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TransAlta investigates after Wolfe Island wind turbine loses a blade
TransAlta has shut down its Wolfe Island wind farm after one of its 86 turbines lost a blade during high winds. No injuries were reported, and an investigation is underway.
#Canada #TransAlta #WolfeIsland
https://globalnews.ca/news/11739291/wolfe-island-wind-turbine-loses-blade-transalta/

Global News Kingston 2d ago

TransAlta investigates after Wolfe Island wind turbine loses a blade
TransAlta has shut down its Wolfe Island wind farm after one of its 86 turbines lost a blade during high winds. No injuries were reported, and an investigation is underway.
#Canada #TransAlta #WolfeIsland
https://globalnews.ca/news/11739291/wolfe-island-wind-turbine-loses-blade-transalta/

Global News 2d ago

TransAlta investigates after Wolfe Island wind turbine loses a blade
TransAlta has shut down its Wolfe Island wind farm after one of its 86 turbines lost a blade during high winds. No injuries were reported, and an investigation is underway.
#Canada #TransAlta #WolfeIsland
https://globalnews.ca/news/11739291/wolfe-island-wind-turbine-loses-blade-transalta/

CBC Ottawa 3d ago

Investigation underway after blade breaks off Wolfe Island turbine during 'high wind'
The "blade failure" happened on Monday during "high wind conditions," according to TransAlta, the company that operates 86 turbines on the island near Kingston, Ont.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/wolfe-island-wind-turbine-blade-failure-9.7135321?cmp=rss

CBC Ottawa Feb 27

'Total failure' left Wolfe Island ferry without rear power or steering. It's been docked since
The electrical issue that sidelined the Wolfe Islander IV just before Christmas knocked out both of its rear thrusters, leaving the ferry with half its intended power and steering capabilities as it carried passengers to shore, CB...
#failure #issue #ferry #WolfeIsland
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/wolfe-island-ferry-electrical-issue-rear-thrusters-knocked-out-documents-show-9.7107175?cmp=rss

Greg Clarke 🇨🇦

Feb 1

Ice breaking on the Wolfe Island car ferry. I don't think we actually needed the car ferry today, we could probably have just driven across 😅
#Canada #Ontario #Kingston #WolfeIsland

Edwin G.

Dec 25

Somewhat regular ferry service between Kingston and Wolfe Island, Ontario restored.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/wolfe-islanders-now-have-full-ferry-service-after-first-backup-failed-to-meet-safety-standards-9.7027837
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Un service par traversier quelque peu régulier entre Kingston et l’île Wolfe, Ontario rétabli.

// Article en anglais //

#Ontario #Kingston #WolfeIsland #ÎleWolfe

Wolfe Islanders now have full ferry service after first backup failed to meet safety standards | CBC News

Ontario's transportation ministry says the Frontenac II, its first choice to temporarily replace the damaged Wolfe Islander IV, could not go into service due to safety concerns.

CBC

Brett Hodnett Jun 26, 2025

Early morning sun. Wolfe Island, Ontario.

#WolfeIsland #Kingston #Sunrise #Cycling #Rural #Photography #Photographie #PicOfTheDay #PictureOfTheDay #LandscapePhotography #Photo #GooglePixel #Horizon #Summer

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Edwin G.

May 20, 2025

The Wolfe Islander IV ferry is back in service today.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/wolfe-islander-iv-set-to-resume-ferrying-residents-tuesday-1.7538632
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Le traversier Wolfe Islander IV est de retour en service aujourd’hui.

// Article en anglais //

#Kingston #WolfeIsland #ÎleWolfe

Wolfe Islander IV set to resume ferrying residents Tuesday | CBC News

The electric ferry was damaged last December when it's believed to have struck bottom. After undergoing repairs, it's expected to make its first run in months at 5 a.m. Tuesday.

CBC

Edwin G.

May 1, 2025

The Wolfe Islander IV is back in Kingston. But it won’t return to service immediately, as mandatory annual fire and safety inspections and drills, as well as tests, need to be conducted.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/wolfe-islander-iv-returns-after-months-of-repairs-1.7523586
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Le Wolfe Islander IV est de retour à Kingston. Mais il ne retournera pas en service immédiatement, puisque des inspections et des exercices annuels obligatoires d'incendie et de sécurité, ainsi que des tests, doivent être effectués.

#Kingston #WolfeIsland #ÎleWolfe

Wolfe Island ferry back from months of repairs, but won't resume service yet | CBC News

Ministry of Transportation says vessel needs to undergo testing, along with fire and safety inspections, but doesn't provide a timeline for the boat to re-enter service.

CBC