCELLATIONS

BC Ferries cancel afternoon sailings on all Island to Mainland routes

Jan 15, 2020 | 4:53 AM

NANAIMO — BC Ferries have cancelled a large number of Island to mainland sailings in anticipation of high winds in the region.

The company has cancelled sailings between Departure Bay and Horseshoe Bay, along with Tsawwassen to Duke Point from 3:00 p.m. onwards on Wednesday, Jan. 15.

Cancelled sailings on the Tsawwassen to Duke Point route include:

• 3:15 pm departing Duke Point
• 5:45 pm departing Tsawwassen
• 8:15 pm departing Duke Point
• 10:45 pm departing Tsawwassen

Cancelled sailings on the Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay route include:

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• 3:45 pm departing Horseshoe Bay
• 5:55 pm departing Departure Bay

The company says it will evaluate conditions throughout the day and resume sailings when safe to do so.

Environment Canada is forecasting winds to top 70 kilometres per hour on the water Wednesday evening, with a storm warning in effect for areas south of Nanaimo.

Winds are expected to ease Thursday morning.

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