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New book
Submitted by pvannini on Tue, 01/31/2012 - 21:35The long-awaited (by me, of course!) publication of Ferry Tales has arrived: http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415883078/ and check out the accompanying website: http://ferrytales.innovativeethnographies.net
News log 2012 week 4
Submitted by pvannini on Tue, 01/31/2012 - 21:32Ferries face rough conditions
North Shore News
By Jane Seyd, North Shore News January 27, 2012 FERRY fare increases would be held to the rate of inflation and passenger reservations could be made free of charge if new recommendations from the BC Ferries watchdog are adopted by the province.
North Shore News
By Jane Seyd, North Shore News January 27, 2012 FERRY fare increases would be held to the rate of inflation and passenger reservations could be made free of charge if new recommendations from the BC Ferries watchdog are adopted by the province.
News log 2012 week 3
Submitted by pvannini on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 19:52Ferry schedule irks some lawmakers traveling to Juneau
TheNewsTribune.com
Some Alaska lawmakers are miffed about a snafu in ferry scheduling that left them without their cars for the first days of the legislative session. By BECKY BOHRER; Associated Press JUNEAU -- An error in ferry scheduling left some Alaska lawmakers and ...
TheNewsTribune.com
Some Alaska lawmakers are miffed about a snafu in ferry scheduling that left them without their cars for the first days of the legislative session. By BECKY BOHRER; Associated Press JUNEAU -- An error in ferry scheduling left some Alaska lawmakers and ...
BC Ferries safety record gets thumbs-up
CBC.ca
CBC.ca
News log 2012 week 2
Submitted by pvannini on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 14:25Eurotunnel backs SeaFrance ferries rescue plan
AFP
PARIS — A cooperative's last-ditch bid to rescue Channel ferry operator SeaFrance got the surprise backing of competitor Eurotunnel on Monday with a Paris court to rule on the union-backed project's viability. Eurotunnel boss Jacques Gounon told the ...
AFP
PARIS — A cooperative's last-ditch bid to rescue Channel ferry operator SeaFrance got the surprise backing of competitor Eurotunnel on Monday with a Paris court to rule on the union-backed project's viability. Eurotunnel boss Jacques Gounon told the ...
BC Ferries between rock and hard place
Vancouver Sun
Vancouver Sun
News log 2012 week 1
Submitted by pvannini on Mon, 01/02/2012 - 19:26Dozens dead in Kenya ferry collision
Telegraph.co.uk
More than 20 people were feared dead after a Kenyan ferry carrying more than 80 passengers capsized following a collision with a cargo boat off the island of Lamu. By Our Foreign Staff Survivors confirmed earlier suggestions that the small ferry was ...
Telegraph.co.uk
More than 20 people were feared dead after a Kenyan ferry carrying more than 80 passengers capsized following a collision with a cargo boat off the island of Lamu. By Our Foreign Staff Survivors confirmed earlier suggestions that the small ferry was ...
Galveston ferry may be Texas' best tourist bargain
CBS News
CBS News
News log 2011 week 39
Submitted by pvannini on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 20:53Ferry disruption 'causing Manx consumer crisis'
BBC News
Disruption on Isle of Man ferries has caused a "consumer crisis", according to a member of the House of Keys. Bill Henderson is calling on the Steam Packet Company to supply an extra vessel to help bring in supplies to the island. ...
BBC News
Disruption on Isle of Man ferries has caused a "consumer crisis", according to a member of the House of Keys. Bill Henderson is calling on the Steam Packet Company to supply an extra vessel to help bring in supplies to the island. ...
State ferries system unsustainable, new tax needed, chief tells Jefferson ...
Peninsula Daily
Peninsula Daily
News log 2011 week 38
Submitted by pvannini on Mon, 12/05/2011 - 16:54Improvements to Bell Island Ferry terminal
CBC.ca
Drivers who use the Bell Island ferry service will see improvements to traffic flow at the ferry terminal in Portugal Cove-St. Philips beginning during the week of Dec. 05. The $516, 000 upgrade includes two new dedicated traffic lanes for boarding and ...
CBC.ca
Drivers who use the Bell Island ferry service will see improvements to traffic flow at the ferry terminal in Portugal Cove-St. Philips beginning during the week of Dec. 05. The $516, 000 upgrade includes two new dedicated traffic lanes for boarding and ...
Some on Bainbridge fuming over parking tickets at ferry terminal
Kitsap Sun
Kitsap Sun
News log 2011 week 37
Submitted by pvannini on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 23:50Ferry system is not working
Canada.com
By Walter Cordery, The Daily News November 28, 2011 B .C. Ferries' CEO and president David Hahn's Christmas present to Ferry users just before he departs office on Dec. 21, makes him seem more like a Grinch than Santa. Friday, BC Ferries announced it ...
Canada.com
By Walter Cordery, The Daily News November 28, 2011 B .C. Ferries' CEO and president David Hahn's Christmas present to Ferry users just before he departs office on Dec. 21, makes him seem more like a Grinch than Santa. Friday, BC Ferries announced it ...
Ferry system may make horse travel easier
KSTK
JUNEAU, ALASKA (2011-11-25) The Alaska Marine Highway System plans to change a policy that keeps many horse-owners from taking their animals on ferries. Currently, anyone transporting a horse or other large animal must make a $1000 deposit. ...
KSTK
JUNEAU, ALASKA (2011-11-25) The Alaska Marine Highway System plans to change a policy that keeps many horse-owners from taking their animals on ferries. Currently, anyone transporting a horse or other large animal must make a $1000 deposit. ...
News log 2011 week 36
Submitted by pvannini on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 16:47Transportation projects to be judged on benefits vs. costs
San Jose Mercury News
Revenues from the toll, along with the required purchase of transit passes by new residents, would be used to fund Treasure Island transit improvements, including bus service and new ferry service connecting the island to the Ferry Building in San ...
San Jose Mercury News
Revenues from the toll, along with the required purchase of transit passes by new residents, would be used to fund Treasure Island transit improvements, including bus service and new ferry service connecting the island to the Ferry Building in San ...
$4M 'Ferrari' Ferry Sits Unused By Public
KCRA Sacramento
KCRA Sacramento
News log 2011 week 35
Submitted by pvannini on Mon, 11/14/2011 - 22:06Marco Island considers city ambulance service, talks to Naples leaders
Naples Daily News
Tower 50 assists with loading Anderson in NCH transport ambulance. Paramedic rides with NCH unit. 9:40 am Medic Rescue 90 advises that there was only one patient and he was transported to NCH. MARCO ISLAND — A lingering fear among Marco Island ...
Naples Daily News
Tower 50 assists with loading Anderson in NCH transport ambulance. Paramedic rides with NCH unit. 9:40 am Medic Rescue 90 advises that there was only one patient and he was transported to NCH. MARCO ISLAND — A lingering fear among Marco Island ...
Upgrade : Big improvements to mass transit system desperately needed
Pacific Daily News
Pacific Daily News
