Premier Tim Houston wants a meeting with the operators of the ferry that sails between Yarmouth, N.S., and Bar Harbor, Maine, to get a sense of what to expect from the service. A sea of challengesHouston was a vocal critic of the service through his years in opposition as the ferry struggled to boost ridership. In 2019, Bay Ferries shifted the port of call in the U.S. to Bar Harbor, but the ferry has yet to sail there. Need to see it sail"That means discussions about making sure it's the right port [of call], making sure it's the right boat, making sure the schedule is appropriate," he said. While in opposition, Houston successfully sued the government to learn the management fee Bay Ferries receives to run The Cat.

Source: CBC News September 03, 2021 14:37 UTC