Fogo Island - Cape Freels MHA Skeptical Ferry Will Remain

Fogo Island - Cape Freels MHA skeptical ferry will remain

People on both Bell Island and Fogo Island want the Astron W vessel on their respective ferry runs, but on Friday afternoon the Newfoundland and Labrador government said the vessel remains docked at Fogo Island.

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Residents Block Ferry Astron From Leaving Fogo

Bell Island is getting its wish, much to the dismay of the people of Fogo. Service on the tickle has been spotty with the Flanders and Beaumont Hamel in and out of drydock – occasionally both out for repairs at the same time. The larger Legionnaire won’t be back until month’s end at the earliest. Transportation and infrastructure Minister Elvis Loveless says they are taking the Astron from Fogo to use on the Bell Island-Portugal Cove run. That l…