Monday February 9, 2026 | VICTORIA, BC [Posted at 11:50 pm PT | Updated February 10, 2026 at 12:58 am]
by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends
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At 12:51 am, BC Ferries announced that the police incident had been resolved and that the sailing departed Tsawwassen two hours and five minutes behind schedule.
As published at 11:09 pm February 9:
At 11:09 pm this evening February 9, BC Ferries issued a service notice that the vessel at Tsawwassen (Vancouver) is holding in dock due to a police incident.
The 10:45 pm sailing from Tsawwassen is delayed as a result. Still holding in dock as of 11:57 pm.
The route from Tsawassen to Duke Point or Departure Bay is 2 hours on the Coastal Inspiration vessel.
The next departure will be at 5:15 am on Tuesday February 10 on the Queen of Alberni.
Message from BC Ferries:
More information to come as it becomes available, said BC Ferries in their 11:09 pm notice.
“As soon as the incident is resolved the vessel will resume service.”
“We know you have important places to be. We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience you may experience,” says BC Ferries.
For up-to-date sailing and departure information, check Current Conditions, follow @BCFerries on X or phone 1-888-223-3779 for further assistance.
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