News log 2012 week 14

Submitted by pvannini on Tue, 04/17/2012 - 12:23
Province adds crossing to address Fogo Island ferry delays
CBC.ca
The Beaumont Hamel is carrying passengers to Fogo Island while the island's regular vessel, the Captain Earl W. Winsor, is being repaired. (Beth Macdonell/ CBC) Fogo Island residents say it's taking too long for the ferry to get there — a problem they ...
 
Pelee ferry breakdown strands islanders
Windsor Star
By Ilana Belfer, The Windsor Star April 12, 2012 The Jiimaan ferry, which carries passengers, cars and freight to Pelee Island, sits at the Leamington dock Thursday, March 18, 2010. Pelee Island is without ferry service for about two weeks as the ...
 
Greek ferry workers strike, disrupting holidays
Reuters
ATHENS (Reuters) - Greek ferry workers began a 48-hour strike on Tuesday, leaving travellers stranded during one of the country's most important holidays and ignoring calls from the government not disrupt the key tourism sector.
 
Attorney General sides with General Assembly over ferry tolls
StarNewsOnline.com
By Patrick Gannon The state Ferry Division will continue to follow Gov. Beverly Perdue's order not to impose higher fees on ferry passengers, despite an Attorney General's opinion that the state budget provision mandating fee increases should trump the ...
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