The cat ferry where is it now

The high-speed ferry hasn't travelled since , when it went from Nova Scotia to Portland, Maine, and Yarmouth mayor Pam Mood said the community is looking forward to having it back.

She said not having the service available is as if someone were to cut off access to highway The ferry didn't run in the and seasons because of border restrictions related to the COVID pandemic. It's really expected though based on the situation in the United States and the fact that leisure travel is not an option this year," said Neil Mackenzie, Yarmouth and Acadian Shores Tourism Association. I mean from problems with the vessel to problems with the ports to just pumping taxpayer money into this and the reason it's a stupid deal is there was never really any obligation on behalf of the operator provide the service," said Houston.

It's just a terrible situation when you think about all the people in the hospitality industry, in the service industry, tourism industry in general, they're not getting paid for not having customers but yet this operator continues to get paid. Customs and Border Protection specifications.

The work was necessary after the company moved its U. S entry point from Portland, Maine, where the ferry had operated for five years. The ferry last ran in July of , when crossings were suspended due to work at the terminal in Bar Harbor. The province has a long-term contract for the ferry service through the operating season. Related Stories N.

COVID cases; loosens some restrictions. Province focused on as season for Yarmouth ferry dwindles away. Three years ago, the ongoing construction of the terminal in Bar Harbor forced a cancellation of the season. Details of the operating schedule, pricing, and other information will be released in the coming months, Bay Ferries says. During the off-season, the ship is based in Charleston, S. Start your Membership Now. Your home for the news shaping Canada's East Coast.

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