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UPDATED: Mechanical issue results in cancelled ferry sailings between Texada and Powell River on January 25

Water taxi is in service from Van Anda on Texada to government dock in Powell River
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Westview Ferry Terminal.

BC Ferries has cancelled the following Island Discovery sailings between Blubber Bay (Texada Island) and Westview (Powell River) terminals on January 25 due to a mechanical difficulty.

6 am departing Blubber Bay
6:50 am departing Westview
7:50 am departing Blubber Bay
8:35 am departing Westview
9:20 am departing Blubber Bay
10:10 am departing Westview
11:25 am departing Blubber Bay
12:15 pm departing Westview

A water taxi commenced service starting with the 6 am sailing departing from Van Anda on Texada to the government dock in Powell River. 

"We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience you may experience as a result of these cancellations," stated BC Ferries. "We are working to resolve the issue and we will keep you informed as soon as more information becomes available."

In an update at 9:18 am, BC Ferries stated that service is expected to resume with the 3 pm sailing departing Texada.

For the most up-to-date sailing and departure information, follow @BCFerries on Twitter, go to bcferries.com or call BC Ferries toll free at 1.888.223.3779.