Melanie Mason

Avid Skier | Adventurous Gardener | Loves living on an Island|

[Melanie Mason @Surtees_Mason]

@BCFerries An additional sailing between the 1235 and 220 possible?

[Melanie Mason @Surtees_Mason]

@abundanttransit The province is currently looking for feedback on this very subject! https://t.co/N6TGRMaOdX

[Melanie Mason @Surtees_Mason]

@goodlovelies Wow, would love to bring my girls to one of your concerts! I think family affordable family tickets is a great idea! Are you playing in Vancouver this holiday season?

[Melanie Mason @Surtees_Mason]

"Bowen Island is a curious example with both, the highest share of commuters commuting less than 15 minutes and those commuting over an hour, cleanly separating commutes within the island from those that leave the island."

[Jens von Bergmann @vb_jens]

Where and how we add housing has impacts on congestion. Time to take a comprehensive look at commute behaviour and focus on growing housing in a way that minimizes congestion. https://t.co/fNzvtXCfdB

[CTV News Vancouver Island @CTVNewsVI]

Greta Thunberg declines Victoria invitation because ferries run on fossil fuels https://t.co/n86PfS1x7j

[Karen Tam Wu @KarenTamWoohoo]

Wow - this is what 80,000-100,000 people showing up for #ClimateStrikeVancouver looks like.

[Melanie Mason @Surtees_Mason]

Getting our Climate Strike signs ready for tomorrow! #ClimateStrike #FridaysForFurture #climatestrikecanada #climatestrikevancouver #bowenisland @GretaThunberg @sustainteens

[Melanie Mason @Surtees_Mason]

@STIHLCanada Having real difficulties ordering a replacement cover for a Stihl FSA 57, disappointing as the strimmer is less than 2 months old. Original cover on mowing head completely worn through. What is the fastest way to get a replacement part?

[Eric Doherty🌻 @Eric_Doherty]

Is @BCFerries also investigating electricity supplies to power new ships? #CleanBC #bcferries #BCpoli #GreenNewDealCanada

[Melanie Mason @Surtees_Mason]

Great course for #Bowenisland families! Our family did it last year and perfect time to get ready for bike to school week! @ZoomBowen

[HUB North Shore @HUBnorthshore]

Do you live on Bowen Island? Sign up for the FREE Family Streetwise Cycling Course on Sat May 11. Learn road safety skills & build confidence to ride together as a family.
https://t.co/C9N5yI2GMp
@BIMunicipality @WestVanSchools @BowUndercurrent @maureenforbowen @Surtees_Mason

[Gabriola FAC @GabriolaFAC]

It was a very difficult decision, but the FAC has opted for the restoration of early morning sailings. We thank Gabriolans for your patience while we tried to obtain the best deal we could for our community. https://t.co/KzfH2K6V94

[Melanie Mason @Surtees_Mason]

“For many of the 100 high speed ferries operating on routes in Norway, battery powered propulsion is not practical due to weight & long recharging time required. Therefore, we believe hydrogen fuel cell systems offer ferry operators a viable zero-emission propulsion pathway.”

[Ballard Power @BallardPwr]

Ballard signs supply agreement with @Norled for #fuelcell modules to power ferry in Norway https://t.co/jRQ6onOugr

[Melanie Mason @Surtees_Mason]

Fantastic News! Proposed amendments to the Coastal Ferry Act will require that the BC Ferries commissioner to prioritize public interest when regulating ferry services, including consideration of the Province’s greenhouse gas emission targets.

[Rob Shaw @RobShaw_BC]

New legislation from @clairetrevena would change Coastal Ferries law, enshrining "public interest" in the consideration of the independent ferries commissioner and corporation in how BC Ferries handles routes and fares.

[BC Ministry of Transportation and Transit @TranBC]

When is the BEST time to remove winter tires? That depends: https://t.co/K22Y9VIy87 #roadsafety

[Melanie Mason @Surtees_Mason]

@HorneMatt @jwsthomson @jamesglave @BCFerries @clairetrevena “The NEB refers to another report that says the foraging time for the orca pod as a result of noise is reduced by up to 5.5 hours per day. B.C. Ferries account for 52 to 67 per cent of lost foraging time due to noise.”

[Melanie Mason @Surtees_Mason]

@HorneMatt @jwsthomson @jamesglave @BCFerries @clairetrevena According to Corvus, the M/V Ampere operates in “near-silent operation” - which could be very beneficial for B.C’s southern resident killer whale population.

[Melanie Mason @Surtees_Mason]

@HorneMatt @jamesglave @BCFerries @clairetrevena Bowen Island-Vancouver 20’

Langdale to Gambier Island and Keats Island

Brentwood-Mill Bay 25’

Buckley Bay to Denman 10’

Denman to Hornby 10’

Swartz Bay to Fulford 35’

Salt Spring to Crofton 20’

Campbell River to Quadra 10’

Skidegate to Alliford Bay 20’

[Melanie Mason @Surtees_Mason]

@HorneMatt @jamesglave @BCFerries @clairetrevena Given the current range of the M/V Ampere - the following 8 BC Ferry routes would be be of similiar sailing length: