North Islanders are frustrated with BC Ferries over vessel downgrade

Port McNeill and Alert Bay elected officials and residents alike are frustrated with the temporary replacement ferry serving the routes of the communities.
On Oct. 14, the decommissioned Quadra Queen II was brought back into service to replace the Island Aurora. The changed reduced capacity on the route from 47 vehicles to 26 per trip.
The lack of space has left people stranded, late for work or appointments, and car-less on the wrong side of the water.
ʼNa̱mǥis First Nation elect